Conyers, Liza M., Ph.D.
Conyers, Liza M., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Education
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ph.D., 1996 Rehabilitation Psychology
- New York University, M.A., 1990 Rehabilitation Counseling
- Smith College, B.A., 1986 American Studies
Research Interests
The investigation of career development theory and vocational rehabilitation on the economic, mental, physical and public health outcomes of individuals with chronic illness and HIV/AIDS. Disability studies and the psychosocial aspects of disability including the examination of cultural views of disability on case conceptualization, intervention and disability affirmative multicultural counseling. The integration of the recovery model in mental health and psychiatric rehabilitation counseling services. Developing counselors’ advocacy skills related to advancing the counseling profession and increasing access to services central to economic advancement and well-being of people living with mental and other chronic illnesses and/or disability.
Recent Publications (Full CV available here)
Conyers, L. M. & Datti, P. (2009). Unmet vocational rehabilitation needs of women with HIV. Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, 31(3), 277-290.
Conyers, L. M. (2008). HIV/AIDS and employment research: A need for an integrative approach. The Counseling Psychologist, 36, 108-117.
Worrell, F. C., Conyers, L. M., Mpofu, E., & Vandiver, B. J. (2006). Multigroup ethnic identity measure (MEIM): Scores in a sample of adolescents from Zimbabwe. Identity: An International Journal of Theory and Research, 6, 35-39.
Conyers, L. M. (2005). HIV/AIDS as an emergent disability: The response of vocational rehabilitation. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 22, 67-73.
Conyers, L. M. & Boomer, K. B., (2005). Factors associated with disclosure of HIV/AIDS to employers among individuals who use job accommodations and those who do not. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 22, 189-198.
Conyers, L. M., Boomer, K. B., & McMahon, B., T. (2005). Workplace discrimination and HIV/AIDS: The national EEOC ADA research project. Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, (25), 37-48.
Koch, L., Shultz, J., Conyers, L. M., Hennessy, M. (2005). Rehabilitation research in the 21st century: Concerns and recommendations from members of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education. Rehabilitation Education, 19(1).
Conyers, L. M. (2004). Expanding understanding of HIV/AIDS and employment: Perspectives from focus groups. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 48(1), 5-18.
Conyers, L. M. (2004). The impact of vocational services and employment on people with HIV/AIDS. Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, 23(3).
Conyers, L. M. (2003). A cultural model of disability. Rehabilitation Education, 17(3), 139-153.
Conyers, L. M., Reynolds, A., & Ou, S. (2003). The effect of early intervention on subsequent special education services. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 25(1), 75-95.
Mulenga, M., & Conyers, L. M. (2003). A rehabilitation perspective on HIV disease and AIDS among minority women. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 34(3), 33-40.
Schott, S., & Conyers, L. M. (2003). A solution focused approach to psychiatric rehabilitation. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 27(1), 43-50.
Conyers, L. M., Koch, L., & Szymanski, E. M. (1998). Lifespan perspectives on disability and work: A qualitative study. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 42(1), 51-75.
Enright, M., Conyers, L. M., & Szymanski, E. M. (1996). Career and career-related educational concerns of college students with disabilities. Journal of Counseling and Development, 74, 103-114.
Teaching Experience
- Introduction to Disability Studies: Culture and Disability
- Case Management
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
- Practicum
- Individual Counseling Techniques
Professional Memberships
- American Rehabilitation Counseling Association NCRE
- Chairperson of the National Working Positive Coalition Research Working Group (workingpositive.net)
- American Counseling Association
- National Career Development Association
- Counselors for Social Justice
- Association of Multicultural Counseling & Development
Awards
- National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Mary Switzer Fellow (2006)
- NCRE Researcher of the Year Award (2006)
- National Rehabilitation Association Switzer Scholar (2005)
- NCRE Rehabilitation Counselor Educator of the Year Award (2004)
- National Institute on Child and Human Development Fellowship (1996-98)
