Publications
Curricula, Books, Papers, Handouts
(most recent update: January 26, 2007)
This section includes links to materials related to the work of the Oregon Resiliency Project, which have been published since the inception of the project in 2001. The materials linked here include books, research reports and journal articles, handout packets from conference and workshop presentations, and brief topical handouts for parents and teachers. Many of these materials are available at no cost as PDF downloads. Listings of commercially published materials include links to publisher's websites for more information.
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Books
Merrell, K. W., Ervin, R. A., & Gimpel, G. A. (2006). School psychology for the 21st century: Foundations and practices. New York: The Guilford Press. (click here for more information from the publisher's website)
Merrell, K. W. (2003). Behavioral, social, and emotional assessment of children and adolescents (2nd ed.). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum. (click here for more information on this book from the publisher's website)
Merrell, K. W. (2001). Helping students overcome depression and anxiety: A practical guide. New York: Guilford Publications. (click here for more information on this book from the publisher's website)
Chapters in Edited Books
Merrell, K. W., & Isava, D. M. (2005). Social-emotional assessment. In S. W. Lee (Ed.), Encyclopedia of school psychology. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. PDF download
Merrell, K. W., & Cummings, K. D. (2005). Behavior rating scales. In G. Sugai & R. H. Horner (Eds.), Encyclopedia of behavior modification and cognitive behavior therapy, Volume 3, Educational Applications (M. Hersen, series editor) (pp. 1208-1212). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. PDF download
Merrell, K. W., & Isava, D. M. (2004). Depression in children and adolescents. In T. S. Watson & C. S. Skinner (Eds.), The comprehensive encyclopedia of school psychology (pp. 87-89). New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers. PDF download
Research Reports and Journal Articles
Harlacher, J., Roberts, N., & Merrell, K. W. (2006). Classwide interventions for students with ADHD: A summary of teacher options beneficial for the whole class. Teaching Exceptional Children, 39(2), 6-12. PDF download
Merrell, K. W., & Buchanan, R. (2006). Intervention selection in school-based practice: Using public health models to enhance systems capacity of schools. School Psychology Review, 35, 167-180. PDF download
Merrell, K. W., Buchanan, R. S., & Tran, O. K. (2006). Relational aggression in children and adolescents: A review with implications for school settings. Psychology in the Schools, 43(3), 345-360. PDF download
Herman, K. C., Merrell, K., Reinke, W. M., & Tucker, C. M. (2004). The role of school psychology in preventing and treating depression. Psychology in the Schools, 41, 763-776. PDF download
Merrell, K. W., & Walker, H. M. (2004). Deconstructing a definition: Emotionally disturbed versus socially maladjusted, and moving the EBD field forward. Psychology in the Schools, 41, 899-910. PDF download
Herman, K. C., Merrell, K., Reinke, W. M., & Tucker, C. M. (2004). The role of school psychology in preventing and treating depression. Psychology in the Schools, 41, 763-776. PDF download
Merrell, K. W., & Walker, H. M. (2004). Deconstructing a definition: Emotionally disturbed versus socially maladjusted, and moving the EBD field forward. Psychology in the Schools, 41, 899-910. PDF download
Hill, D. K., & Merrell, K. W. (2004). Characteristics of "controversial" children: An exploration of teacher and parent social behavior rating scale data sets. Psychology in the Schools, 41, 497-507. PDF download
Merrell, K. W. (2002). Social-emotional intervention in schools: Current status, progress, and promise. School Psychology Review, 31, 142-147. PDF download
Practical Handouts for Parents and Teachers
Depression in Children and Adolescents
Distinguishing Depression from "Bad Days": A Guide For Parents and Teachers
Recognizing and Understanding Depression in Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Parents
Self-Esteem in Children and Adolescents
Creating a Safe and Nurturing Classroom Environment: A Guide for Educators
All About Social and Emotional Resilience: A Guide for Educators
Youth and Adolescent Suicide: A Guide for Educators
When Kids Stop Coming to School: School Refusal and Avoidance Behaviors
Bullying in Schools: A Guide for Educators and Parents
