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Shalonda Kelly, Ph.D.
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Dr. Kelly’s research makes a significant contribution to the field of couple and family therapy because African Americans are often underrepresented in this area. When African Americans are included in the literature, the focus is often on the challenges and disadvantages that they face. Dr. Kelly’s research focuses on contextualizing the experiences of African Americans and understanding attitudes that may serve as strengths or challenges for African American couples and families. Additionally, Dr. Kelly’s writing guides therapists in providing culturally competent therapy to African American individuals, couples, and families.
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Dr. Kelly has made significant contributions to the field of couple and family therapy over the course of her career, which has spanned over 20 years. Dr. Kelly received her B.A. from Pomona College and her M.A. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology and urban studies from Michigan State University. Currently, Dr. Kelly...
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Kelly, S. (2006). Cognitive-behavioral therapy with African-Americans. Culturally Responsive Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Assessment, Practice, and Supervision, 13, 97–116.
Kelly, S., & Floyd, F. J. (2001). The effects of negative racial stereotypes and afrocentricity on black couple relationships. Journal of Family Psychology, 15(1), 110.
Kelly, S., & Iwamasa, G. Y. (2006). Enhancing behavioral couple therapy: Addressing the therapeutic alliance, hope, and diversity. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 12(1), 102–112.
Kelly, S., Maynigo, P., Wesley, K., & Durham, J. (2013). African American communities and family systems: Relevance and challenges. Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice, 2(4), 264.
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Gooden, A. (2017). Kelly, Shalonda. In: Lebow, J., Chambers, A., Breunlin, D. (eds) Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-15877-8_693-2
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