Penney, Patrice F
Clinical Assistant Professor
Ms. Penney has practiced clinically for over thirty years with diverse at-risk children and families both in Chicago and East Africa and specializes in child and family therapy and developmental (child) trauma. She is passionate about clinical training and supervision and also committed to non-formal training as well, including creating curricula and programs for caregivers of African orphaned and vulnerable children.
Biographical Profile
- College
- College of Social Work
- Department
- Social Work - Dean's Office
- Tenure Status
- Non-Tenure Track
International Activity
- International Activities
- Yes
- Type of Activity
- Research, Teaching, Other (Non-formal training; curriculum development)
- Countries
- Currently working in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Lesotho, and Zambia. Previously in Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Rwanda.
- Description
- Conducting non-formal training for African community-based organizations serving orphaned, abused, and street children. Training African caregivers, social workers, counselors, teachers, pastors, and government officials. Developed and implementing Africa-based trauma-informed curriculum. Over 1000 adults trained working in organizations serving 150,000+ children (2005 - present).
- Institution/Entity
- Multiple international and African organizations, including Compassion International (Kenya and Ethiopia), CDRTC (Ethiopia), Uganda Christian University, Sentebale (Lesotho), Kenya Children's Department (gov't), and many smaller NGOs.
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Social Sciences
- Extended Residence in Foreign Country
- Yes (Nairobi, Kenya)
- Speaks Non-English Language
- No
Interest Background
- Do you include students in your research?
- None
- Interest Keywords
- Global issues for at-risk children, particularly orphans; trauma-focused child, marital, and family interventions; caregiver training and interventions; emotionally-focused couples work family; and developing interventions in schools and community settings.
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Social Sciences
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/1989 - 05/1990 | Institute for Juvenile Research | Chicago, Illinois | Certificate, Clinical Externship | Family Therapy |
| 09/1981 - 06/1983 | University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago, Illinois | MSW | Social work, child and family specialization |
| 09/1974 - 05/1978 | Wheaton College | Wheaton, Illinois | BA | Liberal Arts |
Memberships & Professional Activities
| Dates | Type | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/2003 - Present | Membership | Professional social work organization | NASW |
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