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Michael Bologna, Ph.D.
222 Lally, School of Education
(518) 458-5398
[email protected]
Dr. Michael Bologna began his career at the College of Saint Rose in 1994
as the Internship Coordinator for the undergraduate program in Social Welfare. Dr. Bologna joined the faculty in the
Counseling Program in the Fall of 2001 and served as Chairperson from 2004- 2009. As a professor, he regularly takes
students to study Mental Health and Addictions in Western Europe. He is known for his exceptional teaching, particularly in
his Research Methods course. He continues to work in the field as a social worker, clinician, and administrative consultant to
several mental health agencies. His past clinical experience includes work with the developmentally delayed, children,
families in crisis, adults with mental health issues, the incarcerated, and persons with HIV/AIDS.
Education:
Ph. D. The State University at Albany – School of Social Welfare ( 2004)
MSW- The State University at Albany – School of Social Welfare (1989)
B.A. – The State University at Albany- Psychology (1985)
Licensure:
Certified Clinical Social Worker – (LCSW-R) New York State
Research Interests:
Family Violence, Gay and Lesbian Issues, Consumer Run Mental Health Programs
Thoughts on the Counseling Program at Saint Rose:
The program has a strong commitment to experiential learning through the integration of coursework and internship. Issues
of class, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation are woven throughout the coursework. Faculty are committed to
developing students as individuals, learners, and professionals.
Hobbies:
Rehabilitating houses ( metaphor for my work with clients)
Publications/Papers
"An Evaluation of a Peer-Run Hospital Diversion Program: A Descriptive Study," American Journal of Psychiatric
Rehabilitation, 14(4), October- December 2011.
"Violence in Gay and Lesbian Relationships: Factors that Influence Response Decisions, A Multi-Geographic Study". Social
Work Abstracts, Spring , 2004.
“Violence in Gay and Lesbian Relationships: Implications for Policy and Practice”
Third Annual Family Violence Research Conference Journal, July 1987, University of New Hampshire.
“Sexual Coercion in Gay Male and Lesbian Relationships” Journal of Sex Research, Feb. 1989.
Current Research Projects:
National Survey of LGBT relationship abuse in the Netherlands, sponsored by GGD
College of Saint Rose Campus wide Relationship abuse and harrassment survey
A Comparison of Consumer-Run and Traditional Acute Hospital Programs and Their Impact on Mental Health Client's
Quality of Life and Recovery, sponsored by the ICRT