Mary Waldon

Assistant Clinical Professor

Education

Institute for Clinical Social Work, Chicago, IL
PhD in Clinical Social Work, 2024
Dissertation title: “coNFLicted – NFL Fans’ Perception of Race: A Phenomenological Study”
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 31329558
University of Chicago – School of Social Service Administration, Chicago, IL
Fellowship in Advanced Psychodynamic Practice
University of Chicago – School of Social Service Administration, Chicago, IL
Atrium Magister (Master of Social Work)
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science – Political Theory

Area of Expertise

Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Mindfulness
Mindful Self Compassion
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Adolescents
Women’s Issues
Qualitative Research

Professional Highlights

Licensure

Licensed Clinical Social Worker – State of Illinois (since 2008)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker – State of Wisconsin (since 2022)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker – State of Massachusetts (since 2023)

Publications

coNFLicted – NFL Fans’ Perception of Race: A Phenomenological Study, PhD Dissertation,
Institute for Clinical Social Work (Chicago), 2024, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses. 31329558
DVD: Self Harm: What to do when you realize your child is cutting, 2010
Comprehensive video guide and workbook to help parents find appropriate treatment for their child who is self-harming
Website: BigWavesStrongBoat.com – free recorded guided meditations

Dr. Mary Waldon is a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor with over twenty years of clinical experience. She specializes in treating girls and women from the teen years through end of life. This year she will be teaching Clinical Practice, as well as policy and research to master's level social work students. Learn more about Dr. Mary Waldon here

Mary Waldon

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