Department Directory

Susan C. Turell

Degree: Ph.D. University of Houston
Area: Counseling Psychology
Position: Professor, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Office: 206A Schofield Hall
Phone: (715) 836-4353
Email: turellsc@uwec.edu

Course Taught

• WMNS 305/505: Introduction to Feminist Theories

Research Interests

• Emotional responses to incest, sexual assault, domestic violence
• Intimate partner violence in the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community - reactions, service provision

Publications

Turell, S. C., & Herrmann, M. M. (2008). 'Family' support for family violence: Exploring community support systems for lesbian and bisexual women who have experienced abuse. Journal of Lesbian Studies, 12(2-3), 207-220.

McDill, T., Hall, S., & Turell, S. C. (2006). Aging and creating families: Never married heterosexual women over forty. Journal of Women and Aging, 18(3), 37-50.

Mize, L. K., Turell, S. C., & Meier, J. (2005). Sexual orientation and the sister relationship: Conversations and opportunities. Accepted for publication to Journal of Feminist Family Psychology, 16(4).

Turell, S. C., & Cornell-Swanson, L. (2005). Not all alike: Within-group differences in seeking help for same-sex relationship abuses. Submitted for publication to Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services.

Turell, S. C., & Armsworth, M.W. (2003). A log-linear analysis of variables associated with self-mutilation behavior of women with histories of child sexual abuse. Violence against women, 9, 487-512.

Turell, S. C., & Thomas, C. (2001). Where was God? Utilizing spirituality with Christian survivors of sexual abuse. Women and therapy, 24, 133-147.

Turell, S.C. and Thomas, C.R. (2001). Where was God? Utilizing spirituality with Christian survivors of sexual abuse in The Invisible Alliance: Psyche and spirit in feminist therapy (ed. Ellyn Kaschak). New York: Haworth Press.

Turell, S. C. (2000). A descriptive analysis of same-sex relationship violence for a diverse sample. Journal of Family Violence, 15(3), 281-293.

Turell, S. C. (2000). Acquaintance/Date rape. Handbook of American Women's History (2nd Ed). Howard, A. & Kavenik, F.(Ed). (p. 5-6) New York: Sage Press.

Turell, S. C., & Renzetti, C. (2000). Gender role socialization. Handbook of American Women's History (2nd Ed). Howard, A. & Kavenik, F. (Ed). (p. 217-8). New York: Sage Press.

Turell, S. C. (1999). Seeking help for same-sex relationship abuses. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 10, 35-49.

Turell, S. C., & Armsworth, M. W. (2000). Differentiating incest survivors who self-mutilate. Child Abuse and Neglect, 24, 237-249.

Renzetti, C., & Turell, S. C. (2000). Marital rape. Handbook of American Women's History (2nd Ed). Howard, A. & Kavenik, F. (Ed). New York: Sage Press.

Renzetti, C., &Turell, S. C. (2000). Rape/Sexual assault. Handbook of American Women's History (2nd Ed). Howard, A. & Kavenik, F. (Ed). (p. 465-6). New York: Sage Press.

Turell, S. C. (2000). Socialist feminism. Handbook of American Women's History (2nd Ed). Howard, A. & Kavenik, F. (Ed). (p. 526). New York: Sage Press.

Turell, S. C. (1999). Community partnership: University students providing rape crisis intervention. Feminist Collections, 20(3), 30-32.

Turell, S. C. (1999). Rape crisis intervention: Activism in academia. Women's Studies Quarterly, 27(3-4), 51-60.

Turell, S. C. (1996). College credit for rape crisis training. Texas Association Against Sexual Assault newsletter.

Turell, S. C. (1996). College credit for rape crisis training. Centerline, Houston Area Women's Center newsletter.

Turell, S. C. & de St. Aubin, T. (1995). A relationship-focused group for lesbian college students. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy, 2(3), 67-84.

Turell, S. C. (1995). Lillien Jane Martin: Forgotten foremother of psychology. Division 35 Newsletter, American Psychological Association, 23(4), Winter.

Turell, S. C. (1992). Who is responsible? Invited background paper: Summit on crime and fear among women II, Houston, TX.

Turell, S. C. (1990). Who is to blame? Invited background paper: Summit on crimes against women, Houston TX.

Turell, S. C., Armsworth, M., & Gaa, J. (1990). Emotional responses to abortion: A critical review of the literature. Women and Therapy, 9, 51-71.

Hawkins, R., Turell, S. C., & Jackson, L. (1983). Desirable and undesirable masculine and feminine traits in relation to students' dieting tendencies and body image dissatisfaction. Sex Roles, 9, 705-718.