Curriculum Vitae

Karen Gerdes
Associate Professor
Ph.D., Florida State University

Interests
Empathy, Conation and Teaching

Contact Information
Office: University Center 807
Phone: (602) 496-0054
Email: kegerdes@asu.edu

Sample of Publications
Segal, E. A., Gerdes, K. E., & Steiner, S. (2010, 3rd Edition).  An introduction to the profession of social work: Becoming a change agent.  Belmont, CA:Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning.

Gerdes, K. E., & Segal, E.  (submitted in 2009 under review) The importance of empathy for social work practice: Integrating new science.  Social Work.

Gerdes, K. E.  & Stromwall, L.  (2009).  Utilizing A Measure of Problem-Solving Strengths to Increase Students’ Self-Esteem.  School Social Work Journal, 33(2), 26-43.

Gerdes, K. E., & Stromwall, L.  (2008). Conation the missing link in the strengths perspective.  Social Work. Vol. 53(3), 233-242.