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Amy L. Cook, Ph.D. is an associate professor and the Department Chair of the Counseling and School Psychology Department, College of Education and Human Development, at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She received a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, with a concentration in Counseling Psychology, from the University of Connecticut Storrs. She has worked in urban schools and community mental health organizations, providing counseling services to students and families. Her research focuses on developing culturally responsive practices that promote youth development and equity-oriented outcomes largely via community-engaged participatory research with youth and educators in partner schools and organizations. Dr. Cook teaches courses in collaborative consultation in schools; professional, ethical, and legal issues; sociocultural considerations in counseling; research in counseling and psychology, and practicum. Through her teaching, she incorporates community engagement and scholarly research outcomes that prepare graduate students to implement transformative programming and practices that elevate the voices and social-emotional lives of youth.
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A scoping review of therapeutic mentoring for youth mental health
Werntz, A., Rhodes, J., Brockstein, H., Fallon, L. & Cook, A., 2025, In: Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 4, 1509971.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Exploring Systems-Level Family Engagement Practices Across Elementary and PK-8 Schools
Brodsky, L., Iun, A., Ervin, A., Cook, A. L. & Pearrow, M., 2025, In: Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation. 35, 1, p. 1-29 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activating youth as change agents: Integrating youth participatory action research in school counseling
Cook, A. L. & Levy, I. P., Jul 18 2024, Oxford University Press. 231 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Advancing transformation: Introducing youth participatory action research (YPAR) in school counseling
Cook, A. L. & Levy, I. P., Jul 18 2024, Activating Youth as Change Agents: Integrating Youth Participatory Action Research in School Counseling. Oxford University Press, p. 3-16 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Conclusion: The future of YPAR in school counseling
Levy, I. P. & Cook, A. L., Jul 18 2024, Activating Youth as Change Agents: Integrating Youth Participatory Action Research in School Counseling. Oxford University Press, p. 223-225 3 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter