EDUCATION ACADEMIC POSITIONS

TERRY A. WOLFER

Professor College of Social Work University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC 29208 803-777-3498 (phone)

803-777-3498 (fax) terry.wolfer@sc.edu

EDUCATION

Ph.D. 1995, School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

M.S.W. 1984, College of Social Work, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

B.A. 1980, Concordia University, Seward, NE (with High Distinction).

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

2020- Interim Associate Dean for Curriculum, College of Social Work, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

2019, July Fulbright Specialist, Department of Social Work, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

2016-2017 Interim Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, College of Social Work, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

2013-2018 Coordinator, PhD Program, College of Social Work, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

2012, Fall Visiting Professor, School of Social Welfare, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.

2010-present Professor, College of Social Work, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

2004, Spring Visiting Professor, School of Social Work & Human Services, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.

2002-2010 Associate Professor, College of Social Work, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

1996-2002 Assistant Professor, College of Social Work, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

1995 Lecturer (part-time), School of Social Service Administration, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

1994-1995 Visiting Instructor, Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL.

1990 Lecturer (part-time), School of Social Service Administration, The University of

Chicago, Chicago, IL.

1989-1991 Graduate Teaching Assistant, School of Social Service Administration, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

1986-1987 Supervisor, Family Development Service, Catholic Charities, Jackson, MS.

1984-1986 Therapist, Therapeutic Foster Care Program, Catholic Charities, Jackson, MS.

1984-1987 Unit Leader, Mennonite Voluntary Service Unit, Jackson, MS.

1982-1984 Foster Care and Adoption Caseworker, Fayette County Welfare Department, Washington Court House, OH.

1981-1982 Child Abuse/Neglect Investigator, Fayette County Welfare Department, Washington Court House, OH.

BOOKS/BOOK CHAPTERS (* student collaborator)

Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. (2021). Teaching notes for Dilemmas in social work field education: Decision cases. New York: Columbia University Press.

Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. (2021). Dilemmas in social work field education: Decision cases. New York: Columbia University Press.

Including one chapter and fourteen decision cases:

Wolfer, T. A. & Reitmeier, M. C. Introduction to decision cases.

Savage, T. E., Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. Using relationships (A).

Savage, T. E., Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. Triggers…triggers…

Savage, T. E., Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. Slippery boundaries.

Savage, T. E., Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. Workplace bully (A).

Palmer, J. R., Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. Is he okay?

Palmer, J. R., Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. Reluctant social worker.

Powers, M. C. F., & Wolfer, T. A. Handling adversity.

English, S. J., & Wolfer, T. A. Who to fire?

Reitmeier, M. C., & Wolfer, T. A. Conflicted learners.

Reitmeier, M. C., & Wolfer, T. A. No way to drive.

Hogan, M. L., & Wolfer, T. A. He won’t go there!

English, S. J., & Wolfer, T. A. Protecting children.

Wilson, B. L., & Wolfer, T. A. Collateral damage (A).

King, L. B., Reitmeier, M. C., & Wolfer, T. A. Whose baby?

Myers, D. R., Wolfer, T. A. & Hogan, M. L. (2017). Health promotion and risk reduction in congregations. In R. L. Parrott (Ed.), Oxford research encyclopedia of communication (pp. 1-32).

New York: Oxford University Press. DOI: 10.1093/acrefore/9780190228613.013.226 Busch-Armendariz, N. B., Nsonwu, M., & Heffron, L. C., with Rhodes, D. M., Wolfer, T. A., &

Goatley, E. (2017). Human trafficking: Applying research, theory, and case studies. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Five decision cases:

Rhodes, D. M., & Wolfer, T. A. Anything but ordinary.

Rhodes, D. M., & Wolfer, T. A. Hidden in plain view.

Goatley, E., & Wolfer, T. A. Family business.

Rhodes, D. M., & Wolfer, T. A. …to the rescue?

Wolfer, T. A., & Rhodes, D. M. Working systems.

Wolfer, T. A., & Brandsen, C. (Eds.). (2015). Preparing Christians for social work: Forming character and fostering virtue. Botsford, CT: North American Association of Christians in Social Work.

[Reprint of special issue of Social Work & Christianity, 41(2).]

Including one chapter:

Wolfer, T. A., & Brandsen, C. Introduction.

Wolfer, T. A., Franklin, L., & Gray, K. A. (2014). Teaching notes for Decision cases for advanced social work practice: Confronting complexity. New York: Columbia University Press.

Wolfer, T. A., Franklin, L., & Gray, K. A. (2014). Decision cases for advanced social work practice:

Confronting complexity. New York: Columbia University Press.

Including one chapter and seven decision cases:

Wolfer, T. A. Introduction to the cases.

Harley, G., & Wolfer, T. A. Believing women.

Harley, G., & Wolfer, T. A. I knew this internship thing would blow up!

Busch-Armendariz, N., Fowler, D. N., & Wolfer, T. A. Flying flags in Alabama.

Pooler, D., & Wolfer, T. A. Exposed.

Poindexter, L. B., & Wolfer, T. A. Nowhere to skate.

Wolfer, T. A. Driven to drink.

Siberio, S., & Wolfer, T. A. “Don’t tell her.”

Wolfer, T. A. (2012). Religion and spirituality in health social work. In S. Gehlert & T. A. Browne (Eds.), Handbook of health social work (2

ed.; pp. 263-290). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Wolfer, T. A., & Huyser, M. (2010). Teaching notes for Grappling with faith: Decision cases for Christians in social work. Botsford, CT: North American Association of Christians in Social Work.

Wolfer, T. A., & Huyser, M. (2010). Grappling with faith: Decision cases for Christians in social work.

Botsford, CT: North American Association of Christians in Social Work.

Including one chapter and four decision cases:

Wolfer, T. A., & Huyser, M. Introduction (pp. 1-9).

Sherr, M. E., & Wolfer, T. A. The Grace House ministry (A) (pp. 21-27).

Yocum, C., & Wolfer, T. A. The mental health and spirituality workshop (pp. 99-109).

Huyser, M., & Wolfer, T. A. The eligibility error (pp. 149-156).

Uccie, J., & Wolfer, T. A. Aiding or abetting abortion? (pp. 157-166).

Wolfer, T. A., & *Runnion, V. M. (2009). Teaching notes for Dying, death and bereavement in social work practice: Decision cases for advanced practice. Available at https://hallway.org/index.php

[Electronic Hallway web site]

Wolfer, T. A., & Huyser, M. (Eds.). (2008). Radical Christian innovations in social work and social welfare [Special issue]. Social Work & Christianity, 35(4).

Wolfer, T. A., & *Runnion, V. M. (2008). Dying, death and bereavement in social work practice: Decision cases for advanced practice. New York: Columbia University Press.

Scales, T. L., & Wolfer, T. A. (Eds.). (2006). Decision cases for generalist social work practice: Thinking like a

social worker. Pacific Grove, CA: Thomson—Brooks/Cole Publishing.

Including two chapters:

Wolfer, T. A. An introduction to decision cases and case method learning.

Wolfer, T. A., & Scales, T. L. Tips for learning from decision cases.

Scales, T. L., & Wolfer, T. A. (2006). Instructor’s manual with teaching notes: Decision cases for generalist social work practice: Thinking like a social worker. Available at http://www.wadsworth.com/cgi-

wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20bI&product_isbn_issn=0534521940&disciplin e_number=4

Wolfer, T. A., & Scales, T. L. (Eds.). (2006). Decision cases for advanced social work practice: Thinking like a social worker. Pacific Grove, CA: Thomson—Brooks/Cole Publishing.

Including two chapters and five decision cases:

Wolfer, T. A. An introduction to decision cases and case method learning.

Wolfer, T. A., & Scales, T. L. Tips for learning from decision cases.

Gray, K. A., Wolfer, T. A., & Maas, C. License to drive.

Reitmeier, M., & Wolfer, T. A. Larry Steele’s group.

Ucci, J., & Wolfer, T. A. Advocating for clients.

Gray, K. A., & Wolfer, T. A. How can everyone get a Just Share.

Maas, C., & Wolfer, T. A. Revealing problems (Parts A, B, C & D).

Wolfer, T. A., & Scales, T. L. (2006). Instructor’s manual with teaching notes: Decision cases for advanced social work practice: Thinking like a social worker. Available at http://www.wadsworth.com/cgi-

wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20bI&product_isbn_issn=0534521967&disciplin e_number=4

Wolfer, T. A. (Ed.). (2003). Decision cases for Christians in social work: Religious faith and social work practice [special issue]. Social Work & Christianity, 30(2).

Wolfer, T. A., & *Sherr, M. (2003). The role of religious congregations in American life. In T. Tirrito

& T. Cascio (Eds.), Religious organizations in community services (pp. 23-49). New York:

Springer Publishing.

Scales, T. L., Wolfer, T. A., Sherwood, D. A., Garland, D. R., Hugen, B., & Pittman, S. (Eds.).

(2002). Spirituality and religion in social work: A source book of decision cases. Alexandria, VA:

Council on Social Work Education.

Including one chapter and five decision cases:

Sherwood, D. A., Wolfer, T. A., & Scales, T. L. Introduction: Spirituality and religion, decision cases, and competent social work practice (pp. 1-10).

Wolfer, T. A. Dying to talk about death (pp. 43-49).

Brown, N. K., & Wolfer, T. A. Some day . . . (pp. 63-72).

Sherr, M., & Wolfer, T. A. I am not God’s entertainment (p. 106-116).

Lee, C., & Wolfer, T. A. Grace (pp. 159-164).

Sellers Campbell, W., & Wolfer, T. A. Community development in Truman Village (pp.

191-201).

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS (*student collaborator)

Wilson, B., & Wolfer, T. A. (Revise/resubmit). Improving relations between police and African

American neighborhoods: A positive deviance approach. Psychology of Violence.

Wolfer, T. A., Pooler, D. K., & *Graves, B. D. (In press). Finding joy in social work: Practical strategies. Social Work.

Milner, M., & Wolfer, T. A. (In press). Using the Reflective Judgment Model to foster effective reasoning by social work students. Journal of Social Work Education.

Oxhandler, H. K., Chamiec-Case, R., Wolfer, T., & Marraccino, J. (2021). Integrating social workers’

Christian faith in social work: A national survey. Social Work & Christianity, 48(1), 52–74.

https://doi.org/10.34043/SWC.V48I1.160

*Wilson, B., & Wolfer, T. A. (2020). Reducing police brutality in African American communities:

Potential roles for social workers in congregations. Social Work & Christianity, 47(3), 66-84.

https://doi.org/10.34043/Swc.V47I3

Kim, B., *Kim, J., Moon, S. S., Yoon, S., & Wolfer, T. (2020). Korean women’s marital distress and coping strategies in the early stage of intercultural marriages. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2020.1753616

Oxhandler, H. K., Chamiec-Case, R., & Wolfer, T. A. (2019). The development and validation of the Social Workers’ Integration of their Faith – Christian (SWIF-C) Scale. Social Work &

Christianity, 46(2), 57-78. doi: 10.34043/swc.v46i2.67

Wolfer, T. A., & *Wilson, B. (2019). Seeking champions for change: A positive deviance approach for social work. Families in Society, 100(2), 151-163.

https://doi.org/10.1177/1044389418811600

Wolfer, T. A., Hodge, D. R., & *Steele, J. (2018). Rethinking client self-determination in social work:

A Christian perspective as a philosophical foundation for client choice. Social Work &

Christianity, 45(2), 3-32.

*Charles, V. A., & Wolfer, T. A. (2018). Loneliness and congregational social work. Social Work &

Christianity, 45(1), 8-23.

Myers, D. R., & Wolfer, T. A. (Eds.). (2018). Introduction to special section: Congregational &

social work contributions to human thriving among persons 55+. Social Work & Christianity, 45(1), 3-7.

Wolfer, T. A., Myers, D. R., Polson, E. C., & *Bevis, B. (2017). Baby boomers as congregational volunteers in community ministry. In R. Wineburg, Ed., Religion, Welfare and Social Service Provision: Common Ground [Special issue], Religions, 8(66), 1-18.

https://doi.org/10.3390/rel8040066

*Terry, J., Smith, A., *Warren, P., *Miller, M., McQuillan, S., Wolfer, T. A., & Weist, M. (2015).

Incorporating evidence-based practices into faith-based organizations’ service programs.

Journal of Psychology and Theology, 43(3), 212–223.

Iachini, A. L., & Wolfer, T. A. (2015). Promoting school mental health competencies: Exploring the utility of decision cases for pre-service learning. Advances in School Mental Health Promotion.

DOI: 10.1080/1754730X.2015.1009130

Miller, M. C., Pope, H. C., Wolfer, T. A., Mann, J. R., Hussey, J. R., Colabianchi, N., & McKeown,

R. E. (2015). Psychometric analysis of a scale to assess particularized trust in families and

community- and congregation-based groups: Particularized trust scale psychometrics. Journal

of Community Psychology, 43(2), 227–243. http://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.21675

Pooler, D. K., Wolfer, T., & Freeman, M. (2014). Finding Joy in Social Work II: Intrapersonal Sources. Social Work, 59(3), 213–221. http://doi.org/10.1093/sw/swu020

Milner, M., & Wolfer, T. A. (2014). The use of decision cases to foster critical thinking in social work students. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 34(3), 269-284.

Wolfer, T. A. (2014). Community-Led Total Sanitation: A “new frontier” for international social work practice. Social Development Issues, 36(1), 67-77.

Wolfer, T. A., & Brandsen, C. (Eds.). (2014). Preparing Christians for social work: Forming character and fostering virtue [Special issue]. Social Work & Christianity, 41(2).

Including one article:

Virtues and character in social work practice: Introduction to the special issue.

Pooler, D. K., Wolfer, T. A., & Freeman, M. L. (2014). Finding joy in social work: Interpersonal sources. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services, 95(1), 34-42.

doi:10.1606/1044-3894.2014.95.5

Pope, H. C., Miller, M. C., Wolfer, T. A., Mann, J. R., & McKeown, R. E. (2013). Psychometric analysis of a scale to assess norms of reciprocity of social support in community-based and congregation-based groups. SAGE Open, 3(4). doi:10.1177/2158244013516771

Myers, D., Wolfer, T. A., & Sherr, M. E. (2013). Faith-outcomes for older adult volunteers in religious congregations. Social Work & Christianity, 40(4), 384-403.

Wolfer, T. A. (2013). Assessing religiosity and spirituality in social work practice: Rationale and methods. Journal of Spirituality and Social Welfare, 1(1), 105-124.

Wolfer, T. A. (2011). Following Jesus in social work: Learning from Anabaptist theology and practice. Social Work & Christianity, 38(2), 146-174.

Wolfer, T. A., & Kloot, R. W. (2010). From amazzi to amazi? It’s not a water problem. Participatory Learning and Action, 61, 81-90.

Hodge, D. R., Wolfer, T. A., Limb, G. E., & Nadir, A. (2009). Expanding diversity in social work discourse: Exploring the possibility of a theistic perspective. Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought, 28(2), 202-214.

Garland, D. R., Myers, D. R., & Wolfer, T. A. (2009). Protestant Christian volunteers in community service programs: What motivates, challenges, and sustains their service. Administration in Social Work, 31(1), 23-39.

Wolfer, T. A., & Huyser, M. (2008). Radical Christian innovations in social work and social welfare:

Introduction to the special issue. Social Work & Christianity, 35(4), 363-373.

Wolfer, T. A., & *del Pilar, K. (2008). Ten Thousand Villages: Partnering with artisans to overcome poverty. Social Work & Christianity, 35(4), 449-472.

Myers, D. R., Wolfer, T. A., & Garland, D. R. (2008). Congregational service learning characteristics and volunteer faith development. Religious Education, 103(3), 369-386.

Garland, D. R., Wolfer, T. A., & Myers, D. R. (2008). How 35 congregations launched and sustained community ministries. Social Work & Christianity, 35(3), 229-257.

Hodge, D. R., & Wolfer, T. A. (2008). Tolerance: The imago Dei as an imperative for social workers.

Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought, 27(3), 297-313.

Garland, D. R., Myers, D. R., & Wolfer, T. A. (2008) Social work with religious volunteers:

Activating and sustaining community involvement. Social Work, 53(3), 255-265.

Wolfer, T. A., & Hodge, D. R. (2007). Epistemology and social work: Toward a Christian critique.

Social Work & Christianity, 34(4), 356-375.

Sherr, M. E., Garland, D. R., & Wolfer, T. A. (2007). The role of community service in the faith development of adolescents. Journal of Youth Ministry, 6(1), 43-54.

Wolfer, T. A., & Gray, K. A. (2007). Teaching policy advocacy: Case method and a decision case.

Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 27(1/2), 37-59.

Hugen, B., Wolfer, T. A., & Renkema, J. U. (2006). Service and faith: The impact on Christian faith of community ministry participation. Review of Religious Research, 47(4), 409-426.

Garland, D. R., O’Connor, M. K., Wolfer, T. A., & Netting, F. E. (2006). Team based research:

Notes from the field. Qualitative Social Work, 5(1), 93-109

Gray, K. A., Wolfer, T. A., & *Maas, C. (2005). The decision case method: Teaching and training for grassroots community organizing. Journal of Community Practice, 13(1), 105-120.

*Sherr, M. E., & Wolfer, T. A. (2004). Teaching content on social work practice with religious congregations: A curriculum module. Advances in Social Work, 5(2): 197-210.

*Runnion, V. M., & Wolfer, T. A. (2004). Relationship disruption in adults with cognitive disabilities. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services, 85(2), 205-213.

Welsh, M. F., & Wolfer, T. A. (2003). Plagiarism or innovation: Doing research at the on-line library (Parts A, B & C). Case Research Journal, 23(4), 49-60.

Hugen, B., Wolfer, T. A., Garland, D., Myers, D., Sherwood, D. A., & Sheridan, P. (2003).

Reconceptualizing faith and its relation to community ministry: A model of faith practices.

Social Work & Christianity, 30(3), 234-255.

*Sherr, M. E., & Wolfer, T. A. (2003). Preparing social work students for practice with religious congregations within the context of Charitable Choice: The Grace House Ministry. Social Work & Christianity, 30(2), 129-142.

Wolfer, T. A. (2003). Decision cases for Christians in social work: Introduction to the special issue.

Social Work & Christianity, 30(2), 103-116.

Wolfer, T. A., & Johnson, M. M. (2003). Re-evaluating student evaluation of teaching: The Teaching Evaluation Form. Journal of Social Work Education, 39(1), 111-121.

*Busch, N. B., & Wolfer, T. A. (2002). Battered women speak out: Welfare reform and their decisions to disclose. Violence Against Women, 8(5), 566-584.

Wolfer, T. A., Carney, M. M., & Ward, J. (2002). Acquiring videoconferencing technology to enhance the field work experience. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 19(4), 43-63.

Wolfer, T. A., Freeman, M., & Rhodes, R. (2001). Developing and teaching an M.S.W. capstone course using case methods of instruction. Advances in Social Work, 2(2), 156-171.

*Moon, S. S., Wolfer, T. A., & Robinson, M. M. (2001). Culturally-based Korean American family

conflict, and how churches can help: An exploratory survey. Social Work & Christianity, 28,

106-123.

*Barrett, M. D., & Wolfer, T. A. (2001). Reducing anxiety through a structured writing program: A single-system evaluation. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services, 82, 355-362.

Wolfer, T. A. (2000). Coping with chronic community violence: Varieties and implications of women’s efforts. Victims and Violence, 15, 283-301.

*Thornburgh, G., & Wolfer, T. A. (2000). Megachurch involvement in community social ministry:

Extent and effects in three congregations. Social Work & Christianity, 27, 130-149

[Republished in Sherwood, D. A. (ed.). (2001). Charitable Choice: The challenge and opportunity for faith-based community services (pp. 130-149). Botsford, CT: North American Association of Christians in Social Work.].

Wolfer, T. A. (1999). ‘It happens all the time’: Overcoming the limits of memory and method for chronic community violence. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 14, 1070-1094.

*Taylor, K. G., & Wolfer, T. A. (1999). Social work as a vocation: Balancing ministry and profession.

Social Work and Christianity, 26, 112-125.

NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS (*student collaborator)

Pon Kwai Ling, A., Cheng Liming, J., & Wolfer, T. A. (2019). Cutting harm [decision case].

Photocopy, National University of Singapore.

Reitmeier, M. C., & Wolfer, T. A. (2019). Inner struggles. [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Graves, B., Wolfer, T. A., & Bassett, M. M. (2019). Expert witness to a criminal defense (A).

[decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Palmer, R. J., Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. (2018). Is he okay? [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Savage, T. E., Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. (2018). Work bully [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Wilson, B., & Wolfer, T. A. (2018). Sexual harassment [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Reitmeier, M. C., & Wolfer, T. A. (2018). Inner struggles [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Reitmeier, M. C., & Wolfer, T. A. (2017). No way to drive [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Flaherty, A., Reitmeier, M. C., Browne, T., Dehart, D., Iachini, A., Christopher, R., & Wolfer, T. A.

(2017). Second time around [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Rhodes, D., & Wolfer, T. A. (2017). Inside or out [decision case]. Photocopy, University of Texas-- Austin.

Sulley, C., & Wolfer, T. A. (2017). Open door, closed mind [decision case]. Photocopy, University of Texas--Austin.

Camp, T., & Wolfer, T. A. (2017). Cut and run (A) [decision case]. Photocopy, University of Texas--

Austin.

McGiffert, M., & Wolfer, T. A. (2017). Offense/defense [decision case]. Photocopy, University of Texas--Austin.

Sulley, C., & Wolfer, T. A. (2017). She didn’t say no?! [decision case]. Photocopy, University of Texas-- Austin.

Camp, T., & Wolfer, T. A. (2017). Michael Morton could leave you needing a lawyer [decision case].

Photocopy, University of Texas--Austin.

Parlier, S., & Wolfer, T. A. (2017). Managing the board [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

de Zeeuw Wright, M., & Wolfer, T. A. (2016). Jacked up! [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*English, S., & Wolfer, T. A. (2016). Protecting children [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*English, S., & Wolfer, T. A. (2016). Who to fire? [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Powers, M. C. F., & Wolfer, T. A. (2016). Handling adversity [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Hogan, M. L., & Wolfer, T. A. (2016). He won’t go there! [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*English, S., & Wolfer, T. A. (2016). Guarding adoption [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Palmer, R. J., Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. (2015). Reluctant social worker [decision case].

Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Heaver, K., & Wolfer, T. A. (2014). Promoting homelessness [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Charles, T., & Wolfer, T. A. (2014). All in the family [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Savage, T. E., Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. (2014). Triggers, triggers [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Savage, T. E., & Wolfer, T. A. (2013). Slippery boundaries [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Pooler, D., Wolfer, T. A., & Freeman, M. L. (2013, Winter). Finding joy. NASW Child Welfare Section Connection Newsletter.

*Savage, T. E., & Wolfer, T. A. (2013). Using relationships (A) and Using relationships (B) [decision cases]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Childers, C., & Wolfer, T. A. (2013). Cultivating relationships (A) and Cultivating relationships (B) [decision cases]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Thomas, T., & Wolfer, T. A. (2013). Which race for health? (A) and Which race for health? (B) [decision

cases]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Iachini, A., & Wolfer, T. A. (2012). “Poor kids!” [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Kunkel, J., & Wolfer, T. A. (2012). Firing [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Busch-Armendariz, N., Fowler, D. N., & Wolfer, T. A. (2011). Flags flying in Alabama [decision case].

Photocopy, University of Texas—Austin.

*Siberio, S., & Wolfer, T. A. (2010). Don’t tell her [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Harley, G., & Wolfer, T. A. (2009). I knew this internship thing would blow up [decision case].

Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Addonizio, F., & Wolfer, T. A. (2009). Employment duel [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Harley, G., & Wolfer, T. A. (2009). Believing women [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Wolfer, T. A. (2008). [Review of Becoming the answer to our prayers: Prayer for ordinary radicals]. Social Work

& Christianity, 35(4), 502-504.

Pooler, D., & Wolfer, T. A. (2006). Exposed [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Harley, G., & Wolfer, T. A. (2006). Hushed [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Harley, G., & Wolfer, T. A. (2006). Butts or guts? [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Harley, G., Runnion, V. M., & Wolfer, T. A. (2006). Gifts (Parts A, B and C) [decision cases and teaching notes]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Wolfer, T. A. (2005). Stressed out student [decision case and teaching note]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Poindexter, L., & Wolfer, T. A. (2005). Nowhere to skate [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Harley, G., & Wolfer, T. A. (2005). Whose side are you on? [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Harley, G., & Wolfer, T. A. (2005). Gilbert’s story (Parts A & B) [decision cases and teaching notes].

Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Ucci, J., & Wolfer, T. A. (2005). Aidng or abetting abortion [decision case and teaching note].

Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Ucci, J., & Wolfer, T. A. (2004) Suicidal co-ed. [decision case and teaching note]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Parker, R. C., & Wolfer, T. A. (2004). What can I tell? (Parts A & B). [decision cases and teaching notes]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Parker, R. C., & Wolfer, T. A. (2003). Nephew (Parts A & B). [decision cases and teaching notes].

Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Parker, R. C., & Wolfer, T. A. (2003). School shooting. [decision case and teaching note]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Wolfer, T. A. (2003). Drug interactions [decision case and teaching note]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Parker, R., & Wolfer, T. A. (2003). Unusual appeal [decision case and teaching note]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Wolfer, T. A. (2002). Family matters [decision case and teaching notes]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Wolfer, T. A. (2002). Drinking social worker [decision case]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

*Maas, C., & Wolfer, T. A. (2001). How do you forgive ‘seventy times seven’? [decision case and teaching note]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Wolfer, T. A. (2000). [Review of The Psychology of Religion and Coping: Theory, Research, Practice]. Social Work and Christianity, 27, 235-238.

*Hylton, M. A., & Wolfer, T. A. (1999). The request [decision case and teaching note]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Wolfer, T. A. (1999). Controlling Janet? [decision case and teaching note]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Welsh, M., & Wolfer, T. A. (1999). Restricting Michael [decision case and teaching note]. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Wolfer, T. A., with *Yun, S. H. (1999). Using Microsoft Excel to analyze program outcome data: Instructions for getting started. Photocopy, University of South Carolina.

Wolfer, T. A., Carney, M., & Ward, J. (1999). Acquiring video conferencing technology to enhance the field work experience. Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Technology Conference for Social Work Practice & Education. Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina, College of Social Work.

Wolfer, T. A. (1998). ‘Just do it’: An inductive, experiential method for teaching qualitative data analysis. Resources in Education, 33 (7), 174.

Wolfer, T. A. (1998). ‘Just do it’: An inductive, experiential method for teaching qualitative data analysis. Athens, GA: Conference on Qualitative Research in Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 417 218).

Wolfer, T. A. (1998). ‘Just do it’: An inductive, experiential method for teaching qualitative data analysis. 1998 QUIG Conference Proceedings [On-line]. Available:

http://www.coe.uga.edu/quig/98/wolfer.html

Wolfer, T. A. (1996). Learning to cope with chronic community violence: How women manage dangerous inner city life (Doctoral dissertation, University of Chicago, 1995). Dissertation Abstracts International, 56 (12), 4952-A.

Wolfer, T. A. (1992). Mothers’ strategies for protecting pre-adolescent sons in a violent public housing complex. In A. Rodgers (Ed.), Proceedings of the National Black Family Summit 1992 (pp.

354-373). Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina, College of Social Work.

Wolfer, T. A. (1989). [Review of Between Give and Take: A Clinical Guide to Contextual Therapy]. Social

Work and Christianity, 16, 57-59.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (* student collaborator)

Wilson. B. L., & Wolfer, T. A. (2021, January). A positive deviance approach to improve relations between police and African American neighborhoods. Paper presented at annual conference of Society for Social Work and Research, Washington, DC.

McMillin, S. E., Wolfer, T. A., Carbone, J. & *Wilson, B. (2020, January). Roundtable on positive deviance for social work as an approach to reduce racial and economic inequality. Society for Social Work and Research, Washington, DC.

Wolfer, T. A., & *Davis, B. (2019, November). Developing a mentoring network: Taking responsibility for your learning needs. Paper presented at annual convention of North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Indianapolis, IN.

Wolfer, T. A., Huyser, M. (2019, November). Writing cases for Grappling with Faith. Panel discussion at annual convention of North American Association of Christians in Social Work,

Indianapolis, IN.

Wolfer, T. A., & *Wilson, B. L. (2019, July). A positive deviance approach to improve relations between police and African American communities. Paper presented at 21st International Conference of International Consortium for Social Development, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Hock, R., Wolfer, T.A., de Zeeuw Wright, M., Meriwether, M. (2019, April). Introducing Human Centered Design to Promote Service Innovation Among South Carolina Social Service Providers. Presentation at the 2019 Southeastern School Behavioral Health Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Wolfer, T. A., & *Steele, J. (2018, March). Individual Development Accounts through local organizations. Presentation at Spring Symposium of National Association of Social Workers—South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

Wolfer, T. A., & *Steele, J. (2017, November). Individual Development Accounts through local congregations. Paper presented at annual convention of North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Charlotte, NC.

Wolfer, T. A., & *Hogan, M. (2017, November). God as angry or engaged? Implications of God images for helping. Paper presented at annual convention of North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Charlotte, NC.

de Zeeuw Wright, M. & Wolfer, T. (2017, February). Jacked Up. Presented at the 25th annual meeting of the Southeast Case Research Association (SECRA), Myrtle Beach, SC.

Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. (2016, November). Using decision cases to develop critical thinking in field instructors. Field Faculty Development Institute presented at the annual program meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Atlanta, GA.

Wolfer, T. A., & Vanderwoerd, J. (2016, November). The sacred project of American sociology [Book forum]. Paper presented at annual convention of North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Cincinnati, OH.

Wolfer, T. A. (2016, June). The challenges and opportunities of today’s world: The role of Christians

in social welfare: NACSW. Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education, and Social

Development, Seoul, Korea.

Garland, D. R., & Wolfer, T. A. (2015, November). Congregational social work in 2015. Pre-

convention institute presented at the annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work. Grand Rapids, MI.

Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. (2015, October). Using decision cases to develop critical thinking in field instructors. Faculty Development Institute presented at the annual program meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Denver, CO.

Powers, M. C. F., Wolfer, T. A. & Porth, J. (2015, May). Promoting the health of older adults in congregations: A role for social work. Presented at Baylor Colloquium on Congregational Social Work Practice with Persons 55+. Dallas, TX.

Charles, T., & Wolfer, T. A. (2015, May). Loneliness and congregational social work with older adults. Presented at Baylor Colloquium on Congregational Social Work Practice with Persons 55+. Dallas, TX.

Park, J. H., & Wolfer, T. A. (2015, January). Congregation-based respite care: A role for social work.

Paper presented at the annual convention of the Society of Social Work Research, New Orleans, LA.

Park, J. H., & Wolfer, T. A. (2014, November). Research on a congregation-based respite care service. Poster presented at the annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Annapolis, MD.

Wolfer, T. A., & Scheyett, A. (2014, October). Using community engagement to organize a PhD curriculum: A threshold-concept perspective. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Tampa, FL.

Reitmeier, M. C., & Wolfer, T. A. (2014, November). Development and use of a new self- assessment measure. Poster presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Tampa, FL.

Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. (2013, November). Enhancing social work field education: Using decision cases for field instructor training. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Dallas, TX.

Brandsen, C., Wolfer, T. A., Plitt, L. D., Huyser, M., Kuilema, J., Adams, P., Costello, D., & Milner, M. (2013, October). Preparing Christians for social work: Forming character and fostering virtue. Paper presented at the annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Atlanta, GA.

Wolfer, T. A. (2013, July). Community-Led Total Sanitation: A “new frontier” for international social work practice. Presentation for 18th Biennial International Consortium for Social Development, Kampala, Uganda.

Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. (2013, June). Developing field instructor competency: Problem solving with decision cases. Continuing education workshop presented for College of Social Work, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

Pooler, D. K., & Wolfer, T. A. (2013, March). Joy in social work. Presentation for annual meeting of Baccalaureate Program Directors, Myrtle Beach, SC. (50/50)

Wolfer, T. A., Reitmeier, M., & *Savage, T. (2013, March). Decision cases for field instructor

orientation. Presentation for annual meeting of Baccalaureate Program Directors, Myrtle

Beach, SC. (50/20/30)

Miller, M., McKeown, R. E., Wolfer, T. A., & Pope, H. (2012, October). Association between particularized trust and mental and physical health in community-based and congregation- based groups. Roundtable presentation for annual meeting of American Public Health Association at San Francisco, CA

*McMillan, L., & Wolfer, T. A. (2012, June). Attorney perceptions and trial strategies regarding non- offending mothers in child sexual abuse cases. Paper presented at annual colloquium of American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children at Chicago, IL.

Wolfer, T. A., Porth, J. B., & *Powers, M. C. F. (2012, March). Promoting the health of older adults in congregations: Social work roles. Workshop for annual Sumter Area Social Work

Conference at Sumter, SC.

Wolfer, T. A. (2012, March). Social work practice in congregations. Keynote address for annual Sumter Area Social Work Conference at Sumter, SC.

Wolfer, T. A., Pooler, D., & Freeman, M. (2012, March). Social work joy? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of Social Workers--South Carolina Chapter at Columbia, SC.

Brandsen, C., Chamiec-Case, R., Vanderwoerd, J., & Wolfer, T. A. (2011, October). Faith and social work: Distinctive Christian contributions. Presentation for the annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Pittsburgh, PA

Wolfer, T. A., *Powers, M. C. F., & Porth, J. B. (2011, October). Social work in congregations: Its potential role in promoting and supporting respite. Paper presented at annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Pittsburgh, PA.

*Powers, M. C. F., Wolfer, T. A., Porth, J. (2011, March). Promoting the health of older adults in congregations: Social work roles. Paper presented at annual meeting of the National Association of Social Workers–South Carolina Chapter at Columbia, SC.

*Powers, M. C. F., Wolfer, T. A., Porth, J. (2010, November). Promoting the health of older adults in congregations: Social work roles. Paper presented at annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Durham, NC.

Wolfer, T. A. (2010, November). Humility in social work. Paper presented at annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Durham, NC.

Wolfer, T. A., & Kloot, R. (2010, October). Community-Led Total Sanitation: Provoking disgust to change sanitation habits in impoverished Ugandan villages. Paper presented at 10

Annual Social Work Conference at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.

Wolfer, T. A. (2010, July). Social work practice and humility: A virtue perspective. Paper presented at Preparing Christians for Social Work: Forming Character and Fostering Virtue. (Calvin College Social Work Seminar in Christian Scholarship), Grand Rapids, MI.

McKeown, R., Pope, H., Cornman, C., Mann, J., *Chandlee, M., & Wolfer, T. (2010, June).

Understanding social and personal aspects of faith and practice related to health. Paper presented at annual conference of Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health, Duke University, Durham, NC.

Wolfer, T. A., *Powers, M., & *Fahner, A. (2010, February). Social work in congregations: Its

potential role in promoting and supporting respite. Paper presented at annual conference of South Carolina Respite Coalition, Columbia, SC.

Wolfer, T. A. (2009, October). Following Jesus in social work: Learning from Anabaptist practice and theology. Alan Keith-Lucas Lecture presented at annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Indianapolis, IN.

Wolfer, T. A., & Powers, M. (2009, March). Social work practice in religious congregations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of Social Workers–South Carolina Chapter at Myrtle Beach, SC.

Pooler, D., Wolfer, T. A., & Freeman, M. (2009, March). Social work joy? Preliminary findings.

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of Social Workers–South Carolina Chapter at Myrtle Beach, SC.

Wolfer, T. A. (2008, October). Geriatric social work in congregations. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Philadelphia, PA.

Wolfer, T. A. (2008, October). No free water: Appropriate technology, social entrepreneurship, and the church. Paper presented at Bottom-up Approaches to Global Poverty (Baylor

Symposium on Faith and Culture), Baylor University, Waco, TX.

Wolfer, T. A., Myers, D., & Garland, D. R. (2007, November). How congregational volunteers understand the relationship between evangelism and community ministry. Paper presented at annual conference of Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action, Atlanta, GA.

Wolfer, T. A., & *del Pilar, K. (2007, July). Ten Thousand Villages: Partnering with artisans to overcome poverty. Paper presented at Radical Christian Innovations in Social Work and Social Welfare (Trinity Christian College Symposium on Christian Scholarship), Chicago, IL.

Wolfer, T. A., & Hodge, D. R. (2006, October). Rethinking client self determination in social work:

A Christian perspective. Paper presented at annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Philadelphia, PA.

Hodge, D. R., & Wolfer, T. A. (2006, July). Tolerance: The imago Dei as an imperative for social workers. Paper presented at seminar on Integrating Christian Faith and Social Work Practice: A Working Conference (Calvin College Seminar in Christian Scholarship), Grand Rapids, MI.

Wolfer, T. A., & Hodge, D. R. (2006, July). Rethinking client self determination in social work: A Christian perspective. Paper presented at Integrating Christian Faith and Social Work Practice: A Working Conference (Calvin College Seminar in Christian Scholarship), Grand Rapids, MI.

*Reitmeier, M., & Wolfer, T. A. (2006, February). Identifying learning outcomes in a social work case method course: Graduate student perspectives. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Chicago, IL.

*Marshall, D., & Wolfer, T. A. (2006, February). Case method learning processes and outcomes:

How student perceptions change over time. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Chicago, IL.

Garland, D. R., Myers, D., & Wolfer, T. A. (2005, November). Consequences of community service

in the lives of congregational volunteers: Self-reported outcomes. Paper presented at annual conference of Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action, Washington, DC.

*Reitmeier, M., & Wolfer, T. A. (2005, October). Identifying learning outcomes in a social work case method course: Graduate student perspectives. Poster session presented at annual meeting of North American Case Research Association meeting, Cape Cod, MA.

*Marshall, D., & Wolfer, T. A. (2005, October). Case method learning processes and outcomes:

How student perceptions change over time. Poster session presented at annual meeting of North American Case Research Association meeting, Cape Cod, MA.

Wolfer, T., & Hodge, D. (2005, October). A research agenda for Christians in social work:

Preliminary thoughts and questions. Paper presented at annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Grand Rapids, MI.

Garland, D., Myers, D., & Wolfer, T. A. (2005, January). Congregational volunteers: What motivates, sustains, and limits their involvement in community service programs? Paper presented at annual conference of Society for Social Work and Research, Miami, FL.

Garland, D. R., & Wolfer, T. A. (2004, November). Congregational volunteers in community service programs: What motivates, sustains, and limits their involvement? Paper presented at annual conference of Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action, Los Angeles, CA.

Wolfer, T. A., & Hodge, D. (2004, October). Epistemology and social work: Toward a Christian critique. Paper presented at annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Arlington, VA.

Wolfer, T. A., & Myers, D. (2004, October). Promoting the transformation of volunteers’ faith.

Paper presented at annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Arlington, VA.

Wolfer, T. A. (2004, October). Church social work. Invited 2004 Theological Center Guest at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN.

Wolfer, T. A., & Hodge, D. (2004, July). Epistemology and social work: Toward a Christian critique.

Paper presented at seminar on Conceptual Models for Integrating Christian Faith and Social Work Practice (Calvin College Seminar in Christian Scholarship), Grand Rapids, MI.

Garland, D., & Wolfer, T. A., with Myers, D., Sheridan, P, & Sherwood, D. (2004, January).

Understanding faith-motivated volunteerism: How a four-site research team used ATLAS.ti to develop grounded theory. Paper presented at annual meeting of the Society for Social Work and Research, New Orleans, LA

*Reitmeier, M., & Wolfer, T. A. (2003, November). Larry Steele’s group. Case and teaching note presented at annual meeting of North American Case Research Association meeting, Tampa, FL.

*Runnion, V. M., *Thornburgh, G., & Wolfer, T. A. (2003, November). The last dose. Case and teaching note presented at annual meeting of North American Case Research Association meeting, Tampa, FL.

Gray, K. A., & Wolfer, T. A. (2003, August). Using decision case method to educate students about

current, local advocacy efforts. Paper presented at the annual Policy Conference, Charleston, SC.

Sherwood, D., Myers, D., Hugen, B., Garland, D., Sheridan, P., & Wolfer T. (2003, February). Social work and congregational responses to community need: Developing models and placements.

Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Atlanta, GA.

Wolfer, T. A. (2003, January). The effects of community service involvement on faith-motivated volunteers. Paper presented at annual meeting of the Society for Social Work and Research, Washington, DC.

Wolfer, T. A., & Hugen, B. (2002, November). Social work and congregational responses to community need: Developing a field placement model. Paper presented at annual

convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Rochester, NY.

*Sherr, M. E., & Wolfer, T. A. (2002, November). Moving a congregation from charity to ministry:

Opportunities and challenges within the context of Charitable Choice. Paper presented at annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Rochester, NY.

Hugen, B., & Wolfer, T. A. (2002, November). Service and faith: The impact on Christian faith of community ministry participation. Paper presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

Wolfer, T. A. (2002, June). The effects of community service involvement on congregations and faith-motivated volunteers. Paper presented at the National Faculty Leadership Conference, Oakbrook, IL.

Garland, D. R., Wolfer, T. A., Sherwood, D. A., Sheridan, P. M., Myers, D., & Hugen, B. (2002, February). Effective leadership of faith-motivated volunteers in community service

programs. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Nashville, TN.

*Runnion, V. M., & Wolfer, T. A. (2002, February). Relationship disruption in adults labeled with mental retardation. Paper to be presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Nashville, TN.

Wolfer, T. A., & Johnson, M. M. (2002, January). ‘We’re all above average’: Reevaluating student evaluations of teaching. Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Social Work and Research, San Diego, CA.

Wolfer, T. A. (2001, October). Controlling Janet? Decision case and teaching note presented at annual conference of the North American Case Research Association, Memphis, TN.

Wolfer, T. A., Garland, D., Hugen, B., Myers, D., Sheridan, P., & Sherwood, D. (October, 2001).

Effective leadership of faith-motivated volunteers in community ministries. Paper presented at annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, San Antonio, TX.

Wolfer, T. A., Rhodes, R., & Freeman, M. (2001, March). Developing and teaching a M.S.W.

capstone course using case methods of instruction. Paper presented at the Annual Program

Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Dallas, TX.

*Busch, N., & Wolfer, T. A. (2001, March). Battered women speak out: Welfare reform and their decisions to disclose. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Dallas, TX.

Wolfer, T. A., Carney, M., Ward, J. & Maas, C. (2001, January). Reconceptualizing the field liaison role: Enhancing student learning with videoconferencing technology. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, Atlanta, GA.

*Runnion, V., & Wolfer, T. A. (2001, January). Experiences of disrupted relationships in adults labeled with mental retardation. Paper presented at 14th Annual Conference on

Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies, Athens, GA.

*Moon, S. S., & Wolfer, T. A. (2000, November). Effective social work interventions with Korean families. Paper presented at NASW’s Social Work 2000 conference, Baltimore, MD.

*Thornburgh, G. J., & Wolfer, T. A. (2000, November). Impact of megachurch involvement in community social ministry. Paper presented at annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Columbus, OH.

Carney, M., Wolfer, T. A., & Ward, J. (2000, October). Reconceptualizing the field liaison role:

Enhancing student learning with videoconferencing technology. Paper presented at the Baccalaureate Program Directors, Destin, FL.

Wolfer, T. A. (2000, October). Dying to talk about death. Decision case and teaching note presented at annual conference of the North American Case Research Association, San Antonio, TX.

*Moon, S. S., & Wolfer, T. A. (2000, March). Culturally-based conflict within Korean-American families, and how churches can help. Paper presented at the spring symposium of the National Association of Social Workers--South Carolina chapter, Columbia, SC.

Wolfer, T. A., & Welsh, M. (2000, February). Preparing social workers and educators: The potential of case method teaching. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, New York, NY.

Wolfer, T. A., Carney, M., & Ward, J. (2000, January). “What do ya’ll talk about?”: Assessing and improving the content of field liaison visits. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual conference of the Society for Social Work and Research on Research for Social Work Practice, Charleston, SC.

Wolfer, T. A., Smith, C., & Paris, W. (2000, January). Use of structured writing as an assessment and treatment tool with organ transplant recipients. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Society for Social Work and Research on Research for Social Work Practice, Charleston, SC.

Wolfer, T. A. (1999, November). Using Microsoft Excel7 to analyze program outcome data.

Workshop presented at a regional United Way of American conference, Charlotte, NC.

*Moon, S. S., & Wolfer, T. A. (1999, October). Culturally-based conflict within Korean-American families, and how churches can help. Paper presented at the annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, St. Louis, MO.

Wolfer, T. A., Carney, M., & Ward, J. (1999, September). Acquiring video conferencing technology

to enhance the field work experience. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Technology

Conference for Social Work Practice & Education, Charleston, SC.

Smith, C., Wolfer, T. A., Haraway, S., Paradis, I., Nelson, D., & Paris, W. D. (1999, September).

Content analysis of voluntary recipient donor letters and their relationship to recipient emotional adjustment: A pilot study. Poster presented at annual symposium of International Transplant Nurses Society, Toronto, ONT.

*Moon, S. S., & Wolfer, T. A. (1999, March). The Korean-American church as a social service provider. Paper presented at the spring symposium of the National Association of Social Workers--South Carolina chapter, Columbia, SC.

Wolfer, T. A., Smith, C., Haraway, S., & Paris, W. D. (1999, January). Linguistic factors and their association with organ transplant outcomes: A pilot study. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Society for Social Work and Research on Research for Social Work Practice, Austin, TX.

Wolfer, T. A. (1998, November). Toward understanding traumatic stress processes: Introducing grounded theory research methods. Paper presented at annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Washington, DC.

Wolfer, T. A. (1998, September). Helping students integrate faith, ethics, and practice: A case for case method teaching in social work education. Paper presented at annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Toronto, ONT.

*Whyte, D., & Wolfer, T. A. (1998, July). Using case method to teach social policy analysis and social problem resolution. Paper presented at Faculty Development Institute on Social Welfare Policy and Services, Charleston, SC.

*Kasten, J. & Wolfer, T. A. (1998, March). Disaster planning for social workers. Networking session at the spring symposium of the National Association of Social Workers--South Carolina chapter, Columbia, SC.

Bartlett, B., *Kasten, J., & Wolfer, T. A. (1998, March). Introduction to disaster services. Workshop presented at the spring symposium of the National Association of Social Workers--South Carolina chapter, Columbia, SC.

Wolfer, T. A. (1998, March). Mobilizing congregations and their members: Working through competing values. Paper presented at the spring symposium of the National Association of Social Workers--South Carolina chapter, Columbia, SC.

Wolfer, T. A. (1998, March). Acquiring resilience: Learning to cope with chronic community violence. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Orlando, FL.

Wolfer, T. A. (1998, January). Acquiring resilience: Learning to cope with chronic community violence. Paper presented at the International Conference on Research for Social Work Practice, Miami, FL.

Wolfer, T. A. (1998, January). ‘Just do it’: An inductive, experiential method for teaching qualitative data analysis. Paper presented at 1998 International Conference on Qualitative Research in Education, Athens, GA.

Wolfer, T. A. (1997, November). Acquiring resilience: Learning to cope with chronic community violence. In T. A. Wolfer (Chair), Resilience and the Salutogenic Approach to the Study of Trauma.

Theme session conducted at the annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic

Stress Studies, Montreal, QUE.

Wolfer, T. A. (1997, November). “It happens all the time”: Overcoming the limits of memory for chronic community violence. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Montreal, QUE.

Wolfer, T. A. (1997, October). Family group decision-making: A process for engaging and building social networks. Paper presented at annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Albuquerque, NM.

Wolfer, T. A. (1997, October). Mobilizing congregations and their members. Paper presented at annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Albuquerque, NM.

Wolfer, T. A. (1997, October). Family group decision making: ‘Raising the village’ for abused or neglected children and their families. Paper presented at annual meeting of the South Carolina Association for Family Based Services, Fort Mill, SC.

Wolfer, T. A. (1997, February). Protective parenting in a violent neighborhood. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Council on Family Relations, Chapel Hill, NC.

Wolfer, T. A. (1996, November). Learning to cope with chronic community violence. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, San Francisco, CA.

Wolfer, T. A. (1996, October). Transformed by trauma? The role of faith in coping processes.

Presentation for the annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Detroit, MI.

Wolfer, T. A. (1996, July). “It happens all the time”: Overcoming the limits of memory for chronic community violence. Paper presented at Trauma and Memory: An International Research Conference, Durham, NH.

Wolfer, T. A. (1993, April). Children in violent communities. II: How churches can help.

Presentation at conference on Children and the Church, Louisville, KY.

Wolfer, T. A. (1993, April). Children in violent communities. I: The extent and effects of their exposure to violence. Presentation at conference on Children and the Church, Louisville, KY.

Wolfer, T. A., & Chalmers, D. (1992, September). Chronic community violence: Research, practice and policy. Presentation at the congress of the International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, Chicago, IL.

Wolfer, T. A. (1992, August). Coping with chronic community violence: Variation in women's response to a severe stressor. In E. Lyons (Chair), Resilience in Women. Symposium conducted at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Wolfer, T. A. (1992, January). Responses to community violence in a public housing complex. Paper presented at the annual symposium of the Spring Foundation for Research on Women in Contemporary Society, Palo Alto, CA.

Wolfer, T. A. (1991, March). Family exposure to community violence in a dangerous urban

environment: Preliminary findings. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American

Orthopsychiatric Association, Toronto, ONT.

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS (* student collaborator)

Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. (2020, June). Case method teaching institute [3-day workshop].

Columbia, SC. [Cancelled]

Wolfer, T. A., & Graves, B. D. (2020, March). Finding joy in social work. Paper presented at NASW-SC annual symposium, Columbia, SC. [Postponed]

Wolfer, T. A. (2019, October). Case method teaching [2-day workshop]. University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.

Wolfer, T. A., & Yutzy-Wolfer, R. D. (2019, September-November). 7 principles for making marriage work [9-session seminar]. Riverside Community Church, Columbia, SC.

Wolfer, T. A. (2019, July/August). Decision case writing [2-day workshop and 2-week collaborative case writing sponsored by Fulbright Specialist Program]. National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Wolfer, T. A. (2019, July). Case method teaching [3-day workshop sponsored by Fulbright Specialist Program]. National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. (2019, June). Case method teaching institute [3-day workshop].

Columbia, SC.

Wolfer, T. A. (2019, May). Case method teaching [1.5-day workshop]. Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

Wolfer, T. A. (2019, February). Case method teaching [1-hour workshop via Skype]. National University of Singapore.

Wolfer, T. A., & Huyser, M. (2018, October). Grappling with faith: Teaching with decision cases [half-day pre-convention workshop]. North American Association of Christians in Social Work. Hartford, CT.

Huyser, M., & Wolfer, T. A. (2018, October). Case writing [half-day pre-convention workshop].

North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Hartford, CT.

Wolfer, T. A., & Yutzy-Wolfer, R. D. (2018, September-November). 7 principles for making marriage work [10 session seminar]. Riverside Community Church, Columbia, SC.

Wolfer, T. A. (2018, June). Using case method teaching and decision cases for educating field instructors [half-day workshop for field directors]. Tri-State Consortium of Field Directors Biennial Field Instructor Symposium. Bryn Mawr, PA.

Wolfer, T. A. (2018, June). Gatekeeping in social work education: Ethical conduct of a critical responsibility [half-day workshop for field instructors]. Tri-State Consortium of Field Directors Biennial Field Instructor Symposium. Bryn Mawr, PA.

*Chehoski, B., Ma, K., & Wolfer, T. A. (2018, March). My so-called life: Behind the scenes of a PhD program. Panel discussion presented at NASW-SC, Columbia, SC.

Wolfer, T. A., & *Steele, J. (2018, March). Individual development accounts in community settings.

Paper presented at NASW-SC, Columbia, SC.

Wolfer, T. A. (2018, January). Decision case training and work session: A new technique for trainers

in the field of sexual violence [3-day train-the-trainers workshop]. Institute on Domestic

Violence & Sexual Assault, University of Texas—Austin, Austin, TX.

Wolfer, T. A. (2017, December). Case method teaching [1-day workshop]. Salem State University, Salem, MA.

Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. (2017, July). Case method teaching institute [5-day workshop].

Columbia, SC.

Wolfer, T. A. (2017, June). Decision case training and work session: A new technique for trainers in the field of sexual violence [3 day train-the-trainers workshop]. Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, University of Texas—Austin, Austin, TX.

Wolfer, T. A. (2017, May). Case method teaching [1 day workshop]. Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA.

Jennings-Williams, S., & Wolfer, T. A. (2017, April). Recruiting and admitting PhD students. Annual meeting of the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education. Minneapolis, MN.

Wolfer, T. A. (2017, March). Case writing [2 day workshop]. University of Texas—Austin, Austin, TX.

Wolfer, T. A. (2017, January). Case writing [2.5 day workshop]. University of Texas—Austin, Austin, TX.

Wolfer, T. A., & Yutzy-Wolfer, R. D. (2016, September-November). 7 principles for making marriage work [9-session weekly seminar]. Riverside Community Church, Columbia, SC.

Friend, C., Kalb, J., Shimizu, L., & Wolfer, T. A. (2016, September). A conversation with USC's award-winning teachers [Panel discussion]. New Faculty Academy, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

Wolfer, T. A. (2016, August). Introduction to case method: Thinking like a social worker. Faculty development workshop presented at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

Wolfer, T. A., & Reitmeier, M. C. (2016, July). Case method training institute [2.5-day faculty development workshop]. Columbia, SC.

Wolfer, T. A. (2016, July). Case writing workshop for UofSC Case Writers [1-day faculty development workshop]. University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

Wolfer, T. A. (2016, June). Introduction to case method: Thinking like a social worker. Seoul Theological University, Seoul, Korea.

Wolfer, T. A. (2016, May). Phương pháp ca trong giảng dạy: “Suy nghĩ như một nhà thực hành”

[Introduction to case method: Thinking like a social worker; 1-day faculty development workshop]. Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Wolfer, T. A. (2016, March). Reluctant social workers: Helping a social work student and supervisor embrace their roles. 31

Annual Symposium for Field Educators (Greater New York Area Schools of Social Work). Fordham University, New York, NY.

Vanderwoerd, J., Stoltzfus, K. & Wolfer, T. A. (2015, November). Christian perspectives on power:

Implications for social work [Book forum]. Workshop presented at the annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Grand Rapids, MI.

Garland, D. R., & Wolfer, T. A. (2015, November). Congregational social work in 2015. Pre-