Allison Werner-Lin M.A., Ed.M., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Social Work
M.A., Ed.M., Ph.D.
awernerlin@nyu.edu | (212) 998-5945
bio
Allison Werner-Lin is an Assistant Professor at NYU School of Social Work, with professional interests in the areas of psychosocial oncology, genetic testing for hereditary disease, family development, clinical practice with children and families in health care settings, and qualitative social work research. She teaches Practice I and II, and Current Issues in Contemporary Family Life.
recent work
Dr Werner-Lin's most recent research is a qualitative investigation in the area of psychosocial genetics. More specifically, her research examines the life course implications of genetic testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer for young women and their families. She has presented her research at regional, national, and international conferences. Previous research affiliations include the Center for Interdisciplinary Health Disparities Research at the University of Chicago, The Stone Center and Centers for Research on Women at Wellesley College.
Prior to joining the faculty at NYU, Dr. Werner-Lin held adjunct teaching positions at Pace University and Dominican University. She has practiced in community-based organizations providing individual, family, and group counseling and psychotherapy to families affected by cancer. Her clinical interests include family adjustment to chronic and terminal illness, clinical interventions with children and adolescents, grief and bereavement, multicultural competence in clinical practice and program evaluation.
Dr. Werner-Lin received her Ph.D. from the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago. She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago, a Master's degree in Human Development and Psychology from the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies and Psychology from Wellesley College.
recent publications
- Werner-Lin, A. & Biank, N. (2006). "Oncology social work." In Gehlert, S. &Arthur, T. (Eds.) Handbook of health social work. Wiley & Sons.
- Rolland, J. S. & Werner-Lin, A. (2006). "Families and illness." In Gehlert, S. & Arthur, T. (Eds.) Handbook of health social work. Wiley & Sons.
- Werner-Lin, A. (2006). "Formal and informal social support needs of women with BRCA mutations." Poster presentation at the Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference, San Antonio.
- Werner-Lin, A. (June, 2005) "Young women at risk: Partnering and parenting in families with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer." Oral presentation at the 9th International Meeting on Psychosocial Aspects of Genetic Testing, Philadelphia.
- Werner-Lin, A. (April, 2005) "Parallel narratives: Family development and hereditary disease." Oral presentation at the Society for Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting: Behavioral Medicine and Public Health: Promoting the Health of Individuals, Families, Communities, and Populations, Boston.
- Werner-Lin, A. & Moro, T. T. (2004). "Unacknowledged and stigmatized losses." In Walsh, F. & McGoldrick, M. (Eds.) Living beyond loss: 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Norton.
- Ponterotto, J. G., C. Costa, & A. Werner-Lin. (2002). "Research Perspectives in Cross-Cultural Counseling." In P. Pederson (Ed.) Counseling Across Cultures, 5th Edition. Sage Publications.