Dr. Donna Mclaughlin

Biography

Donna McLaughlin is a Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University School of Social Work. She specializes in social work practice with groups and individuals, with particular expertise in behavioral health and trauma. McLaughlin's experience includes supervising and training within health and human service organizations. She has contributed significantly to the field, co-editing the book 'Revitalizing Social Group Work Heritage: Bridge to the Future' and teaching advanced level courses focused on working with individuals and groups. Her research interests encompass mentoring students and new workers, community training in group work, and addressing the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. McLaughlin has worked as a clinician and consultant in private practice, presenting on social group work practice and supervision at both local and international forums. She has been a long-time member of the International Association of Social Work with Groups (IASWG) and serves as the treasurer on their International Board of Directors. Her contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the Boston University School of Social Work 2019 Alumni Award for Outstanding Contributions and the 2015 Group Worker of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Chapter of IASWG. Additionally, her online course received the 2014 Platinum Award for Practices in Distance Learning Programming from the United States Distance Learning Association.

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