Sophia F Dziegielewski Author & Editor

Sophia F. Dziegielewski, PhD, LCSW, is Professor, School of Social Work, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA. She is also Editor of the Journal of Social Service Research and has written over 145 publications, including eight textbooks, over 90 articles, and numerous book chapters. Dr. Dziegielewski is the recipient of several awards and has presented at numerous professional workshops and trainings on health, mental health, and preparation for social work licensing across the country. Throughout her academic, administrative, and practice career, she has been active in research and the protection of human subjects, specializing in the area of health and mental health. She has also been active in clinical practice, maintaining a current license in her field as well as serving as an expert witness in the courts. She has authored and contributed to a number of texts in the social work program at UCF, including DSM-5 in Action, now in its third edition (2015).

George A. Jacinto, PhD, LCSW, CPC, is Associate Professor, School of Social Work, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA. He is Chair of the College of Health and Public Affairs International Committee. Throughout his academic and practice career Dr. Jacinto has focused on mental health practice, with a current focus on geriatric mental health issues. He has received several teaching awards including the NASW Florida Chapter Social Work Educator of the Year in 2015. His research includes 17 articles, 10 book chapters, and numerous conference and community presentations