Professor, Human Sciences Division
Lakehead University Campus
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario
P7B 5E1
Education and Professional Roles
1985
Post-Doctoral Internship Diploma; Department of Psychiatry
McMaster University (Hamilton, ON)
1984
Ph.D.; Experimental-Applied Psychology, Faculty of Behavioural Health Sciences
Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON)
1981
M.A.; Psychology
University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON)
1978
Hons. B.A.; Psychology
University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON)
1974
Hons. B.Sc.; Physiology
University of Western Ontario (London, ON)
Research Interest
My current interests include:
- assessment and treatment of psychopathologies in children and adolescents
- assessment of strengths and resiliencies within the context of family, school, and clinical settings
- application of psychological strengths in the overall mental health treatment of children, adolescents, and their families
- psychological strengths, culture, and Indigenous mental health
Dr. Rawana may have positions available for undergraduate or graduate students, depending on funding.
Selected Publications
Harris, N., Brazeau, J.N.,
Rawana, E.P., & Brownlee, K., & Klein, R. (2017). Self-perceived strengths among adolescents with and without substance abuse problems.
Journal of Drug Issues,
47(2), 277-288.
Harris, N., Brazeau, J.,
Rawana, E., Brownlee, K., & Mazmanian, D. (2016). A preliminary examination of a strengths-based treatment for adolescent substance use issues.
Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy/Revue Canadienne de Counseling et de Psychothérapie,
50(2), 145-163.
Franks, J.,
Rawana, E., & Brownlee, K. (2013). The relationship between strengths in youth and bullying experiences at school.
Educational and Child Psychology,
30(4), 44-58.
Clarkson, A., Harris, N., Brazeau, J. N., Brownlee, K.,
Rawana, E. P., & Neckoway, R. (2013). Initial therapeutic alliance and treatment engagement of Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal youth in a residential treatment centre for substance abuse.
Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 22(2), 145-161.
Brownlee, K.,
Rawana, E. P., & MacArthur, J. (2012). Implementation of a strengths-based approach to teaching in an elementary school.
Journal of Teaching and Learning,
8(1) 1-12.
Brazeau, J. N., Teatero, M. L.,
Rawana, E. P., Brownlee, K., & Blanchette, L. R. (2011). The strengths assessment inventory: Reliability of a new measure of psychosocial strengths for youth.
Journal of Child and Family Studies.
21(3), 384-390.
Rawana, E. & Brownlee, K. (2009). Making the possible probable: A strength-based assessment and intervention framework for clinical work with parents, children and adolescents.
Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services,
90(3), 255-260
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Jung, S., &
Rawana, E.P. (1999). Risk and need assessment of juvenile offenders.
Criminal Justice and Behavior, 26(1), 69-89.
Jung, S.,
Rawana, E.P., & Lod, B. (1997). Risk classification of young offenders.
Forum on Corrections Research, 9, 23-25.
Davis, J.R.,
Rawana, E.P., & Capponi, D.R. (1989). Acceptability of behavioral staff management techniques.
Behavioral Residential Treatment, 4(1), 23-44.
Rawana, E.P., & Vogel-Sprott, M.D. (1985). Transfer of alcohol tolerance and its relation to reinforcement.
Alcohol and Drug Dependence, 16(1), 75-83.
Vogel-Sprott, M.D.,
Rawana, E.P., & Webster, R. (1984). Mental rehearsal of a task under ethanol facilitates tolerance.
Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Behavior, 21(3), 329-331.
