Joanne Altschuler
School of Social WorkOffice: Simpson Tower 813
Phone: 323 343 4685
E-mail: jaltsch@calstatela.edu
INTRODUCTION
Prior to joining the faculty at CSULA, Dr. Altschuler worked as a caseworker, group worker, couples and family therapist, community organizer, program coordinator, and supervisor in family service agencies and mental health settings, corrections, medical and university-sponsored programs, and institutional settings. She has worked with many populations, and has significant expertise with older adults and their families. Dr. Altschuler has conducted trainings for administrators, university faculty members, and social work graduate students in the field of aging, and has written questions and answers for a column entitled “On Aging” in the Washington Post. Dr. Altschuler has made numerous presentations in the community and run groups related to aging including HIV/AIDS and older adults, Widowhood, Alzheimer’s Disease, Holocaust Survivor Issues, Emotional and Social Concerns of Aging, Sexuality and Aging, Adult Child/Aging Parent Relationships. Dr. A currently serves as Bachelor Program Director and ASSW Faculty Advisor.
TEACHING INTERESTS
Dr. Altschuler enjoys teaching Generalist and Advanced Practice Courses, Introduction to the Field of Social Work, Interviewing & Communication Skills, Diversity Practice Over the Life Course, and Clinical Practice with Older Adults and Their Families.
RESEARCH
Past and current areas of research include paid & unpaid work among older adults, HIV/AIDS & older adults, sexuality & older women, adult child/aging parent relationships, body image and aging, countertransference related to older adults.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
| Title | Date |
|---|---|
| Altschuler, J., Katz, A., & Tynan, M. Implications for HIV/AIDS Research and Education among Ethnic Minority Older Adults.Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services, 7 (3), 209-228 | 2008 |
| Altschuler, J. Beyond Money and Survival: Meaning of Paid Work Among Older Women. The International Journal of Aging and Human Development,58 (3), 223-239 | 2004 |
| Altschuler, J., Katz, A., & Tynan, M. Developing and Implementing An HIV/AIDS Educational Curriculum for Older Adults. The Gerontologist, 44 (1), 121-126 | 2004 |
| Altschuler, J. The Meaning of Housework and Other Unpaid Responsibilities Among Older Women. Journal of Women and Aging,16 (1/2), 143-159 | 2004 |
| Altschuler, J. & Katz, A. Clinical Supervisors’ Countertransference Reactions Toward Older Adults: Addressing the Unconscious Guide. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 39 (4),75-87 | 2002 |
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
PhD Social Work December, 1994
- University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
Graduate Certificate Study of Women & Men in Society Program 1994
- University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
MSW Social Work 1975
- University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
MA Jewish Communal Studies 1975
- Hebrew Union College
Los Angeles, California
AB French; Minors: Spanish/Psychology 1971
- Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana