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Natalia Yangarber-Hicks
Assistant Professor of Psychology
On faculty since 2002

Phone: (630) 752-5756
Fax: (630) 752-7033
Email: Natalia.YangarberHicks@wheaton.edu
Education

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Cincinnati, 2002

M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of Cincinnati, 1999

B.A. in Psychology, Anderson University, 1997

 
Professional and Personal Interests
Current research and scholarly interests include examination of Messianic Jewish identity; interplay between psychodynamic theory/practice and faith, and relationships between emotional and spiritual maturity.

Personal interests include Messianic Jewish dance and travel.

Courses Taught

  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Contemporary Clinical Psychology
  • Advanced Topics in Abnormal Psychology
  • Advanced Developmental Psychology
  • Group Therapy – Didactic (MA program)

Membership in Professional Societies

  • APA member – www.apa.org

Research
Messianic Jewish believers: Exploratory examination of cultural identity and psychotherapy experiences.

Papers Published and/or Presented

  • Borkin, J.R., Steffen, J.J., Ensfield, L.S., Krzton, K., Wishnick, H., Wilder, K., Yangarber, N. (2000). Recovery Attitudes Questionnaire: Development and evaluation. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 24(2), 95-102.
  • Grasha, A. and Yangarber-Hicks, N. (2000). Integrating teaching styles and learning styles with instructional technology. College Teaching, 48(1), 2-10.
  • Borkin, J.R., Steffen, J.J., Krzton, K., Ensfield, L.S., Wishnick, H., Wilder, K., Yangarber, N. (1996-1997). Hamilton County Recovery Initiative: Evaluating its impact and exploring recovery. New Research in Mental Health, 13, 238-245.
  • Yangarber-Hicks, N. (submitted). Religious coping styles and recovery from serious mental illnesses.
  • Yangarber-Hicks, N. (submitted). Recovery model: A Christian appraisal.
  • Yangarber-Hicks, N. and Steffen, J. Religious Coping Styles and Recovery from Serious Mental Illnesses. Paper presented at the National Conference on Mental Health Statistics. Washington, D.C., May 2001.
  • Yangarber-Hicks, N. and Steffen, J. Development of a Depression Self-Efficacy Scale. Poster presented at the 108th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. Washington, D.C. August 2000.
  • Yangarber-Hicks, N. Religious Coping Styles and Recovery from Serious Mental Illnesses. Workshop led at the Mental Health: New Millennium Summit. Columbus, OH, June 2000.
  • Steffen, J.J., Krzton, K., Wishnick, H., Wilder, K., Yangarber, N., Brewer, R., and Farrell, K. Recovery Research Toolkit. Paper presented at the 9th Annual Conference of the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors. Alexandria, VA, Feb 1999.
  • Yangarber, N., Steffen, J., and Farrell, K. Consumer-Initiated Advocacy Tracking Checklist. Poster presented at the 9th Annual Conference of the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors. Alexandria, VA, Feb 1999.
  • Yangarber, N. Evaluating Consumer-Initiated Advocacy Efforts. Paper presented at the National Conference on Mental Health Statistics. Washington, D.C., May 1998.
  • Coleman, J., Krzton, K., & Yangarber, N. Recovery Initiative of Hamilton County. Paper presented at the Mental Health Recovery Conference. Columbus, OH, May 1998.