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Dr. Don Schweitzer (PhD, LMSW) is an American social work academic, licensed counselor, and United States military veteran[1]. He serves as Associate Professor and Director of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon.[2] He is noted for social work education, service to homeless and at-risk populations, and participatory research with marginalized youth.
Early life, military service, and founding work
[edit]Following his military service, Schweitzer moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho. Between 1999–2001, he founded the City of Refuge men's shelter located in Idaho Falls, ID, which later became part of the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission—a nonprofit that continues to provide emergency shelter, meals, and support services in southeastern Idaho.[3][4]
Education
[edit]- B.S.W., Idaho State University, 2004[5]
- M.A.S.W., Boise State University, 2005[6]
- Ph.D in Social Work and Social Research, Portland State University, 2011[6]. His dissertation, Runaway and Homeless Youth: Changing the Discourse by Legitimizing Youth Voice, employed participatory research to center youth experience.[6]
Academic career and research focus
[edit]Since joining Pacific University as Associate Professor and BSW Program Director,[6] he has taught social work, sociology, and anthropology. Schweitzer's research focuses on youth disconnection, homelessness, and how policy and service frameworks can unintentionally exacerbate these issues.[6]
Publications
[edit]Peer-reviewed and academic works
[edit]- Nelson, K., Walters, B., Schweitzer, D., Blythe, B., & Pecora, P. (2008). A Ten‑Year Review of Family Preservation Research: Building the Evidence Base. Casey Family Programs. [PDF] (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/241500983_A_Ten-Year_Review_of_Family_Preservation_Research_Building_the_Evidence_Base)[7]
- Cahn, K., Schweitzer, D., Jamieson, A., & Slevin, H. (2009). Stronger Youth and Smarter Communities: An Analysis of Oregon’s Investment in Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs. Portland State University. [Link] (https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/socwork_fac/9/)[8]
- Schweitzer, D. (2011). Runaway and Homeless Youth: Changing the Discourse by Legitimizing Youth Voice. PhD dissertation, Portland State University. [PDF](https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/262/)[9]
- Schweitzer, D., Chianello, T., & Kothari, B. (2013). Compensation in Social Work: Critical for Satisfaction and a Sustainable Profession. Administration in Social Work, 37(2), 147–157. [DOI] (https://doi.org/10.1080/03643107.2012.669335)[10]
- Schweitzer, D., Pecora, P. J., Nelson, K. E., Walters, B., & Blythe, B. J. (2015). “Building the Evidence Base for Intensive Family Preservation Services.” Journal of Public Child Welfare, 9(5), 423–443. [PDF] (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/15548732.2015.1089812)[11]
Reports and applied scholarship
[edit]- Schweitzer, D. (2012). Running on Empty: Service and Citizens Stretched to the Limit. Report, Washington County Anti‑Poverty Workgroup.[6]
- Schweitzer, D., Helmer, C., Lee, L., Linderman, M., Moore, D., & Schweigeraht, C. (2013). Asking for Directions: Partnering with Youth to Build the Evidence Base for Runaway and Homeless Youth. Pacific University.[6]
Self-help resources
[edit]Dr. Schweitzer has published three guided self-help works on personal wellness and mindfulness practices:
- Radical Acceptance: A 10‑Week Journal for Taking Charge of Your Life (2023; ISBN 979‑8871137796). This interactive journal offers weekly prompts and exercises aimed at cultivating self-compassion, resilience, and emotional clarity.[12]
- Mindfulness for Beginners (2024; ISBN 979‑8338985663). A concise guide introducing basic mindfulness techniques, daily practices, and reflections tailored for those new to mindfulness.[13]
- Embracing Authenticity (2024; ISBN 979-8328041676). A workbook-type resource that encourages readers to explore personal values, self-awareness, and congruent living, through prompts and mindfulness reflection. [14]
Professional practice, credentials, and affiliations
[edit]Dr. Schweitzer is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Certified Wellness Practitioner, and Certified Trauma Professional.[15] He has over 26 years of social work and counseling experience, and is CEO of Sierra Counseling and Coaching in Forest Grove, Oregon.[16] He is a board member of Youth M.O.V.E. Oregon and affiliated with the American Evaluation Association and the Oregon Program Evaluators Network.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Don Schweitzer – Psychology Today". Psychology Today. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW". Pacific University. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "City of Refuge – Idaho Falls Rescue Mission". Idaho Falls Rescue Mission. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "The History of Idaho Falls Rescue Mission". Idaho Falls Rescue Mission. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW". Pacific University. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Don Schweitzer, PhD, LMSW". Pacific University. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "A Ten-Year Review of Family Preservation Research". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Stronger Youth and Smarter Communities". Portland State University. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Runaway and Homeless Youth (dissertation)". Portland State University. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Compensation in Social Work: Critical for Satisfaction and a Sustainable Profession". Taylor & Francis. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Building the Evidence Base for Intensive Family Preservation Services". Taylor & Francis. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Radical Acceptance: A 10‑Week Journal for Taking Charge of Your Life". Amazon. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Mindfulness for Beginners". Amazon. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Embracing Authenticity". Amazon. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Don Schweitzer – Psychology Today". Psychology Today. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Don Schweitzer – Sierra Counseling and Coaching". Sierra Counseling. Retrieved 2025-06-14.