photo credit: Ian DeGraff
Interests
My research interests focus on resiliency after medical trauma, particularly burn injuries, and the use of narrative to facilitate that resiliency.
Dr. Meier is also the Founder and Clinical & Training Director for a community mental health clinic serving Madison, Milwaukee, and the broader Wisconsin area.
Degrees and Institutions
Ph.D Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin
M.S., Master of Science in Counseling, Mount Mary University
M.A., Master of Arts in English w/ Writing Concentration
B.A. Bachelor of Arts in History w/ Teaching Certification, University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Publications
Meier, Elaina. National Exploratory Study of Burn Patient’s Clinical Needs Following Discharge (Doctoral dissertation, University of Wisconsin–Madison). 2024.
Meier, Elaina and Janet McCord.“Seasons of Love: Measuring a Child’s Life after Parental Suicide” The Association for Death Education and Counseling’s The Forum, 39(1), 8-10. Print.
Meier, Elaina. “After I Go.” 100 Words, RiverLit. January 21, 2013, http://riverlit.clymergallery.com/
Meier, Elaina. “A Couple Travels the Road to Recovery Together.” Burn Support News, Fall/Winter 2010(3), 12-14.
Meier, Elaina and Amy Clark. “Young Attendees Find They Belong.” Burn Support News, Fall/Winter 2010(3), 8-9.
Meier, Elaina and Christine Jurus. “WBC Brings a Message of Hope,” Burn Support News, Fall/Winter 2010(3), 2-4.
Courses Taught
English 100: Introduction to College Composition