Dr. Goodman's interests include infusing social justice and multicultural perspectives throughout counseling and counselor training. In particular, her research examines culture-centered trauma counseling, disaster response, and transgenerational trauma. She works collaboratively in communities and schools examining issues of oppression, resilience, and social action. Dr. Goodman also seeks to provide opportunities for counseling students to engage in community outreach and action research. She has facilitated counseling outreach trips both nationally and internationally to provide post-disaster and trauma counseling. Dr. Goodman's research interests also include: counseling for liberation, critical consciousness, and mindfulness. Dr. Eric Shiraev