Shahnaz Savani
Office
C-345A
Biography
Research Interests:
Suicide Prevention and Intervention in Central Asia
Islamaphobia and Social Work Education and Practice
Degrees Earned
University of Houston MSW 2008
University of London M.A. Religious Education 1993
University of London M.A. Islamic Societies and Cultures 1992
Bombay University B.A. Ancient Indian Cultures 1988
Courses Taught
Introduction to Social Work and Social WelfareHuman Behavior and the Social Environment 2
Urban Practice I
Issues in Field Practicum I & II
Contextualized Strength based Practice
Assessment in Social Work Practice
Understanding Suicide
Experience Qualifications
Publications
Savani, S. (2015) Reframing pastoral counseling: Towards developing a model of pastoral care within Muslim communities In Maynard, E. and Snodgrass J. (Ed.) Understanding Pastoral Counseling. Springer Publishing Company.
Savani, S. & Gearing, R. (2018, under review) Suicide in Central Asia: Prevalence, Risk and Protective factors. Archives of Suicide Research, Routledge.
Memberships
Council on Social Work Education Society for Social Work and Research
International Academy for Suicide Research
More Information
2014 Honoree, Social Work Person of the Year Award, University of Houston-Downtown, Social Work Program,
2017 Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston, Travel Fellowship.
2018 Curricular Innovation Award, College of Public Service, University of Houston-Downtown.
2018 Gulen Scholarship, Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston.