Publications:
Selected peer-reviewed publications
Litam, S. D. A., Chan, C. D., Nelson, L., & Tuazon, V. (2022). Decolonizing the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide with Filipinx American clients. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 13(1), 73-82. https://doi.org/10.1037/aap0000255
Litam, S. D. A. & Oh, S. (2022). Coping strategies as moderators of COVID-19 racial discrimination in Filipinos. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 13(1), 18-29. https://doi.org/10.1037/aap0000253
Balkin, R. S., Neal, S., Stewart, K, Hendricks, L., & Litam, S. D. A. (2022). Spirituality and relational heath among Black Americans. Journal of Counseling and Development.
Litam, S. D. A., & Neal, S. (2022). Trauma-informed interventions for counselling sex trafficking survivors. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-022-09465-1
Ausloos, C., Clark, M., Dari, T., Jang, H., & Litam, S. D. A. (2022). A call for action: School counselor competence in working with trans students. The Professional Counselor
Litam, S. D. A., & Lenz, A. S. (2021). Moderation of Attachment on Association Between Relationship Status and Depression. Journal of Counseling & Development. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12410
Litam, S. D. A., Balkin, R. & Hendricks, L. (2021). Assessing worry, racism, and belief in a just world. Journal of Counseling & Development. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12404
Litam, S. D. A., & Chan, C. D. (2021). Grounded theory of AAPI for #BlackLivesMatter. The Professional Counselor, 11(4), 400-42. https://doi.org/10.15241/sdal.11.4.400
Litam, S. D. A., & Oh, S. (2021). Effects of COVID-19 racial discrimination on depression and life satisfaction among young, middle, and older Chinese Americans. Adultspan Journal, 20(2), 70-84. https://doi.org/10.1002/adsp.12111
Litam, S. D. A., Ausloos, C. D., & Harrichand, J. S. (2021). Stress and resilience among professional counselors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Counseling & Development, 99(4), 384-395. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcas.12391
Litam, S. D. A. & Chan, C. (2021). Breaking the bamboo ceiling: Practical strategies for Asian American and Pacific Islander counselor educators. Counselor Education and Supervision, 60(3), 174-189. https://doi.org/10.1002/ceas.12210
Litam, S. D. A., & Speciale, M. (2021). Deconstructing sexual shame: Implications for clinical counselors and counselor educators. The Journal of Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness, 3(1), 14-24. https://doi.org/10.34296/03011045
Litam, S. D. A. (2021). Rocking the boat: A call for Asian American and Pacific Islander counselors to make waves. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 43(3), 273-276. https://doi.org/10.1774/mehc.43.3.09
Litam, S., Oh, S., & Chang, C. (2021). Resilience and coping as moderators of stress-related growth in Asians and AAPI during COVID-19. The Professional Counselor, 11(2), 248-266. https://doi.org/10.15241/sdal.11.2.248
Litam, S. D. A., & Balkin, R. (2021). Assessing Bayesian Racism Scale: Measuring Endorsement of Racial Stereotypes. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-021-09436-y
Litam, S. D. A. & Hipolito-Delgado, C. P. (2021). When being "essential" illuminates disparities: Counseling clients affected by COVID-19. Journal of Counseling & Development, 99(1). https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12349
Chan, C. D., & Litam, S. D. A. (2021). Mental health equity of Filipino communities in COVID-19: A framework for practice and advocacy. The Professional Counselor, 11(1), 73-85. https://doi.org/10.15241/cdc.11.1.73
Browne-James, L., Litam, S. D. A., & McRae, L. (2021). Child sex trafficking: Strategies for identification, counseling, and advocacy. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-020-09420-y
Harrichand, J. S., Litam, S. D. A., & Ausloos, C. D. (2021). Infusing self-care and wellness into CACREP curricula: The implications of COVID-19 on counselor education programs. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 43(2), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-021-09423-3
Litam, S. D. A., King-White, D. L., MacCluskie, K. C., & Phillips, J. C. (2021). Mental health workers¿ perceptions of risk factors for forced labor in Nairobi, Kenya: A preliminary qualitative investigation. The Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, and Education, 2(2), 104-116. https://doi.org/10.34296/02021031
Litam, S. D. A., & Balkin, R. (2020). Moral injury in healthcare workers during the pandemic. Traumatology: An International Journal, 999(2). https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000290
Litam, S. D. A., & Oh, S. (2020). Effects of COVID-19 racial discrimination on Chinese Americans: Ethnic identity and coping strategy as moderators. Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation. https://doi.org/10.1080/21501378.2020.1814138
Anandavalli, S., Harrichand, J. S., & Litam, S. D. A. (2020). Counseling international
students in times of uncertainty: A critical feminist and bioecological approach. The Professional Counselor, 10(3), 365-375. https://doi.org/10.15241/sa.10.3.365
Litam, S. (2020). Counseling individuals who practice consensual non-monogamy. The Center for Counseling Practice, Policy, and Research. American Counseling Association
Litam, S., D. A. & Lam, T. C. (2020). Sex trafficking beliefs in counselors: Establishing the need for human trafficking training in counselor education programs. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-020-09408-8
Litam, S. D. A. (2020). Take your Kung Flu back to Wuhan: Counseling Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders with race-based trauma related to COVID-19. The Professional Counselor, 10(2), 144-156. https://doi.org/10.15241/sdal.10.2.144
Litam, S. D. A. (2019). She's just a prostitute: The effects of labels on counselor attitudes, empathy, and rape myth acceptance. The Professional Counselor, 9(4), 396-415. https://doi.org/10.15241/sdal/9.4.396
Litam, S., & Speciale, M. (2019). Kink culture: What counselors need to know. The Center for Counseling Practice, Policy, and Research. American Counseling Association.
Litam, S. (2019). Counseling survivors of human trafficking. The Center for Counseling Practice, Policy, and Research. American Counseling Association.
Litam, S. (2017). Sex trafficking in America: What counselors need to know. The Professional Counselor, 7(1), 45-61. doi: 10.15241/sdal.7.1.45.
Litam, S., & Bach, J. (2017). Otis: A case study of an online attempt to purchase children
for sex. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 26, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2017.1360427.
Bach, J., & Litam, S. (2017). Kind regards: A case study of attempted sex trafficking. Journal of Sexual Aggression, 23(2), 222-233. doi: 10.1080/13552600.2017.1323124
Selected Book Chapters
Litam, S., Ford, D. J., Friday, A. R., Walker, B., Sutherlin, T. D., & Band, M. (2020). Understanding the Historical Context of Traditionally Marginalizing Biblical Passages: Helping LGBTQ Clients Navigate the Intersection of Religion and Sexual Identity. In Strunk, K. K., & Feiszli, R. (Ed.), Queering the deep south: Research on queer studies and LGBTQ lives in the Southeast. (pp. 73-91). Information Age Publishing.