Mary-Therese Dombeck, PhD, DMin., LMFT, LMHC

Professor Emeritus of Nursing

Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology, 1989. University of Rochester. Rochester, NY
D.Min. in Pastoral Ministry to Families, 1986. Colgate Rochester Divinity School. Rochester, NY
M.S. in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing of Adults, 1978. University of Rochester School of Nursing. Rochester, NY
M.A. in Religious Studies, 1975. Colgate Rochester Divinity School. Rochester, NY
B.A. in Philosophy, 1962. The American University. Washington, DC

Bio

Mary-Therese B. Dombeck has more than 40 years of experience serving in clinical, educational, administrative, and leadership roles. Dombeck joined the School of Nursing faculty in 1979 as senior associate professor in nursing and served in various capacities throughout her career. Most notably, for the last 17 years, she has served as professor teaching a variety of courses on cultural diversity, religious and spiritual issues in health care, and group and family psychotherapy.

In 2014, Dombeck formed a spirituality subcommittee within the Council for Diversity and Inclusion focused on recognizing how spiritual, religious, and moral beliefs relate to perception of health, illness, healing, suffering, and dying. Additionally, Dombeck has served as associate counselor and nursing consultant at the Samaritan Pastoral Counseling Center, and mental health counselor at the Pastoral Counseling and Family Therapy Group, and more recently, at Crossbridge Wellness Associates. She has presented both nationally and internationally on the study of dreams, gender identity in nursing, and religious and spiritual needs in health care.

Dombeck earned a bachelor of arts in philosophy from American University, a master of arts in religious studies and theology from Colgate Rochester Divinity School, and a master of science in psychiatric and adult mental health nursing from the UR School of Nursing. She received her doctorate of ministry in pastoral ministry to families from Colgate Rochester Divinity School and her PhD in anthropology from the University of Rochester. Her academic work has been featured in more than 30 publications.

Dombeck is a member of several professional organizations including the New York State Nurses Association, American Anthropological Association, Society for Psychological Anthropology, and Association for the Study of Dreams. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards including the Culture Diversity Advancement Award from SON and Mentor Award from Sigma Theta Tau Region 5.

Professional Experience

Professor,: University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester, NY, US. 2005 - Current
Mental Health Counselor,: Pastoral Counseling and Family Therapy Group, Rochester, NY, US. 2004 - Current
Associate Counselor and Nursing Consultation,: Samaritan Pastoral Counseling Center, Rochester, NY, US. 1982 - Current
Associate Professor,: University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester, NY, US. 1995 - 2005
Assistant Professor,: University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester, NY, US. 1989 - 1995
Senior Associate in Nursing,: University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester, NY, US. 1979 - 1989

Awards

Culture Diversity Advancement Award: University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2006
Mentor Award: Sigma Theta Tau Region 5, 1998
Nominated candidate, program for senior scholars: Fetzer Institute, 1998
Outstanding Scholarly Practitioner Award: University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1996
Elected member: Board of the American Assembly for Men in Nursing, 1995
Elected as senior editor: Dreaming, 1994
Elected Fellow: American Anthropological Association, 1993
Elected member: Board of Association for the Study of Dreams, 1993
Junior Faculty Study Leave: University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1993
lauded paper, "The contexts of caring: Conscience and consciousness": Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1991
Dean's Award for Excellence in Training: University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1990
member: Sigma Theta Tau, Epsilon Xi Chapter, 1983
Trainee Appointment for Graduate Study: NIMH, 1978
Trainee Appointment for Graduate Study: NIMH, 1977
Trainee Appointment for Graduate Study: NIMH, 1976
Honors for thesis, "Water Symbolism...": Colgate Rochester Divinity School, 1975
Philosophy Prize: American University, 1962

Presentations

Exploring a bioethical construct for issues of spirituality and religion in health care practice and research: RIT Expression of Diversity Conference, 2007; Rochester, New York
Exploring a bioethical construct for issues of spirituality and religion in health care practice and research: RIT Expression of Diversity Conference, 2007; Rochester, New York
The Mentor Relationship: Gamma Rho Chapter Sigma Theta Tau, 2005
Care and Covenant Relationship.: Stephen Ministers Network, 2005; Rochester, New York
Care and Covenant Relationship.: Stephen Ministers Network, 2005; Rochester, New York
The Mentor Relationship: Gamma Rho Chapter Sigma Theta Tau, 2005
The Spirituality of the Enneagram: Mercy Prayer Center, 2005; Rochester, New York
The Spirituality of the Enneagram: Mercy Prayer Center, 2005; Rochester, New York
The power of narrative to define ICU patients' personhood: State of Science Congress in Nursing Research, 2004; Washington, District Of Columbia
Faith and Wellness : Caring for others, caring for self: (in preparation), URMC, 2004; Rochester, New York
Faith and Wellness : Caring for others, caring for self: (in preparation), URMC, 2004; Rochester, New York
The power of dreams and stories: Models of Healing Teaching Day, Univ. of Roch. - School of Medicine and Dentistry, 2004; Rochester, New York
The power of dreams and stories: Models of Healing Teaching Day, Univ. of Roch. - School of Medicine and Dentistry, 2004; Rochester, New York
The power of narrative to define ICU patients' personhood: State of Science Congress in Nursing Research, 2004; Washington, District Of Columbia
Spiritual Assessment Tools: the Parish nurses, URMC, 2003; Rochester, New York
Discerning the unique role of Spirituality in Parish Nursing: URMC, 2003; Rochester, New York
Spiritual Assessment Tools: the Parish nurses, URMC, 2003; Rochester, New York
Discerning the unique role of Spirituality in Parish Nursing: URMC, 2003; Rochester, New York
Bioethics in the First Person: Narratives of Professional Power...meeting, American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, 2003; Chicago, Illinois
Ethical dilemmas told and interpreted in the dreams of nurses: NY Chapter American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 2002; New York
Stories of Trauma and Healing: American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 2002; Seneca Falls, New York
Stories of Trauma and Healing: American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 2002; Seneca Falls, New York
Ethical dilemmas told and interpreted in the dreams of nurses: NY Chapter American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 2002; New York
Suffering Matters: Restoring and Sustaining Nurses: Parish Nurse Program, 2002; Rochester, New York
Suffering Matters: Restoring and Sustaining Nurses: Parish Nurse Program, 2002; Rochester, New York
Dreams: Nighttime Messengers: Community Nursing Center, 2002; Rochester, New York
Dreams: Nighttime Messengers: Community Nursing Center, 2002; Rochester, New York
Ethics in Everyday Practice: Psychiatric Nursing Grand Rounds, URMC, 2002; Rochester, New York
Ethics in Everyday Practice: Psychiatric Nursing Grand Rounds, URMC, 2002; Rochester, New York
Restoring Personhood in Health Care: Nurses Christian Fellowship, 2001; Guelph, Ontario, Central America
Restoring Personhood in Health Care: Nurses Christian Fellowship, 2001; Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Creating health care access through congregations: Colgate Rochester Divinity School, 2001; Rochester, New York
Creating health care access through congregations: Colgate Rochester Divinity School, 2001; Rochester, New York
Perspectives on Human Suffering: Free Methodist Medical Fellowship and Parish Nurse, 2000; Niagara, New York
Experiences and dreams of women who undergo hysterectomy: Highland Women's Center, J.C.C., 2000; Rochester, New York
Perspectives on Human Suffering: Free Methodist Medical Fellowship and Parish Nurse, 2000; Niagara, New York
Experiences and dreams of women who undergo hysterectomy: Highland Women's Center, J.C.C., 2000; Rochester, New York
Dreams and Spirituality: St. Charles Borromeo Prayer Center, 2000; New York
Dreams and Spirituality: St. Charles Borromeo Prayer Center, 2000; New York
Dreams: Nighttime Messengers: for Community Nursing Center for CEU credit, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1999; Rochester, New York
Sustaining a compassionate spirit: Themes in a spirituality of human care: Samaritan Pastoral Counseling Center, 1999; Rochester, New York
Sustaining a compassionate spirit: Themes in a spirituality of human care: Samaritan Pastoral Counseling Center, 1999; Rochester, New York
Dreams: Nighttime Messengers: for Community Nursing Center for CEU credit, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1999; Rochester, New York
Stories of endings and beginnings: Three faiths look at Death and Dying: Helen Cohen Lecture Series, Interfaith Forum, 1999; New York
Stories of endings and beginnings: Three faiths look at Death and Dying: Helen Cohen Lecture Series, Interfaith Forum, 1999; New York
Work narratives: Storytelling and its power to hold patient and practitioner in sacred space: Biopsychosocial Group Strong Health, 1999; New York
Work narratives: Storytelling and its power to hold patient and practitioner in sacred space: Biopsychosocial Group Strong Health, 1999; New York
Theory Driven Practice: Preceptor Workshop, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1998; Rochester, New York
Theory Driven Practice: Preceptor Workshop, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1998; Rochester, New York
The Future of Dream Research: Conference, Association for the Study of Dreams, 1997; Ashville, North Carolina
Telling the dream, and dreaming the self: seminar on Dreams as Meaning in the Making, Association for the Study of Dreams, 1997; Ashville, North Carolina
Professional and Vocational Role Formation and Women's Spiritual Care: Colgate Rochester Divinity School, 1997; Rochester, New York
Ethical dilemmas told and interpreted in the dreams of nurses: Association for the Study of Dreams, 1997; Ashville, North Carolina
The Future of Dream Research: Conference, Association for the Study of Dreams, 1997; Ashville, North Carolina
Professional and Vocational Role Formation and Women's Spiritual Care: Colgate Rochester Divinity School, 1997; Rochester, New York
Ethical dilemmas told and interpreted in the dreams of nurses: Association for the Study of Dreams, 1997; Ashville, North Carolina
Telling the dream, and dreaming the self: seminar on Dreams as Meaning in the Making, Association for the Study of Dreams, 1997; Ashville, North Carolina
Family of Origin Groups: Rochester Area Group Psychotherapists, 1997; Rochester, New York
Family of Origin Groups: Rochester Area Group Psychotherapists, 1997; Rochester, New York
Gender Issues in Nursing: Professional Personhood Research Exchange: University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1997; Rochester, New York
Gender Issues in Nursing: Professional Personhood Research Exchange: University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1997; Rochester, New York
The Wisdom of the Enneagram: Spiritual Awareness: seven-week workshop, May-June, Samaritan Pastoral Counseling Center, 1996; Rochester, New York
The Wisdom of the Enneagram: Spiritual Awareness: seven-week workshop, May-June, Samaritan Pastoral Counseling Center, 1996; Rochester, New York
Remembering the Dream: A Social Event: invited response to keynote address, Association for the Study of Dreams, 1996; Berkeley, California
Remembering the Dream: A Social Event: invited response to keynote address, Association for the Study of Dreams, 1996; Berkeley, California
The case of the splintered face: Healing the fractured self: Focused Discussion, Association for the Study of Dreams, 1996; New York City, New York
The case of the splintered face: Healing the fractured self: Focused Discussion, Association for the Study of Dreams, 1996; New York City, New York
Dreams as a Means of Spiritual Awareness and Healing in Critical Illness: Greater Rochester Area Finger Lakes Chapter, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 1996; Rochester, New York
Dreams as a Means of Spiritual Awareness and Healing in Critical Illness: Greater Rochester Area Finger Lakes Chapter, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 1996; Rochester, New York
Nursing's Gender: The: Genesee Valley Nurses Association, 1996; New York
Nursing's Gender: The: Genesee Valley Nurses Association, 1996; New York
The Dreams of Women Before and After Hysterectomy: meeting, University of Rochester, Biopsychosocial Studies, 1996; Rochester, New York
The Dreams of Women Before and After Hysterectomy: meeting, University of Rochester, Biopsychosocial Studies, 1996; Rochester, New York
Spiritual Disequilibrium and the Emergence of Self: Conference: Toward a Neurotheology of God and Soul, Chicago Center for Science and Religion, 1995; Evanston, Illinois
Telling my story, telling my dream: Assembly for Men in Nursing, 1995; Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Nursing's gender, and the dreams of nurses: Assembly for Men in Nursing, 1995; Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Telling my story, telling my dream: Assembly for Men in Nursing, 1995; Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Nursing's gender, and the dreams of nurses: Assembly for Men in Nursing, 1995; Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Reflections of a cultural image: The dreams of nurses: Society for Psychological Anthropology, 1995; San Juan, China
Reflections of a cultural image: The dreams of nurses: Society for Psychological Anthropology, 1995; San Juan, Oman
Nursing's Image and the Dreams of Nurses: A Timely Connection: Sigma Theta Tau Epsilon Xi Chapter, 1995; New York
Spiritual Direction in Dream Sharing Groups: A case example: session: "The Varieties of Spiritual Dream...", Association for the Study of Dreams, 1995; New York City, New York
Nursing's Image and the Dreams of Nurses: A Timely Connection: Sigma Theta Tau Epsilon Xi Chapter, 1995; New York
The process of gathering data and the gathering of process data: The case of dreams: Focused Discussion, Association for the Study of Dreams, 1995; New York City, New York
Spiritual Direction in Dream Sharing Groups: A case example: session: "The Varieties of Spiritual Dream...", Association for the Study of Dreams, 1995; New York City, New York
The process of gathering data and the gathering of process data: The case of dreams: Focused Discussion, Association for the Study of Dreams, 1995; New York City, New York
Telling Professional Stories: The Making of Persons: Qualitative Health Research Conference, Pennsylvania State University, 1994; Hershey, Pennsylvania
Telling Professional Stories: The Making of Persons: Qualitative Health Research Conference, Pennsylvania State University, 1994; Hershey, Pennsylvania
The Process of Gathering Data and the Gathering of Process Data: Bridging Conference, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1994; Rochester, New York
The Process of Gathering Data and the Gathering of Process Data: Bridging Conference, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1994; Rochester, New York
Gender Issues: Internal Images of Nursing: Assembly for Men in Nursing, 1994; Houston, Texas
Gender Issues: Internal Images of Nursing: Assembly for Men in Nursing, 1994; Houston, Texas
Gender Issues in Nursing: A Narrative Approach to Empowerment: American Anthropological Association, 1994; Atlanta, Georgia
Gender Issues in Nursing: A Narrative Approach to Empowerment: American Anthropological Association, 1994; Atlanta, Georgia
Dreams before and after hysterectomy: A pilot ethnographic study: Association for the Study of Dreams, 1994; Leiden University, Netherlands
Dreams before and after hysterectomy: A pilot ethnographic study: Association for the Study of Dreams, 1994; Leiden University, Netherlands
The Telling and Interpretation of Psychic Dreams: An Ethnographic Analysis: Association for the Study of Dreams, 1993; Santa Fe, Arizona
Spiritual Assessment: Dimensions and Dynamics: "The Means to Effective Reform", Partnership in Health Conference, 1993; Rochester, New York
The Telling and Interpretation of Psychic Dreams: An Ethnographic Analysis: Association for the Study of Dreams, 1993; Santa Fe, Arizona
Dreams of Psychotherapists About Their Clients: A Means To Moral Awareness: Association for the Study of Dreams, 1993; Santa Fe, Arizona
Professional Personhood: Gender Issues in Nursing: Assembly for Men in Nursing, 1993; New York
Understanding a Dream From Different Perspectives: 10th Annual Conference of the Association for the study of dreams, Association for the study of dreams, 1993; Santa Fe, New Mexico
Clinical Supervision: A Three Way Mirror: Partnerships in Health Care Conference, University of Rochester, Biopsychosocial Studies, 1993; Rochester, New York
Is the construct of person useful for analysis in feminist nursing research?: Fourth Annual, Critical and Feminist Perspectives Conference, 1993; Atlanta, Georgia
Is the construct of person useful for analysis in feminist nursing research?: Fourth Annual, Critical and Feminist Perspectives Conference, 1993; Atlanta, Georgia
Spiritual Assessment: Dimensions and Dynamics: "The Means to Effective Reform", Partnership in Health Conference, 1993; Rochester, New York
Understanding a Dream From Different Perspectives: 10th Annual Conference of the Association for the study of dreams, Association for the study of dreams, 1993; Santa Fe, New Mexico
Healing the Fractured Self: Symposium on Mental Health, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1993; Rochester, New York
Clinical Supervision: A Three Way Mirror: Partnerships in Health Care Conference, University of Rochester, Biopsychosocial Studies, 1993; Rochester, New York
Healing the Fractured Self: Symposium on Mental Health, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1993; Rochester, New York
Professional Personhood: Gender Issues in Nursing: Assembly for Men in Nursing, 1993; New York
Dreams of Psychotherapists About Their Clients: A Means To Moral Awareness: Association for the Study of Dreams, 1993; Santa Fe, Arizona
Bifurcation and Self Organization as a Consequence of Spiritual Disequilibrium: Fourth Biennial Symposium, International Neuman Systems Model, 1993; Rochester, New York
Bifurcation and Self Organization as a Consequence of Spiritual Disequilibrium: Fourth Biennial Symposium, International Neuman Systems Model, 1993; Rochester, New York
The Thawing of Symbols at the Association for the Study of Dreams: Tenth Annual Conference, Association for the Study of Dreams Conference, 1992; Santa Cruz, California
Contexts of Dream Interpretation Among American Psychotherapists and Pastoral Counselors: Association for the Study of Dreams, 1992; Santa Cruz, California
Contexts of Dream Interpretation Among American Psychotherapists and Pastoral Counselors: Association for the Study of Dreams, 1992; Santa Cruz, California
Dream Interpretation: The Art of Making Present: A Contemporary Sublime: ..., R.I.T., 1992; Rochester, New York
The Thawing of Symbols at the Association for the Study of Dreams: Tenth Annual Conference, Association for the Study of Dreams Conference, 1992; Santa Cruz, California
Dream Interpretation: The Art of Making Present: A Contemporary Sublime: ..., R.I.T., 1992; Rochester, New York
Nursing consultation within the unification model: A descriptive study: University of Rochester, 1991; Rochester, New York
Women and Health: Lesson from the Field: Office of International Studies, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1991; Rochester, New York
Women and Health: Lesson from the Field: Office of International Studies, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 1991; Rochester, New York
Care of Psyche: Care of Spirit: Mental Health in the 1990's, Univ. of Roch. School of Nursing, 1991; Rochester, New York
Nursing consultation within the unification model: A descriptive study: University of Rochester, 1991; Rochester, New York
Care of Psyche: Care of Spirit: Mental Health in the 1990's, Univ. of Roch. School of Nursing, 1991; Rochester, New York
Self-Awareness Through Dream Exploration: Finger Lakes Conference, Hobart and William Smith College, 1990; Geneva, New York
The Wisdom of the Enneagram: Spiritual Awareness Group: Samaritan Pastoral Counseling Center, 1990; Rochester, New York
Self-Awareness Through Dream Exploration: Finger Lakes Conference, Hobart and William Smith College, 1990; Geneva, New York
The Wisdom of the Enneagram: Spiritual Awareness Group: Samaritan Pastoral Counseling Center, 1990; Rochester, New York
Contexts of caring: Conscience and Consciousness: 12th Annual, International Conference of Human Caring, 1989; Houston, Texas
Contexts of caring: Conscience and Consciousness: 12th Annual, International Conference of Human Caring, 1989; Houston, Texas
Family of Origin Exploration Groups for Clergy and Health Professionals: Samaritan Pastoral Counseling Center, 1988; Rochester, New York
Group Mythology and Group Development in Dream Sharing Groups: Conference, Association for the Study of Dreams, 1988; Washington, District Of Columbia
Group Mythology and Group Development in Dream Sharing Groups: Conference, Association for the Study of Dreams, 1988; Washington, District Of Columbia
Family of Origin Exploration Groups for Clergy and Health Professionals: Samaritan Pastoral Counseling Center, 1988; Rochester, New York
Myers Briggs Type Indicator: workshop and consultation for medical clinicians, Strong Memorial Hospital, 1988; Rochester, New York
Myers Briggs Type Indicator: workshop and consultation for medical clinicians, Strong Memorial Hospital, 1988; Rochester, New York
The use of symbol, myth, model and ritual in interdisciplinary education: 9th Annual Conference, Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams, 1987; Stony Brook, New York
Death rituals and life values: The American Way: Conference, Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, 1987; Breckenridge, Colorado
Death rituals and life values: The American Way: Conference, Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, 1987; Breckenridge, Colorado
Dynamics: Harvard University, 1987; Cambridge, Massachusetts
The use of symbol, myth, model and ritual in interdisciplinary education: 9th Annual Conference, Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams, 1987; Stony Brook, New York
Dynamics: Harvard University, 1987; Cambridge, Massachusetts
Spirituality in a Women's Journey: Episcopal Church Women Regional Conference, 1986; Rochester, New York
Dream-telling in Small Groups: Content and Process: International Conference on Small Group, 1986
Dream-telling in Small Groups: Content and Process: International Conference on Small Group, 1986
The Influence of Freud on dream telling and dream interpretation: North East Area Anthropological Association, 1986; Lake Placid, New York
Spirituality in a Women's Journey: Episcopal Church Women Regional Conference, 1986; Rochester, New York
The Influence of Freud on dream telling and dream interpretation: North East Area Anthropological Association, 1986; Lake Placid, New York
The Physical Examination as a Secular, Life Cycle Ritual: North East Area Anthropological Association, 1985; Lake Placid, New York
The Physical Examination as a Secular, Life Cycle Ritual: North East Area Anthropological Association, 1985; Lake Placid, New York
workshops at area community settings: Myers Briggs Type Indicator, 1983
workshops at area community settings: Myers Briggs Type Indicator, 1983
Models for assessment of religious and spiritual needs in health care: Fifth Conference, Interdisciplinary Health Team Care, 1983; Rochester, New York
Models for assessment of religious and spiritual needs in health care: Fifth Conference, Interdisciplinary Health Team Care, 1983; Rochester, New York
The Psychology of Carl Jung: Doctor of Ministries students, Colgate Rochester Divinity School, 1982; Rochester, New York
two workshops for nursing clinicians: Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Memorial Hospital, 1982; Rochester, New York
The use of theme-centered interaction groups in a family nurse clinician curriculum: Fifth Biennial Eastern Nursing Research Conference, University of Maryland, 1982; Baltimore, Maryland
Principles for Group Process: for medical/surgical nursing clinicians, Strong Memorial Hospital, 1982; Rochester, New York
Dream Exploration Group: Robert Wood Johnson Nursing Fellows, 1982; Rochester, New York
Personality Type and Spirituality Styles: Mercy Prayer Center, 1982; Rochester, New York
Support groups in women: Women's Health Conference, 1982; Rochester, New York
Principles for Group Process: for medical/surgical nursing clinicians, Strong Memorial Hospital, 1982; Rochester, New York
Personality Type and Spirituality Styles: Mercy Prayer Center, 1982; Rochester, New York
two workshops for nursing clinicians: Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Memorial Hospital, 1982; Rochester, New York
The use of theme-centered interaction groups in a family nurse clinician curriculum: Fifth Biennial Eastern Nursing Research Conference, University of Maryland, 1982; Baltimore, Maryland
Depression in Women: Women's Center for Theological Education, 1982; Rochester, New York
Explorations of Human Suffering: Lay School of Theology, 1982; Rochester, New York
Depression in Women: Women's Center for Theological Education, 1982; Rochester, New York
Dream Exploration Group: Robert Wood Johnson Nursing Fellows, 1982; Rochester, New York
Support groups in women: Women's Health Conference, 1982; Rochester, New York
Explorations of Human Suffering: Lay School of Theology, 1982; Rochester, New York
The Psychology of Carl Jung: Doctor of Ministries students, Colgate Rochester Divinity School, 1982; Rochester, New York
Consultation within the Hospital Community: ICN Pre-conference Workshop, 1981; Rochester, New York
The research process: planning and implementation: First Annual Spring Research Symposium, University of Rochester, 1981; Rochester, New York
Consultation within the Hospital Community: ICN Pre-conference Workshop, 1981; Rochester, New York
Nursing consultation within the unification model: A descriptive study: Brown Bag Research Seminar, University of Rochester, 1981; Rochester, New York
Modeling Listening Skills; Facilitating Couple Listening Skills: Fourth Annual Marriage Retorno Conference, 1981; Estes Park, Colorado
Nursing consultation within the unification model: A descriptive study: Brown Bag Research Seminar, University of Rochester, 1981; Rochester, New York
The research process: planning and implementation: First Annual Spring Research Symposium, University of Rochester, 1981; Rochester, New York
Modeling Listening Skills; Facilitating Couple Listening Skills: Fourth Annual Marriage Retorno Conference, 1981; Estes Park, Colorado
Images of women in mythology: Women's Center for Theological Education, 1980; Rochester, New York
Personality Styles, and Myers Briggs Type Indicator: Women's Health Faculty and Medical Clinician, Strong Memorial Hospital, 1980; Rochester, New York
Dream Sharing Groups: A Means to Spiritual Awareness Through Samaritan Pastoral: 1992 Counseling Center, 1980; Rochester, New York
Images of women in mythology: Women's Center for Theological Education, 1980; Rochester, New York
Dream Sharing Groups: A Means to Spiritual Awareness Through Samaritan Pastoral: 1992 Counseling Center, 1980; Rochester, New York
The impact of dream exploration in a theme-center interactional group on the self-esteem of members of a profession: Brown Bag Research Seminar, University of Rochester, 1980; Rochester, New York
Personality Styles, and Myers Briggs Type Indicator: Women's Health Faculty and Medical Clinician, Strong Memorial Hospital, 1980; Rochester, New York
The impact of dream exploration in a theme-center interactional group on the self-esteem of members of a profession: Brown Bag Research Seminar, University of Rochester, 1980; Rochester, New York
Nurse Power: Genesee Valley Nurses Association, 1980; Rochester, New York
Nurse Power: Genesee Valley Nurses Association, 1980; Rochester, New York

Publications

Olsan, T., & Dombeck, M.T. (n.d.). Conceptualizing the moral landscape of health care institutions (in progress). .
Cote-Arsenault, D., Brody, D., & Dombeck, M-T. (2009). Pregnancy as a rite of passage: Liminality, rituals & communitas. The Journal of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health, 24 (2), 69-88.
Baggs, J., Norton, S., Schmitt, M., Dombeck, M., Sellers, C., Quinn, J. (2007). Intensive Care Unit Cultures and End-Of-Life Decision makeup. Journal of Critical Care, 22 (2), 159-168. PMID: 17548028 PMCID: PMC2214829 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2006.09.008
Dombeck, M.T. & Olsan, T. (2007). Institutional Ethics and Social Responsibility: A Perspective from the U.S.A. in Susan McLaren and Audrey Leatthord Ethics. Contemporary Challenges in Health and Social Care.
Dombeck, M.T. & Olsan, T.H. (2007). Ethics and the social responsibility of institutions regarding resource allocation in health and social care. Ethics: Contemporary Challenges in Health and Social Care, 169-183.
Dombeck, M.T. (2003). Work narratives: Gender and race in professional personhood. Research in Nursing and Health, 26 (5), 351-365.
Minicucci, D.S., Schmitt, M., SD., Dombeck, M.T., Williams G.C. (2003). Actualizing Gadow's moral framework for nursing through research. Nursing Philosophy, 4, 92-103. PMID: 14498949 DOI: 10.1046/j.1466-769x.2003.00129.x
Dombeck, M.T., Markakis, K., Brachman, L., Dalal, B., & Olsan, T.; R. Frankel & T. Quill (eds.) (2003). Models, mentor and meanings: An ethnographic analysis of a psychosocial correspondence. The biopsychosocial model.
Dombeck, M.T. & Olsan, T. (2002). Ethics and Managed Care. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 16, 221-223. PMID: 12201986 DOI: 10.1080/13561820220146667
Cote-Arsentault, D. & Dombeck, M.T. (2001). Maternal assignment of fetal person-hood to a previous pregnancy loss: Relationships to anxiety in the current pregnancy. Health Care for Women International, 22, 649-665.
Dombeck, M.T. (1999). The Mentor Relationship (invited editorial). Research in Nursing & Health, 22, 1-2.
Dombeck, M.T. (1999). The Mentor Relationship (invited editorial). Research in Nursing & Health, 22, 1-2.
Dombeck, M.T. (1998). Spiritual and pastoral dimensions of care in interprofessional contexts. Journal of Interprofessional care, 12 (4), 361-372.
Dombeck, M.T. & Evinger, J.S. (1998). Spiritual care: The partnership covenant. In A. Suchman, R. Botelho, & P. Walker, (Eds.). Partnership, power process: Transforming health care and delivery.
Dombeck, M.T.; S. Roach (ed.) (1997). Healing the fractured self. Caring from the heart: the convergence between ....
Dombeck, M.T. (1997). Among All these Dreamers: Essays on Dreaming and Modern Society. American Anthropologist.
Dombeck, M.T. (1997). Professional person-hood: Training, territoriality and tolerance. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 11 (1), 9-21.
Dombeck, M.T. (1997). Professional person-hood: Training, territoriality and tolerance. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 11 (1), 9-21.
Dombeck, M.T. (1997). Ethical dilemmas told and interpreted in the dreams of nurses. Dream Time, 14 (3).
Dombeck, M.T. (1996). Chaos and self-organization as a consequence of spiritual disequilibrium. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 10 (2), 69-73.
Dombeck, M.T. (1995). Clinical supervision: A three-way mirror. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 9 (1), 3-10. PMID: 7887684 DOI: 10.1016/s0883-9417(95)80012-3
Dombeck, M.T. (1995). Clinical supervision: A three-way mirror. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 9 (1), 3-10. PMID: 7887684 DOI: 10.1016/s0883-9417(95)80012-3
Dombeck, M.T. (1995). Dream-telling: A means of spiritual awareness. Holistic Nursing Practice, 9 (2), 37-47. PMID: 7836480 DOI: 10.1097/00004650-199501000-00007
Dombeck, M.T.; D.A. Gaut & A. Boykin (eds.) (1994). Dream sharing: A narrative approach to self-care. Caring as healing: Renewal through hope, 222-240.
Dombeck, M.T. (1994). Contexts of dream interpretation among American psychotherapists and pastoral counselors. Dreaming, 4 (1), 29-42.
Dombeck, M.T. (1994). The telling and interpretation of psychic dreams: The interpreted/interrupted self. ETHOS: The Journal of Society for Psychological..., 22 (4), 439-459.
Dombeck, M.T. (1993). Is the construct of person useful for analysis in feminist nursing research?. Proceedings Fourth Annual...Nursing Conference.
Dombeck, M.T. (1993). The thawing of symbols in myth and dream. Dreaming, 3 (2), 137-147.
Dombeck, M.T. (1992). And a little child small led them. Phenomenology & Pedagogy, 10, 38-52.
Dombeck, M.T. (1991). Dreams and professional person-hood: The Contexts of dream telling among American psychotherapists. .
Dombeck, M.T.; D.A. Gaut & M.M. Leininger (eds.) (1991). The contexts of caring: Conscience and consciousness. Caring: The Compassionate healer, 19-36.
Dombeck, M.T. (1991). Dreams and professional person-hood: The Contexts of dream telling among American psychotherapists. .
Dombeck, M.T. (1990). What time is it?. The Samaritan Pastoral Counseling Newsletter, 1 (1).
Dombeck, M.T. (1989). Learning through symbol, myth, model and ritual. Journal of Religion and Health, 28 (2), 152-162. PMID: 24276820 DOI: 10.1007/BF00996072
Dombeck, M.T. (1988). Group mythology and group development in dream sharing groups. Psychiatric Journal of the University of Ottawa, 13 (2), 97-106. PMID: 3043520
Dombeck, M.T.; A.F. Sherman (ed.) (1988). Death rituals and life values: The American way. Rites of death and dying, 30-66.
Dombeck, M.T., Karl, J. (1987). Spiritual issues in mental health care. Journal of Religion and Health, 26 (3), 183-197. PMID: 24302032 DOI: 10.1007/BF01533119
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