Faculty Directory

Heather Javaherian-Dysinger, OTD
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy School of Allied Health Professions
Member, Occupational Therapy, SAHP, Faculty of Graduate Studies

Research & Grantsmanship Funded Research Project (PI)

Javaherian, H., Crane, J., Goodrich, R., Leung, R., & Paulino, P, Huecker, E., & Hewitt, L. (2006). Self-perceived strengths and needs of survivors of domestic violence: An exploratory study. ( 5/2006 - 12/2006 )

Non-Funded Research Project

Javaherian, H., & Iorio, M., & Alipoon, L. (2007-2011). Exploring the Meaning of Loma Linda University''''s Core Values Among Distance Education Students. ( 6/2007 - 8/2011 )

Graduate Student Research Projects ( 12/2010 )

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Javaherian, H. (2009, May). Performance Troupe. ( 6/2009 - 6/2010 )

The purpose of this retrospective study is to to explore the impact of drama as a means of empowering people who have mental illness, educating the community about mental illness, and thus decreasing societal stigmas.

DeBrun, J., Moesser, A., Murphy, R., Salvati, B., Shaffer, T., Javaherian, H., Huecker, E., & Hewitt, L. (2009). The mothering experience of domestic violence: An in-depth analysis ( 3/2009 - 12/2009 )

Fowle, J., Ng, K., O’Rourke, E., Walters, S., Javaherian, H., Huecker, E., & Hewitt, L. (2007). Mothering Experiences within a Domestic Violence Shelter ( 4/2007 - 12/2007 )

Grant Proposals--Funded

Javaherian-Dysinger, H. (2011). CarFit. Automobile Association of America. Awarded April 18, 2011. $500. ( 4/2011 ) Link...

Javaherian, H., Huecker, E. (2008). Exploring the Effects of Infant Massage in the Caregiving Experience: An Occupational Therapy Perspective. Faculty Research Seed Money, Loma Linda University. January 2008, $1500.00. ( 2/2008 - 2/2009 )

Javaherian, H. (2006). Exploring Domestic Violence Needs in Occupational Therapy. California Foundation for Occupational Therapy, October 2, 2006, $3,048.00 ( 10/2006 - 3/2007 )

Javaherian-Dysinger, H. (2011, May). Option House Occupational Therapy Programming Funding. $500/month awarded to the Department of Occupational Therapy, Loma Linda University ( 5/2011 - Present ) Link...

Abstracts Reporting Research -- Non-Peer Reviewed

Javaherian, H. (2009). Occupational Therapy Programming in a Domestic Violence Setting: Strengths & Challenges ( 9/2009 - 9/2010 )