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Lynne Clarke
Degrees
OTD Occupational Therapy, Creighton University
M.S. Occupational Therapy, The University of South Dakota
B.S. Psychology, North Dakota State University
Professional Experience
• Professor (tenured) and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy and Health Science, Rockhurst University, 2018 to present
• Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy and Health Science, Rockhurst University, 2013-2018.
• Occupational Therapist (prn), Summit Care Rehab, 2016-2020.
• National American University, Program Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Assistant, 2011-2013.
• Assistant then Associate Professor (tenured) and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of South Dakota
• Occupational Therapist, Lutheran Homes of South Carolina (Lowman and Rice Homes), 2000-2005.
• ESY Special Education Teacher, Riverside County Schools, 1997-1998
Professional Licensures and Certifications
• Occupational Therapist Licensed Missouri, State of Missouri - 2011
• Certified Fieldwork Educator, American Occupational Therapy Association - 2010
• Credentialed Physical Agent Modalities Practitioner, Physical Agent Modalities Practitioner Credentialing Agency, LLC - 2006
• Occupational Therapist Licensed South Dakota (inactive), South Dakota Board of Osteopathic and Medical Examiners - 2005
• Occupational Therapist Registered, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - 2000
• Occupational Therapist Licensed South Carolina (inactive), South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy - 2000
• Certified, Classical Pilates Education, 600-hour comprehensive training – 2022
• California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), California Educator Credentialing Agency – 1998
Research
• Clarke, L., Bear, C., Frazee, J., Hayes, C., House, K., & Peterson, H. (2022, December 2). Investigating the Impact of Stress and Anxiety on Traditional-aged Graduate Students in Healthcare Programs. Poster presented at 2022 AOTA Mental Health Specialty Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
• Beck, R., Busch, E., Clarke, L., & Meyers, K. (2022, April 1). Relationships Between Perceptions of Stigma & Occupational Performance in Previously Incarcerated Adults. Poster presented at 2022 AOTA Inspire in San Antonio, Texas.
• Hawley, E., Soliday, D., Lum, R., & Clarke, L. (2022, April 1). Comparison of Grip Strength of Division II College Athletes with Current Normative Data: Strength for Daily Occupations. Poster presented at 2022 AOTA Inspire in San Antonio, Texas.
• Bergerhofer, B., & Clarke, L. (2021, April 16). Exploring the Occupational Needs of College Students Who Have Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Poster presented online at the 2021 AOTA Inspire Virtual Conference.
• Beck, J., Clarke, L., Armontrout, A., Taha, S., & Vaghn, C. (2021, April 19). Expert Perspectives for an Occupation-Based Program in a Housing First Setting. Poster presented online at the 2021 AOTA Inspire Virtual Conference.
• Bamford, A., Clarke, L., Donaho, K., Griffard, S., & Skaggs, M. K. (2020, March 27). Occupation-Based Coping Strategies in Individuals with Serious Mental Illness Using a Housing-First Program. Poster was accepted for 2020 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo (conference canceled due to the pandemic).
• Clarke, L., Dick, M., Duncan, B., Folchert, G., Kufahl, K., & Swart, J. (2019, April 4). Exploring Relationships Between Cognition and Independent-Living Skills in Housing-First Consumers. 2019 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo. New Orleans, Louisiana.
• Slaughter, B., McGowan, K., Metheny, K., Underdown, H., Wingerter, K., Clarke, L. (2018). Lively Living: An Occupation-Based Intervention to Enhance Participation in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. SIS Quarterly Practice Connections, 3(3), 23-25.
• Clarke, L., Alford, S. L., Arnold, T., Hill, A., Amelia, M., Nealon, N., & Ruthie, R. (2017, March 30). Exploring the Effectiveness of an Aquatics Program in Community-Based Stroke Survivors. Poster presented at the 2017 AOTA Annual Conference & Centennial Celebration. Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
• Clarke, L., Bouton, C., Brazelton, S., Mathew, M., & Tapscott, E. (2017, April 1). Mental Health Recovery from the Consumer Perspective at a Clubhouse. Poster presented at the 2017 AOTA Annual Conference & Centennial Celebration in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• Clarke, L. (2016, September 29). Exploring the Meaning of Recovery to Individuals Diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness. Paper presented at the Fourth Joint Research Conference of the Society for the Study of Occupation: USA (SSO:USA) and the Canadian Society of Occupational Scientists (CSOS) in Portland, Maine.
• Clarke, L., & Warner, B. (2016). Exploring Recovery Perspectives in Individuals Diagnosed with Mental Illness. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 32(4), 400–418.
Awards
• Outstanding Graduate Research Mentor" at the 2022 Festival of Student Achievement, Rockhurst University.
• Recognition Award for Mission Project, Board of Directors member, 2019-2021
Biography
Dr. Lynne Clarke has taught courses in geriatrics, productive aging, medical conditions, mental health, mental illness, theory, occupational analysis, and fieldwork; additionally, she has mentored master’s and doctoral students in research and capstone projects. Her clinical experience has primarily been working with older adults.
She is the Occupational Therapy Program Director and Department Chair. She is actively involved in developing OT curricula, serves on various departmental and university committees, including chairing the University’s Rank and Tenure Committee, and is a member of community boards.
Dr. Clarke’s scholarship focuses on engagement in meaningful occupations to enhance well-being and quality of life in a variety of populations. Dr. Clarke is a journal reviewer for Occupational Therapy in Mental Health.
She is pursuing a Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification through Herman & Wallace.
As a certified and classical comprehensive Pilates instructor, Dr. Clarke promotes healthy movement that keeps the mind and body active.