Patricia Coccoma, Ed.D., LCSW
Assistant Teaching Professor - MSWO
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Dr. Coccoma earned her MSW degree from Adelphi University in Long Island, New York and a Doctorate in Education (Counseling Psychology) from Argosy University Sarasota, Florida.
Originally from New York, her social work career included multiple positions from a social worker to Assistant Executive Director at a large child caring agency providing services and program development addressing the mental health needs of children, families and adults. She has taught in MSW/BSW accreditated programs for 15 years in state and private university settings. Additionally, she is an active clinician maintaining a private clinical social work practice providing psychotherapy to adults and families. She has been active member of NASW throughout her career.
Her research focus has been in trauma, trauma informed care, ethics and mental health. She has published in peer reviewed journals and co-authored a book entitled "Trauma Informed Care: How Neuroscience influences Practice" (Routledge Taylor & Francis Group). Additionally, she has lectured on topics including social work ethics, and adolescent mental health.
Credentials
Education
Research
Current research
Teletherapy and Covid 19, draft manuscript
Selected publications
Coccoma, P. (2014) Transitions and Tradeoffs: A social worker's snapshot of the American military family. Reflections: Narratives of the Social Work Profession.
Coccoma, P. (2013) Comparative Study of Evidence Based Treatment Modalities for Adolescents with Depression. Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association v. 16 no.1 pg. 84-89
Coccoma, P., Peppers, C., & Molhoek, J. (2012) Creativity and Wikis: Partnering Virtual Team Technology and Social Work Education. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching. v. 8#2 pg 147- 158
Bruster, B., & Coccoma, P. (2013) Mentoring for Educational Success: Advancing Foster Care Youth Utilizing Core Competencies. Journal of Human Behavior and Social Environment. DOI:10.1080/10911359.2013.764218
Coccoma, P., & Bruster, B. (2012, fall) Social Work and the Community Mentoring Teens: Preparing Their Future. College of Health Professions and Social Work; Social Work Review
Coccoma, P., & Anstadt, S. (2011) Considering an Alternative: Interest in use of spiritually based activities as deterrent to substance abuse behavior. The International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health; 4(3) pp. 247-256
Evans, A., & Coccoma, P. (2014) Trauma Informed Care: How Neuroscience Influences Practice. New York: Routledge Publishing.
Other scholarly activity
Evans, A & Coccoma, P (2016) F.E.A.R.: A Rubric for Understanding Trauma-Informed Care NSAW-FL Annual Conference Orlando, Florida
Evans, A & Coccoma, P (2014) F.E.A.R.: A Rubric for Understanding Informed Care NSAW-FL Annual Conference Ft. Lauderdale, FL. June 2014. Invited presentation.
Coccoma, P., & Bruster, B. (2011) Mentoring for Educational Success: Advancing Foster Care Youth NASW-FL Annual Conference Tampa, Fl. 6/11 Presented
Bruster, B., & Coccoma, P. (2012). Mentoring for Educational Success: A partnership between Children’s Network of SWFL and FGCU. Daniel Memorial Conference on Independent Living. Sept 4-7, 2012 Atlanta, Ga.
Coccoma, P., & Evans, A. (2012) Trauma and Recovery: How Neuroscience Influences Interventions. NASW National Conference: The Power of Social Work. Washington, DC July 2012. Accepted
Peppers, C., Coccoma, P., & Molhoek, J (2012) Creativity and Wikis: Virtual Teams and Social Work Education. Poster session presented at: Florida Gulf Coast University 11th Annual Research Day April 20, 2012 Fort Myers, Florida.
Coccoma, P., & Bruster, B. (2011) “Mentoring for Educational Success: Advancing Foster Care Youth Utilizing Core Competencies.” Mississippi Child Welfare Institute, Jackson State University Jackson, Mi. Feb 16-17., 2011.
Coccoma, P. & Bruster, B.(2010)Mentoring for Success: A service learning partnership with independent living foster care youth and social work students Mississippi Child Welfare Institute, Jackson State University Jackson, Mi. Feb. 4-5, 2010. Presented
Coccoma, P. (2009) Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice, NASW South Carolina Annual Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC 3/09 Presented
Coccoma, P., & Evans, A.(2008)“Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice” American Psychotherapy Association Annual Conference, San Diego, Ca. Sept. 2008.
Invited plenary presentation
Invited speaker
Anderson, W. & Coccoma, P (2021)“Social Work Ethics and Telehealth” 91AV MSWO Field Instructors, April 16, 2021
Coccoma, P (2021) “Social Work Ethics and Telehealth “ Maine Medical/Behav. Health Ctr. May 20, 2021
Coccoma, P. (2017) Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice, National Association of Social Workers, Emerald Coast Unit ; NASW Florida Chapter. Panama City , Fl.
Coccoma, P. (2017) Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice, National Association of Social Workers, Northwest Unit NASW Florida Chapter. Pensacola, Fl.
Coccoma, P. (2017) Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice, National Association of Social Workers, SW Unit NASW Florida Chapter. Fort Myers, Fl.
Coccoma, P (2016) Trauma Informed Care Panel. Barry University. Fort Myers, Fl.
Coccoma, P. (2015) Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice, National Association of Social Workers, SW Florida Chapter. Fort Myers, Fl.
Coccoma, P (2014) College of Health Professions and Social Work (2014) Promotion Workshop. Panel presentation. FGCU Fort Myers, Florida
Research interests
Trauma; Trauma Informed Care