Michael W Corrigan Ed.D.

About

Michael W. Corrigan, Ed.D., is a psychologist and associate professor/former director of research in the College of Education and Professional Development at Marshall University. Dr. Corrigan's research has been funded through the National Science Foundation, US Department of Education and the Division of Justice. His publications and books focus on helping kids, schools and communities.

Books by Michael W Corrigan Ed.D.

Recent Posts

How to Help Children Rise from Trauma

Could medications be making trauma worse for children? Find out more...

The Implications of Poverty, Oversights, and Medication to Childhood Trauma Care

Why are over 48 million traumatized kids in the United States? Knowing the facts could combat childhood trauma.

Sending Out an SOS: Help Combat Childhood Trauma

Our schools and child welfare agencies are overwhelmed due to not being adequately equipped, funded, or staffed to care for and support the millions of kids exposed to trauma.

Back-to-School Pandemic-Style Is a Dangerous Fantasy

Going back to school in this pandemic comes with too many unknowns. But evidence suggests COVID-19 cases will skyrocket, because children are not actually stoppers of the disease.

Back-to-School Pandemic-Style is a Dangerous Fantasy:

Going back to school comes with too many unknowns. But evidence suggests COVID-19 cases will skyrocket, because children are NOT actually stoppers of the disease.

Going back to school comes with too many unknowns. But evidence suggests COVID-19 cases will skyrocket, because children are NOT actually stoppers of the disease.

Thank You, Child Welfare First Responders!

In child welfare, every day is similar to experiencing a hurricane. For the dedicated workforce serving our nation’s most vulnerable... this one's for you!

In child welfare, every day is similar to experiencing a hurricane. For the dedicated workforce serving our nation’s most vulnerable... this one's for you!

Who’s Running the Show? You, Your Kids or Your Doctor?

Let’s face it, as kids wrestle with behavioral and maturity issues and juggle expectations related to academic and social challenges, some of the behaviors they display can be quite concerning. But guess what? For centuries parents have been capable of helping challenged children overcome semi-annoying and concerning behaviors. How do they do it?

Let’s face it, as kids wrestle with behavioral and maturity issues and juggle expectations related to academic and social challenges, some of the behaviors they display can be quite concerning. But guess what? For centuries parents have been capable of helping challenged children overcome semi-annoying and concerning behaviors. How do they do it?

Waving Sadly and Yet Joyfully Goodbye

My wife started back to work full-time. After admirably serving seven years in the trenches of child warfare on the not so tropical resort island known as Imagonna Pullmyhairout, she joined the ranks of the millions who deserve to be awarded a “Stay-at-home Mom” Medal of Honor. As a recovering Mr. Mom, this blog is dedicated to all of you stay-at-home parents.

My wife started back to work full-time. After admirably serving seven years in the trenches of child warfare on the not so tropical resort island known as Imagonna Pullmyhairout, she joined the ranks of the millions who deserve to be awarded a “Stay-at-home Mom” Medal of Honor. As a recovering Mr. Mom, this blog is dedicated to all of you stay-at-home parents.

3 Facts All Parents Should Know About ADHD Stimulant Drugs

If there was a drug being manufactured for kids to take daily for several years or more, that research documents comes with endless serious and life threatening side effects (e.g., dependency, depression, death), how long would you want the FDA to track kids taking the drug to make sure it was safe and effective for extended periods of use? The answer might surprise you...

If there was a drug being manufactured for kids to take daily for several years or more, that research documents comes with endless serious and life threatening side effects (e.g., dependency, depression, death), how long would you want the FDA to track kids taking the drug to make sure it was safe and effective for extended periods of use? The answer might surprise you...

Thank You Notes

Now that my final grades are turned in and I have found some time to sit at my computer, “if you wouldn’t mind” I wanted to first get caught up on a few overdue Thank You notes. Yes, this short blog is inspired by the always entertaining and witty Thank You Notes ritual Jimmy Fallon does on the Tonight Show every week.

Now that my final grades are turned in and I have found some time to sit at my computer, “if you wouldn’t mind” I wanted to first get caught up on a few overdue Thank You notes. Yes, this short blog is inspired by the always entertaining and witty Thank You Notes ritual Jimmy Fallon does on the Tonight Show every week.