Sarah Brazaitis
Lecturer
212-678-3866
Office Hours: By Appointment
Office Location: 226D Thompson
Sarah Brazaitis
Professional Background
Educational Background
- Ph.D., Teachers College, Columbia University
- Ed.M., Teachers College, Columbia University
- B.A., University of Pennsylvania
Scholarly Interests
- Group dynamics and group relations.
- Impact of social identities in groups and systems.
- Improving team performance.
- High performing teams.
Selected Publications
Deutsch, M., Marcus, E. C., & Brazaitis, S. J. (in press). A framework for thinking about developing a global community. In P. T. Coleman (Ed.), The psychological components of a sustainable peace. New York: Springer.
Gushue, G.V., Greenan, D.E. & Brazaitis, S.J. (2005). Using the multicultural guidelines in couples and family counseling. In Constantine, M.G. and Sue, D.W. (Eds.) Strategies for Building Multicultural Competence in Mental Health and Educational Settings. NY: Wiley.
Brazaitis, S.J. (2004). White women - Protectors of the Status quo, positioned to disrupt it. In S. Cytrynbaum and D. Noumair, (Eds.), Group Relations Reader 3 (pp. 99-116).
Brazaitis, S.J. & Gushue, G.V. (2004). Living on the moon -The case of a therapy group for people with AIDS. In S. Cytrynbaum and D. Noumair, (Eds.), Group Relations Reader 3 (pp. 359-378).
Gushue, G.V & Brazaitis, S.J. (2003). Lazarus and group psychotherapy: AIDS in the era of protease inhibitors. The Counseling Psychologist, 31(3), 314-342.
biographical information
ORLJ 5017: Small group intervention: Theory and method
Prerequisite: ORL 5362. This course gives students an opportunity to develop a better understanding of the dynamics of small work groups and to learn intervention skills to improve group performance. The course covers relevant theory and research that underlies effective small group interventions. The class format will include lecture, discussion and in-class exercises.
ORL 5362: Group dynamics: A systems perspective
Enrollment limited. The course explores social processes in groups and their impact on individual behavior. In addition to a series of lectures/discussions, students are required to participate in an experiential group relations conference or to conduct a self-study project on group relations. Special fee.
Centers and Projects
Website: http://www.klingenstein.org
Full-year and Two-Summer master’s programs and funded fellowships in leadership development for independent school educators. Programs serve early career teachers, mid-career administrators and heads of schools from a broad range of schools around the world. All Klingenstein Center programs focus on instructional leadership, collaboration and teamwork, a commitment to social justice and diversity, and reflective practice.
