Biography

Dustin R. Young, DSW, LCSW, MSW, joined the Andrews Social Work Department in July 2021. She recognized a passion for Social Work while volunteering at Ground Zero just months after 9/11. Professor Young completed her BSW at Southern Adventist University (2007), her MSW at Walla Walla University (2008), and her Doctor of Social Work at Walla Walla University (2022). She began her career working with teens and families in a residential setting in Idaho, facilitating low-ropes courses, backpacking, whitewater rafting, wilderness camping, and family education weekends. She moved from residential work in Idaho to community mental health in Tillamook, Oregon on the beautiful Pacific coast, a fantastic location for cheese, ice cream, and ocean breezes. She has had opportunities to collaborate with school districts of all grades, youth, families, children, and community crisis response. Professor Young also worked with Auggie's Hope, a non-profit for training first responders to support trauma-informed practices. In addition, she is an adjunct instructor for Tillamook Bay Community College. She focuses on supporting schools and churches with mental health education, trauma-informed practices, and creative social-emotional skills implementation in classrooms. 

Dustin enjoys traveling, (willingly) running half-marathons, time with her two high-energy pups, and photography. She already has a growing list of places to visit in Michigan and welcomes more travel ideas.  

Current Research or Professional Activities

Selected Presentations:

Young, D. and Byas, W. (2023). Project based mentorship. Poster presented at National Association of Christian Social Workers, Pittsburgh, PA.

Young, D. (2023). Creative Interdisciplinary Collaborations for the Classroom (and Beyond). NACSW Convention, Pittsburgh, PA.

Young, D. (2023, March 16). Trauma Informed Care and Course Design for EMS Educators. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eG-g0w0wak

Young, D. (2022). Preventing Suicide & Addiction in Your Teen. Hope Channel.

Slikkers, I. & Young, D. (2022). Trauma – Informed Course Design. Andrews University Course Tune Up. August 11, 2022.

Young , D. (2022). Mental health skills embedment in EMS course content. National Association of EMS Educators Annual Symposium. August 5, 2022

Young, D. (2022). Trauma – Informed Course Design. Andrews University Teaching and Learning Conference. March 31, 2022.

Jenck, M. & Young, D. (2020). Tillamook County Wellness #CopeWell Campaign. KTIL, November 13, 2020.

Young, D. (2020). Supporting Kids and Families Through COVID-19 (Online Presentation). Oregon Seventh-Day Adventist Conference, May 23, 2020.

Young, B. & Young, D. (2020) Maintaining the Mental Health of the EMS Student and the EMS Educator. NAEMSE, May 21, 2020.

Young, D. (2020). Understanding Struggling Kids, Medford Seventh Day Adventist Church, March 7, 2020.

Young, D. (2020). Helping Children Through Tough Times, Medford Seventh Day Adventist Church, March 7, 2020.

Young, D. (2020). Autism, Auggie’s Hope Resources and Community Partnerships, Tillamook Bay Community College, January 2 & 3, 2020.

Watts, N., Young, B. & Young, D. Autism and what EMS Needs to Know Part 2. Ten Minute Medic Podcast, April 28, 2019.

Watts, N., Young, B. & Young, D. Autism and what EMS Needs to Know Part 1. Ten Minute Medic Podcast, April 22, 2019.

Young, D. (2018). Empowering and Mentoring Struggling Kids and Youth. Oregon Conference Camp Meeting

 

Selected Publications:

Young, D. (2023). Educator Update. Walking wounded students – trauma informed course design techniques. NAEMSE.

 

Professional Training:

Seminar or Workshop:

Gottman Level 1 Training Feb/March 2021

Mental Health First Aid Train the Trainer October 2020

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Training August 2019 - November 2020

Professional Ethics & Standards for Social Workers June 2020

Compassion Fatigue & Satisfaction September 2019

Gambling Brief Intervention (GBIRT) July 2019

Ethics of Touch in Child Psychotherapy & Play Therapy July 2019

Trauma Treatment for Kids July 2019

Trauma Defined: Bessel vander Kolk July 2019

Psychological First Aid June 2019

FASD & other Neurobehavioral Conditions April 2019

Best Treatment for Young Children with Disruptive Behaviors April 2019

Trauma Informed Compassionate Classrooms December 2018

 

Certifications:

Soul Shop T4T Trainer October 2023

Soul Shop – Suicide Prevention for Faith Communities January 2023

Mental Health First Aid Instructor, October 2020

International Association of Trauma Professionals 2019

QPR: Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Instructor 2018

DBT Certification (onsite training) 2010

 

Grants Awarded:

Trauma-Informed Academic Partnership Grant 2022
Andrews University Academic Partnership Grant with nursing, speech-language pathology and audiology, elementary and secondary teaching, pastoral ministry and social work focused on incorporating Trauma-Informed Principles in courses.

Tillamook Bay Community College OER Grant 2021
Approval for use of Open Education Resource content in the classroom.

Tillamook County Charity Drive Grant 2019
Community grant funds awarded to Auggie’s Hope to help fund trainings and supplies for first responders and community partners on responding to individuals with Autism.

 

Honors and Awards:

Tillamook Bay Community College Teaching Excellence of the Year 2020
Student nominated teaching excellence award for the 2019 – 2020 school term.