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Adriel Boals, Ph.D.,  2002 North Carolina State University

Effects of stress on memory and cognitive abilities. (Dr. Boals' research page)

 

Jennifer Callahan, Ph.D., ABPP, 2003 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee                                     Clinical Training, Development of Clincial Competencies (psychotherapy and assessment predominantly), PTSD in parents of medically fragile infants (Dr. Callahan's research page).

Vicki Campbell, Ph.D., 1984 University of Missouri-Columbia
Family influences on career and psychosocial development of adolescents and young adults; cultural differences in family influence; psychological and career assessment.

Russell D. Clark, Ph.D., 1970 University of Kansas
Social, Minority Influences

Frank L. Collins, Ph.D., 1980 Auburn University
My research program focuses on the study of factors which influence health behavior choices. In particular, we run a smoking laboratory designed to better understand factors that influence cigarette smoking behaviors. We are currently looking at alternative reinforcers that may minimize or reduce nicotine withdrawal and may help guide cessation treatment programs. (Dr. Collins' research page)

Randall J. Cox, Ph.D., 1994 University of North Texas
Personality Assessment, Supervision Process, Process & Outcome Variables in Brief Therapy, Psychological Impact of Chronic Illness on Individuals & Their Families **Currently does not have an active research team**

Joseph Critelli, Ph.D., 1975 University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
Sexual Aggression, Personality, Theoretical Analysis, Construct Validation

Joseph A. Doster, Ph.D., 1969 Emory University
Cognitive & Interpersonal Processes in Health, Illness, & Recovering Roles

Pamela J. Flint, Ph.D., 1998 University of North Texas
Psychopharmacology, Addictions and Animal Assisted Therapy **Currently does not have an active research team**

Charles A. Guarnaccia, Ph.D., 1990 Arizona State University
Minority Aging Ethnic/Racial Health Disparities and related Biopsychosocial Factors in Cancer, Heart Disease, Type-II Diabetes. Quasi-/Non-experimental Methodological/Statistical Longitudinal Research issues in later life chronic illnesses (Dr. Guarnaccia's research page)

Bert Hayslip, Jr., Ph.D., 1975 University of Akron
Aging-Cognition & Personality, Death & Dying, Hospice Care, Gerontological Counseling, Life Span Development, Grandparenting, Caregiving, Midlife Development, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Sharon R. Jenkins, Ph.D., 1982 Boston University
Identification of clinically important features of personal relationships that are reflected in clients' stories. These features include social isolation, experience in violent relationships, dependency, and other relationship problems, as well as personal strengths such as attachment and emotional expression that seems to enable clients to have good relationships. (Dr. Jenkin's research page)

Patricia Kaminski, Ph.D., 1995 Colorado State University
Parent-Child Relationships, Eating Disorders & Body Image, ADHD, PTSD Secondary to Childhood Trauma, Gender & Leadership, Child Abuse Prevention, Custodial Grandparenting, Contemporary Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Kimberly Kelly, Ph.D., 1988 University of Kentucky
Psychoneuroimmunology, Stress & Health

Paul L. Lambert, Ph.D., 1983 University of North Texas
Statistics, Research Design, and Multivariate Analyses **Currently does not have an active research team**

Tim Lane , Ph.D., 1989 Oklahoma State University
Biological & Developmental Correlates of Psychopathology, Objects Relations & Attachment Theory, Eating Disorders Treatment & Etiology, Therapy & Supervision Dynamics **Currently does not have an active research team**

Linda L. Marshall, Ph.D., 1983 Boston University
Applied Social Psychology, Personal Relationships, Stress, Women's Health & Other Women's Issues

Judy McConnell, Ph.D., 1978 Texas A & M University
Jungian Psychology, Clinical Supervision, Anxiety Disorders, Women's Issues, Vocational Psychology **Currently does not have an active research team**

Amy R. Murrell, Ph.D., 2005 University of Mississippi

Functional contextualism, Indirect learning processes, Child psychopathology and resiliency, Child and parent treatment development, Relational Frame Theory (RFT), & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)(Dr. Murrell's research page)

Craig Neumann, Ph.D., 1994 University of Kansas
Developmental and Neuropsychological Aspects of Psychopathology (Schizophrenia Spectrum, Substance Abuse, Depression, and Personality Disorders). Applications of Structural Equation Modeling and Other Latent Variable Approaches. (Dr. Neumann's research page)

Trent Petrie, Ph.D., 1991 Ohio State University
Sport Psychology, Eating Disorders, Antecedents & Consequences of Athletic Injury, Academic Adjustment & Performance, Multicultural Counseling (Dr. Petrie's research page)

Janida Rice, Ph.D., 1999 Texas A&M University
Grant writing, project coordination **Currently does not have an active research team**  

Shelley Riggs, Ph.D., 2000 University of Texas at Austin
Family systems and intervention, trauma and loss, attachment processes through the life cycle, attachment theory and clinical issues (e.g. mental health/psychopathology, psychotherapy, supervision, etc.) (Dr. Riggs' research page)

Richard Rogers, Ph.D., ABPP, 1976 Utah State University
Forensic Evaluations (Miranda, Competency to Stand Trial, and Insanity), Validation of Structured Interviews, and Psychological Assessment  (Dr. Rogers' research page)

Camilo Ruggero, Ph.D., 2006 University of Miami
Bipolar disorder, quantitative analyses

John Ruiz, Ph.D., 2003 University of Utah
A major focus in my current work is the application of interpersonal concepts to understanding race-related health disparities. Discrimination, stigma, and behaviors such as social vigilance may have important health consequences for the individual as well as shape the experience and potentiate the health risk of others. Within this work I am focusing on issues of Hispanic health, particularly the epidemiological referred to as the Hispanic Mortality Paradox. (Dr. Ruiz's research page)

Lawrence J. Schneider, Ph.D., 1972 Southern Illinois University
Social Influences in Counseling, Professional-Ethical Issues, Vocational Psychology, Sexual Aggression

Kenneth Sewell, Ph.D., 1991 University of Kansas
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Personal Construct Psychology, Repertory Grid Assessment, Forensic Assessment & Treatment  (Dr. Sewell's research page)

Daniel J. Taylor, Ph.D., 2003 University of Memphis
Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of Insomnia, Depression and Anxiety, Behavioral Medicine (Dr. Taylor's research page)

Francis Terrell, Ph.D., 1975 University of Pittsburgh
Assessment & Intervention with Minority Clients, Child Therapy

Mark Vosvick, Ph.D., 2000 Stanford University
Primary and Secondary HIV/AIDS prevention; Stress, coping and quality of life in chronic disease populations; The impact on health, wellness and healthcare access of stigma and marginalization due to HIV/AIDS, race, sexual orientation and substance abuse. Complementary and alternative medicine ( CAM) usage and implications in an HIV population. HIV+ adolescents. (Dr. Vosvick's research page)

C. Edward Watkins, Ph.D., 1984 University of Tennessee
Psychotherapy Training & Supervision, Psychotherapy Theory & Practice, Geriatric Counseling, Male Gender Role Conflict

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