Faculty Specializations
Self-Regulation of Emotions and Behavior
- Emotion regulation and its influence on typical & atypical development
- Mindfulness-based emotion regulation intervention for young children
- Tablet assessment of executive functions and school readiness
- Social emotions (e.g., guilt and shame) and cultural influences on them
Regulation of Close Emotional Relationships
- Adult-child emotional availability assessment and prevention/intervention
- Mindfulness as means to stress regulation
- Parental alienation in context of high-conflict divorce
Romantic Relationship Regulation
- Relationship education
- Couple therapy effectiveness
- Awareness of romantic relationship danger signs
Family Relationships and Child Regulation
- Parent-child relationships, marital conflict, and child health
- Multidimensional assessment of stress physiology
- Mindfulness as a buffer
Emotional Aging
- Social and emotional regulation
- Stress reactivity, health, and well-being
- Cultural differences