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Are mindful people better at regulating their emotions?

Emotions such as fear, sadness, anger, and so on often need to be "regulated" for us to behave in healthy, adaptive ways. How can people better regulate their emotions when stressed? read more...

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Can we help children with ADHD succeed in school?

Adolescents with ADHD often experience significant problems in school, such as failing grades and low achievement test scores. Can we predict these problems before they occur? read more...

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Why do African American youth trade cigarettes for cigars?

Many youth perceive cigars to pose fewer health risks than cigarettes. But, is this true? read more...

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Are cultural issues important in rehabilitation medicine?

Many health problems and disabilities disproportionately affect ethnic minority communities. But what can rehabilitation specialists do to change that? read more...

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Is religious counseling effective?

Many religious people say they want religious counseling. But is it effective? And, if it is not available, is secular counseling less effective for religious people than religious counseling? read more...

Main Contacts for the Department

Department Chair
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Dr. Wendy Kliewer

Professor and Chair

Developmental Psychology

Phone: (804) 828-8089

Office: 806 W Franklin, rm 105

E-mail: wkliewer@vcu.edu

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Director of Graduate Studies
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Dr. Michael Southam-Gerow

Associate Professor

Clinical Psychology

Phone: (804) 827-0585

Office: 806 W Franklin St, rm 213

E-mail: masouthamger@vcu.edu

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Directors of individual graduate programs are listed on the program web pages.

Director of Undergraduate Studies
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Dr. Linda Zyzniewski

Associate Professor

Social Psychology

Phone: (804) 828-8254

Office: 820 W Franklin St, rm 201

E-mail: lezyznie@vcu.edu

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Associate Director of Academic Operations
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Ms. Dorothy Fillmore

Associate Director of Academic Operations

Phone: (804) 828-8803

Office: 806 W Franklin St, rm 114

E-mail: defillmo@vcu.edu

Director of Center for Psychological Services and Development (CPSD)
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Dr. Lettie Flores

Assistant Professor

Director of CPSD

Phone: (804) 828-8069

Office: Lombardy, rm 115

E-mail: lyflores@vcu.edu

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