Research

My research centers around the following domains:

Adjustment to Trauma, Injury, and Illness

• Understanding the experiences of Civilians and Veterans with a history of traumatic injuries, disabilities, and chronic health conditions
• Developing intervention approaches for supporting individuals and their families for rehabilitation and adjustment to stress and injuries (such as PTSD, TBI, and burns)
• Working with large, longitudinal datasets to answer questions related to long-term health outcomes and mental health complexities

Psychotherapeutic Processes and Mechanisms

• Investigating the neurophysiological correlates, active factors, or mechanisms of art therapy interventions that facilitate change
• Exploring secondary data such as national databases to examine pathways and trajectories of outcome variables to inform prevention and treatment strategies

Art Therapy with Diverse Populations

• Examining clinical and cultural applications of art therapy using receptive and expressive art engagement methods, specific use of art media and approaches in varied settings and populations

I am keen on employing novel data visualization techniques to guide art therapy research. My work centers on providing stakeholders with tools and strategies to understand research and promote wellness-outcomes in healthcare and related disciplines.

Check out this graphic summary of my preliminary research on art therapy with adult burn patients.