Education
M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy, Brigham Young University
B.A. Family Studies, Brigham Young University
B.A. Family Studies, Brigham Young University
Publications/Posters/Papers
Thesis: Longitudinal Examination of Observed Family Hostility and Adolescent Anxiety and Depression as Mediated by Adolescent Perspective Taking and Empathic Concern, presented at the 2015 AAMFT annual conference in Austin, TX
The Healing Power of Relationships: Battling Addiction and Rising Suicide Rates in a Selfie Society, CEU training for Provo Canyon School March 2019
The Healing Power of Relationships: Battling Addiction and Rising Suicide Rates in a Selfie Society, CEU training for Provo Canyon School March 2019
Courses taught
Iowa Observational Coding Scales
Research projects
Flourishing Families Project, Brigham Young University, 2011-2016
Alabama Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Initiative, 2020-Present
Alabama Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Initiative, 2020-Present
Accomplishments
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
EMDR Basic
SMART Recovery Certified Facilitator
CoupleCARE Relationship Education Provider
Provo Canyon School Service Excellence Award, 2017
Fun Facts
Any lessons learned?
Live for something bigger than yourself.
Favorite books/movies?
The Lego Batman Movie
The Lord of the Rings
Atlas Shrugged
Hobbies/hidden talents?
Construction projects at home
Ballet
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Running
Childhood jobs?
Paper route from 8-16 years old
If you could study any random thing other than HDFS/MFT, what would it be?
Paleontology – I love learning about dinosaurs
Philosophy
What advice would you offer to someone thinking about graduate school?
Get your feet wet before taking the plunge – find some way to get involved in your field of interest prior to applying to graduate school. This will give you helpful perspective as you make decision about where to apply and the kinds of jobs to pursue.
Live for something bigger than yourself.
Favorite books/movies?
The Lego Batman Movie
The Lord of the Rings
Atlas Shrugged
Hobbies/hidden talents?
Construction projects at home
Ballet
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Running
Childhood jobs?
Paper route from 8-16 years old
If you could study any random thing other than HDFS/MFT, what would it be?
Paleontology – I love learning about dinosaurs
Philosophy
What advice would you offer to someone thinking about graduate school?
Get your feet wet before taking the plunge – find some way to get involved in your field of interest prior to applying to graduate school. This will give you helpful perspective as you make decision about where to apply and the kinds of jobs to pursue.