Laurie A. Greco, Ph.D.
(On Faculty leave)
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Email: grecol@umsl.edu
Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Greco’s research, clinical work, and teaching interests are within the broad domains of child clinical, pediatric-health, and contextual-behavioral psychology. More specific research and scholarly interests include philosophy of science (particularly functional contextualism) and Buddhist psychology, with an emphasis on integrating Eastern philosophy and practice into evidence-based psychotherapies. Dr. Greco’s primary areas of expertise and most recent publications focus on:
- Measurement of acceptance, mindfulness, and related processes in youth
- The nature and role of acceptance and mindfulness across the lifespan (especially among school-aged children, adolescents, and parents)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for youth struggling with a wide range of presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and chronic health conditions (e.g., physical pain, diabetes, cancer); Applications of ACT across family, school, and medical settings
Dr. Greco’s secondary research and clinical interests include:
- Peer and family relationships in childhood and adolescence
- Risk and protective factors among youth who struggle with anxiety, body image concerns, and/or chronic medical conditions
- Behavioral parent training (e.g., Parent-Child Interaction Therapy)
Note: Dr. Greco is currently on leave, and will not be accepting students applicants to work in her lab for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 academic years.