Archive for the ‘Psychology’ Category
University’s Victims of Crime Treatment Center expands services
RENO, Nev. – The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is about much more than economic stimulus. As of July 1, funds from the Act are helping the University of Nevada, Reno to provide more services to those who have suffered from physical childhood abuse.... more
Fruzzetti wins Mikawa Award for advancements in psychology
RENO, Nev. – Alan Fruzzetti, associate professor of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Department of Psychology and director of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Research Program, was honored with the Mikawa Award from the Nevada State Psychological Association forhis research and teaching on the development, evaluation and training of DBT this spring.... more
University of Nevada, Reno researcher studies how people cope with job loss
RENO, Nev. – A University of Nevada, Reno graduate student is studying how unemployed individuals and their families cope with job loss so that more effective interventions for unemployed individuals and their families can be developed.... more
University of Nevada, Reno researcher studies grief recovery
RENO, Nev. – A University of Nevada, Reno psychologist who has worked with 9/11 survivors is embarking on a pilot study with the goal of bringing the lessons he learned from working with the survivors to others trying to cope with prolonged grief.... more
Couples invited to take part in University study
RENO, Nev.– Couples are invited to participate in a University of Nevada, Reno study of relationship improvement techniques. Local author Dr. Alan Fruzzetti, associate professor of psychology has written a book for couples, “The High Conflict Couple: a Dialectical Guide to Finding Peace, Intimacy, and Validation.” The study will evaluate the effectiveness of the tools in the program described in his book.... more
Nevada State Psychological Association recognizes University faculty
RENO, Nev.– Two University faculty members who are clinical psychologists have received high praise from professional and academic colleagues.... more
University offers earthquake-related story tips
To help meet the demand for earthquake-related information, the University of Nevada, Reno has faculty and researchers available to discuss these topics:... more
Psychology department seeks couples for communication training study
RENO, Nev. – Couples who regularly experience communication conflicts often report greater dissatisfaction around the holidays. A difficult situation may… more
Couples sought for relationship improvement research
RENO, NV – The University of Nevada, Reno psychology department is seeking volunteers to participate in a research study evaluating… more
Psychology study seeks females for weight and body shape workshop
RENO, NV –The University psychology department will host a workshop for women who are concerned about their weight, body shape… more
