Jennifer Parker
- Lecturer
- Visiting Assistant Professor
- Psychology
- Office hours: Available by email only
Teaching Interests
Mental health disorders, stigmas, and advocacy
The diverse changes in development across the lifespan
Exploring connections between the larger social group and the individual, particularly in the areas of mental health, discrimination, and prejudice
Responsibilities
Teach classes such as: Human Development across the Lifespan, Adolescence, Abnormal Psychology, Social Psychology, Psychology as a Discipline &Profession, and Introduction to Psychology
Committee member of Psychology Department EDI Committee
Research and Creative Activities
The multidirectional impact of chronic pain and mental health
The impact of interactions between chronic pain patients with healthcare providers on mental health, level of pain, trust in medical establishments, and likelihood of seeking out prompt medical care
Education
Psy.D., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
M.A., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Psychology)