Jennifer Sanftner McGraw
Professor and Department Chair, Psychology at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
As a clinical psychologist, I have expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders. I have been passionate about psychology since I took my very first psychology course during my 2nd year of college. The excitement and interest that psychology sparked in me those many years ago is what led me to pursue a career in teaching. I teach mainly in the areas of clinical and abnormal psychology and I try to infuse appreciation for diversity in every class I teach. I have found throughout my life that when we take the time to get to know and understand those who are different from us, we will find more similarities than differences, more avenues for connection than disconnection. That is a theme that guides my work here. My research focuses on the application of Relational Cultural Theory to understanding the etiology and treatment of eating disorders as well as body image and disordered eating in college students, including women, men, and those with diverse sexualities and gender identities. I have published in journals such as the Advances in Eating Disorders: Theory, Research, and Practice, the International Journal of Eating Disorders, the Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, and Women and Health. I lead the Reflections Program at SRU, which seeks to empower students in their views of themselves and their bodies.
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Psychology Intern and Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Rochester Medical Center
August 1998 - August 2001
SRU recognizes employee service with virtual presentation
...es Gordon Phetteplace, Theatre Cathy Sadler, Residence Life Jennifer Sanftner McGraw, Psychology Judy Silva, Library Jeff Smith, Physical and Hea...
April, 22 2021 - Verified by Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
SRU psychology professor co-authors book about a new treatment for anorexia
...r that historically has been very difficult to treat," said Jennifer Sanftner McGraw, professor of psychology and department chair. "There's not ...
January, 08 2021 - Verified by Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
SRU recognizes pair with President’s Awards for Outstanding Service
...ing to promote the ideals of social justice for all," wrote Jennifer Sanftner McGraw, professor of psychology, in her nomination of Massey. "Serv...
April, 12 2019 - Verified by Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania