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Dr. Michael Gawrysiak
Assistant Professor
College of Sciences and Mathematics - Psychology
Bio
Dr. Michael Gawrysiak is a clinical psychologist specialized in the treatment of depression, substance use disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). His program of research focuses on understanding how behavioral interventions, particularly mindfulness-based interventions, associate with desired change among individuals suffering with disorders. He is additionally interested in contemplative traditions and meditative practices promote increased quality of life and adaptive emotion regulation.
Education
- B.A., University of Southern Illinois, 2005
- M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2008
- Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2011