Dean Cruess

Dean Cruess serves as Assistant Professor in Psychology and Andrew W. Mellon Penn Faculty Fellow in the Humanities. His research explores connections between dreaming, expressive writing (journaling), and psychological/physical health outcomes.

Scientific awards:

• Andrew W. Mellon Penn Faculty Fellow in the Humanities

Research focuses on: how expressive writing and dreaming processes help resolve trauma and stress through symbolic meaning-making, catharsis, and insight mechanisms. These studies bridge psychotherapy techniques with sleep science.