Amy Krentzman

Amy Krentzman is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work within the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota, with affiliations to the Center for Spirituality and Healing. Her work bridges addiction research, positive psychology, and rural health initiatives.

• Education: PhD (Case Western Reserve University), MSW (New York University), BA (Northwestern University)

Krentzman specializes in alcohol/substance use disorder recovery, focusing on mechanisms of therapeutic change through 12-step programs, sober living houses, and positive psychology interventions. Her research explores:

• Spirituality's role in recovery
• Journaling-based interventions
• Rural community recovery challenges
• Gratitude and forgiveness as recovery tools

Recent publications highlight trends in digital recovery tools, cross-cultural comparisons, and emotional regulation in recovery. Awards include:

• NIAAA-funded ADEP Training Fellow
• Invited essay publication in APA Division 50 newsletter

She leads the Positive Recovery Journaling project and collaborates with recovery community organizations. Grants include NIAAA funding for social work faculty education, and she maintains active partnerships with institutions like SocArXiv Papers.