Emily Thomas

Emily Thomas is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of Iowa's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, focusing on trauma impacts, behavioral interventions, and resilience promotion within community settings.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2018

Research Interests: Dr. Thomas investigates the efficacy and dissemination of brief behavioral interventions, trauma's psychological/physiological effects, and resilience-building strategies. Her work spans Clinical Science, Health Psychology, Emotion, Stress, and Learning & Memory domains, emphasizing practical applications in real-world contexts to enhance well-being.

Laboratory: She directs the THRIVE Lab dedicated to advancing trauma-responsive interventions and resilience frameworks through interdisciplinary research.