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Kristy Ford is an Assistant Professor of Counseling affiliated with the School of Behavioral Sciences. Her research focuses on integrating faith-based practices with clinical psychology, particularly through mindfulness adaptations for religious populations. She investigates topics such as spiritual abuse, trauma recovery, and ethical considerations in AI applications within education.
Her work explores the intersection of religion and mental health, developing interventions like Christian accommodative mindfulness programs to address anxiety, shame, and repetitive negative thinking. Notable projects include a randomized trial assessing a 4-week preventative meditation program and systematic reviews on religious/spiritual abuse.
Kristy’s research also extends to education ethics, examining AI’s role in rubric construction and grading. Her recent studies (2022–2025) emphasize clinical applications of faith-based interventions and trauma-informed care strategies for adverse childhood experiences.
Key contributions include the development of the Christian Worldview Scale and studies on post-traumatic growth dynamics. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges counseling theory, spiritual practices, and modern clinical methodologies.
