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Mary T. Rourke is an Associate Professor and Director of the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University. She holds affiliations with programs including the Clinical Psychology (PsyD) and dual-degree programs combining psychology with business, criminal justice, and human sexuality studies. Her expertise focuses on pediatric and school psychology, clinical applications of research, and gender considerations in cognitive assessment.
Dr. Rourke earned her PhD in Clinical and Developmental Psychology from Bryn Mawr College (1998). Her research emphasizes child and family adjustment to medical conditions like cancer, trauma-informed school practices, and gender-sensitive clinical guidelines. She mentors students exploring topics such as sibling experiences in pediatric illness contexts.
Her publications address pediatric psychological care frameworks, qualitative insights into childhood cancer impacts, and gender dimensions in assessment practices. Media engagements include commentary on political discourse with children (Care.com, 2020), election stress management (Parents Magazine, 2020), and environmental stressors like the Flint water crisis (Washington Post, 2024).
As an educator, she prioritizes experiential learning and adapts curricula based on student feedback. Her professional memberships include APA, NASP, and regional psychological associations. Recent initiatives include alumni-sponsored doctoral hood donations (2021) and advocacy for teacher vaccination prioritization (2021).
