Molly Kretchmar-Hendricks

Molly Kretchmar-Hendricks is a Professor of Psychology at Gonzaga University, serving as the Associate Dean for Curriculum and Assessment in the College of Arts & Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. in Child Development and Family Relationships from the University of Texas at Austin in 1995, with prior degrees from Loyola Marymount University (B.A.) and the University of Texas (M.A.).

• Research Focus: Attachment theory, intergenerational parenting patterns, and interventions for at-risk parent-child dyads and foster care children.
• Key Contributions: Original research affiliate on the Circle of Security project; certification in Ainsworth Strange Situation Procedure.
• Publications: Authored/co-authored 8+ works in journals like Family Process, Attachment & Human Development, and Zero to Three, alongside a 2017 book on compassionate foster care.
• Awards: Recognized as Teacher of the Year and Service-Learning Faculty of the Year.