معرفی
Dr. Patricia Jameson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, Counseling & Criminology at Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in developmental psychology, crisis intervention, and social justice advocacy. She founded the Aletheia Center for Healing and Empowerment, a holistic counseling center focused on trauma recovery and community building. Her work integrates Virginia Satir's growth model with Relational Cultural Theory.
Education:
- PhD – Clinical Psychology & Existential Phenomenology, Duquesne University (2003)
- MA – Clinical Psychology, Duquesne University (1987)
- BA – Theology and Psychology, Carlow University (1986)
Research Interests: Marginalization, trauma healing, child abuse prevention, and women’s empowerment through therapeutic frameworks like the Satir Growth Model. Her work emphasizes building growth-fostering communities and addressing systemic oppression.
Awards:
- Joseph P Smith Award for Academic Excellence
- Sister of Mercy Award for Excellence in Advising
- Who's Who Among American Women
Leadership & Grants: Chair of the National Research Task Force for the Virginia Satir Global Network, Editor-in-Chief of the Satir International Journal, and recipient of the Geibel Grant for reducing community violence.
Labs/Teams: Directs the Aletheia Center, chairs the VSGN Research Committee, and leads initiatives under the International Human Learning Resource Network.
