Wendy Rapaport

Dr. Wendy Rapaport is a Lecturer at the University of Maine's School of Social Work. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from Barry College and a Psy.D. from Nova University. With 22 years of experience as a social worker and psychologist at the University of Miami School of Medicine, she specializes in the emotional aspects of chronic illness, particularly diabetes.

• M.S.W., Barry College
• Psy.D., Nova University

Her research and practice focus on improving adherence and quality of life for diabetes patients through family-centered interventions. She authored the book When Diabetes Hits Home and has written extensively for both professional and lay audiences.

Dr. Rapaport teaches a summer course in Group Psychotherapy for Health and Mental Health Settings. Her work bridges clinical psychology with social work, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to chronic disease management.