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faculty
Anna Schierberl Scherr, PhD
Associate Professor
Psychology
Contact
508-999-8382
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Spruce Hall 0180
Education
| 2014 | University of Connecticut | PhD |
| 2010 | University of Connecticut | MA |
| 2003 | Colby College | BA |
Teaching
- Counseling
- Clinical Practicum
- Advanced Psychopathology
Teaching
Courses
Continuation of PSY 406, plus tape experiences and supervised practicum experiences.
Theories of abnormal psychology, in an advanced study of the major forms of psychopathology. Students will be exposed to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association). Case studies and therapeutic intervention strategies will be emphasized.
Application of skills acquired through classroom work through internship placements. Students will be placed in mental health agencies and will receive extensive supervision.
Student develops and executes an independent research thesis under the direction of a faculty advisor. Graded A-F.
Research
Research interests
- Health behavior change
- Enhancing treatment outcomes for eating disorders and obesity
- Clinical training
Select publications
- Pinkston, M. M., & Schierberl Scherr, A. E. (2019).
Being diagnosed with HIV was the icing on the cake of my life”: A case study of fostering resiliency through flexible interventions along the stigma–sickness slope
Psychotherapy - Schierberl Scherr, A., McClure Brenchley, K.J., & Gorin, A.A. (2013).
Examining a ripple effect: Do spouses’ behavior changes affect each other’s weight loss?
Journal of Obesity