Children and Adolescents Psychotherapy and Technology (CAPT)
The Children and Adolescent Psychotherapy (CAPT) Research Lab began at Palo Alto University in California. Founded and led by Dr. Eduardo Bunge in 2013, the CAPT Lab emphasizes an evidence based approach to childhood and adolescent disorders and the integration of new technologies.
The group seeks to enhance clinical practice by developing and evaluating evidence-based psychological interventions using Internet sites, eHealth, mHealth, apps and other technological applications.
Clinical Crises and Emergencies: Emergency and Disaster Psychology; the Psychology of Courage
Clinical Crises and Emergencies Research (CCER) Laboratory
Current evidence-based practices of suicidology lack integration with knowledge regarding cultural variations in suicide, increasing risk for misdetection or mismanagement of risk in diverse populations. The goals of the Multicultural Suicide Research Center are to advance the field of multicultural suicidology through projects investigating suicide assessment, prevention, and management.
Psychotherapy Research Group
Please note: This research group is not accepting students during the 2017-18 academic year.
Dr. Larry E. Beutler, Dr. Nancy A. Haug, and Dr. Satoko Kimpara
Overview of research program:
Dr. Beutler’s two main areas of research involve:
Depression, Technology and Latino Health
Depression, Technology and Latino Health Research Lab
Faculty Mentor: Alinne Barrera, PhD
Lab website: http://www.barreralab.paloaltou.edu/
[Updated: February 21, 2019]
Overview
Research on Intersectional Sexual and Gender Identity Experiences (RISE)
The RISE Research Lab is focused on the study of mental and physical health concerns of LGBTQ+ people over the lifespan, identifying factors and processes that that contribute to health disparities between LGBTQ+ and heterosexual/cisgender populations, and developing strategies to address these disparities and promote health and well-being among LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and communities.
Accounts Payable Accountant
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounts Payable Accountant provides support for Business Office functional areas with specific responsibility for performing activities related to the timely and accurate payment of authorized check requests / invoices while providing excellent customer service to our students, faculty, vendors, service providers and staff. This relates to all aspects of the daily operation of the Accounts Payable function including the AP help desk.
Staff, Faculty and Student Employment Opportunities
ABOUT PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY
Palo Alto University (PAU), a private, non-profit university located in the heart of Northern California’s Silicon Valley, is dedicated to addressing pressing and emerging issues in the fields of psychology and counseling to equitably meet the needs of today’s diverse communities. PAU offers undergraduate and graduate programs with online, hybrid and residential options.
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