Lea Petrovic | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Lea Petrovic | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr Lea Petrovic, Boston Children’s Hospital, United States

Dr. Lea Petrovic is a multilingual licensed psychologist with a strong background in trauma-informed care, specializing in supporting children, adolescents, and their families. She holds a Ph.D. in School Psychology with a trauma specialization from Tulane University. Dr. Petrovic has extensive experience in community mental health and clinical psychology, having worked at the Boston Child Study Center and Boston Children’s Hospital. She is a member of the National Association of School Psychologists and the American Psychological Association. Her research focuses on trauma’s impact on schools and educators, with published works on trauma-informed practices and mental health in marginalized communities. 🌍📚🩺

Publication Profile

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Education

Dr. Lea Petrovic holds a B.S. in Psychology, Spanish, and Public Health (cum laude) from Boston University, an M.S. in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in School Psychology with a specialization in trauma from Tulane University. She completed her postdoctoral training in Clinical Psychology at the Boston Child Study Center, where she focused on trauma and its impact on child development. 🌟 Her work integrates her diverse background in psychology, Spanish, and public health, providing a comprehensive approach to understanding and treating trauma. 🌈

Academic Appointments

She has served as an instructor at Tulane University and is currently an instructor at Harvard Medical School. Additionally, she has held positions as a staff psychologist and attending psychologist at the Boston Child Study Center and Boston Children’s Hospital. Her work focuses on providing clinical care and psychological support to children and families, contributing significantly to child psychology research and treatment. 🌟📚🧠

Honors and Prizes

Dr. Lea Petrovic received the 2020 Society for the Study of School Psychology Dissertation Award, recognizing scholarly achievement on her doctoral dissertation. Additionally, she was honored with The C. Chrisman Wilson Award for Graduate Student Teaching in Psychology by the Tulane University Psychology Department for her excellence in teaching among graduate students. 🌟📚🎓

Presentations

Dr. Lea Petrovic has presented extensively at regional, national, and international conferences, focusing on trauma and its implications in educational settings. Notable presentations include “Exploring Facilitators and Barriers to Evidence-Based Practices in School Systems” at Harvard University and “Mental Health in Schools: Building Systems of Care” at the Mental Health Institute. Dr. Petrovic also addressed “Mind in Distress: Trauma’s Impact on Executive Functioning” at the 39th Annual Executive Functioning Conference. Her national presentation, “The Social Justice Implications of Trauma-Sensitive Schools: A Critical Dialogue,” was held at the American Psychological Association in Chicago, IL. All presentations reflect her commitment to advancing understanding and dialogue on trauma-sensitive approaches in education. 💡📚

Research Focus

Dr. Lea Petrovic specializes in trauma-focused school psychology, focusing on integrating trauma-informed practices within educational settings to enhance support for students. Her research includes examining the transition to telehealth services during COVID-19, exploring challenges and opportunities, and assessing the impact on trauma-informed approaches in schools. Additionally, she investigates the effects of secondary traumatic stress among school educators in marginalized communities and the quality of teacher-student relationships. Dr. Petrovic’s work contributes significantly to understanding and improving mental health care for youth in real-world settings. 🌟🧠📚

Publication Top Notes

Transitioning to Telehealth During COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities for Trauma-Focused School Psychology

Centering trauma-informed approaches in schools within a social justice framework

Compassion Satisfaction, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Burnout: A Mixed Methods Analysis in a Sample of Public-School Educators Working in Marginalized Communities

An Examination of the Associations Among Teacher Secondary Traumatic Stress, Teacher–Student Relationship Quality, and Student Socio-Emotional Functioning

The Function of Power: A Herstorical Model of Power, Trauma, and Policing African Americans

Building Evidence-Based Interventions for the Youth, Providers, and Contexts of Real-World Mental-Health Care

 

 

Arie Geronik | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Arie Geronik | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr Arie Geronik, The Open University of Israel – Tel Aviv University, Israel

Dr. Arie Geronik, a distinguished scholar in International Relations and Political Science, earned his B.A. in Political Science and Psychology (1985) and M.A. in International Relations (1989) from Tel Aviv University, and his Ph.D. in International Relations from Hebrew University (2001). He has taught at the Open University of Israel and various other institutions since 1988. His notable works include “The Foreign Policy of Israel – 1948-2008” and “Buffer Zone: Dyads of Neutral States as a Model for Regional Stability.” Dr. Geronik served on numerous academic committees and was a representative of the Israel Association for International Studies. 📚🌍🎓

Publication profile

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Education

🌟 With a strong academic background, this individual began their journey with a B.A. in Political Science and Psychology from Tel Aviv University in 1985. 📚 They continued at Tel Aviv University, earning an M.A. in International Relations in 1989. 🌍 Their pursuit of knowledge culminated in a Ph.D. in International Relations from Hebrew University in 2001. 🎓 These achievements reflect their dedication to understanding complex global dynamics and human behavior. 🌐 Their educational

Experience

From 1988 to the present, I have dedicated my career to teaching courses in my fields of specialization. My expertise spans across various subjects, where I have imparted knowledge and inspired countless students. With a passion for education and a commitment to excellence, I strive to create engaging and impactful learning experiences. My teaching journey is marked by continuous growth and adaptation to the evolving educational landscape, ensuring that I provide the most relevant and up-to-date information to my students. 📚🎓✨

Scientific Conferences

Presented papers at various international conferences, including ECPR and IPSA events. Topics covered range from early childhood socialization to the adoption of the Nordic Balance Model as a security regime.

Research focus

Arie (Leo) Geronik’s research, as evidenced by his article “The Cold War in Retrospect: A Continuous International Conflict or a World War?” in Cogent Social Sciences, primarily focuses on international relations and historical conflicts. His work examines the Cold War’s classification and its implications for understanding global conflicts. Geronik’s research contributes to the discourse on whether the Cold War should be viewed as an ongoing international conflict or a full-scale world war. His analysis provides insights into the nature of historical and contemporary global tensions. 🌍📜🔍

Publication top notes

The Cold War in retrospect: a continuous international conflict or a world war?