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Valerie Lemmon, Psy.D.

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

 

M.S. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Millersville University

B.A. in Psychology from Gettysburg College

Teaching Interests: Clinical and Counseling, Developmental, and Health Psychology
Research: Coping with Stress
Current Projects: Relationship between Religion and Body Image
Recent Publications:

Haynes, K., Gonzalez, A., Jones, K., Patkos, M., Smith, N., Lemmon, V. A., Addleman, J., & Boyatzis, C. (2009). Body image and spirituality: The relationship between religiousity and body esteem. Poster session presented at the annual Pennsylvania Psychological Association convention, Harrisburg, PA.

 

Lemmon, V. A., & Mizes. J. S. (2002). Effectiveness of exposure therapy: A case study of posttraumatic stress disorder and mental retardation. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 9, 317-323.

 

Jantzi, C., Lemmon, V. A., & Seitz,C. (2007, April). Ethical issues involving questions of spiritual neutrality in marital and family therapy: How to work through spiritual issues with married couples. Case presentations presented at Messiah College’s Helping Professions Ethics Conference, Grantham, PA.

 

Lemmon, V. A. (2008). Psychological factors related to people living with HIV/AIDS. Poster session presented at the annual Pennsylvania Psychological Association convention, Harrisburg, PA.

 

Lemmon, V. A. (2004). Differences in coping among employed and unemployed visually impaired adults. Poster session presented at the annual Pennsylvania Psychological Association conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

 

Hobbies: Playing the violin, singing, hiking, biking, canoeing, reading
Road to Psychology  
International Cross Cultural Experiences  
Contact Information: Boyer 379;VLemmon@messiah.edu; (717) 796-1800 ext. 2179

 


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