Education
Ph.D. – Clinical Psychology, emphasis in pediatric health psychology, The University of Memphis
M.S. – Psychology, The University of Memphis
BA – Psychology, Christian Brothers University
Areas of Expertise
Pediatric Psychology
Introduction
Dr. Clawson trained as a pediatric psychologist, and is dedicated to health promotion and disease prevention at the child and family levels.
Research Interests
Dr. Clawson’s research utilizes a social ecological approach to reduce active and passive nicotine exposure among children and families, with a specific focus on disrupting intergenerational patterns of tobacco/nicotine use. Her research includes behavioral and psychosocial functioning among youth with medical conditions and their families, including research related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The overarching objective of her research is to promote health across the lifespan and across generations.
Credentials, Accreditations and Awards
2016 NIH T32 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Cardiovascular Behavioral Medicine, emphasis in pediatric health psychology, Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University
2014 Clinical Predoctoral Internship, Clinical Psychology, emphasis in pediatric health psychology, Kennedy Krieger Institute/ Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Recent Books or Publications
Please view Dr. Clawson’s publications at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1vo-lM-34L-Qr/bibliography/public/