Gregory Harris, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Faculty of Education Professor St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador gharris@mun.ca Office: (709) 864-6925

Bio/Research

Dr. Harris has been with the Faculty of Education since December 2006 in the area of Counselling Psychology and is also cross-appointed with the University Counselling Centre (2007) and the Department of Psychology (2008). He is past Chair of the Counselling Psychology graduate program at Memoria...

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Bio/Research

Dr. Harris has been with the Faculty of Education since December 2006 in the area of Counselling Psychology and is also cross-appointed with the University Counselling Centre (2007) and the Department of Psychology (2008). He is past Chair of the Counselling Psychology graduate program at Memorial University, a Registered Psychologist in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and holds membership with the Canadian Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association. His theoretical model is eclectic, although he draws heavily on experiential models in his counselling practice.

Dr. Harris has varied teaching experiences. At the graduate level, he has taught ED 6700 (ethics and legal issues), 6702 (individual counselling), 6708 (group counselling), 6709 (assessment of intelligence and learning), and 6720 (internship in counselling psychology). At the undergraduate level, he has taught ED 4260 (nature of adolescence) and 4610 (nature and management of stress). In the past, he has also taught courses in abnormal psychology.

His primary research interests focus on HIV/AIDS, prevention of high-risk behaviour, positive psychology (e.g., hope, empowerment), and counselling/psychotherapy. He is actively engaged in research and has several ongoing projects. If you are interested in learning more about his research program, or potentially becoming involved in this research, please feel free to send him an e-mail.


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