Dr. Allison Kelly

Biography

Allison Kelly is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Waterloo. She completed her BA at Queen’s University and earned her PhD from McGill University. Following her doctoral studies, she undertook a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Toronto General Hospital's Eating Disorders Program. Dr. Kelly's research primarily focuses on self-attitudes and their influence on well-being and psychopathology, particularly in the context of eating disorders. Her laboratory, Self-Attitudes Lab, employs diverse methodologies to explore how social interactions and personal behaviors contribute to self-compassion and self-criticism processes. With particular attention to individuals experiencing psychological distress, her work aims to develop and test interventions that promote self-compassion. Dr. Kelly's teaching portfolio includes courses on psychopathology, mindfulness, and psychotherapy. She actively supervises graduate students and provides clinical training in compassion-focused therapy for adults facing eating disorders. Additionally, she conducts workshops for various audiences, emphasizing the integration of self-compassion and mindfulness in high-stress environments.

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