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Chris J McCarthy is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. He earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University in 1995, a Master's in Counseling from Boston College in 1990, and a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Virginia in 1988. His research focuses on the intersection of health, psychology, and education, particularly promoting wellness and optimal functioning in educational settings. McCarthy's current studies investigate educator stress and wellness, aiming to understand the stress teachers and administrators experience and how to help them cope and thrive. He conducts research on group interventions as an effective method for reducing workplace stress, and his work includes the development of the Preventive Resources Inventory, which measures psychological assets individuals use to proactively cope with stress in their careers. Some of his notable publications include 'Research Stress Coping K-12 Education: Implications COVID-19 Pandemic' and 'International Perspectives on Teacher Stress'.
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