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Chris McCarthy is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in counseling psychology. He completed his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at Georgia State University in 1995, and holds both an M.A. in Counseling from Boston College (1990) and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia (1988). His research, conducted through the Coping Stress Education Lab, focuses on the intersection of health, psychology, and education, with a particular emphasis on promoting wellness and optimal functioning in educational settings. Current projects study educator stress and wellness, investigating how stress affects teachers and administrators, aiming to help them cope and thrive in their professional roles. McCarthy utilizes local and national samples to better understand the impact of stress on occupational health and overall well-being. His work also includes developing group interventions to support teachers in identifying and reducing workplace stress, along with conducting research on preventive coping strategies. He has authored several publications, including works focused on stress management in K-12 education and group processes in counseling.
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