Dr. Christine Purdon

Biography

Christine Purdon is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Waterloo. She has a comprehensive background in psychology, having earned her BA Honours degree from the University of Western Ontario, followed by her MA and PhD from the University of New Brunswick. Christine is a co-Director of the Anxiety Studies program and has served as President and Past President of the Canadian Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. As an Associate Editor for the Clinical Psychology Review, she contributes to the advancement of psychological research and practice. Her research primarily focuses on anxiety-related difficulties, including obsessions, intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and avoidance behaviors. Christine's clinical interests and expertise lie in the treatment and assessment of mood and anxiety disorders in adults, with a strong emphasis on cognitive-behavioral therapy. She has over 20 years of experience in practice and is certified by the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies. Through her teaching and research, she aims to foster a deep understanding of anxiety disorders and to improve therapeutic approaches to treatment.

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