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Heidemarie Laurent is an Associate Professor in Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State College of Health and Human Development. Her research focuses on family development and child development interventions, specifically in the context of preventing and alleviating stress-related disorders. She is particularly interested in how individuals can thrive despite facing mental and physical challenges, emphasizing resilience in the face of stressors that affect personal relationships and interpersonal dynamics. Laurent leads the PRISM lab, where her team investigates the physiological and psychological aspects of stress regulation, including the biological and behavioral responses to stress, as well as the developmental factors that shape these responses from prenatal to postnatal stages. Her work integrates stress physiology monitoring, neuroimaging, and observational methods to study how individuals react to stressors in day-to-day life. Through her findings, Laurent aims to contribute to interrupting intergenerational cycles of stress dysregulation and enhancing overall well-being through practices such as mindfulness and compassion.
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