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Kirsten Smith is a researcher in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford. Her work focuses on the psychological neurobiological responses to traumatic experiences and the translation of experimental research into clinical practice. Dr. Smith's DPhil research investigated the processes involved in the intense and enduring grieving process known as Prolonged Grief (PG), with the aim of developing effective psychological treatments to manage the associated distress. She has been awarded the MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship to develop and provide initial empirical support for a new therapist-assisted digital cognitive therapy for Prolonged Grief Disorder (ICT- PG). Additionally, she serves as a trustee for a registered charity that offers free facilitated group support for individuals who have lost loved ones to cancer. Through her work, Dr. Smith seeks to promote discussions on bereavement and raise awareness of support services available in the UK.
University of Oxford • Oxford, England
Conducting research on Prolonged Grief Disorder and developing therapeutic interventions.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.