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Lori Zoellner is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington. With over 20 years of research experience, her work focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying chronic psychopathology following trauma exposure, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Dr. Zoellner investigates the cognitive processes involved in memory and fear learning that contribute to the development of chronic psychological issues. Her research addresses critical questions regarding the nature of trauma reactions and the effectiveness of interventions in promoting resilience and recovery. By studying the processes that hinder recovery from trauma, her goal is to reduce mental health disparities and expand therapeutic interventions. Dr. Zoellner's expertise includes the interplay between memory, learning mechanisms, and the psychopathological responses to trauma. She has published numerous articles in clinical psychology, emphasizing the importance of adaptive processing to mitigate the long-term impacts of trauma exposure.
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