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Dr. Jones is a developmental psychologist whose research focus is on promoting nurturing practices among parents, families and teachers. For the past 20 years, she has worked in the community setting as a practitioner, and currently is director of a parenting center that serves over 500 families each year. In addition to working with families, Laura has extensive experience working in the school setting, training teachers and parents to work more effectively with children. Laura has expertise in developing and evaluating web-based programs, including three NIH-funded projects to develop and evaluate online parenting programs and an online youth suicide prevention program for high school staff. Laura has three grown children, Nick, Gwen and Kate. In her spare time Laura likes to hike, camp, and dabble in marathons.
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Testimonials
“It has made a huge difference in my life.”
“People are more supportive of one another.”
“Willingness to take feedback has increased as we are working together on common values.”
- Comments of Staff Who Participated in ACT Workshops
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