UMW Psychologist Discusses Well-Being on Public Radio
A statewide public radio show will feature University of Mary Washington Psychology Professor Holly H. Schiffrin discussing how lifestyle changes brought on by the recession might be better for one's well-being.
(Media-Newswire.com) - A statewide public radio show will feature University of Mary Washington Psychology Professor Holly H. Schiffrin discussing how lifestyle changes brought on by the recession might be better for one's well-being.
In an interview scheduled to air beginning Saturday, January 1, Schiffrin tells the “With Good Reason” public radio program that one of the surest ways to find happiness doesn’t have to cost a nickel: spending time with friends and family.
Schiffrin, assistant professor of psychology, will appear during a broadcast called “A Brand New Start” to air on WCVE 88.9 FM on Jan. 1 at 4:30 p.m. and on WAMU 88.5 FM on Jan. 3 at 12:30 a.m. The online broadcast can be heard beginning Jan. 1 at http://withgoodreasonradio.org/2011/01/the-end-of-obesity.
Schiffrin specializes in child development, parenting practices, positive psychology, and research methods for psychology. She earned a Ph.D. and a master of science in applied developmental psychology from the University of Miami and a bachelor of science in psychology from Mary Washington. She also received a master’s-level certificate in parent coaching from the Parent Coaching Institute at Seattle Pacific University.
“With Good Reason” is the only statewide public radio program in Virginia. It hosts scholars from Virginia’s public universities who discuss the latest in research, pressing social issues and the curious and whimsical.
“With Good Reason” is produced for the Virginia Higher Education Broadcasting Consortium by the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and is broadcast in partnership with public radio stations in Virginia and Washington, D.C.
News release prepared by Christine Neuberger
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