Stephanie H. Felgoise

Dr. Felgoise's research focuses on quality of life in, and psychosocial aspects of, chronic and life-threatening disorders such as ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Long QT Syndrome (LQTS, a life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia condition), and end-stage kidney disease. Research on these topics have emphasized factors relating to quality of life, social problem solving, coping and adjustment, resilience factors (hope, optimism, spirituality), and comorbid psychological conditions (i.e., anxiety, depression). Her research has focused on adults and their lay caregivers.  She also conducts research and program evaluation on interprofessional education. Research has been presented at the Heart Rhythm Society, Society of Behavioral Medicine, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology, and American Association of Osteopathic Medicine, among others. Students are always involved in these research projects, which often serve as sources for dissertation topics, multidisciplinary team experience, and clinical exposure to these populations.

Dr. Felgoise has also co-authored numerous national conference presentations in her areas of research, and previously on coping with cancer, including a book published by the American Psychological Association, Helping Cancer Patients Cope: A Problem-Solving Approach. She is also an associate editor and author for the Encyclopedia of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies by Kluewer, and co-author of a graduate textbook, Clinical Psychology: Integrating Science and Practice. Dr. Felgoise also involves students in her role as Associate Editor for Journal of Clinical Psychology (Wiley & Sons), Consulting Editor for Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (APA), and Consulting Editor for Professional Psychology: Research and Practice (APA). She also serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for Psycho-Oncology and others.