Health; stress-related physical illness; stress management self-care; specifically interested in the effects of stress and different types of coping strategies (self-care) on somatic sense of self (physical sensations and emotions) and functional ability. I have been a co-principal investigator on an NINR grant to study interventions to enhance coping skills of HIV/AIDS patients and their partners. Additionally, I am currently working on research to address coping effectiveness in dealing with stress emotions during treatment for breast cancer to enhance intimate relationships of married couples.
