The Embodiment of Risk, Health Disparities, and Stress Mechanisms (SocWl 594)
When: Fall, TBD (possibly Mondays 2:00-4:50)
Where: School of Social Work room TBD
Who: Dr. Paula Nurius, Professor (nurius@uw.edu)
Open to: Graduate students across disciplines with research interests related to stress
This interdisciplinary research-oriented course is designed for students with or without biological training who have interest in multi-level (neurons to neighborhoods) exposure to and health and development implications of stress. It provides an overview of theory and research methods targeting embodiment processes through which lifespan stress contributes to developmental, mental and physical health outcomes, with attention to vulnerable populations and outcome inequalities.
Guest speakers representing diverse disciplines and areas of expertise will participate. The format will include lecture, small group discussion, active dialogue among course participants, and application of concepts to studentsʼ own research interests. Designed to be interactive and foster transdisciplinary perspectives.
Contact instructor if interested; add codes will be needed when available.
