Catherine P. Cook-Cottone (she/they)
Professor
COUNSELING, SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Specialty/Research Focus
Addictions; Community Wellness; Eating Disorders; Embodiment; Meditation, Mental Health and Wellness; Mental Health; Measurements; Mindfulness; Positive Psychology; Self-regulation; Wellness; Yoga
Professional Summary:
Learn about my research projects and team
Education and Training:
- PhD, University at Buffalo (1997)
- MS, State University of New York at Oswego (1993)
- BS, Utica College of Syracuse University (1989)
Awards and Honors:
- Silver in Mind, Body Spirit, recognizing excellence and innovation independent publishing. for the Embodied healing workbook; The art and science of befriending your body in trauma recovery- over 100 healing practices.; Independent Book Publishing Association (IBPA); 2024-04-26;
Recent Publications:
Book:
- Cook-Cottone, C. P. (2024). The worry monster: Calming anxiety with mindfulness. New York, NY: Random House [Children’s Book].
- Cook-Cottone, C. P., & Spence, J. (2024) Trauma-informed methods for teaching yoga. London, UK: Singing Dragon Press.
- Cook-Cottone, C. P., Khalsa, S.B.S., & Telles, S. (2024). Principles and practice of yoga for children and adolescents. Scotland, UK: Handspring publishing.
- Cook-Cottone, C. P., & Spence, J. (2024) Trauma-informed methods for teaching yoga. London, UK: Singing Dragon Press.
Journal Article:
- Cook-Cottone, C., Guyker, W., Smith, A. M., Talebkhah-St. Marie, K., Chege, N. M., Wango, F., & Njeri, C. (2025). Effects of a Yoga-Based Program on Well-Being and Traumatic Stress: A Noncontrolled Trial in Rwanda, Africa. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 35(2025), Article-4.
Recent Activities:
Editorial and Review:
- Co-Editor in Chief Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention
05/22/2024-05/22/2024 - Co-Editor in Chief Eating Disorders: Journal of Treatment and Prevention
06/13/2017-06/02/2022
Professional Service:
- Co-Editor-in-Chief of Eating Disorders- Journal of Treatment and Prevention 3.0 IF, 3.1 5 year IF, 7.7 CiteScore
01/01/2017-05/19/2025 - Cook-Cottone, C. P. & Guyker, W. (2016). Clinical education and training of healthcare professionals: Mindfulness and Self-Care for Helping Professionals. University at Buffalo Mindfulness and Health Conference. March 4, 2016.
03/04/2016-08/31/2016 - Cook-Cottone, C. P. (March, 2016). Symposium Organizing Committee. Yoga in the Schools: Research Perspectives. Committee Members also include: Sat Bir Khalsa, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School; Tamar Mendelson, Ph.D., Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University; Yoga in the School Symposium, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
08/31/2015-08/31/2016