ABOUT US
Kerry A. Schwanz is a Professor of Psychology at Coastal Carolina University. Before joining CCU, Dr. Schwanz worked as a school psychologist in South Carolina. She earned a Ph.D. in 2001 from the University of Georgia. Her research interests are compassion fatigue, self-care, and compassion fatigue prevention and resilience. Along with a colleague, Dr. Schwanz is currently developing the Self-Care Behaviors and Beliefs Scale (SCBBS) and an online intervention for compassion fatigue resilience called “ME FIRST”.
I did not initially become interested in compassion fatigue through my work as a professional but instead through volunteering at a local animal shelter!!
Melissa Paiva-Salisbury earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Vermont in 2017 and a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from Roger Williams University in 2009. Her diverse clinical experience includes working with adults, teenagers, parents, and trauma survivors. Additionally, Dr. Paiva-Salisbury has supported college students in enhancing their general well-being and navigating life's challenges.
Dr. Paiva-Salisbury utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals. She has a strong interest in forensic assessment, the dissemination of evidence-based approaches, and integrating mindfulness into these methods.