Russell T. Jones, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist Trauma Expert
Dr. Jones is a Professor of Psychology at Virginia Tech and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in trauma psychology, as well as child and adult psychopathology.
He and his students have studied natural and man-made disasters, as well as interpersonal violence.
He is also an expert in the behavioral sciences and disaster preparedness. Disorders of primary interest include:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its co-morbidities
- Depression
Dr. Jones has served as a member of numerous editorial boards, as well as co-editor of Behavior Therapy and Black Populations: Psychosocial Issues and Empirical Findings.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its co-morbidities
- Depression
Dr. Jones has served as a member of numerous editorial boards, as well as co-editor of Behavior Therapy and Black Populations: Psychosocial Issues and Empirical Findings.
Dr. Jones is the founder and director of R.E.A.A.C.T. (Recovery Effort After Adult and Child Trauma), a program that is designed to assist children and their families following trauma.
Research
Dr. Jones' research and background spans numerous areas, applying his expertise and experience as a Clinical Psychologist.
Examples of areas he has been involved in:
-1991 Painted Cave Fires
-1992 Hurricane Andrew
Guiding Frameworks
-Social cognitive theory (coping efficacy, mastery)
-Stress and coping theory (appraisals)
-Conservation and resources theory (gain and loss spirals)
-Social support deterioration (received versus perceived)
-Exposures
-Residential and wildfires (coping/RSL)
-Hurricanes Andrew and Katrina (SS, PTG)
-Virginia Tech Shootings (S-E, WV, Grief, Forgiveness)
Clinical
-PTSD and its co-morbidities
-Traumatic brain injury