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Em AdamsAssistant ProfessorDepartment Honors Coordinator Office: Phone: 864-656-3771 Email: emiliea@clemson.edu | |
Educational Background | Courses TaughtPRTM 2000 Profession and Practice in PRTM
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ProfileDr. Em V. Adams completed her PhD from Clemson University in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management with a cognate area of Recreational Therapy and a graduate certificate in Clinical and Translational Science. Dr. Adams is a dually certified Recreational Therapist (CTRS) and Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). Prior to joining the PRTM department at Clemson University, she served as an Assistant Professor at Lehman College - City University of New York in the Health Science Departement. Dr. Adams has worked as a Recreational Therapist in various behavioral health care settings including long-term and acute psychiatric settings, residential treatment centers, and community centers. Their research focuses on promoting wellbeing through leisure and contemplative practices with a focus on individual and community resilience after violence, trauma, and toxic stress. | |
Research Interests1) Violence prevention and rehabiliation
Research PublicationsAdams, E.V., Crowe, B.M., Van Puymbroeck, M., Schmid, A.A. (2022). Yoga Practice as a Coping Strategy for Older Adults in Assisted Living Facilities. Integrative Medicine Reports.
Honors and Awards2023-2024 Center for Health Minds Plasticity of Wellbeing Scholar
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