Associate Professor

Office: Room 314, Life Sciences Building
             Room 429, Lutz Hall  
Phone: (502) 852-8268  
Email: p0salm01@louisville.edu

Lab location: Room 320, Lutz Hall
Lab phone: 852-1366
Lab website: Biobehavioral Research Lab

 

Education

1971 B.A., Notre Dame University, Psychology

1974 M.A., DePaul University, Clinical Psychology

1976 Ph.D., DePaul University, Clinical Psychology

2004 M.S., University of Louisville, Exercise Physiology

Research Interest

• The role of complementary healthcare practices -- mindfulness meditation, physical activity -- in stress management and psychotherapy

Selected Publications

• Lush, E., Salmon, P., Floyd, A., Studts, J.L., Weissbecker, I., and Sephton, S.E.. Mindfulness Meditation for Symptom Reduction in Fibromyalgia: Psychophysiological Correlates. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings 16(2), 200-207. (2009).

• Salmon, P., Lush. E., Jablonski, M., and Sephton, S.E.. Yoga and Mindfulness: Clinical Aspects of an Ancient Mind/Body Practice. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice 16(1): 59-72 (2009).

Courses Often Taught

Psychology 385, Abnormal Psychology

Psychology 550, Exercise Psychology

Psychology 685, Clinical Practicum

Psychology 680, Psychological Assessment