{"id":59,"date":"2024-09-24T14:36:41","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T14:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwsc.psychologyresearch.co.uk\/?page_id=59"},"modified":"2024-11-01T14:01:33","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T14:01:33","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lwsc.psychologyresearch.co.uk\/?page_id=59","title":{"rendered":"Who is organizing this study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-669513ed wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1da03c2a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-444d5ee8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">This program was developed by a synergy group of Clinical Health Psychologists, ITs, Expert by experience (EbE), and Researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9fe8ed88 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-0733e5d0\">Offering the best of behavioral science and research in psychodermatology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">About us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lwsc.psychologyresearch.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/twentytwentyfour\/assets\/images\/museum.webp\" alt=\"A ramp along a curved wall in the Kiasma Museu, Helsinki, Finland\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d89aad35 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-549b0c86 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-4f15e8fe wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p><strong>Dr. Vasiliou\u2019s group<\/strong>, Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More about Dr. Vasiliou\u2019s group here: https:\/\/pure.royalholloway.ac.uk\/en\/persons\/vasilis-s-vasiliou<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">Our group&#8217;s expertise in  developing psychological interventions for adults and pediatric populations with chronic physical illnesses makes impact at the moments of suffering <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-87beb0d0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\"><strong>The group <\/strong>examines behavioral change interventions mostly in non-traditional settings and through digital, personalized, idiographic interventions and how these interventions can fit the needs of individuals in the community. The group conducts multi method research and attempts to collect data and propose personalized psychological solutions for distressed individuals with ongoing chronic physical illnesses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d89aad35 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-549b0c86 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-4f15e8fe wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p><strong>Professor Thompson\u2019s group<\/strong>, School of Psychology, Cardiff University, Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br>More about Prof.<br>Thompson\u2019s group here: https:\/\/www.cardiff.ac.uk\/people\/view\/2465411- <span lang=\"EN-IE\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif\"><\/span><br><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-119bc444 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">Our group&#8217;s multilevel research attempts to understand the links between skin conditions and the mind (how people react), considering all the possible environmental and personal characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-87beb0d0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\">Through a series of studies, the group has identified several useful ways for people with skin conditions to respond to unwanted internal experiences (thoughts or emotions, and physical sensations like itching) and external barriers (poor access to appropriate treatment) in a more workable way. The goal of this accumulated knowledge is to help people with skin conditions live a meaningful life even in the presence of painful symptoms, and the stresses of ongoing skin flare-ups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-5-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d89aad35 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1da03c2a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded wp-duotone-duotone-1 is-style-rounded--2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lwsc.psychologyresearch.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/twentytwentyfour\/assets\/images\/abstract-geometric-art.webp\" alt=\"White abstract geometric artwork from Dresden, Germany\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guiding your self through the <em>Living Well with a Skin Condition program<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how skin conditions are expressed, one thing\u2019s for sure: they can hurt your body and mind. Most of the time, your automatic response to your skin condition and the associated emotions are unworkable, and this is what we will  change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Evidence-based of the Program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-669513ed wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce155fab wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xx-large-font-size\">Meet our team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our comprehensive suite of professionals caters to a diverse team, ranging from seasoned architects to renowned engineers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4935966c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--3\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/lwsc.psychologyresearch.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AndrewThompson-pic.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-21d4e958 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Professor Andrew R Thompson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Programme Director&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor of Clinical Psychology&nbsp;(Hons.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultant Clinical Psychologist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South Wales Clinical Psychology Training, Cardiff University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--4\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1391\" height=\"1391\" src=\"https:\/\/lwsc.psychologyresearch.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Vasiliou_Vasilis_S_5271-111750_less-1GB.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lwsc.psychologyresearch.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Vasiliou_Vasilis_S_5271-111750_less-1GB.jpg 1391w, https:\/\/lwsc.psychologyresearch.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Vasiliou_Vasilis_S_5271-111750_less-1GB-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lwsc.psychologyresearch.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Vasiliou_Vasilis_S_5271-111750_less-1GB-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lwsc.psychologyresearch.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Vasiliou_Vasilis_S_5271-111750_less-1GB-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/lwsc.psychologyresearch.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Vasiliou_Vasilis_S_5271-111750_less-1GB-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1391px) 100vw, 1391px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-63bfd6c1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Dr. Vasilis S. Vasiliou<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Lecturer in Clinical Psychology,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-63bfd6c1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Rachel Fihma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Doctoral Student, Clinical Psychology Trainee <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<p><strong>Saaria Sohail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior Teaching and Research Technician <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Royal Holloway University of London<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--6\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1078\" height=\"1340\" src=\"https:\/\/lwsc.psychologyresearch.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AA-image.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:290px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lwsc.psychologyresearch.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AA-image.jpeg 1078w, https:\/\/lwsc.psychologyresearch.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AA-image-241x300.jpeg 241w, https:\/\/lwsc.psychologyresearch.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AA-image-824x1024.jpeg 824w, https:\/\/lwsc.psychologyresearch.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AA-image-768x955.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1078px) 100vw, 1078px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-21d4e958 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Azizah Ahmed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Doctoral Student, Clinical Psychology Trainee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This program was developed by a synergy group of Clinical Health Psychologists, ITs, Expert by experience (EbE), and Researchers. 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