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Grayson N. Holmbeck, Ph.D

Dr. Holmbeck's research interests focus on adolescent health and psychopathology. Current projects include studying peer relationships and neuropsychological difficulties in children with spina bifida, developing a family-based intervention for adolescents with diabetes, and examining sexual risk behaviors in African-American adolescents in Chicago.

Positions

  • Clinical Program Director and Professor in Clinical Psychology, Loyola University Chicago

 

Education

  • Ph.D., 1987, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • B.S., 1980, Brown University

 

Relevant Publications

  • Holmbeck, G. N., Greenley, R. N., Coakley, R. M., Greco, J., & Hagstrom, J. (2006). Family functioning in children and adolescents with spina bifida: An evidence-based review of research and interventions. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 27(3), 249-277.
  • Greenley, R., Coakley, R. M., Holmbeck, G. N., Jandasek, B. J., & Wills, K. (2006). Condition-related knowledge among children with spina bifida: Longitudinal changes and predictors. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 31, 828-839.
  • Holmbeck, G. N., O'Mahar, K., Abad, M., Colder, C., & Updegrove, A. (2006). Cognitive-behavior therapy with adolescents: Guides from developmental psychology. In P. C. Kendall (Ed.), Child and adolescent therapy: Cognitive-behavioral procedures (pp. 419-464). New York: Guilford.
  • Coakley, R. M., Holmbeck, G. N., & Bryant, F. B. (2005). Constructing a prospective model of positive psychosocial adaptation in young adolescents with spina bifida: An application of optimal data analysis in pediatric psychology. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, published on line, May 11.
  • Rose, B., Holmbeck, G., Coakley, R. (2004). Mediator and Moderator Effects in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatric Research. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 25(1), 58-67.

 

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