Rebecca Eliseo-Arras
Rebecca Eliseo-Arras holds a PhD and a MSW from the University at Buffalo’s (UB) School of Social Work. She also obtained her BA in Psychology and Political Science from UB. She has extensive research experience in addictions and maladaptive coping mechanisms. She is an Associate Professor and Academic Coordinator in the School Human Services. She teaches courses on cyberbullying, addictions, the influence of social media on coping behaviors, research methods, and crisis intervention. Her research focuses on addictions and other forms of maladaptive coping mechanisms, specifically non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), and the influence of trauma and social media on these behaviors. She has been involved with the Mindful Writing Groups since the Summer of 2020 as a participant and as a host. Since joining the Mindful Writing Groups she has incorporated mindfulness practice into other aspects of her personal and professional life. She is now organizing and managing the Mindful Writing Groups and any inquiries into the group or questions can be directed to her at [email protected].