People

Dr. Candice Feiring, RRRLab Director

A Senior Research Scholar at TCNJ, Dr. Feiring's research focuses on the development of healthy relationships in youth with and without trauma histories. She has published over 70 journal articles and book chapters on social processes important for understanding mental health including  perspective taking shame, anger, attachment, self-blame attributions and social support. 

Current RRRLabbers

Trinity Cottrell - Class of  2025

Why I joined this lab: I joined this lab to further develop my interviewing skills and to get comfortable working with people when discussing interpersonal relationships.

Future plans: I hope to get a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and to pursue counseling of teenagers.

Safa Imran   Class of 2024

Why I joined this lab: I joined this lab in S22 to develop a better understanding of what it means to be a psychological researcher and to experience working with a team in this field. In this case, I was specifically interested in romantic relationship dynamics and healthy vs. unhealthy behaviors. 

Future plans: I hope to work towards at least a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and pursue a career in pediatric counseling, school counseling, or social work. 

Chehila Labrada - Class of 2025

 Why I joined this lab: I joined the lab with the goal of developing my active listening skills and gaining a more comprehensive understanding of relationships.

 Future plans: In the future, I hope to obtain a Master's degree in Clinical Counseling and pursue a career in adult counseling.

Brett Moran -- Class of 2024

Why I joined this lab: As an aspiring psychotherapist, I was interested in joining this lab because I wanted to expand my active listening skills that are relevant to not only the interviews we host with students, but also to the therapeutic relationship I hope to build one day. At the same time, I was intrigued to learn about the unique and varying ways that people express and reflect on their romantic relationships.

Future plans: I hope to enroll in a Master's in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness program! Equally, I wish to open my own private practice of psychotherapy that promotes empowerment and authenticity through holistic and multicultural approaches.

Emily Riotto-Alejandro P- Class of 2025

 Why I joined this lab: I joined this lab because of my strong interest in the psychology of romantic relationships and my interest in psychological research.

Future plans: I plan to pursue a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling.

Carina De Simone - Class of 2025

Why I joined this lab: I joined this lab to learn how to be a researcher and gain research experience. I also wanted the opportunity to take part in research about something relatively universal, like romantic relationships.

 Future plans: I would like to pursue an MSW and be a counselor for adolescents with psychological disorders.

Emma Weger - Class of 2024

Why I joined this lab: I joined the RRRLab because I am interested in developing skills as an interviewer and as well as a researcher. It is a great way to make connections with new faculty and professors and gain real research experience. 

Future plans: I am an education and psychology double major, but I hope to work towards at least a Master’s Degree in Psychology, and possibly pursue a counseling/school counseling career.