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Vanessa Lancaster, MA ED Psych

Vanessa Lancaster is an educational psychologist specializing in public health services and behavior change with decades of experience working with multicultural communities. She has been a freelance editor for *Psychology Today* since 2021. Vanessa also builds national and international curricula to train community health workers on motivation, goal setting, and wellness in their communities.

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Vanessa Lancaster, MA ED Psych

Qualifications & Interests

Education

San Diego State University, BA in English and Creative Writing
Eastern Michigan University, MA in Educational Psychology

Specialties

Adult education
Mental health
Behavior change
Mindfulness
Wellness
Motivation
Goal setting
Interpersonal relationships
Communication

Activities & Honors

Scholar of Excellence, Eastern Michigan University College of Education
Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Recipient of Eastern Michigan University Research Fellowship
Research assistant on the topic of reclaiming inclusion from exclusion in Uganda, Africa
Author Improving Health in the Workplace Around Nyungwe National Park: Master Trainer 5-day Workshop Curriculum and Facilitator Manual. Rwanda, Africa

Articles

Habits

Why You Can Be Body Positive and Still Work Towards Weight Loss Goals

Vanessa Lancaster, MA ED PsychApr 12, 2023

Habits

10 Simple, Joyful Ways to Boost Your Mental Health

Vanessa Lancaster, MA ED PsychApr 3, 2023