Sheena Revak
- Title
- Instructor
- mcmahos6@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology
- College
- College of Arts & Sciences
Office Hours
COAS 401.19 M/W 9:30am-10:30am (or by appointment)Areas of Expertise
Clinical Psychology
Mental Health Counseling
Neuropsychology
Abnormal Psychology
Transpersonal Psychology
Positive Psychology
Mindfulness
Stress
Interoceptive Awareness
Thought Suppression
Academic Success
Biography
I have 9 years experience in academia (psychology professor) at various colleges and universities. Previously I have been a Psychotherapist, a Neurotherapist, a Psychometrist, a Psychometrician, and the Director of Research and Operations for a mental health clinic working with various populations. Currently, I am researching the correlation between perceived stress, mindfulness, interoceptive awareness, thought suppression, and academic success.Education
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Integral and Transpersonal Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies
- M.S. - Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Nova Southeastern University
- B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Florida State University
- A.A. - Associate of Arts, Florida State University
Currently Teaching
- PSY 365: Abnormal Psychology
- PSY 354: Developmental Psychology
- PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology
- PSY 395O: Positive Psychology
- PSY 350: Social Psychology
Courses Taught
PSY101- Introduction to Psychology
PSY350- Social Psychology
PSY352- Personality: A Systems Approach
PSY365- Abnormal Psychology
Publications
https://news.erau.edu/headlines/mindfulness-and-meditation-helps-students-perform-and-cope
https://flmetronews.com/column/cheer-up-buttercup/
McMahon, S. (2020). For a Definition of Gratitude, in Order to Study its Correlation with Well-being and Self Transcendence. International Transpersonal Journal of Arts and Sciences, 14(14), 89–98. http://www.itiedizioni.com/index.php/side-left-shop-4/itj-n-14-eng
McMahon, S. (2020). Using Gratitude to Increase Well-Being. International Transpersonal Journal of Arts and Sciences, 15(15), 133-144. http://www.itiedizioni.com/index.php/side-left-shop-4/itj-n-15-eng
Professional Experience
Associate Professor, Valencia College (2013-Present)
Director of Research and Operations/Psychotherapist, The Outlook Clinic (2011-2013)
Psychotherapist, Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare (2010-2011)
Neurotherapist/Biofeedback Technician, Neurocore (2010-2011)
Psychometrician, Compass Research (2009-2010)