John K. Coffey, Ph.D., MSW

About

John K. Coffey, Ph.D., MSW, is an associate professor of psychology at Arizona State University. He focuses on enhancing well-being by promoting resiliency and reducing mental health concerns from infancy into adulthood by examining relationships and emotions. Coffey also partners with organizations to build in-person and online interventions and workshops to promote well-being. He earned his Ph.D. in Positive Developmental Psychology and a master’s degree in Social Work.

Recent Posts

Want to Make Sure Your Children Thrive?

From day to day, teenagers can vary in how loved they feel by their parents or caregivers. Yet, feeling more consistently loved means they are more likely to thrive a year later.

Does Your Kid Feel Loved by You?

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