Peter J. Economou

Based In NJ

Dr. Peter Economou, a prominent psychologist, professor, author, founder of the Counseling & Wellness Center, LLC, and co-host of the insightful podcast "When East Meets West" & "On Air with Dr Pete"

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Conferences and Presentations

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Curriculum Vitae

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  • Education and Credentials
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Organizational Leader, Dynamic Educator, and Administrator with a an extensive and highly diverse history of experience. Specialty areas include Building Positive Relationships, Diversity Advancement, and Professional Development within the frameworks of Professional Psychology, Cultural Wellness and Wellbeing, Performance Psychology, Executive Coaching, and Mindfulness/Meditation. A dedicated professional, benefiting from experience working effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team across various Corporations, Universities, Institutes, and Not-for-Profit Organizations. A leader with a solid focus on cultural diversity, offering a person-centered philosophy that drives personal and organizational success.

Seton Hall
University

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Counseling Psychology

Trained in counseling psychology; Board certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with specializations in evidence-based, multicultural competence, neuropsychology, performance psychology, and mindfulness. Certified as a Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology.

A history of productive leadership in program development and accreditation processes. Successfully developed 5 academic programs in the first 4 years as faculty at Rutgers University GSAPP, as well as 2 graduate programs prior to arriving at Rutgers, at Felician University.

Launched a sport psychology training program that offered individual and team services to student athletes and the local community, becoming Director of Behavioral Health in Sport Medicine through RWJ Barnabas Health.

Serve on the editorial board of the Journal of Clinical Sports Psychology since 2014, ad-hoc reviewer for the Counseling Psychologist, and current contributor to notable media outlets, including multiple interviews with FOX5-NYC and co-host of the podcast When East Meets West (www.wheneastmeetswest.com).

Author of two books, Mindfulness Working for Beginners: Exercises and Meditations to Relieve Stress, Find Joy, and Cultivate Gratitude and The Meditation Journal for Anxiety: Daily Meditations, Prompts, and Practices for Finding Calm, both published by Rockridge Press.

Meditation journal for anxiety

Economou, P. (2021). Meditation journal for anxiety: Daily meditations, prompts, and practices for finding calm. Rockridge Press. Emeryville, CA. ISBN: 978-1-648769757.

Mindfulness workbook for beginners

Economou, P. (2021). Mindfulness workbook for beginners: Exercises and meditations to relieve stress, find joy, and cultivate gratitude. Rockridge Press. Emeryville, CA. ISBN:978-1648766121.

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