WALKING WITH
HER
What Are You Carrying?
Because understanding what we carry is the first step toward restoration.
MEEt Dr. Shannon
Psychology Researcher • Educator • Author
Dr. Shannon Imhof-Clark, Ph.D., is a psychology researcher, educator, author, and founder of Restoration Psychology®, an area of scholarship that examines the psychological, relational, and environmental processes through which individuals move from adversity toward restoration and human flourishing. She developed the 5R Restoration Model® as the foundational framework of Restoration Psychology® and is committed to translating scholarly research into practical tools that help individuals, families, educators, organizations, and communities move toward lasting restoration.
Walking With HER serves as the home of Restoration Psychology®, bringing together scholarly research, educational resources, practical tools, and opportunities to explore restoration, resilience, and human flourishing.
Walking with HER | Restoration Psychology®
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​​New to Restoration Psychology®?
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Begin with the Restoration Psychology® One-Pager to learn about the field and its foundational framework, the 5R Restoration Model®.
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Then, explore the Restoration Assessment Suite™ , research resources, and educational resources to discover the many applications of Restoration Psychology®.
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Restoration Psychology® is an evolving area of scholarship, and opportunities for research, education, speaking, and scholarly collaboration are welcomed.
Current Research Interests
• Restoration Psychology®
• The 5R Restoration Model®
• Emotional Regulation
• Resilience
• Human Flourishing
• Identity Development
• Positive Psychology
• Higher Education and Student Development
• Process Addictions
UPCOMING CONFERENCES
• Harvard University- The Human Flourishing Program: Christianity & Public Health Conference | October 24, 2026 | Cambridge, MA
• NOHS 2026: Meeting the Moment: Intentional Practice in Complex Times | November 6-8, 2026 | Jacksonville, FL
• Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Annual Convention: February 11-13, 2027 | Philadelphia, PA
• Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) Annual Meeting: February 25-27, 2027 | Philadelphia, PA