Why do some people find it difficult to regulate their negative mood? My research suggests that there are important behavioral, cognitive, and physiological processes that underlie maladaptive emotion regulation related to risk for depression. We are interested in further exploring the relationship between these underlying processes. 

Shachar received her B.A in Psychology and Education, and her M.A in Clinical Psychology from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU). She is currently a PhD student at Bar-Ilan University. Shachar is interested in positive emotional regulation, in relation to depressive symptoms.

Adi received her B.A. in Psychology and Education and her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Bar-Ilan University. She is currently at her first year as a Ph.D. student in the Lab. Adi is interested in expanding the understanding of synchrony between adolescents and their parents across various interactions and examine underlying mechanisms that can influence it.

Or received her B.A. in Psychology and her M.A in Clinical Child Psychology, from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya (IDC). She is currently a PhD student at Bar-Ilan University. Or is interested in life threatening behaviors and suicide prevention. In her work, she seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of short-term suicide prevention program for the prevention of suicide behavior among youth.

Shahaf received his BA in Psychology and Sociology from Tel-Aviv University, and his Master's in Clinical-Rehabilitation Psychology from Bar-Ilan University, where he is currently a PhD student. Shahaf is interested in the experience of adult cancer survivors, who despite the social expectations to return to full function with recovery, are still experiencing emotional distress.

Asaf received his B.Ed. and Teaching Certificate from Orot Israel College and holds a B.A. in Psychology as well as an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Bar-Ilan University, where he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. His research focuses on the relationship between emotion regulation diversity, emotion differentiation, and their effects on psychopathological symptoms and well-being.

Maayan received her B.A in Psychology from Reichman University. She is currently a Master’s student in the Clinical Psychology Program of Bar-Ilan University.

Barak received his B.A in Psychology and Film from Tel-Aviv University. He is currently an M.A student in the Clinical Psychology program of Bar Ilan University.

Shlomo received his B.A. in psychology from Tel Aviv University. He is currently a Master's student in the clinical psychology program at Bar Ilan University. His research focuses on emotion differentiation - the ability to identify, distinguish, and label one's emotional experience.

Yael received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Haifa. She is currently pursuing her M.A. in the Clinical Psychology program at Bar-Ilan University. Her research interests focus on the concept of synchrony within parent-adolescent dyads and its link to attachment quality.

Erel is a BA student in the psychology and special education departments at Bar Ilan University. She aspires to continue to a master's degree and combine the worlds of psychology and special education.

Shaked is a student at the Psychology Department of Tel Aviv University. She aspires to continue to a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Has an L.L.B in law and a B.A in economics from Tel Aviv University.

Hadas is a B.A student in the psychology and literature departments at Bar Ilan University. She aspires to continue to a second degree in clinical psychology.

Naomi is a BA student at the psychology and criminology department at Bar Ilan University.

Omer is a B.A student in the psychology department at Bar Ilan University.

Shir is a B.A. student at the psychology and educational department at Bar Ilan University. She aspires to continue to a master’s degree in clinical psychology with a specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Adi is a BA student at the psychology and criminology department at Bar Ilan University. She aspires to continue to a master’s degree in clinical psychology.

Nicole is a BA student in psychology and philosophy. She aspires to become a therapist and has a strong affinity for the world of technology.

Noam is a B.A. student at the Psychology Department of Bar Ilan university. She aspires to continue to a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, and specializing in adolescents and adults.

Elisa received her B.A. in Psychology and International Relations from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She completed her Master’s degree in the Clinical Psychology Program at Bar Ilan University. Her thesis examined the association between executive cognitive control and emotion regulation in everyday life. 

Annabelle received her B.A. in Psychology from the Yaffo-Tel Aviv College. She is finished her Master's degree in the Clinical Psychology Program at Bar Ilan University. Annabelle wrote her thesis on emotional clarity and it's relation to recovery from perceived failure.