Sarah Worch

Sarah Worch, Ph.D., LMFT

Assistant Professor

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3738-9158

  • Trinity Residence Hall

Personal profile

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Areas of Scholarship

  • Psychosocial oncology
  • Nursing science
  • Family science
  • Behavioral neuroscience
  • Psychology

Research interests

  • Influence of relational factors (e.g., family support) on racial-ethnic minority health
  • Resiliency factors in family systems

Other work

Postdoctoral Scholar in the Cancer Control Training in Disparities and Equity (C-TIDE) program at the University of Miami, where Dr. Worch focused on biostatistics alongside research examining coping mechanisms, cardio-metabolic comorbidities, and quality of life in Hispanic cancer survivors. In her post-doctoral position, she also focused on bringing a family systems lens to research with under-represented cancer patients and their family members. 

Professional Qualifications, Certifications, and Licenses

  • AAMFT Clinical Fellow
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MT3383) in the state of Florida
  • Certified Nutrition and Mental Health Practitioner

Awards and Honors

  • Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant award

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

Related documents

Education/Academic qualification

Psychology, B.A., Bethel University

Psychology, M.A., Florida Atlantic University

Psychology, M.S., Palm Beach Atlantic University

Human Sciences, Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Research Interests

  • Psychosocial oncology
  • Nursing science
  • Family science
  • Behavioral neuroscience
  • Psychology