APA-accredited clinical psychology internship — UCLA Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior
M.A. in clinical psychology — University of California, Los Angeles
B.A. in psychology — Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Special Appointments: 1. National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence (NPEIV) : Steering Committee for the NPEIV 2010 Conference , Co-Chair, Research Task Force, 2008-2010
2. APA Board of Scientific Affairs, representative for the Society for Family Psychology, 2007- 2011
3. Think Tank on Violence and Abuse in Relationships: Connecting Agendas and Forging New Directions, Presidential Initiative by Alan Kazdin, American Psychological Association, 2008
4. Co-Chair Incorporating Couple and Family Processes into the DSM Committee; co-sponsored by ABCT Couples Research & Therapy Group and APA Society for Family Psychology; multi-disciplinary organization
National Offices Held:
1. American Psychological Association Division 43 (Society for Couple and Family Psychology): President-Elect, President, Past-President (2013-2015); Executive Committee: Vice President for Science, 2007-2011)
2. Society for the Science of Clinical Psychology (SSCP; APA Division 12, Section 3): Newsletter Editor, 2009-2012
3. ABCT Couples Research and Therapy Special Interest Group: Co- President, 2003-2005; Treasurer, 2000-2002; Chair, Student Research Award Committee, 2002-2003, 2007–2009
Past and Present Editorial Board Appointments: Journal of Family Psychology, Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Partner Abuse
Sullivan, K. T., & Lawrence, E. (Eds.). (2016). The Oxford Handbook of Relationship Science and Couple Interventions. Oxford Library of Psychology Series. NY: Oxford University Press. Lawrence, E., & Zarling, A., (2013). Achieving Change through Value-Based Behavior (ACTV): Treatment manual for facilitators treating domestic violence offenders. Zarling, A., & Lawrence, E. (2013). Achieving Change through Value-Based Behavior (ACTV): Training manual for facilitators treating domestic violence offenders.