Glenn E. Richardson, PhD

Glenn Richardson received a B.S. degree in Zoology, an M.S. degree in Exercise Physiology, and a Ph.D. in Health Science. He is a full professor, former chair and the current Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Health Promotion and Eduation, University of Utah.

Research Statement

When I published the “Resiliency Model” in 1990 and subsequently the “Metatheory of Resilience and Resiliency” in 2002, I thought I had captured the primary understanding of how people can thrive through adversity. Now, a decade later, and in the wake of the integrative health movement, I realize I had only opened the door to this wonderful area of study. My students and I are doing research on the creation and efficacy of unique skills and techniques to help individuals, families, organizations, and communities to be healthier, happier, and more resilient.