Rachel McLaren, PhD
I am a scholar, teacher, and speaker who is passionate about helping people improve their communication, relationships, and overall well-being through evidence-based education and embodiment practices.
Research
Dr. Rachel McLaren is an associate professor in the Communication Studies Department at the University of Iowa.
Rachel’s social-scientific research revolves around the exploration of how individuals navigate and derive meaning from significant experiences within their relationships, encompassing various facets such as conflict resolution, handling transgressions, and managing emotions.
Her recent work has focused on sense-making and conflict in parent-adolescent relationships.
You can find links to her research articles here.
Dr. McLaren and her student, Katie Rosol, at the Undergraduate Research Festival
Yoga and Movement
Rachel is a yoga teacher and group fitness instructor in Iowa City.
She translates her expertise on emotion and empathy into embodiment practices.
She teaches at Heartland Yoga Studio and the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center at the University of Iowa.
You can also access her practices on YouTube.
Public Facing Speaking and Writing
Listen to Rachel talk about embracing conflict and connection on the TendHer Wild Podcast
Read about Rachel’s research on hurt in parent-adolescent relationships in Communication Currents
Read Rachel’s Articles on
Teaching
Rachel teaches popular undergraduate and graduate courses on:
- Communication and Conflict
- Interpersonal Communication
- Small Group Communication
- The Dark Side of Interpersonal Relationships
- Skills for Building Meaningful Relationships
- Communication and Emotion
- Communication Theory
Contact Me:
Want to know about future workshops and events? Stay in the loop by signing up here.
Interested in learning more about how to work with me? I’d love to hear more about what you’re looking for and if I can help.
rachelmclaren [at] gmail.com
Places I’ve Presented
