Viola Mecke, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with over
forty years’ experience in teaching and clinical practice.
She was a clinical professor emerita (adjunct) in the
Department of Psychiatry and ...view moreViola Mecke, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with over
forty years’ experience in teaching and clinical practice.
She was a clinical professor emerita (adjunct) in the
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at
Stanford University Medical School and emerita professor
of educational psychology at the East Bay California State
University. Her fi eld of specialty has been the emotional
and personality development and problems throughout
the life span. She focused her interest on aging following
health crises in her life. She is a cofounder of the Center
for Intergenerational Relations in Santa Barbara, California. Eighty-fi ve years old, she
began writing articles and poetry about fi ve years ago.view less