Faculty Appointments
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationPsychologist Kim Dayani Center
Education
Ph.D., San Diego State University, San Diego, CaliforniaB.A., California State University, Bakersfield, California
Office Address
Vanderbilt Dayani Center,
1500 Medical Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37232-8285
1500 Medical Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37232-8285
Clinical Description
Colin is on the faculty of the Departments of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in the Vanderbilt School of Medicine. He is an adjunct faculty member at Meharry Medical College and a founding faculty member of the Vanderbilt Health Coach Certificate Program.
He is a practicing Integrative Health Psychologist and is in his 23rd year of serving in that role at the Vanderbilt Dayani Center for Health & Wellness. His focus with clients is on mind-body wellness; adjustment to medical setbacks; and steps individuals can take to increase life meaning, purpose and happiness. He counsels individuals suffering from medical conditions, with a specialization in heart and voice disorders. In the latter area, he works with singers struggling with voice problems - whether they be award-winning performers or folks who want to get back to singing for the joy of singing.
Colin received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, San Diego with a specialization in Health Psychology / Behavioral Medicine. He then completed a 1-year Clinical Health Psych Internship and a 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical & Corporate Health Psychology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
He has published articles in such journals as The American Journal of Health Promotion, The Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Perception and Motor Skills, The Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Psychology and Health, Vision Research, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, and Global Advances in Health and Medicine. He has also co-authored a book chapter on motivation for healthy living.
Colin has taught workshops and seminars for such corporate clients as General Motors, The Tennessean, Alive Hospice, Baker Donelson, Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI), AT&T, Teledyne, Marriott Corporation, Nashville Electric Service (NES), Logan's Roadhouse, Central Parking, Louisiana Pacific (LP), Whirlpool, Caterpillar, Genesco, Gaylord Entertainment, Ingram Entertainment, The GAP, Hertz, Deloitte & Touche, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CMT/MTV Networks, and Bass, Berry & Sims.
His position has also allowed him to work with a large number of community organizations (e.g., Leadership Nashville, AARP, YMCA, YWCA, Rotary International, Girl Scouts of America, ALS Association of Nashville, American Heart Association, American Lung Association) and government agencies (e.g., Metro Nashville Police Training Academy, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Metro Airport Authority, The Federal Reserve Bank, The IRS, and the National Security Agency).
Colin has a passion for helping individuals improve their physical health as well as the quality of their lives.
He is a practicing Integrative Health Psychologist and is in his 23rd year of serving in that role at the Vanderbilt Dayani Center for Health & Wellness. His focus with clients is on mind-body wellness; adjustment to medical setbacks; and steps individuals can take to increase life meaning, purpose and happiness. He counsels individuals suffering from medical conditions, with a specialization in heart and voice disorders. In the latter area, he works with singers struggling with voice problems - whether they be award-winning performers or folks who want to get back to singing for the joy of singing.
Colin received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, San Diego with a specialization in Health Psychology / Behavioral Medicine. He then completed a 1-year Clinical Health Psych Internship and a 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical & Corporate Health Psychology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
He has published articles in such journals as The American Journal of Health Promotion, The Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Perception and Motor Skills, The Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Psychology and Health, Vision Research, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, and Global Advances in Health and Medicine. He has also co-authored a book chapter on motivation for healthy living.
Colin has taught workshops and seminars for such corporate clients as General Motors, The Tennessean, Alive Hospice, Baker Donelson, Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI), AT&T, Teledyne, Marriott Corporation, Nashville Electric Service (NES), Logan's Roadhouse, Central Parking, Louisiana Pacific (LP), Whirlpool, Caterpillar, Genesco, Gaylord Entertainment, Ingram Entertainment, The GAP, Hertz, Deloitte & Touche, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CMT/MTV Networks, and Bass, Berry & Sims.
His position has also allowed him to work with a large number of community organizations (e.g., Leadership Nashville, AARP, YMCA, YWCA, Rotary International, Girl Scouts of America, ALS Association of Nashville, American Heart Association, American Lung Association) and government agencies (e.g., Metro Nashville Police Training Academy, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Metro Airport Authority, The Federal Reserve Bank, The IRS, and the National Security Agency).
Colin has a passion for helping individuals improve their physical health as well as the quality of their lives.
Clinical Research Keywords
The Psychological Treatment of Heart & Voice Disorders (e.g., dysphonia), Stress / Anxiety Management, Resilience, Positive Psychology, Happiness, Adherence, Motivation for Healthy Changes,
Publications
Armstrong C, Wolever RQ, Manning L, Elam R, Moore M, Frates EP, Duskey H, Anderson C, Curtis RL, Masemer S, Lawson K. Group health coaching: strengths, challenges, and next steps. Glob Adv Health Med. 2013 May; 2(3): 95-102. PMID: 24416678, PMCID: PMC3833535, PII: gahmj.2013.019, DOI: 10.7453/gahmj.2013.019, ISSN: 2164-957X.
Hayden-Wade HA, Coleman KJ, Sallis JF, Armstrong C. Validation of the telephone and in-person interview versions of the 7-day PAR. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 May; 35(5): 801-9. PMID: 12750590, DOI: 10.1249/01.MSS.0000064941.43869.4E, ISSN: 0195-9131.
Hayden-Wade HA, Coleman KJ, Sallis JF, Armstrong C. Validation of the telephone and in-person interview versions of the 7-day PAR. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 May; 35(5): 801-9. PMID: 12750590, DOI: 10.1249/01.MSS.0000064941.43869.4E, ISSN: 0195-9131.
Hayden-Wade HA, Coleman KJ, Sallis JF, Armstrong C. Validation of the telephone and in-person interview versions of the 7-day PAR. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 May; 35(5): 801-9. PMID: 12750590, DOI: 10.1249/01.MSS.0000064941.43869.4E, ISSN: 0195-9131.
Hayden-Wade HA, Coleman KJ, Sallis JF, Armstrong C. Validation of the telephone and in-person interview versions of the 7-day PAR. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 May; 35(5): 801-9. PMID: 12750590, DOI: 10.1249/01.MSS.0000064941.43869.4E, ISSN: 0195-9131.
Behavioral control of exercise in adults: Studies 7 and 8. Psychology and Health. 2001; 15(4).
Harper W, Groves J, Gilliam J, Armstrong C. Rethinking the place of psychological support groups in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. J Cardiopulm Rehabil. 1999 Jan; 19(1): 18-21. PMID: 10079416, DOI: 10.1097/00008483-199901000-00002, ISSN: 0883-9212.
Armstrong CA, Sallis JF, Alcaraz JE, Kolody B, McKenzie TL, Hovell MF. Children's television viewing, body fat, and physical fitness. Am J Health Promot. 1998 Jul; 12(6): 363-8. PMID: 10182087, DOI: 10.4278/0890-1171-12.6.363, ISSN: 0890-1171.
Children's television viewing and physical fitness: A prospective analysis. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 1995; 17(52).
Martin JE, Patten CA, Armstrong CA. Association between physical activity and blood pressure in normotensive adults. Percept Mot Skills. 1993 Apr; 76(2): 701-2. PMID: 8483690, DOI: 10.2466/pms.1993.76.2.701, ISSN: 0031-5125.
Hayden-Wade HA, Coleman KJ, Sallis JF, Armstrong C. Validation of the telephone and in-person interview versions of the 7-day PAR. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 May; 35(5): 801-9. PMID: 12750590, DOI: 10.1249/01.MSS.0000064941.43869.4E, ISSN: 0195-9131.
Hayden-Wade HA, Coleman KJ, Sallis JF, Armstrong C. Validation of the telephone and in-person interview versions of the 7-day PAR. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 May; 35(5): 801-9. PMID: 12750590, DOI: 10.1249/01.MSS.0000064941.43869.4E, ISSN: 0195-9131.
Hayden-Wade HA, Coleman KJ, Sallis JF, Armstrong C. Validation of the telephone and in-person interview versions of the 7-day PAR. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 May; 35(5): 801-9. PMID: 12750590, DOI: 10.1249/01.MSS.0000064941.43869.4E, ISSN: 0195-9131.
Hayden-Wade HA, Coleman KJ, Sallis JF, Armstrong C. Validation of the telephone and in-person interview versions of the 7-day PAR. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 May; 35(5): 801-9. PMID: 12750590, DOI: 10.1249/01.MSS.0000064941.43869.4E, ISSN: 0195-9131.
Behavioral control of exercise in adults: Studies 7 and 8. Psychology and Health. 2001; 15(4).
Harper W, Groves J, Gilliam J, Armstrong C. Rethinking the place of psychological support groups in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. J Cardiopulm Rehabil. 1999 Jan; 19(1): 18-21. PMID: 10079416, DOI: 10.1097/00008483-199901000-00002, ISSN: 0883-9212.
Armstrong CA, Sallis JF, Alcaraz JE, Kolody B, McKenzie TL, Hovell MF. Children's television viewing, body fat, and physical fitness. Am J Health Promot. 1998 Jul; 12(6): 363-8. PMID: 10182087, DOI: 10.4278/0890-1171-12.6.363, ISSN: 0890-1171.
Children's television viewing and physical fitness: A prospective analysis. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 1995; 17(52).
Martin JE, Patten CA, Armstrong CA. Association between physical activity and blood pressure in normotensive adults. Percept Mot Skills. 1993 Apr; 76(2): 701-2. PMID: 8483690, DOI: 10.2466/pms.1993.76.2.701, ISSN: 0031-5125.