Jared Hawkins
Cooperative Extension
Extension Assistant Professor | Summit County

Educational Background
Biography
Dr. Jared Hawkins is an Extension Assistant Professor at Utah State University, where he designs mental health and relationship education programs. He particularly enjoys writing and presenting about how to decrease stress and deepen relationships using an evolutionary psychology framework. Dr. Hawkins is also a licensed marriage and family therapist and specializes in treating depression, anxiety, loneliness, and trauma.
Publications | Abstracts
- Hawkins, J., Brower, N., Davis, E., Cromwell, S., (2025). Strengthening Relationships through Free Hidden Gems Adventure Guides. National Council on Family Relations
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Publications | Books
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Publications | Fact Sheets
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Publications | Curriculum
- Murray, C., Hunt, A., Yaugher, A., Murza, G., Pay, C., Koci, K., Rea, Y., Hawkins, J., Wille, C., Meier, C., Parkhurst, E., (2025). Digital Support for Caregivers .
- Hawkins, J., Strongo, K., Timothy, E., Nelson, C., Pay, C., Palmer, L., LeBlanc, H.R, Washburn, C., Jewkes, M., Neid-Avila, J., Hunsaker, T.C, Jimenez, L.N, (2025). Create Family Meals. *
- Martin, R., Brower, N., Hawkins, J., Schramm, D., (2024). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Ocean Wonders.
- Martin, R., Brower, N., Hawkins, J., MacArthur, S., (2023). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Family History.
- Martin, R., Brower, N., Hawkins, J., MacArthur, S., (2023). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Family History.
- Martin, R., Hawkins, J., Brower, N., (2023). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Hocus Pocus.
- Martin, R., Brower, N., Hawkins, J., MacArthur, S., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Family History.
- Martin, R., Hawkins, J., Brower, N., (2023). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Knights and Dragons.
- Brower, N., Hawkins, J., Nell, L., Klingensmith, H., (2022). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter.
- Brower, N., Hawkins, J., Nell, L., Klingensmith, H., (2022). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter.
- Hawkins, J., Brower, N., (2022). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Mindful Touch.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
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Publications | MultiMedia
Video
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Publications | Technical Reports
Research Reports
- Brower, N., Schainker, L., Hawkins, J., (2024). Outcomes and Impacts of the Virtual Utah Marriage Celebration. Utah State University Extension Outcomes and Impact Quarterly *
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Publications | Other
Magazine/Trade Publications
Newsletter
Newspaper
Miscellaneous Extension
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Utah 4-H & Youth