STUDENTS ENTERING IN 2005
University of Massachusetts Boston | 100 Morrissey Boulevard | Boston, MA 02125 | 617.287.5000Research interests: Empowerment processes associated with the relationship between Community Health Workers and Participants living with HIV/AIDS in Boston marginalized communities of color.
Master's Topic : Maps of Hope: Situational Analysis of Journeys Toward Empowerment for People Living with HIV/AIDS and their Community Heath Workers in Urban Communities of Color.
Practicum: (2006-2007) U Mass Boston Counseling Center, (2007-2008) N.E. Home for Little Wonderers
Mentor: Ester Shapiro
Research Interests: Women and neuropsychology. I am currently looking at three different anticonvulsant medications and their effects in cognitive performance in women. Eventually I want to focus on women of color and neuropsychological testing. I am also interested in immigration and how that intersects with trauma and developmental disabilities.
Practicum: (2006-2007) U Mass Boston Counseling Center, (2007-2008) Brookline Community Mental Health Center
Mentor: Jane Adams
Research interests: Understanding the lived experience of emotion regulation; emotional development in the context of economic disadvantage vs. privilege; the influence of economic background on the ways emotions are understood and regulated
Master's Thesis: Understanding the experience and management of subjectively negative emotions among individuals who identify with working class family backgrounds.
Practicum: (2006-2007) U Mass Boston Counseling Center, (2007-2008) MGH Chelsea Memorial Health Center
Publications:
Roemer, L., Orsillo, S.M., Lee J, & Fuchs C (In press). Cultural considerations in acceptance-based behavioral therapies. In L. Roemer and S. M. Orsillo Mindfulness and acceptance-based behavioral therapies in practice. New York: Guilford.
Presentations:
Fuchs, C. & Roemer, L. Understanding emotion regulation among individuals who identify with working class family backgrounds. In C. Fuchs (Chair). Examining emotion regulation across diverse methods and contexts. Symposium submitted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual conference, New York, November 2009.
Fuchs C., West L., Paulson A., Gratz K.L., Rucker L., Schorr Y., Holowka D., Tull M.T., & Roemer, L. A Preliminary Factor Analysis of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale among Individuals who Identify as Black. Poster submitted for presentation at annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual conference, New York, November 2009.
Magidson, J., Reynolds E., Fuchs, C., Gorka, S., Bornovalova, M., Daughters, S., & Lejuez, C. Predicting recent event-level condom use using behavioral assessment among urban, minority substance users. Poster to be presented at the 71st annual meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence, Reno, NV, June 2009.
Lee J & Fuchs C. Adapting Acceptance and Mindfulness-based Treatments for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Underserved Populations. Clinical roundtable presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual conference, November 2008.
Fuchs C & Roemer L. Understanding the meaning of emotion regulation among individuals from a working class family background. Poster accepted for presentation at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual conference, November 2008.
Paulson A, Gratz KL, Fuchs C, Rucker L, Schorr Y, Holowka D, Tull MT, & Roemer L. A Preliminary Factor Analysis of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale among Asian Americans. Presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual conference, November 2007.
Fuchs, C., Lee, J., Orsillo, S. M., & Roemer, L. (2007, November). A metaanalytic review of mindfulness- and acceptance-based treatments used with diverse, inderserved populations. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.
Fuchs C, Barrett H, Roemer L. (2006 November) A Preliminary Validation of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale among White, Asian, and Black Trauma Survivors. Poster presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 40th Annual Conference
Mentor: Liz Roemer
Research interests: Schizophrenia and Social Communication, Cognitive Plasticity Training
Master's Thesis: Examining Gaze Evoked Inhibition of Return and its Implications for Social Communication
Dissertation Title: Neuropsychological and Personality Predictors of Competence to Stand Trial: A Social Cognitive Perspective
Practicum: (2006-2007) U Mass Boston Counseling Center, (2007-2008) Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Behavioral Neurology
Internship: (2009-2010) New York University/Bellevue Hospital Center, NY
Publications:
Nestor, P.G., Klein, K., Pomplun, M., Nizikiewicz, M., & McCarley, R.W. (2009). Gaze Cueing of Attention in Schizophrenia: Individual Differences in Neuropsychological Functioning and Symptoms. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology.
Nestor, Paul, G. Ph.D., Klein, Kristy, M.A., Pomplun, Marc, Ph.D., Niznikiewicz, Margaret, Ph.D., and McCarley, Robert, W. M.D. Orienting Attention Via Observed Eye-Gaze Cues: Implications for Schizophrenia, Social Anhedonia, and Neuropsychological Functioning. Manuscript completed and will be submitted for publication in Psychological Science, October, 2008.
Biederman, Joseph, M.D., Monuteaux, Michael, C. Sc.D., Mick, Eric, Sc.D., Spencer, Thomas, M.D., Wilens, Timothy, M.D., Klein, Kristy L., M.A., Price, Julia, B.A., and Faraone, Stephen, V. Ph.D. (2006). Adolescent Outcome of Females with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Controlled, Five-Year Prospective Study of Girls into Adolescence. Biological Psychiatry, 60: 1098-1105.
Biederman, Joseph M.D., Monuteaux, Michael, C. Sc.D., Kendrick, Ellen, M.A., Klein, Kristy L. M.A. and Faraone, Stephen, V. Ph.D. (2005) The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) as a screening tool for identifying psychiatric comorbidity in pediatrically referred children with ADHD. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 90: 1010 – 1015.
Klein, Kristy L. M.A., Silver, Andrew M.A., Hagen, Margaret A. Ph.D. A Cautionary Perspective on the Representational Tools Underlying “Projective Drawings.” Manuscript to be submitted for publication to the Journal of Abnormal Psychology, December 2007.
Conferences and Presentations:
Biederman, Joseph M.D., Monuteaux, Michael, C. Sc.D., Mick, Eric, Sc.D., Spencer, Thomas, M.D., Wilens, Timothy, M.D., Klein, Kristy L., M.A., Price, Julia, B.A., and Faraone, Stephen, V. Ph.D. (2005). Adolescent Outcome of Females with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Controlled, Five-Year Prospective Study of Girls into Adolescence. Poster presented at the 2005 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA, May 2005.
Biederman, Joseph M.D., Monuteaux, Michael, C. Sc.D., Mick, Eric, Sc.D., Spencer, Thomas, M.D., Wilens, Timothy, M.D., Klein, Kristy L., M.A., Price, Julia, B.A., and Faraone, Stephen, V. Ph.D. (2005). Adolescent Outcome of Females with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Controlled, Five-Year Prospective Study of Girls into Adolescence. Paper presented at the 2005 NIMH Sponsored Pediatric Bipolar Conference in Coral Gables, FL, April 2005.
Klein, Kristy L. M.A., & Fried, Ronna Ph.D. (2004). Guest speakers at Pediatric Grand Rounds at North Shore Children’s Hospital. Presented talk entitled Variation in Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Klein, Kristy L. M.A., Silver, Andrew, M.A., Hagen, Margaret A., Ph.D. (2003). A Cautionary Perspective on the Representational Tools Underlying “Projective Drawings.” Poster presented at the Psychology & Law, International, Interdisciplinary Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, July 2003.
Mentor: Dr. Paul Nestor
Clinical Interests: sexual health, addictive behavior, and cognitive-behavioral therapies
Research interests: female sexual aggression, sexual assertiveness and decision-making, research methods and analysis
Practicum: (2006-2007) U Mass Boston Counseling Center, (2007-2008) Massachusetts Mental Health Center (MMHC )
Master's Thesis: Male and Female Sexual Coercion: Similar Behaviors, Different Predictors
Dissertation Topic: the potential role hyperfemininity plays in women’s sexually coercive behavior and how this may inform a gender-based theory of sexual coercion.
Presentations:
Schatzel-Murphy, E. A., Milburn, M. A., & Knight, R. A. (October, 2009). Mediators of sexually coercive behavior in men and women. Paper presented at The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) 28th Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas.
Publications:
Moneta, G. B., Amabile, T. M., Schatzel, E. A., & Kramer, S. J. (in press). Construct validity of 360-degree ratings of individual creative contributions to team projects in organizations. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology.
Schatzel-Murphy, E. A., Harris, D. A, Knight, R. A., & Milburn, M. (in press). Sexual coercion in men and women: Similar behaviors, different predictors. Archives of Sexual Behavior.
Schatzel-Murphy, E. A., Harris, D. A, Knight, R. A., & Milburn, M. Male and female sexual coercion: Similar behaviors, different predictors. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Awards:
Theo Seghorn Memorial Award
Mentor: Michael Milburn.
Master's Title: Understanding male violence toward female intimate partners: An exploratory examination of the contributions of childhood abuse, attachment, and dissociation.
Practicum: (2006-2007) U Mass Boston Counseling Center, (2007-2008) Brookside Health Center
Presentations:
Kalill, K. S., & Roemer, L. (2009). Difficulties with Emotion Regulation as a Mediator Between Trauma and Dissociation. Poster submitted for presentation at the annual conference of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Atlanta, GA.
Kalill, K. S., & Conrad, S. D. (2008). Child abuse, dissociation, and adult attachment: Mediators and moderators of partner violence. Poster presented at the annual conference of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Chicago, IL.
Kalill, K. S., Fuchs, C., Conrad, S., & Roemer, L. (2008). Emotion regulation as a mediator between childhood abuse and violence in adult intimate relationships. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.
Lambe, S. A., Sullivan, K., Godoy, L., Chakrabarti, U., Erisman, S., Lee, P., Tauriac, J., Tawa, J., Roemer, L., & Suyemoto, K. (2008). Diverstiy Committee: Addressing racism, ethnocentrism, and intersecting oppressions through student-led programmatic structural initiatives. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Asian American Psychological Association, Boston, MA
Conrad, S. D., Sullivan, K., & Bride, A. (2007, November). Normative vs. pathological dissociation: Implications for treatment. Paper presented at the meeting of The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, Philadelphia, PA.
Mentor: Lizabeth Roemer
Clinical interests: Issues pertaining to the African American/Black experience, racial/ethnic identity development, women's issues, racial stress and coping, anxiety, adolescents and young adults
Research interests: African American/Black women; anxiety; racism-related stress and coping
Master's Thesis: The Influence of Stereotype Endorsement and Coping on the Racism-Related Stress-Psychological Distress Process in Black Women
Practicum: (2006-2007) U Mass Boston Counseling Center, (2007-2008), Martha Eliot Health Center
Publications:
Rucker, L. S., West, L., M., Roemer, L. (in press). Worry, racial stress, intolerance of uncertainty: A meditational model in a Black sample. Behavior Therapy.
West, L. M., Donovan, R. A., & Roemer, L. (under review). Coping with racism: What works and doesn’t work for Black women? Journal of Black Psychology
Presentations:
West, L., Treanor, M., Suyemoto, K., & Roemer, L. (2008, November). The Impact of Perceived Agency on the Relationship between Racism-Related Stress and Anxiety. Poster session presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Convention, Orlando, FL.
West, L., & Donovan, R. (2008, March). Coping with Racism: What Works and Doesn't Work for Black Women. Abstract accepted for poster session at the Eastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
West, L., & Donovan, R. (2008, August). Coping with Racism: What Works and Doesn't Work for Black Women. Abstract accepted for poster session at the American Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
West, L., Treanor, M., Suyemoto, K., & Roemer, L. (2008, November). The Impact of Perceived Agency on the Relationship between Racism-Related Stress and Anxiety. Abstract submitted for a poster session at the Association Behavior and Cognitive Therapy Annual Conference in Orlando, FL.
West, L., Bauer-Wu, S., Liem, J., & Mark Powell (2007). Factors Associated with Anxiety and Depression in Young Women Recently Diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Poster presented at the Psychosocial Oncology Conference, Austin, TX.
Mentor: Lizabeth Roemer
Clinical Interests: culturally-informed, multi-systemic approaches to healing and psychotherapy with an emphasis on spirituality and constructive dialogues in conflict settings including international and U.S. multicultural work; interpersonal communication; group dynamics; mindfulness
Research interests: Nonviolence; interpersonal communication; health; social change in psychology
Master’s Thesis: Development and validation of a measure for assessing nonviolence in everyday interpersonal verbal communication among adults
Practicum: (2006-2007) Brigham and Women's Hospital, (2007-2008) Brookline Community Mental Health Center
Presentations:
Shapiro, E.R., Mongillo, E., Young, L., Cavanaugh, H., Bogman, A., Corona-Ordonez, H., Mohammad, E.T., & Walker, S. (2009, November). Participatory mental health promotion research on a diverse urban campus: Identifying and mobilizing resources for educational success and wellness. Paper was submitted to the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
Young, L. & Conrad, S.D. (2009, August). Elements of Nonviolence in Communication Inventory: A New Measure. Poster to be presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Toronto, Ontario.
Shapiro, E.R., Young, L., Mongillo, E., Cavanaugh, H., (2009, March). Promoting student resources for educational success and wellness at University of Massachusetts Boston: Identifying stressors, removing barriers, and establishing resources. 3rd Mental Health Resources for Success Symposium at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Young, L. (2009, January). Promoting Nonviolent Communication: An Introduction. Invited 2-hour workshop with Havurat Shalom Community.
Young, L. (2008, October). Elements of Nonviolence in Communication Inventory (ENVCI): A New Measure. Paper presentation at the 7th Biennial Graduate Student Conference in Conflict Studies, Boston, MA.
Young, L. (2008, June). Close Encounters: Speaking Nonviolence Via Sinai. Invited 2-hour workshop at the 2nd Annual Charles River Beit Midrash Shavuot Tikkun at Harvard Hillel, Cambridge, MA.
Mentor: Sheree Conrad
Cara Fuchs
Elizabeth Schatzel-Murphy
Kathleen Sullivan
Lindsey West
Lissa Young