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Colloquia

Student Colloquia 2013


Below is the 2013 doctoral dissertation schedule. Presentations are held at MSPP and are open to the public. Check this space often as we continue to update the schedule, they are listed by date of presentation with the most recent first.

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MAY [back to top]

Self-Efficacy in College Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder [back to top]

Presented by—Catherine Webb
Discussant—George McCloskey, PhD
Date—May 28, 2013
Time—4:00 pm
Location—Room 117

An Investigation of the Experience of Adolescent Females with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury [back to top]

Presented by—Jessica Barry-Kennedy
Discussant—Neal McGrath, PhD
Date—May 14, 2013
Time—6:00 pm
Location—Room 117

Evaluation of a School-Based Intervention for Improving Executive Functioning Skills [back to top]

Presented by—Amanda Tripp Hayes
Discussant—Phil Allessi, MA/CAGS, LMHC
Date—May 14, 2013
Time—3:00 pm
Location—Room 117

An Evaluation of the Transitions Program: A Comprehensive Model of Social, Academic, and Emotional Supports for College Students with Disabilities that Impact Social Functioning [back to top]

Presented by—Noelle Donahue
Discussant—Laurel Wainwright, PhD
Date—May 13, 2013
Time—5:00 pm
Location—Room 117

The Influence of Culture and Language on the Original and Revised Tasks of Emotional Development (TED) Test in Latino Adolescent Males [back to top]

Presented by—John Pratico
Discussant—Jessica Boyatt, PsyD
Date—May 13, 2013
Time—2:00 pm
Location—Room 126

The Use of Passive Smartphone Data in the Assessment of Mood [back to top]

Presented by—Ryan L. Hagen
Discussant—Sai Madan, PhD
Date—May 11, 2013
Time—3:00 pm
Location—MSPP Lobby

Yo Hablo Español: The Professional Experience of Bilingual Latino Clinicians and Burnout [back to top]

Presented by—Vincenzo G. Teran
Discussant—Roxana Llerena-Quinn, PhD
Date—May 10, 2013
Time—4:00 pm
Location—Room 117

A Path to Success, A Path to Disappointment: Undocumented High School Students and the "American Dream" [back to top]

Presented by—Kathleen D. Herrman
Discussant—Esta Montano, EdD
Date—May 8, 2013
Time—6:30 pm
Location—Room 117

Dissatisfied Patients Who Drop Out of Psychoanalysis [back to top]

Presented by—Alex Adler
Discussant—Jack Foehl, PhD
Date—May 7, 2013
Time—7:00 pm
Location—Room 126

Effects of an Eating Disorders Seminar on the Knowledge and Attitudes of School Professionals [back to top]

Presented by—Marilyn T. Rosenberg
Discussant—Gayle L. Macklem, MA, NCSP, LEP
Date—May 7, 2013
Time—4:00 pm
Location—Room 126

Parental Experience of Receiving an Autism Diagnosis and Adjusting to the News [back to top]

Presented by—Joanna E. Sweeney Gray, MA
Discussant—Scott McLeod, PhD
Date—May 7, 2013
Time—3:00 pm
Location—Room 231

Adult Children who are Caregivers of Parents Diagnosed with Dementia: The Relationship between Anticipatory Grief, Depression, and Closeness to the Parent Prior to the Diagnosis [back to top]

Presented by—Kristen Dillon
Discussant—Paul Raia, PhD
Date—May 7, 2013
Time—2:00 pm
Location—Room 117

Guidelines for Incorporating Network Therapy into Residential Care for Adolescents Diagnosed with Conduct Disorder: A Demonstration Study [back to top]

Presented by—David Rainen
Discussant—Janet Anderson EdD
Date—May 7, 2013
Time—12:00 pm
Location—Room 231

The Implications of Race in Projective Testing: A Qualitative Assessment of The Revised Tasks of Emotional Development (TED) with African-American Adolescent Males [back to top]

Presented by—Scarlett Buer
Discussant—William Shumate, PhD
Date—May 6, 2013
Time—6:30 pm
Location—Room 231

Teaching Martial Arts to Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Resource Designed from an Instructors' Perspective [back to top]

Presented by—Elizabeth Cheyne
Discussant—Ann Brochin, PhD
Date—May 6, 2013
Time—5:00 pm
Location—Room 117

The Influence of Turning Point Experiences During Intimate Partner Violence on Victims' Self Representation and Decision to Leave [back to top]

Presented by—Keena (Kina) Dean
Discussant—Amy Sousa, PhD
Date—May 6, 2013
Time—10:30 am
Location—Room 117

An Exploration of Spousal Support Strategies Utilized by Female Spouses of Male Police Officers [back to top]

Presented by—Andrea Dinsmore
Discussant—Albert J. Grudzinskas, JD
Date—May 3, 2013
Time—3:30 pm
Location—Room 117

Accessing the Child Mind: Using Bibliotherapy with Children Who have Experienced Complex Trauma [back to top]

Presented by—Melissa Moses
Discussant—Evelyne Dreyfuss, EdD
Date—May 2, 2013
Time—12:00 pm
Location—Room 334

Traditional Chinese Parenting versus Western Authoritarian Parenting: Differences in Children's Perceptions [back to top]

Presented by—Juliana Tseng
Discussant—Mabel Lam, PhD
Date—May 1, 2013
Time—4:30 pm
Location—Room 117

Hikikomori as a Case Study in Understanding the Intersection of Psychological Development and Culture [back to top]

Presented by—Aaron Rezendes
Discussant—David W. McGill, PsyD
Date—May 1, 2013
Time—3:30 pm
Location—Room 226

The Role of Character Strengths in Maritally Satisfying Relationships [back to top]

Presented by—Elizabeth Weiner
Discussant—John Peters, LICSW
Date—May 1, 2013
Time—2:00 pm
Location—Room 117

Teaching to Strengths: A Character Intervention for Urban Middle School Students [back to top]

Presented by—Meghan Farrell Oppenheimer
Discussant—Ronda Goodale, PhD
Date—May 1, 2013
Time—12:00 pm
Location—Room 226

A Guided Therapeutic Activity Workbook for Adolescent Girls Involved in the Juvenile Justice System with Traumatic Experiences [back to top]

Presented by—Karim A. Nashef
Discussant—Linda Watt, PhD
Date—May 1, 2013
Time—10:00 am
Location—Room 117

APRIL [back to top]

Stigma in the Family: The Lived Experience of Individuals with a Hearing Impairment [back to top]

Presented by—Renée Lajoie
Discussant—Christopher O'Connell, PsyD
Date—April 30, 2013
Time—4:30 pm
Location—Room 117

Telephone Suicide Risk Assessment for Socially Isolated Adult Male Elders with COPD Living in the Community [back to top]

Presented by—Michelle Cooke
Discussant—Bob McMackin, EdD
Date—April 30, 2013
Time—1:00 pm
Location—Room 117

Duration of Benzodiazepine Treatment and Patient Knowledge Base [back to top]

Presented by—Samuel Skeen
Discussant—Katharine Larsson, PhD, RN, CS
Date—April 30, 2013
Time—10:30 am
Location—Room 117

A Survey of College Counseling Center Mental Health Clinicians' Attitudes and Practices Regarding Screening for Intimate Partner Violence [back to top]

Presented by—Karen L. Sylvester, MA
Discussant—Mary Fierro, PhD, LICSW
Date—April 29, 2013
Time—6:00 pm
Location—Room 336

Clinicians' Perceptions of Psychosocial Challenges and Interventions with Young Adult Cancer Survivors [back to top]

Presented by—Meghan Welsh
Discussant—Karen Fasciano, PsyD
Date—April 29, 2013
Time—5:00 pm
Location—Room 117

Adolescent Girls' Experiences of Growing up with a Brother Diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum [back to top]

Presented by—Emily Kolovson Gaines
Discussant—Jennifer Robtoy, MEd
Date—April 26, 2013
Time—3:30 pm
Location—Room 117

Bi-Cultural Identity Formation of Young Muslim American Women [back to top]

Presented by—Rachel Fish
Discussant—Judith Jordan, PhD
Date—April 26, 2013
Time—3:00 pm
Location—Room 126

Assessing Shifts in Israeli and Palestinian Adolescents' Prejudicial Attitudes: The Artsbridge Institute's Reflective Dialogue and Arts Training Program [back to top]

Presented by—Jenna Scott
Discussant—Khawla Abu-Baker, PhD
Date—April 26, 2013
Time—1:00 pm
Location—Room 226

T-WAIT: Trauma Workbook Outline for Adolescent Inner-City Teens [back to top]

Presented by—Jeffrey Steinbrink
Discussant—Ayanna Quinones, PhD
Date—April 25, 2013
Time—6:30 pm
Location—Room 226

Cultural and Linguistic Evaluation of a Pre-Arrest Diversion Program with Hispanic Individuals [back to top]

Presented by—Lorin Williams
Discussant—Jessica Pearson, PsyD
Date—April 24, 2013
Time—6:00 pm
Location—Room 335

The Effects of Parent Status and Age on Perceived Competence and Credibility of Child Psychologists [back to top]

Presented by—Kerrie Jongeneelen
Discussant—Mariko Sakurai, PhD
Date—April 22, 2013
Time—7:00 pm
Location—Room 117

JANUARY [back to top]

Love Across Differences: A Study of Interracial Couples [back to top]

Presented by—Anna Berin
Discussant—Evan Graber, PhD
Date—January 25, 2013
Time—1:30 pm
Location—Room 117

When Clients Leave Therapy: Premature Termination from the Client’s Perspective [back to top]

Presented by—Megan Orcutt
Discussant—Meg Anzalone, PhD
Date—January 23, 2013
Time—5:00 pm
Location—Room 117

Developing a Training Presentation for Clinicians Working With Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOAs) [back to top]

Presented by—Andrew Wineman
Discussant—Norah Hass, PsyD
Date—January 23, 2013
Time—10:30 am
Location—Room 128

Promoting Forgiveness Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): A Critique of Leading Forgiveness Theories and Interventions and a Proposed Alternative Based on ACT [back to top]

Presented by—Donna Cvitkovich
Discussant—Thomas Lavin, PhD
Date—January 14, 2013
Time—4:30 pm
Location—Room 332

A Patient Centered Medical Home for Heterosexual Female Chronic Intimate Partner Violence Survivors [back to top]

Presented by—Alex Hirshberg
Discussant—Maureen Ferdinand, LMHC
Date—January 14, 2013
Time—1:00 pm
Location—Room 204

Updated 5/22/13

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