Doctoral Papers/Masters Projects from 2018
Removing the Mask of Affection: A Contextual Behavioral Approach to Treating Impostor Experience in Psychology Graduate Students, Lauren Levine
No Horsing Around! A Behavioral Critique of Explanatory Theories and Research Trends Within Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy, Sarah Lukens
Utilization of Behavioral Health Services Among the Latino Population, Jennifer R. Mazzetti
A Descriptive Analysis of the Directory of Graduate Programs in Applied Sport Psychology, Michelle McEwen and Caroline Wilson
Program Evaluation and Outcomes of an Outpatient Competency Restoration Program, Leslie M. Musgrove
Domestic Sex Trafficking and Prostitution: Implications of Stigmatization, Rachel K. Nielsen
Self and Suffering: A Critique from the Perspectives of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Zen Buddhism, Jason J. Peirce
Value Hegemony and Stigma in Clinical Psychology Training, Cody Pendergrass
Working Towards Positive Change: Developing a Group for Veterans with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Perspective, Michael J. Petrelli
Reducing Stress in Middle-level Adolescent Athletes by Teaching Communication Skills to Parents, William Alexander Procter
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as an Intervention for Adolescent Chronic Pain Related to Pectus Excavatum: A Case Study, Hayley N. Roberts
Cinematherapy with Inside Out: A Theoretical and Practical Guide, Jessica Rosenfeld
Predictors of School Punishment in a Day Treatment Setting, Danielle Therson
A Contextual Behavioral Account of a Multi-problem Client: A Case Study Exploration, Karmen M. Thulin
Horses in Therapy: The Practice of Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy, Mandi J. Turner
Understanding Changes in Gross Cognitive Functioning and Disability in the Year Following TBI for Individuals with a History of Special Education, Hannah Weinberg
Rates of Embedded Effort Test Failure Among Hospitalized Patients with Schizophrenia and Other Psychiatric Disorders, Jerrold Yeo Jun Tian
Doctoral Papers/Masters Projects from 2017
A Reflective Case Study of a Year-long Mental Skills Training Program with JROTC Cadets, Sarah E. Beacham and Katherine B. Steinert
Movement with Meaning: A Treatment Manual for ACT-informed Yoga Therapy, Sophia Ben-Hamoo
Recommendations for Developing Video Games to Address Depression Among College Students, John Bodycombe
The Psychological Benefits of Gay-straight Alliances for Rural Youth Attending High School: A Proposal for Rural Colorado High Schools, Christina R. Burg
A Therapist's Fallibility and the Hermeneutics of Trust, Joshua Ryan Burg
Novice Consulting: Lessons Learned, Megan Byers and Katarina Miller
Plugged In: Technology in the Field of Mental Health and Barriers to Future Implementation, Erin Caughman
Caregiver Commonalities in the Childhoods of Therapists, Timothy Chen
What Can Be Inferred About Vicarious Trauma Amongst Mental Health Professionals Working with Offenders?, Elizabeth A. Coyle
Evaluation of the Substance Abuse Prevention Services (SAPS) Program at the United States Air Force Academy’s Peak Performance Center (PPC), Gerivonni M. Darden
Different Strokes: An Exploration of the Experience of Gay Athletes as Members of a Master's Swim Team, Eva Erickson and Danielle Wahl
The Impact of Negative Affect and Positive Self-perception on Acquired Capability for Suicide in the Veteran Population, Clara Luisa Fajardo
An Exploration of Psychological Factors Involved in the Practice of Writing and Performing Spoken Word Poetry, Elnur Gajiev
Understanding Gender Differences in Sports-related Concussions Among High School Athletes: Implications for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management, Hillary Grady-Speckhals
Canine Assisted Family Therapy: A Proposed Integrative Treatment Model for Families Using a Dog and the Positive Discipline Approach to Parenting, Julie Melowsky Griffin
The Road to Success: Utilizing NFL Players' Attributions to Success to Support Youth Development, Tara Hegg, Premeeta Hirubalan, and Gary Calabro
All the World's a Stage: A Neophyte Sport Psychology Consultant as Performer, Sarah Hudak
A Student's Search for Meaning: The Creation of an Existential Therapy Models Course for Clinical Psychology Graduate Students, William Y. Hwang
Influence of Coaching Behavior on Motivation for Sport Participation: Interviews with Youth Athletes with Disabilities, Margaret Jasper and Kailee Feldman
Where Do We Fit? Challenges Faced by First-generation Graduate Students in Professional Psychology, Amy Cheng King
Understanding the Effect of Crohn's Disease on Siblings: A Case Study, Samantha Kluger
Ballroom Dancing in Conjunction with Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy: Increasing Emotional Connections Through Non-verbal Communication, Shana B. Kronish
Implementing a Brief Mindfulness Program: Two Consultants' Experience with a Soccer Team, Kirra Little and Jonathan Haynes
The Clinical Utility of Incorporating Therapeutic Assessment into the Treatment of Eating Disorders with Adolescents, Sarah Elizabeth Long
Accepting TBI: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Caregivers of Traumatic Brain Injury Patients, John Laurence Mallory
Using Psychodrama in VA Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs to Address PTSD in Dually Diagnosed Individuals, Kimberly Muller
Entering the World of Tennis Coaching: Interpersonal Issues in Coach to Coach Interaction, Ted Nilsson and Motohiro Ban
The Trailing Partner and the Experience of Elective Relocation, Timothy A. Pasternak
An Intersubjective Systems Perspective on Compulsive Sexuality, Jennifer M. Paul
Consistent Utilization of Healthcare Predicts a Reduction in Problem Behaviors in a Population of Children in Foster Care Who Have Experienced Maltreatment, Marc Jonathan Perkel
Perceived Resources in Collegiate and Professional Sport Domains, Emily Peterman Cabano and Jackie Dingeldein
Treatment of Latino Sex Offenders: Taking a Culturally Sensitive Treatment Approach, Christina Rascon
Mental Skills Training in Martial Arts, Megan Rinderer and Adam Bernero
Developing a Holistic Athlete: A Consultant's Reflections on Implementing PETTLEP Imagery, Tavia Rutherford
The Experience of Therapist Shame in Doctoral Clinical and Counseling Psychology Graduate Training, Shahrzad Sadighim
Perspectives on Personality Assessment of Children with Limited Cognitive Ability, Jasmine Fayeghi Schnurstein
New Whiskey in Old Barrels Comprehensive Resource Model: A Case Study of a New Trauma Treatment Model, Ron Schwenkler
Gender Role Conformity in College Women: Psychological Consequences of Feminity, Jenna Shlachter
Making the Podium: Examining the Factors Behind Olympic Resilience, Ashley Simon, Cory Helfer, and Scott Anderson
A Behavioral Perspective of Adolescent Problem Sexual Behaviors in Residential Treatment Centers, Bethany A. Vibert
Violence-related Traumatic Brain Injury in Justice-involved Women, Kristi C. Wall
An Exploration of Subclinical Trauma in Youth and Adolescent Athletes, Carly J. Walters
Development of U.S. Norms for Affective Quality in the Crisi Wartegg System, Alyssa Weber
Bringing Trauma-informed Practice to Substance Abuse Programs: A Qualitative Analysis of Current Approaches, Suzanne Williams
Doctoral Papers/Masters Projects from 2016
Center of Attention: A Qualitative Study of the Responses of LGBQ Students to a Graduate-Level LGBTQ Diversity Training Course, Shoshana N. Aal
Contextual Behavioral Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Study Example, Christina Aegerter
A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Dropout and Engagement in Female Competitive Swimmers, Alena Anderson, Allison Elber, and Jimena González Menendez
Parents' Perceptions of Their Roles in a Competitive Youth Swim Club: An Exploratory Study, Erin Carmone and Seth Swary
Correlates of Program Completion in Juvenile Diversion, Mariya Dvoskina
Applying Intersubjective System Theory in a University Counseling Center, Kritika Dwivedi
Treatment Outcomes for Hospitalized Adolescents: Considering Borderline Personality Disorder Traits as a Predictor of Poor Outcomes, Amelia Chianese Ehmer
Perceptions of How Motorcycle Road Racing Team Relationships Affect Rider Performance, Joseph Fritz
A Comparison of Self-Concept Between Competitive Video Game Players and Nonvideo Game Players, David Gofman
Pressure: Expanding How We View Psychological Pressure in Sport, Mads Hegelund, Haily Humphrey, and Jay Thooft Thooft
Religious Homogamy and the Quality of Dating Relationships, Hannah Koch
Exploring Shame and Guilt in HIV-Positive Women in Southern India, Mitra L. Lebastchi
Internalized Homophobia in a Gay Male Through the Lens of Contextual Behaviorism: A Case Example, Stephen Chase Martin
Exploring Developmental Experiences in Youth Sport Organizations Related to Social Responsibility, Emily Minaker, Gabriela A. Whitmer, and Haziel B. Bustillo
The BRAVE Man Project: A Mentorship Program for Bullies and Bullied Boys, Matthew Poon
Exploring Mental Strengths and Challenges of Performing Artists: Implications for Performance Consulting, Rahul Ramesh, Jordyn N. McDonald, and Zachary B. Taber
Performance Enhancement for Litigators: An Exploration of Potentially Applicable and Beneficial Mental Skills, John Rowley
Exercise Imagery Use in Recreational Weightlifters, Lauren Ruhl, Anna Luber, and Brian Missirlian
Humanitarian Well-Being: Addressing the Intimate Partner in Order to Promote Humanitarian Worker Well-Being, Katie Spencer
Experiences of Sport and Performance Psychology Consultants in Professional Sport, Lorna Stergios and Lauren Dicredico
Why Therapists Bite Their Tongue in Therapy and What to Do About It, Ingibjorg Thors
The Clinical Utility of Approaching Therapeutic Assessment with a Systems Theory Orientation, Chelsea Towler
Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors of Practicing Psychologists Regarding Psychological Assessment, Jason Turret
Dementia in Prison: An Argument for Training Correctional Officers, Rachele Vogel
Development of a Creative Interventions Workbook for Adolescents and Young Adults Grieving the Loss of a Sibling, Katie Weiss
Collegiate Athletes' Psychological Responses to Season-Ending Versus Career-Ending Injury, Danielle Worst
Transgender Awareness Within State Hospitals: Addressing Gaps in Training, Rose Ruoxi Yang
Doctoral Papers/Masters Projects from 2015
Health Coaching for Chronic Disease Management: A Program Evaluation Conducted at Denver Health Managed Care, Adam Altschuh
Guidelines for Forensic Report Writing: Helping Trainees Understand Common Pitfalls to Improve Reports, Meghan E. Brannick
An Exploration of Parental Reactions to Autism Diagnosis: The Influences and Evolution of Parents’ Experience, Jamie Brenner
Impact of Athletes’ Confidence and Motivation Levels on the Coach-Athlete Relationship, Alyson Calman and Meghan Krasnow
The Effect of Sport Attire on Athletic Performance in Aesthetic and Endurance Sports: An Exploratory Study, Nicole Caron, Taylor Thompson, and Ben Lampert