Doctoral Papers/Masters Projects from 2024
Empowering Providers to Empower Their Patients: One Model to Expand Knowledge, Competency, and Awareness for the Perinatal Substance Use Workforce, Jacqueline Jacobs
Reducing Epistemic Tension: How Relational Cultural Theory Can Inform the Field of Therapeutic Assessment, Emily Lauster
Suicidality Among Black Women: Considering Resiliency Within the Historic and Societal Context of Risk, Samantha J. North
Pornography and Masculinity: How Mainstream Pornography Reinforces a Narrow and Destructive Conceptualization of Masculinity, Seamus Power
Doctoral Papers/Masters Projects from 2023
The Use of Metaphor in Intersubjective Supervision, C.J. Clinkscales
Perinatal Through 5-Years-Old Referral List, and Full Referral Flow Process for the Professional Psychology Clinic and Associated Clinics, Lauren V. Cruz
Reducing Stigma and Increasing Competence: An Introductory Graduate Curriculum on the Assessment and Treatment of Psychosis, Brooke Davis
Post-Traumatic Growth in Adult Sexual Assault Survivors: Inter and Intrapersonal Factors that Lead to Growth, Soo-Yeon Dawson
The Use of Intersubjectivity in Integrated Primary Care Settings, Sophia Fidai
The Misattuned Music Industry: An Intersubjective Perspective on the Music Industry's Mental Health Crisis, Jonathan Fricke
WePlay Denver: The Why and How: Background and Implementation Manual, Lauren Gross
A Qualitative Analysis of Treatment Providers’ Understanding and Assessment of Trauma and Autism, Leah Hanson
Heterotopic Sports Coaching: Facilitating Epistemic Revolution, Sebastian D. L. Harvey
Reflections of a Student Evaluator: Animal Maltreatment as a Line in the Sand for Forensic Work, Laura P. Hauglid
Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy: Equity Through Contextual Frameworks, Emanuel Hermosillo
A Seat at Our Own Table: Showing Up Unapologetically and Being Fully Seen, Sabah Islam
Breaking the Cycle: Application of Cyclical Psychodynamic Theory to Intergenerational Patterns of Complex Trauma, Molly Jankovsky
Paternal Perinatal Psychopathology and Stigma Related to NICU Admission, Hudson Holland Jones
The Virtues of Telehealth in Conducting Systematic Desensitization, Daniel Katz
Vulnerable Narcissism and Authenticity: Alienation from the Real Self and the Pathway to Reconnection, Callison Kernick
Affirming Care: Lessons from Minority Stress Model to Bolster Mental Health Outcomes for LGBTQ+ Youth in Primary Care, Kyrie Lampert
Relationship of Block Design with Motor Function, Melissa J. Levy
Cognitive Assessment of Latinx/e Bilinguals in the United States: A Fictitious Case Study, Vanessa Magro
An Intersubjective Approach to the Role of Anger in Differentiation and the Development of a Cohesive Self: A Case Study, Hannah Schriber
“Stronger than You Think:” Examining Post-Traumatic Growth, Quality of Life and Social Support for English-Speaking Latina Women Recently Diagnosed with Cancer, Philippa (Pippa) Tucker
Successful Crisis Teams: Targeting Themes Related to Well-Being and Productivity, Dana Rae Vessio
Filipino American Therapists and White Supremacy: Training as a Filipino American Therapist Whilst Navigating the Model Minority Myth and Colonial Mentality in Graduate School, Jerimi Infante Vindua
Doctoral Papers/Masters Projects from 2022
Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Patients: Guidelines for Neuropsychological Evaluation and Management, Ali Al-Humadi
Program Evaluation and Wider Demographic Study of the Denver Area Non-profit Parenting After Divorce, Martha M. Bautista-Biddle
The Impact of a Relationship Education Program on Health Disparities Among Pregnant Women, Anne Clara Biermann
A Phenomenology of Meme Culture Across 2020, Carolyn Black
A Proposed Grief Support Group Intervention for College Students at a University Counseling Center, Kyle Cacoyannis
“It’s Right Below the Surface”: Clinicians’ Experiences of Shame in Therapy Work with Adult Clients with Body Shame, Body Image Concerns, or Eating Disorder(s), Tess Carroll Keeley
Strive United: Answering the Call to Support Athletes Through Retirement from Sport, Kirsten Anne Cooper
Asexuality and Demisexuality: Clinical Implications of Sexual Identity, Michael Scott Fiorini
Leadership and Psychology: An Anecdotal Exploration of Administrator Experiences, William Giddings
The Necessity of Trauma-focused Curricula in Mental Health Graduate Programs: Advocating for Comprehensive Trauma Etiology and Treatment Education with Proposed Course Outline, Aaron S. Gillespie
A Mental Performance Protocol Developed for a Four-Person Endurance Team: Rowing the Atlantic Ocean, Scotty Marie Hanley
A Missing Narrative: The Creation of a Trauma-informed Children’s Book for Children in the Foster Care System, Elizabeth Hoff Saunderson
Older Adults and Suicide as Examined Through the Lens of Joiner's Interpersonal Theory of Suicide, Pamela Holmes
Psilocybin and the Psychologist: A Proposed Methodology for Exploring the Effects of Clinicians’ Psychedelic Experiences on Their Clinical Practice, Brian N. Iliescu
"Stay Strong": Internalized Stigma, Religiosity and Black Mental Health in Colorado, Breigh Jones-Coplin
Therapist Self-disclosure with Mandated College Students: A Case Study, Zachary Lattanzio
Unreality and Loss of Self: Dissociative Experiences in Buddhist Practitioners, Jill Loving
Managing Multiple Transferences from a Self-psychology Perspective: A Case Study of an Older Adult, Gabriel Maletta
Developing a Comprehensive and Inclusive Initial Client Screen, Ashley Marsh
Feminist Supervision: A Proposal for Peer Supervision Training Through the Feminist Lens, Kate McGuire
Providing Effective Assessment Feedback to Patients: Lessons Learned from Feedback After a Severe Injury, Kelsie McQuinn
Attachment Theory to Inform Intervention in Correctional Populations with Adverse Childhood Experiences and Substance Use Disorders, Samantha Mendoza
Athletic Injury and Resources for Student-Athletes: A Proposal for an Athlete Injury Playbook, Jessica J. Pauley
Can Brazilian Jiu Jitsu be a Viable Treatment Option for Law Enforcement Officers with PTSD?, Megan Rinderer
Psychologists’ Graduate Training Experience and Attitudes in Religion and Spirituality, Kristi Santiago
It Takes a Village: Tribalism as a Premise to Understand Societal Responsibility and Impact of Mass Violence, Paige D. Schultz
An Analysis of Military Service Academies Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Through Reports, Research, and Media Coverage, Lisa “Tana” Youn Kyung Sharp
Case Study: Compulsive Eating Behaviors from an Intersubjective Lens, Monica Smith Acuña
Unique Types of Angel and Ghost Memories in Low-income, Diverse Pregnant Women, Rebecca Spear
Best Practice Guidelines for Supervising Probationers with Brain Injury, Molly Standeven
Mindfulness and the Relationship Between Connectedness to Nature and Affect, Mathew Stewart
Psychologists on Interdisciplinary Teams: Barriers to Interdisciplinary Work for Psychologists at the Pre-doctoral Level and Beyond, Alison C. Swisher
Bipolar Disorder & Substance Use Treatment in Adults: A Tool for Recovery, Kaitlin Vieweg Parker
An Inquiry: The Role of Teachers in Psychoeducational Assessments, Andrea Villalobos
A Culturally Informed Approach to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Special Operations Forces, Michael J. Vollmer
The Intersubjective Perspective: An Effective Treatment Model for Incarcerated Clients, Zachary Grant Weiss
The Devil’s Advocate: The Relational Therapist as Jung’s Fourth in the Treatment of Queer Christian Clients, Whitney Wilson
Filling the GAAAPPS: Generating Affirming Asian American Perinatal Psychological Services, Jennifer Yuen
An Assessment of ADHD/LD Support in PsyD Programs from the Perspective of Faculty Advisors, Mac Zimdars
A Certifications Treatment Manual for Involuntary Outpatient Commitment, Alexandra Zott
Doctoral Papers/Masters Projects from 2021
Law Enforcement Job Suitability Evaluations: How Military Service Influences Psychological Testing and Suitability, Ethan Bannar
Canine-assisted Exposure Therapy, Stephanie B. Bono
The Stalking Prevention Model (SPM): A Preliminary Model for Managing Client Stalking of Psychology Trainees, Vera Bublitz
The Risks for Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating in Refugee & Immigrant Experiences and the Imperative of Culturally Alert Screening, Chantal A. Bushelle
Body Acceptance Through Perinatal Intervention: A Group Proposal, Maria Elsa Canyon Meyer
The Therapeutic Value of Intersubjective Systems Theory with an Adult Adoptee: A Case Study, Margaret Dunn
Outcomes from a University-based Outpatient Competency Restoration Program, Kirsten Fahlbusch
Mothers Know Best: Guidance for Healthcare Providers on Early Identification of Perinatal Mental Health Disorders, Klarissa I. Garcia Orellana
Resilience in Cancer Patients, Lori A. Gardner
The Clinical Applicability of Therapeutic Assessment Techniques in Forensic Assessment, Dana Gau
How Equine-assisted Psychotherapy Can Improve Posttraumatic Growth Outcomes in United States Military Personnel, Dani Hamilton
Bilingual Psychologists' Approaches to Psychological Assessment with Bilingual/Bicultural Children and Adolescents, Emily Harrington
Urban School Violence Prevention: A Suggested Intervention Utilizing Liberation Psychology, Meghan K. Hogan
“Soldiers of the Same Struggle”: A Comparison of Attachment and Personality Between Justice-involved Youth in Gangs and Not in Gangs, Lyndsey Keyte
Encountering Death: A Training Proposal for Psychologists Addressing Death Anxiety and End-of-Life Care, Bridget Kromrey
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Smartphone mHealth Application Development, Alex Littleton
Fear: Friend or Foe? A Qualitative Analysis of Fear in Extreme Sports, Casey Mangnall
Stagnation in Psychotherapy: A Transtheoretical Approach, Kristine McCormick
Fascism as an Ordinary Human Phenomenon, David B. Miller
A Culturally and Structurally Sensitive Approach to Working with Suicidal Latinx Individuals: Recommendations for Clinicians, Jessa Navidé
So, You Think You Can Row? – An Exploratory Study on One Team’s Experience Rowing the Atlantic Ocean, Elizabeth Wendell Robinson
Therapeutic Assessment With First Episode Psychosis: Potential Effects on Treatment Engagement, Lindsay Rosen
Co-constructing Stigma: Treating Trauma in Adolescence, Isabelle Sanderson
Clinical Considerations for Treating Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse: A Proposal for Integrating Intersubjective Systems Theory and Feminist Perspectives, Kristen Schrijver
Incarcerated Veterans: Building a Therapeutic Community Within the Denver County Jail System, Naomi Spilka