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UH College of Education Psychology Researchers Present at APA Conference

chicago-apa-19.jpg Posted August 8, 2019 About 60 professors, students and alumni from the University of Houston College of Education will share their research on stress, depression, autism spectrum disorder, mindfulness, and other timely topics at the 2019 American Psychological Association conference in Chicago.

In addition, Roberta Nutt, a clinical professor of counseling psychology at the College, will receive a lifetime contribution award from the Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs for her work preparing future counseling psychologists.

The conference, which takes place August 8 to 11, is a chance for scientists, educators and practitioners from around the world to share their research and connect.

Nathan Smith, interim chair of the Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences, said he's thrilled the College's faculty and students are well-represented at the conference. He'll be presenting with three fellow professors – Weihua Fan, Lorraine Reitzel and Ezemenari Obasi – on research linking stress physiology to drug use in LGBTQ invididuals.

Assistant Professor Sarah Mire said she's also looking forward to the conference.

"It gives me a chance to learn more about the innovative research and practice that psychologists are doing all over the country, in all kinds of settings, and for the benefit of all people," said Mire, who will share her research on parents of children with autism and their impact on treatment.

For Ashley Ramclam, a doctoral student in the school psychology program, the conference provides an opportunity to network with other students and professors. She helped with planning as a member of the APA Graduate Student Association Convention Committee.

"I am extremely proud of the programming we are able to offer to graduate students and feel confident in the variety of sessions as they will prove to be a value for students from different backgrounds and at various stages within their programs," she said.

Explore a list of all the APA presentations featuring UH College of Education members this year:

Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019

  • Male learned helplessness in relation to aggressive behavior within intimate violent relationships
    9-9:50 a.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Alexandra Slaughter, Madeleine Desrochers and Jonathan Schwartz
  • A study of school-based mindfulness practice effect on latent affective states
    10-10:50 a.m., McCormick Place/Hall F Level 3-West Building
    Presenting Authors: Han Joe Kim, Syed Rizvi, Kimberly Smoots, Patrick Sajovec and Bradley Smith
  • Effects of instructor fidelity on student engagement
    10-10:50 a.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Angela Serrano, Patrick Sajovec, Lena Gerecht, Stacey Grebe, Jorge Gonzalez and Bradley Smith
  • The role of social skills and problematic behavior in the development of early literacy skills
    10-10:50 a.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Nayoung Choi, Jacqueline Anderson and Jorge Gonzalez
  • Effects of brief mindfulness activities on students’ on-task behavior in a classroom setting
    10-10:50 a.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Patrick Sajovec, Kimberly Smoots, Syed Rizvi, Han Joe Kim and Bradley Smith
  • Measuring academic skills in children with ASD: A scoping review and call for research
    11-11:50 a.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Amy Barton, Lindsey Landry, Morgan McNeel, Emily Jellinek, Milena Keller-Margulis and Sarah Mire
  • Influence of parent cognitions on behavioral intervention outcomes for autism spectrum disorders
    11 p.m.-11:50 a.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Emily Jellinek, Georgina Rosenbrock, Morgan McNeel and Sarah Mire
  • Using SMART goals to promote academic achievement
    1-1:50 p.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Christian Stewart, Loren Trujillo, Lena Gerecht, Jorge Gonzalez and Bradley Smith
  • Perceived stress, coping, and eating behaviors among undergraduate women
    2-2:50 p.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Alexandria Posada, Margit Wiesner, Tammy Tolar, Consuelo Arbona and Norma Olvera
  • HRSA Grant-Funded Training to Provide Behavioral Health Services in Interprofessional Care Settings
    6-6:50 p.m., Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel Regency Ballrooms A & B
    Presenting Authors: Madeline Desrochers, Briana Johnson, Alexandra Slaughter, Jonathan Schwartz, McClain Sampson and Consuelo Arbona

Friday, Aug. 9, 2019

  • Caregiver stress during function-based treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder
    12-12:50 p.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Stacey Grebe, Dieu Truong, Georgina Rosenbrock, Emily Jellinek, Mycah Ayala and Sarah Mire
  • The association of minority stress and diurnal cortisol with drug use in sexual minority adults
    12-12:50 p.m., McCormick Place/Hall F Level 3—West Building (Poster E2)
    Presenting Authors: Nathan Smith, Weihua Fan, Lorraine Reitzel and Ezemenari Obasi

Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019

  • Roberta Nutt’s Lifetime Contribution to Education and Training in Counseling Psychology Award
    Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs business meeting
    9-11 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn McCormick Place Cord & Auburn room
  • Motivations for dating: Comparing between dating app users and non-users
    9-9:50 a.m, McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Autena Torbati and M. Nicole Coleman
  • Are we dating? Relationship status as a predictor of consistent condom use among black women
    9-9:50 a.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Temara Holt and M. Nicole Coleman
  • Discrepancies in Latinx parent and teacher ratings of Latinx preschoolers’ behavior using the SSIS
    10-10:50 a.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Caroline Silva, Christian Stewart, Francisco Usero-Gonzalez and Jorge Gonzalez
  • Using the dual-factor model to examine school-based yoga outcomes
    10-10:50 a.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Patrick Sajovec, Han Joe Kim, Norma Olvera, Jorge Gonzalez and Bradley Smith
  • School discipline, achievement, and mental health in juvenile justice-involved youth with LD
    11-11:50 a.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Alexandra Slaughter, Maria Dragomir-Davis and Sascha Hein
  • Traumatic events and distress symptoms among Hispanic college women
    11-11:50 a.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Emily Naveira, Andrea Argueta, Luiza Martins and Consuelo Arbona
  • Cortisol awakening response, perceived stress, and neighborhood violence among African Americans
    12-12:50 p.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Krystal Christopher, Ann Chen, Chaniqua Mazyck, Sarah Childress, Sandra Yan, Christine Smith and Ezemenari Obasi
  • Hispanic and African American perspectives of body size and physician weight control advice
    12-12:50 p.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Alexandria Posada, M. Manzano, P. Rinaldi and Norma Olvera
  • Student well-being and stress: The impact of mindfulness and spirituality
    4-5 p.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Gulden Esat, Bradley Smith, Syed Rizvi, Arifa Habib and Caroline Mousa
  • Minority status stress anxiety and depression among Hispanic college women
    4-4:50 p.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Luiza Martins, Emily Naveira, Andrea Argueta and Consuelo Arbona
  • Immigration enforcement events and distress among Hispanic college women
    4-4:50 p.m., McCormick Place Hall F
    Presenting Authors: Andrea Argueta, Luiza Martins, Emily Naveira and Consuelo Arbona

Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019

  • Symposium: Traumatic events exposure and PTSD symptoms among urban career firefighters
    11-11:50 a.m., McCormick Place Room W186c
    Participants: Christine Pao, Temara Holt, Sarah Lute, Maria Dragomir-Davis, Lycinda Rodriguez, Consuelo Arbona (Chair) and Jana Tran (Discussant)

Symposium papers:

  • Frequency and type of duty-related traumatic events and PTSD symptoms in urban male firefighters.
    11-11:50 a.m., McCormick Place Room W186
    Participating Authors: Christine Pao and Consuelo Arbona
  • Worst traumatic event and PTSD clusters' symptoms in male firefighters
    11-11:50 a.m., McCormick Place Room W186
    Participating Authors: Sarah Lute, Christine Pao, Maria Dragomir-Davis, Lycinda Rodriguez, and Consuelo Arbona
  • Trauma exposure and PTSD symptoms among career female firefighters
    11-11:50 a.m., McCormick Place Room W186
    Participating Authors: Temara Holt, Sarah Lute, Christine Pao, Norma Olvera, and Consuelo Arbona

–Compiled by Kathy Patnaude

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