- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Counseling Practices and Supervision
- Emotional Labor in Professions
- Oral and gingival health research
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Child Therapy and Development
University of Wisconsin–Stout
2016-2022
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2017
University of Iowa
2014-2016
Abstract The unprecedented times of the novel Coronavirus quarantine and subsequent stay‐at‐home orders have changed way many couple therapists provide clinical services. Understanding therapists’ experiences with teletherapy is important for optimizing future telehealth delivery couples. Thus, purpose this mixed methods survey study was to explore transitioning from in‐person/traditional therapy online/telehealth delivery. A total 58 completed an online study. Reported are both quantitative...
Abstract The novel Coronavirus pandemic (COVID‐19) and subsequent social distancing practices have altered the way we move through world access physical mental healthcare. While researchers clinicians begun to explore impact of telehealth delivery on psychotherapy treatment outcomes, purpose this study was lived experiences individuals in teletherapy, specifically those engaging teletherapy with a romantic partner or family member. Using thematic analysis open‐ended online survey questions,...
Abstract The present study explored how spouses’ reports of marital dissatisfaction (independent variable) are associated with depression symptoms (mediator) and physical health (dependent over time. Data were from the Marriage Matters Panel Survey (Nock et al ., ). We used autoregressive cross‐lagged models to test temporal connections between variables for newlywed husbands, wives couples (N=707 couples) at Waves 1, 2 3, spanning five years. Results indicated is an important predictor, as...
Abstract This study examined associations between reported histories of childhood abuse and later reports obligation towards their family origin from a life cycle perspective. Data this included subsample 725 single married, English‐speaking adult participants (57.1% female, M age = 49.8 years) the National Survey Midlife Development in United States (MIDUS II): Biomarker Project. Findings suggest that impacts many ways, different categories (e.g. emotional, neglect, physical sexual)...
Visibility management is a process the lesbian, gay, and bisexual-identifying (LGB) people use to manage extent which they will identify (“out”) themselves in various contexts such as school, work, family, home-based settings. The purpose of this study then was explore LGB persons' experiences electronic visibility online environments social networking sites manner persons most commonly monitor their individuals couple relationships. Analysis survey responses 61 young adult participants...
AbstractUtilizing a feminist framework, this study examined societal perceptions of strengths never-married custodial single mothers and fathers. Qualitative responses were gathered from 873 participants. The results the thematic analysis suggested that positive attributes participants assign to fathers appeared be more strongly influenced by gender than parent status. further participants' level expectations was much lower for when compared with that, overall, held higher standard These...
This study explored associations among perceived fairness, marital conflict, and depression. Data for this included married participants (n = 401 couples) from the Marriage Matters Panel Survey of Newlywed Couples. tested three autoregressive cross-lagged models hypothesized that fairness would precede continued conflict lead to greater The final model found wives' Time 1 was associated with their husbands' at 2, 2 depression 3. Findings suggest some support addressing couples.
The purpose of this study was to explore (a) faculty members' beliefs about the ethics reparative therapy and referring lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) clients, (b) course content related referral LGB (c) positions taken by programs associated with clients. A total 117 members from accredited family completed an online survey for study. While vast majority reported that is unethical, there less agreement which may highlight need clearer ethical guidelines regulate potentially harmful practice....
Research has documented associations between relationship quality and eating disorders; however, few have explored treating disorders with couple therapy. Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is a compelling framework for couples where one partner an disorder. A feminist approach to EFT offers the possibility of adding knowledge base etiological factors that contribute development disorders. case example given demonstrating how can be adapted address fear, shame, secrecy often associated within...
Lesbian, gay, and bisexual-identifying (LGB) individuals couples have a longer more involved history of Internet-based technological engagement when compared to their heterosexual-identifying counterparts. Yet consideration the way that technology influences LGB relationships is rarely addressed. The purpose this study was consider role technology-based ecological elements in LGB-partnered relationships. To do this, sample university students completed an online survey focused on gathering...
Unsafe and ill-prepared school environments exist for many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) students in foster care. School counselors are uniquely positioned to develop safe inclusive schools this vulnerable student population; however, strategies interdisciplinary collaboration advocacy with schools, families, systems incorporated LGBTQ youth care limited. This article explores how can advocate across disciplines care, including K-12 education systems, family/caregivers,...
This article reviews existing literature on unequal distributions of household labor among heterosexual dual-earner marriages in the United States. Specifically, this summarizes linking women’s continued performance majority to decreased well-being and overall functioning situates problem context psychotherapy. Feminist theory is used conceptualize topic by exploring role equality relationships with their spouses. suggests that although women men are likely agree basic tenets equality, few...
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way feminist clinical supervisors provide supervision to family therapist trainees. This study explored experiences of therapy who engaged in remotely or had transitioned virtual supervision. Using thematic analysis, four themes emerged from analysis eight supervisors' answers an online survey: using technology as a collaborative medium, self-of-the-supervisor process, intentional supervisory relationship, and supervisor responsibilities. In telling...
This feminist-informed study examined the ability of Biobehavioral Family Model (BBFM; Wood, 1993 B. L. (1993). Beyond “psychosomatic family”: A biobehavioral family model pediatric illness. Process, 32(3), 261–278. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1545-5300.1993.00261.x[Crossref], [PubMed], [Web Science ®] , [Google Scholar]) to explain connections between heterosexual couple processes, health, and influence gender attitudes beliefs. The sample consisted 595 adults in romantic relationships....