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  Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology 2014–2016 Degrees Conferred, Dissertations, October 2012-May 2015  

Degrees Conferred, Dissertations, October 2012-May 2015

Hala Alyan
Experiences of Arab Immigrant and Arab-American Survivors of Sexual Violence: An Exploratory Study

Advisers: Karen Haboush, Psy.D. and Monica Indart, Psy.D.

Margaret Areizaga
Feasibility and Acceptability of Implementing the Skills Program: A Group Behavioral Activation Treatment for Schools

Advisers: Brian Chu, Ph.D. and Brenna Bry, Ph.D.

Alyssa Augustyniak
An Evaluation of a High School Transition Program for Students with Disabilities

Advisers: Kenneth Schneider, Ph.D. and Tanya Romasz-McDonald, Psy.D.

Nicole Barakat
An Implementation Evaluation of a Behavior Management Program at a Residential Treatment Center for Boys with Behavioral Disabilities: Implementer Knowledge, Use, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Administrator Support

Advisers: Susan G. Forman, Ph.D., Anne Gregory, Ph.D., and Russell Kormann, Ph.D.

Beth Barbarasch
The Effects of School-Based Consultation on General Education Teachers' Use of Praise in The Classroom

Advisers: Linda Reddy, Ph.D., and Maurice Elias, Ph.D.

Perry Bell
The Effects of Social Normative Expectations on Academic Achievement in an Urban Middle School

Advisers: Maurice Elias, Ph.D. and Anne Gregory, Ph.D.

Heather Blumert
Psychometrics of the SDQ in Spanish

Advisers: Ryan Kettler, Ph.D. and Nancy Fagley, Ph.D.

Ashley Boswell
Multidimensional Assessment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Advisers: Linda Reddy, Ph.D. and Nancy Fagley, Ph.D.

Nasya Breach
Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback in the Treatment of Major Depression

Advisers: Maria Karavidas, Psy.D. and Donald Morgan, Psy.D.

Lara Brodzinsky
The Development of Mental Health Service Program Targeting Children with ADHD and their Caregivers

Advisers: Susan Forman, Ph.D. and Linda Reddy, Ph.D.

Shara Brofman
The Role of The Psychologist in Reproductive Medicine

Advisers: Karen Riggs-Skean, Psy.D. and Allison Rosen, Ph.D.

David Cernikovsky
Parental Attitudes Towards Involvement in the Lives of Adults with Disabilities Who Have Transitioned from the Home.

Advisers: Michael Petronko, Ph.D. and Doreen M. DiDomenico, Ph.D.

William Christiana
Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Inpatient Group-CBT Program for Women with Depressive Symptoms: A Benchmarking Approach

Advisers: G. Terence Wilson, Ph.D., Daniel Fishman, Ph.D., and Katherine Lynch, Ph.D.

Joseph Conerty
The Examination of Anomalous World Experience in Schizophrenia and Other Disorders:  An Exploratory Investigation

Advisers: Louis Sass, Ph.D. and Steve Silverstein, Ph.D.

Meredith Cregg-Wedmore
School Based Mental Health Practices in New Jersey: A Transdisciplinary Perspetive

Advisers: Kenneth Schneider, Ph.D. and Karen Haboush, Psy.D.

Amber Daina
Understanding the Perspectives Within Heirarchical Levels on Company Change Due to Growth

Advisers: Cary Cherniss, Ph.D. and Bradford Lerman, Psy.D.

Candace Decaires-McCarthy
The Impact of African-American Male Authority Figures who Transition into Role Models in Adolescents Lives: An Exploratory Study

Advisers: Nancy Boyd-Franklin, Ph.D. and Shalonda Kelly, Ph.D.

Gabriela DeCandia
Relationships Between Academic Identity and Academic Achievement in Low Income Urban Adolescents

Advisers: Kenneth Schneider, Ph.D. and Elena Ragusa, Psy.D.

Matthew Dickson
Expectations and Beliefs Associated with Different Treatment Modalities for Depression

Advisers: James Walkup, Ph.D. and Karen Riggs Skean, Psy.D.

Ashley Dombrowski
Understanding Mathematics Motivation and Supports Among Middle School Students in a Higher Income Suburban Setting

Advisers: Anne Gregory, Ph.D. and Cary Cherniss, Ph.D.

Katherine Dulfer
Design and Implementation of a Classroom Aide Professional Development Training Program

Advisers: Kenneth Schneider, Ph.D. and Tanya Romasz-McDonald, Psy.D.

Chelsey Dworkin
A Survey of New Jersey School Psychologists' Knowledge of Cochlear Implanted Children

Advisers: Kenneth Schneider, Ph.D., Sandra Harris, Ph.D., and Patricia Gates Ulant, Psy.D.

Mark Ferreira
Overcoming Confounding Sleep Avoidance Behavior in Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: The Case of Jack

Advisers: Daniel Fishman, Ph.D. and Lori Rockmore, Ph.D.

William Folberth
The Relationship Between Weightlifting/Fitness Goals, Masculine Norms, and Help-Seeking Behavior among Males who Use Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs

Advisers: James Langenbucher, Ph.D. and Thomas Hildebrandt, Psy.D.

Brian Friedman
Psychometric Properties of the Jewish Beliefs Actions and Living Evaluation Middle School Form

Advisers: Geraldine Oades-Sese, Ph.D. and Scott Goldberg, Ph.D.,

Shoshana Friedman
Teacher Emotional Intelligence and the Quality of Their Interactions with Students

Advisers: Anne Gregory, Ph.D. and Cary Cherniss, Ph.D.

Kathryn Garcia
Teacher Responses to Racist Accusations and Their Relationship with Black Students

Advisers: Anne Gregory, Ph.D. and Nancy Boyd-Franklin, Ph.D.

Jenya Gaskin
An Investigation of the Association Between Sources of Competence and Affect in Physically Active College Students

Advisers: Charles Maher, Psy.D.Anne Gregory, Ph.D., and Robert Pandina, Ph.D.

Bianca Georgescu
A Combined Intervention for Executive Deficits and Anxiety in Parkinson's Patients:  A Case Study

Advisers: Brian Chu, Ph.D. and Jan Mohlman, Ph.D.

Sarita
Gober
An Exploratory Study of the Infant Parent Relationship Through Infant Observation and the Development of Psychoanalytic Theory's View of the Infants Three Months of Life

Advisers: Karen Riggs-Skean, Psy.D., Wilma Bucci, Ph.D., and Sally Moskowitz, Ph.D.

David Goldstein
Evaluation of a School-to-Work Internship Pilot Program for High School Seniors with Special Needs

Advisers: Eun-Young Mun, Ph.D. and Russell Kormann, Ph.D.

Bonnie Gordic
Working with Race and Difference in Cross-Racial Therapy Dyads:  An Exploratory Study of Psychodynamic Psychotherapists

Advisers: Nancy Boyd-Franklin, Ph.D. and Karen Riggs Skean, Psy.D.

Adam Gottlieb
The Role of Emotional Intelligence Among School Psychologist Leaders

Advisers: Cary Cherniss, Ph.D. and Karen Haboush, Psy.D.

Fiona Graff
Changes in Coping Strategies Among Women Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Disorders

Advisers: Elizabeth Epstein, Ph.D. and Thomas Hildebrandt, Psy.D.

Rebecca Greif
Reducing Eating Disorder Risk Factors in Members of a National Sorority: A Benchmarking Study

Advisers: G. Terence Wilson, Ph.D. and Thomas Hildebrandt, Psy.D.

Lisa Grinfeld
Assessing Lay Theories of Psychotherapy Using the Q-Sort Method

Advisers: Stanley Messer, Ph.D., Daniel Fishman, Ph.D., and Jill Richards, Psy.D.

Mary Gross
An Exploratory Study of the Experiences of Women Directors of U.S. Public Corporation Boards of Directors

Advisers: Cary Cherniss, Ph.D. and Michele Ballet, Psy.D.

Robert Happich
Tourette Syndrome in Adolescence:  How it Impacts an Adolescent's Experience of their Family, Peers, School, Self-concept and View of the Future

Advisers: Lewis Gantwerk, Psy.D. and Lori Rockmore, Ph.D.

Laura Heimlich
The Integration of Digital Media Technology to Support Classroom-based Common Core Instruction

Advisers: Michael Petronko, Ph.D. and Doreen DiDomenico, Ph.D.

Erin Herman
Growing up with Autism:  The Educational Impact on Neurotypical Siblings

Advisers: Kate Fiske Massey, Ph.D., Nancy Fagley, Ph.D., and Susan Forman, Ph.D.

Chelsea Hersperger
An Examination of Quality of Life in Women with Compulsive Hair Pulling

Advisers: Michael Petronko, Ph.D. and Lori Rockmore, Ph.D.

Atara Hiller
Predictors of Treatment outcome for a Game-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Group Treatment for Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused

Advisers: Craig Springer, Ph.D. and Shireen Rizvi, Ph.D.

Maurice Ingram
Young African American Fathers:  An Exploratory Qualitative Research Study

Advisers: Nancy Boyd-Franklin, Ph.D. and Franklin Dickerson Turner, Ph.D.

Archana Jain
Gender Role Attitudes and Marital Satisfaction among Asian Couples of Indian Origin in the U.S.

Advisers: Karen Riggs-Skean, Psy.D. and Nancy Boyd-Franklin, Ph.D.

Tzivia Jofen
Student Aspirations as a Function of Perceived School Climate

Advisers: Maurice Elias, Ph.D., Susan Forman, Ph.D., and Cary Cherniss, Ph.D.

Jennifer Jones
The Effects of Early High School Discipline on Achievement and Dropout

Advisers: Anne Gregory, Ph.D., Susan Forman, Ph.D., and Karen Haboush, Psy.D.

April Kabay
The Influence of Language on  Student-Teacher Relationships Among Low-Income, Bilingual Hispanic Children

Advisers: Geraldine Oades-Sese, Ph.D. and Karen Haboush, Psy.D.

Melanie Karger
Exploring Mothers' Experiences over Time Following Death of Their Young from Cancer: Implications for Practice

Advisers: Monica Indart, Psy.D. and Nancy Boyd-Franklin, Ph.D.

Ayelet Kattan
Conceptualizing Cognitive Behavioral Supervision:  An Exploratory Study of Supervising Psychologists

Advisers: Thomas Hildebrandt, Psy.D. and Daniel Fishman, Ph.D.

Gavin Kenny
The Invisible Men:  Validation, Belonging, and Identity Development in Gay Males

Advisers: Karen Riggs-Skean, Psy.D. and Nancy Boyd-Franklin, Ph.D.

Kavita Khan
Exploring Effects of Program Development: A Comparison of the Academic Achievement, University Retention, and Stem Retention of Learning Community Cohorts

Advisers: Kathleen Scott, Ph.D. and Anne Gregory, Ph.D.

Zaynab Khan
An Exploratory Study of Therapists' Practices with Muslim Clients:  Building Rapport and Incorporating eligion in Therapy.

Advisers: Brenna Bry, Ph.D. and Nancy Boyd-Franklin, Ph.D.

David Kieval
Program Evaluation of an Inclusion Program at an Overnight Summer Camp

Advisers: Charles Maher, Psy.D. and Sandra Harris, Ph.D.

Hakyung Kim
Heartrate Variability (HRV) Biofeedback Training with Young Adult Male Patients in Treatment for Addiction

Advisers: Marsha Bates, Ph.D. and Paul Lehrer, Ph.D.

Ashley Kipness
Investigating the Degree to Which Behavior Management Methods are used in the Classroom:  A Comparison Study of Teacher Report Versus Independent Observation

Advisers: Russell Kormann, Ph.D. and Kenneth Schneider, Ph.D.

Sam Klugman
An Exploratory Study of the Experiences of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students at Rutgers University

Advisers: Daniel Fishman, Ph.D. and Shalonda Kelly, Ph.D.

Scott Kraiterman
Internet Safety Program for Paraprofessionals: An Exploratory Study

Advisers: Nancy Boyd-Franklin, Ph.D. and Patrick Connelly, Psy.D.

Yair Kramer
Transformational Moments in Group Psychotherapy

Advisers: David Panzer, Psy.D. and Karen Riggs Skean, Psy.D.

Karen Lane
Protective Qualities of Structured Extracurricular Activity Participation for Adolescent Internalizing Problems.

Advisers: Jami Young, Ph.D. and Nancy Fagley, Ph.D.

Tova Lane
Impact of Parents' Religious Background on Parenting Style and Children's Religiosity in the Orthodox Jewish Community

Advisers: Karen Haboush, Psy.D. and Shalonda Kelly, Ph.D.

Ewa Lavin
Empowerment of Youth in Foster Care: Foster Care Alumni Perceptions of Transition Supports During Aging Out of Care

Advisers: Lewis Gantwerk, Psy.D. and Robin Lang, Psy.D.

Nadia Lemp
Navigating Dating and Romantic Relationships as an Adult with Tourette Syndrome: An Exploratory Study

Advisers: Monica Indart, Psy.D. and Lori Rockmore, Ph.D.

Karen Lenard
Using Critical Incident Interviews to Determine Strategies Used to Gain Acceptance of Play-Based Trauma Intervention

Advisers: Cary Cherniss, Ph.D. and Sandra Harris, Ph.D.

Max Malitzky
The Psychoanalytic State of Mind: 100 Years of Freudian Thinking about Technique

Advisers: Karen Riggs-Skean, Psy.D., Neal Vorus, Ph.D., and Norbert Freedman, Ph.D.

James Marinchak
A Preliminary Investigation of the Relationship Between the Accommodation Behaviors of Family Members of Individuals with OCD and Treatment Outcome

Advisers: Mike Petronko, Ph.D., ABPP and Daniel Fishman, Ph.D.

Rachel Merson
What To Do When You've Tried It All:  the Development and Pilot Evaluation of a Skills Group For the Parents of Anxious Youth

Advisers: Brian Chu, Ph.D. and Jami Young, Ph.D.

Michelle Miller
The Relationships Between Ethnic Identity, Social Context, and Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents

Advisers: Jami Young, Ph.D. and Shalonda Kelly, Ph.D.

Angel Montfort
Treatment of Crohn's Disease & Comorbid Mental Illness:  A Clinician Manual and Patient Workbook for Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy as Part of a Contextual Approach

Advisers: Daniel Fishman, Ph.D. and Brenna Bry, Ph.D.

Kevin Mundt
The Influence of Cultural Congruence and Sense of Community on Latino Family Involvement

Advisers: Anne Gregory, Ph.D. and Gigliana Melzi, Ph.D.

Jonathan Murakami
Systematic Case Studies of Clients in a Family-Based Psychotherapy Clinic Located Within a Public High School:  Complementary School and Therapy Support for Mental Health Problems.

Advisers: Daniel Fishman, Ph.D., Patrick I. Connelly, Psy.D., and Nancy Boyd-Franklin, Ph.D.

Danielle Narkaus
Program Clarification, Design, and Plan for Evaluation of a Woman's Program Within a Church Setting

Advisers: Nancy Boyd-Franklin, Ph.D. and Shalonda Kelly, Ph.D.

Diana Ong
An Exploratory Study of Multiple Self Identities and Communities in East Asian American Women who are Attracted to Women

Advisers: Nancy Boyd-Franklin, Ph.D. and Karen Riggs Skean, Psy.D.

Nicole Osher
Take Action: A Program Exploring Self-Determination among Ninth Grade Students with Disabilities

Advisers: Cary Cherniss, Ph.D. and Anne Gregory, Ph.D.

Rikki Pashen
Electroconvulsive Therapy(ECT):  An Exploratory Study of the Psychodynamic Treatment of Recipients

Advisers: Donald Morgan, Psy.D. and Daniel Fishman, Ph.D.

Elizabeth Pienkos
Experiences of Self and World in Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders:  A Mixed Methods Study

Advisers: Louis Sass, Ph.D., James Walkup, Ph.D., and Steven Silverstein, Ph.D.

Lauren Poleyeff
A Grounded Theory Investigation of Progressing through College with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Advisers: Kenneth Schneider, Ph.D. and Sandra Harris, Ph.D.

Vanessa Ramirez
The Effects of Parental Acculturation and Parenting Behaviors On The Social-Emotional Functioning of Young Hispanic Children

Advisers: Geraldine Oades-Sese, Ph.D. and Brenna Bry, Ph.D.

Desiree Romaguera
Predictors of Caregiver Involvement in the Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse

Advisers: Craig Springer, Ph.D., Brenna Bry, Ph.D., and Justin Misurell

Sarah Rutstein
Raising Young Children on the Autism Spectrum: Parental Stress and Perceived Social Support

Advisers: Kate Fiske Massey, Ph.D. and Ryan Kettler, Ph.D

Jennifer Sawaya
An Investigation Early Response as a Mediator of Treatment Outcomes in Group Psychotherapy for Women with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use Disorders

Advisers: Denise Hien, Ph.D., Thomas Hildebrandt, Psy.D., and James Langenbucher, Ph.D.


Alycia Scott
The Development of An Observational Coding System for Black-White Interracial Couples

Advisers: Shalonda Kelly, Ph.D. and Nancy Fagley, Ph.D.

Sara Scott
Clinician Factors In Interpreter-Facilitated Psychotherapy: An Exploratory Study

Advisers: Karen Riggs-Skean, Psy.D. and Nancy Boyd-Franklin, Ph.D.

Danielle Seraile
An Effectiveness Study of the UCLA Friendship and Intimacy Module

Advisers: Shalonda Kelly, Ph.D. and Steven Silverstein, Ph.D.

Jamye Shelton Pelosi
The Design, Implementation of a First Year Adjustment and Development Program for NCAA Division I Student-Athletes in a University Setting

Advisers: Charles Maher, Psy.D. and Robert Pandina, Ph.D.

Amanda Sherbow
Psychometrics of the SSIS in an Australian Population

Advisers: Ryan Kettler, Ph.D. and Nancy Fagley, Ph.D

Lyndsi Silberman
Implementing an Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Psychoeducation Initiative in a Public School Context:  Outcomes and Implications

Advisers: Karen Haboush, Psy.D. and Maurice Elias, Ph.D.

Helena Sroczynski
Designing and Documenting a Program to Support Teachers' Stress Management and Sense of Efficacy

Advisers: Cary Cherniss, Ph.D. and Anne Gregory, Ph.D.

Lauren Steffel
A Study of the Additive Benefit of Mindfulness in Abbreviated DBT Skills Training for Undergraduates with Emotion Dysregulation

Advisers: Shireen L. Rizvi, Ph.D. and Edward Selby, Ph.D.

Sara Teta
A Multi-Year Analysis of Post Secondary Outcomes of Graduates Who Attended A State Approved Non Public School Program

Advisers: Kenneth Schneider, Ph.D. and Tanya Romasz-McDonald, Psy.D.

Jade Tiu
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression in Parkinsons Disease

Advisers: Jami Young, Ph.D. and Roseanne Dobkin, Ph.D.

Mary Tung
The Formative Evaluation of an Enterprise Learning Management System (LMS)

Advisers: Charles Maher, Psy.D. and Cary Cherniss, Ph.D.

Christopher Velderman
A Preliminary Evaluation of a Team-Based Model of Professional Development in Bullying Prevention

Advisers: Cary Cherniss, Ph.D. and Bradford Lerman, Psy.D.

Amy Watkins
The Design of a Training Program for Paraprofessionals Working with Students with Autism in an Urban School District

Advisers: Kenneth Schneider, Ph.D. and Karen Haboush, Psy.D.

Courtney You
Case Study Analyses of Cognitive Behavioral Interventions with Bereaved Anxious Youth

Advisers: Brian Chu, Ph.D. and Daniel Fishman, Ph.D.

Laurie Zandberg
Train-the-Trainer: Implementation of Cognitive Behavioral Guided Self-Help for Eating disorders in a Unigersity Setting

Advisers: G. Terence Wilson, Ph.D. and Michael Petronko, Ph.D.

Brooke Zumas
The Use of Evidence-Based Strategies to Address the Federal Wellness Policy: A Resources Guide for School Decision-Makers

Advisers: Ken Schneider, Ph.D. and Karen Haboush, Psy.D.

Danielle Zurawiecki
The Impact of Student Threats and Assaults on Teacher Attrition

Advisers: Anne Gregory, Ph.D. and Linda Reddy, Ph.D.

 
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