Psy.D. Dissertations

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2026

Porter, Abby T.

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Experiences of Mental Health Providers Working With Sexual Violence Survivors and Providing Ethical Treatment in Ritual Communities

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Phenomenology


Tinoco-Stephens, Renata

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Exploring Posttraumatic Growth: A Qualitative Analysis of Youth Poetry

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Content Analysis


Webster, Cy

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The Impact of Work-related Stress and Productivity Expectations on Amenability to AI-assisted Documentation

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Survey


2025

Awdng, Corri A.

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Mental Health Literacy on TikTok: A Content Analysis of ADHD-related Viral Videos

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Content Analysis


Dallozzi, Mỳch-Jarrod

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I Am the American Dream, Why? An Autoethnographic Study of Upward Mobility in Modern America

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Autoethnography


Falwell, Margaret

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Clinically Significant Change in Ketamine Infusions Based On Risk For Toxic Stress

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Retroactive Observational Study


Hambrick, Jacqueline

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Characteristics and Personality Factors Related to Quality of Life in Individuals With Chronic Migraine

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Hanggi, Morgan

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Clinical Profiles of Law Enforcement Officers Seeking Disability for PTSD

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Janke, Amanda

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Correspondence Between Performance and Self Reported Attention Measure in Children: Implications for General Associations and ADHD Diagnosis

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Jenicke, Dorothy Lee

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A Korean Adoptee’s Pathway to Identity: An Autoethnographic Study

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Autoethnography


Jimenez, Ulysses L.

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Assessing the Needs of Prospective Hypnosis Providers to Inform Organizational Support

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Needs Assessment


Johnson, Leslie

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Clinical Trainees’ Perceptions of Fentanyl Use: Understanding the Influence of Race and Pathways to Use

Methodology: Quantitative Research


McCarthy, Tanner

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The Impact of Parental Autonomy and Social Connectedness on Self-efficacy in Neurodivergent Emerging Adults

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Correlational Study


Murray, Sara Marie

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Black Motherhood in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Phenomenology


Nguyen-Le, Rachel Uyen

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Mental Health Interpreters’ Perspectives – Insights From a Focus Group Study

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Phenomenology


Richter, Victoria

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The Role of Sexual Offense History and Gender on Clinicians’ Attitudes and Willingness to Provide Therapeutic Services

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Vignette Study


Schneider, Jordan

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Initial Validation of the Anti-racism Institutional Behavior Inventory

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Exploratory Factor Analysis


Staige, Charlotte H.

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Exploring Law Enforcement Officers’ Attitudes Towards and Beliefs Regarding Mental Health Care

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Phenomenology


Stokes, Barbara

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Job Satisfaction in Workers With Chronic Health Conditions

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Trexel, Phillip

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Development of a Measure to Assess Trainee Self-efficacy for Suicide Intervention

Methodology: Qualitative Research


Wells, Melissa J.D.

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Perimenopausal Athletes’ Experience of Embodiment: A Quantitative Study Utilizing Menopause Symptom Severity, Flow Proneness, and Athletes’ Food Choices

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Correlative Study


2024

Albright, Katie

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Empathy, Psychological Flexibility, and Vicarious Trauma in Mental Health Practitioners

Methodology: Quantitative – Multiple Regression Analysis


Aronson, Jennifer

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The Influence of Social Media in the Therapeutic Environment of College Counseling

Methodology: Qualitative Study


Bemlott, Jessica E.

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The Impact of Cultural Identification With Deaf Communities on Psychological Wellbeing

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Berhe, Azia

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The Influence of Motivation on Acculturation and Health Eating Behaviors for First-Generation African Immigrants in the United States of America

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Cross-Sectional Study


Brannan, Holly

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The Effects of Interoception on Quality of Life in Post-stroke Patients

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Bruessel, Christa J.

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How Do Adults Relate to Nonsuicidal Self Injury (NSSI) Scarring After A Sustained Period of Recovery?

Methodology: Modified Qualitative Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA)


Mabry-Hilleshiem, Erin

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Impact of Career Identity and Career Calling on Postpartum Depression

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Cross-sectional Study


Peterson, Kathleen

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The Impact of Interoception on Fatigue and Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Gynecologic and Breast Cancer Survivors

Methodology – Quantitative Research


Stewart-Franzen, Theodore

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The Impact of Cold-Water Immersion on Mental Health: A Quasi-Experimental Investigation

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Stroik, Samantha

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Better Support for Nursing Mothers: Developing A D-MER Screener

Methodology: Quantitative – Correlational Study


Triliegi, Romana

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Effectiveness of Mental Health Treatment Interventions For At-risk Youth Within the Minnesota Runaway Intervention Program

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Van Buskirk, Brittany

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What Workers Need: The Relationship Between Employee Psychological Needs and Manager-Perceived Work Performance

Methodology: Quantitative Research


West, Genevieve C.

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Effects of Covid-19 Infection on Verbal Memory in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Meta-Analysis


Williams, Matisha

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Black Athletes and the Impact of Racial Events in Sport on Racial and Athlete Identity

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Phenomenology


2023

Bartlett, Joel

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The Personal Characteristics of Master Supervisors in Psychology

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Exemplar Method


Borst, Jacob

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DNA Surprises and Individual Family System Viewpoints After Completing a Direct-to-Consumer Test Kit

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Thematic Analysis


Bui, AnLinh

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Role of Self-Compassion on Clinician’s Anxiety and Multicultural Competence amongst Doctoral Trainees

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Survey


Due, Milo

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“Not Everything Works for Everybody”: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis of Transgender Autistic Adults’ Experiences of Mental Health Care and Counseling

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis


Gray, Billie

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How Mental Health Clinicians Who Identify as Atheist Manage Self-Disclosure of Their Atheism to Clients and Prospective Clients

Methodology: Qualitative Research


Guinadi, Quincy

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Counseling International Students: The Relationship Between Acculturation Stressors and Counseling Style Preferences

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Regression Analysis


Hinz, Charles

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Content Analysis of Religion and Spirituality Coursework in APA-Accredited Doctoral Programs

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Content Analysis


Merritt, Lindsey

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What Workers Need: The Relationship Between Moral Foundations and Rape Myth Endorsement on Victim Blaming

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Pyle, Susan

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Raising a Child on the Autism Spectrum in the Time of COVID-19: An Investigation of Family Dynamics and the Couple Relationship

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Phenomenology


Riley-Schmida, Alison

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Successful Completion of Substance-Related Treatment While Pregnant: Retention and Motivating Factors

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Interviews


Staebell, Christine

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Client Experiences in Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network Therapy

Methodology: Mixed Method Research


2022

Baker, Abigail

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In the Eye of the Beholder: Civilian Perception of Military Veterans as Heroes

Methodology: Mixed Method Research – Group Concept Mapping


Bashir, Abyan

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Mental Health Service Utilization of 1.5 Generation Somali-Americans in Minnesota

Methodology: Mixed Method Research


Brottem, Tracy

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The Gay Athlete: Exploring Men’s Experiences Navigating Dual Identities in College Sport

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis


Elavsky, Alison

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The Impact of Attitudes Toward Mental Illness on Prospective Jurors’ Perceptions.

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Surveys


Faulkner, Kathryn

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Prolonged Exposure for Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Meta-Analysis

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Meta-Analysis


Kallberg, Samantha

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The Experience of Providing a Diagnosis of Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Qualitative Study

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Interviews


Maleski, Kelsey

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Enhancing Parent Treatment Adherence in ABA Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Methodology: Quantitative – Quasi-Experimental


Mirzoyan, Mariya

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Post–2016 Election Experiences of First- and Second-Generation Immigrants and Refugees from the Middle Eastern and North African (Mena) Region Living in the United States

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Phenomenology


Olvera, Mariah

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“What Are You?”: The Exploration of the Impact of Multiracial Experiences on Well-Being

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Survey


Serna, Amy

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Nurses’ Social Representations About Elderly Suicidality in Long Term Care Facilities

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Interviews


Sodunke, Funmilola

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The Role of Bicultural Self-Efficacy and Identity Style in Career Decision Making Among 1.5 and Second-Generation West-African Immigrant College Students

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Survey


2021

Chasteen, Aura

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Occupational Stress and Engagement Among Funeral Directors During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Interviews


Chemarum, Joan

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Factors Related to Successful Outcomes of Youth in Residential Treatment

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Jablonski, Paige

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The Relationship Between Aftercare and Psychiatric Rehospitalization: A Meta-Analysis

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Meta-Analysis


Kortuem, Benjamin

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Correlates of Video Game Use in Minnesota Adolescents

Methodology: Quantitative Research


MacInnes, Rob

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Addressing Burnout Among Health Care Providers: A Five-Step Intervention Mapping Needs Assessment Approach

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Program Development


Newhouse, Mollie

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Clinicians’ Advocacy and Attitudes Toward Clients with Eating Disorders

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Survey


Selmon-Vasser, James

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Recognizing the Graduate School and Professional Development Experiences Identified by Early Career African American Psychologists

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Interviews


Simmer, Heather

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A First Look at Healthcare Reimbursement Patterns Using an All-Payer Claims Database

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Spanier, Kelly

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Identity Transformations in Chronic Illness: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Methodology: Mixed Method Research – Concept Mapping


Spencer, Karen

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Trauma Preparedness Training for Unarmed Civilian Protection Workers

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Program Development


Yang, Calvin

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Cultural and Familial Predictors of Psychological Well-Being in Hmong Men

Methodology: Quantitative Research


2020

Benincasa, Charles

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Can Dissociative Symptoms Explain Variance in MMPI-2 Scale 8 (Schizophrenia) Scores?

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Brink, Erika

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The Impact of Family Centered Care on the Perception of Health in Children with Chronic Illness

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Regression Analysis


Brown, Thomas

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Therapists’ Understandings of Consensual Sadomasochism in Clients with a History of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Methodology: Qualitative Research


Daniels, Danielle

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The Experience of Long-Term Recovery from Substance Use Disorders

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Phenomenology


Gunnerson, Jenna

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Does Crisis Intervention Training Matter? Police Officers’ Responses to Managing Mental Health Situations

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Haagenson, Brent

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Experiences of Atheists and Agnostics in Alcoholics Anonymous

Methodology: Qualitative Research


Hamann, Brittany

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Dismissing a Supervisee: The Experience of the Clinical Supervisor

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Grounded Theory


Honsey, Blair

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Minnesotans’ Attitudes Toward the Reentry of Criminal Offenders

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Survey


Lama, Sonam

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Does Psychological Flexibility Influence the Relationship Between Clinician Anxiety and Multicultural Competence?

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Survey


Lienau, Theresa

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A Retrospective Look at the Experiences of Lgbtq+ Individuals in Response to the Forced Resignation of Their High School Principal for Being in a Same Sex Relationship

Methodology: Qualitative Research


Martin, Marla

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Retirement Experiences of Former Women’s National Basketball Association Players

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Survey


Neeser, Bronwyn

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The Presence of Shame in the Narratives of Music Performance Majors

Methodology: Mixed Method Research


Saelin, Michelle

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A Multicultural Neurodevelopmental Approach to the Treatment of Sexually Exploited Youth

Methodology: Treatment Program Development

2019

Auer, Natasha

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Yoga as a Self-Care Intervention for Burnout in Female Sexual Offender Therapists.

Methodology:Quantitative Research


Clifford, Meghan

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Clinician Experiences Utilizing the Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network Model.

Methodology: Qualitative Research


Feeney, Rory

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Criterion Validation of the Healthcare Managerial Appraisal.

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Gravelle, Nicole

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Trainees’ Perceptions of the Role of Supervision in Suicide Response Preparedness.

Methodology: Qualitative Research


Johnson, Timothy

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Sexual Identity Formation and Psychological Well-Being among Gay, Bisexual and Same-Sex Attracted Men

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Krull, Anna

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Analysis of Trauma Coursework in APA-Accredited Doctoral Programs.

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Le, Huy

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The Integration of Religion/Spirituality in Therapy by Experienced Clinicians

Methodology: Qualitative Research


Malone, Sandra

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The Neurocorrelates of Self-Processing in Maltreated Adolescents.

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Moonen, Jesse

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Mental Health Providers’ Perceptions of Working with Transgender Clients During the 2016 Presidential Election

Methodology: Qualitative Research


Setala, Tuong

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Elderly Vietnamese Immigrants’ Experience with Cross-Cultural Interactions

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Grounded Theory


Van Rossum, Kendra

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Registered Dietitians’ Attitudes toward Clients with Eating Disorders

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Zander, Jaime

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Competencies for Counseling Polyamorous Clients and Families.

Methodology: Qualitative Research

2018

Abel, Meagan

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Predictors of Inpatient Hospitalizations During an Outpatient DBT Program.

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Derus, David

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Mindfulness and Cognitive Flexibility as Predictors of Dispositional Flow in Combat Sport Fighters.

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Survey


Finlayson, Janet

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Bullying as a Suicide Risk Factor in Minnesota Youth.

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Ratio Analysis


Freyberger, Rachel

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A Psychoeducational Curriculum for Women with Histories of Intimate Partner Violence and Incarceration.

Methodology: Qualitative Research


Huber, Danielle

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Predicting Treatment Outcomes with the MMPI-2-RF Substantive Scales.

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Correlational Design


Johnson, Kristin A.

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Increasing Interoception Through Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga.

Methodology: Mixed-Methods Research – Consensual Qualitative Research


Kuenzel, Denae

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Perceptions of Mattering to Others Among Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities.

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Phenomenology


Moen, Lisa

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An Exploration of the Lived Experience of Sense of Purpose Among Elders.

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Phenomenology


Prozeller, Katherine M.

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Psychology and the Landscape of Integrated Care.

Methodology: Qualitative Research


Vang, Yeezong

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Factors Affecting Hmong Graduate Students Pursuing Mental Health Degrees.

Methodology: Qualitative Research

2017

Arneson, Susan

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Substance Abuse Treatment with Native Americans: Ask the Elders.

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Phenomenology


Chernyhovsky, Annet

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Children Impacted by Overscheduling: A Psychoeducational Curriculum for Parents.

Methodology: Curriculum Development


Curran, Jennifer

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Diagnostic Agreement Among Three Instruments For Assessing ADHD.

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Electroencephalogram (QEEG)


De Harpporte, Amie

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Development and Evaluation of a Trauma-Informed Teacher Training.

Methodology: Mixed-Methods Research


Dualeh, Badeh F.

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Somali Attitudes Toward Psychotherapy.

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Focus Groups


Fleming, Elizabeth M.

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Predictors of Psychological Well-Being Among Significant Others of TBI Survivors.

Methodology: Quantitative
Research


Goecke-Watson, Shannon

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When Abuse Impacts Work: The Experience of Survivors of Domestic Violence.

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Interviews


Heutmaker, Jessica

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Perceived Effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders.

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Merkling, Ben

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Feeling the Flow: Mindfulness Meditation and Flow Experiences.

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Swanlund, Cynthia J.

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Development of the Swanlund Outcome Series for Counseling Centers.

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Waltman, Jennifer

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Narrative Themes Drawn from Native American Women Undergoing Neuropsychological Assessment: Exploratory Case Studies.

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Electroencephalography


Yang, Judy

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Understanding Hmong Gang Participation in Minnesota.

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Interviews

2016

Exman, Amanda

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Help-Seeking Behavior and Religious Commitment.

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Johansson, Timothy

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Initial Development of the Healthcare Managerial Appraisal.

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Lankow, Casey

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Validity Analysis of the Healthcare Managerial Appraisal.

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Meendering, Joshua

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The Unconscious Everest.

Methodology: Qualitative Research


Murphy, Rebecca

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Outcome Assessment of a Sensorimotor Group Treatment for Trauma Survivors.

Methodology: Quantitative Research


Wilke, Lisa

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Characteristics of Students Identified as Bullies, Victims, and Bully-Victims.

Methodology: Quantitative Research

2015

Ballah-Swaray, Vivian

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Healthcare Disparities and Cultural Implications in HIV/AIDS Care Among Sub-Saharan African-Born Immigrants.

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Focus Groups


Boerhave, Vanessa

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Adding Mindfulness to Treatment as Usual: A meta-analysis.

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Meta-Analysis


Carrison, Amy

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Treadway: A Diversionary Program for Preadolescents at Risk for Substance Use.

Methodology: Curriculum Planning


Cox Johnson, Dasherline

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Culturally-Sensitive Diagnostic Interviewing Protocol for Somali Immigrants and Refugees.

Methodology: Qualitative Research


Desai, Keyur

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Clinician Perspectives on Culturally Sensitive MMPI-2 Interpretation with Minnesota Native Americans.

Methodology: Qualitative Research – Phenomenology


Hoefler, Calsey

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Computer-Based Cognitive Training and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Meta-Analysis.

Methodology: Quantitative Research – Meta-Analysis


Zelikman, Jessica

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Self-Compassion Training for Graduate Students in Helping Professions.

Methodology: Quantitative Research