{"id":536,"date":"2023-04-07T18:06:45","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T22:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.psychlabs.ryerson.ca\/template1\/?page_id=536"},"modified":"2023-08-11T14:36:06","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T18:36:06","slug":"lab-members","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/about-us\/lab-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Lab Members"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"536\" class=\"elementor elementor-536\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d9297d elementor-section-content-middle page-heading elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d9297d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column 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Manager<\/li><li data-filter=\"current-members\" class=\"no-redirect\">Current Members<\/li><li data-filter=\"current-research-assistants\" class=\"no-redirect\">Current Research Assistants<\/li><li data-filter=\"current-graduate-students\" class=\"no-redirect\">Current Graduate Students<\/li><li data-filter=\"lab-director\" class=\"no-redirect\">Lab Director<\/li><li data-filter=\"lab-alumni\" class=\"no-redirect\">Lab Alumni<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"team-grid \"><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-current-graduate-students filter-current-members filter-lab-manager\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Justice-940x1253-1-316x341.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Justice Cupid\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Justice Cupid<\/p><div class=\"team-contact hide\"><div class=\"contact-email\"><a href=\"mailto:jmcupid@torontomu.ca\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Email Justice Cupid\">jmcupid@torontomu.ca<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"post-content hide\"><div id=\"main-content\" class=\"clearfix\">\n<div id=\"single-post-wrap\" class=\"container boxed portfolio-post\">\n<div id=\"post\">\n<div class=\"portfolio-entry-text clearfix\">\n<div class=\"portfolio-entry-content entry\">\n<p><strong>Degree in Progress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MA in Psychology (Clinical Psychology Stream), Toronto Metropolitan University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Degrees:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n2020, BA in Psychology, Toronto Metropolitan University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nJustice\u2019s research focuses on the roles of threat and safety in experiences of anxiety, with a specific focus on generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). She aims to expand traditional understandings by reconceptualizing persistent worry and anxiety in GAD as the consequences of difficulties in obtaining, perceiving, and feeling a sense of safety. Her undergraduate Honours Thesis examined components of safety information processing in high worriers prone to GAD. Her Master\u2019s thesis will employ quantitative and qualitative research methods to explore conceptual understandings of what it means to be and feel safe, and emotional barriers to feeling safe in individuals prone to GAD. Her clinical interests are in depression, trauma, and anxiety, and she hopes to work with individuals, couples, and families. Justice is also interested in anti-oppressive, accessible mental health resources for marginalized populations, and in critical analysis of psychological knowledge production, dissemination, and application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"footer\">\n<div id=\"copyright\" class=\"boxed\">\n<div class=\"symple-column symple-one-half symple-column-first symple-all\">\n<aside id=\"text-3\" class=\"widget widget_text\">\n<div class=\"textwidget\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/justice-cupid\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/photo-1-e1495566472731.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Katie\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/photo-1-e1495566472731.jpg 240w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/photo-1-e1495566472731-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/photo-1-e1495566472731-87x110.jpg 87w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Katie Fracalanza<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2015, PhD in Psychology (Clinical Stream), Ryerson University<br \/>\n2010, MA in Psychology (Clinical Stream), Ryerson University<br \/>\n2007, BComm (Honours), minor in Psychology, McMaster University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Katie\u2019s research interests included examining factors involved in the development, maintenance, and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. Her Master\u2019s thesis compared the effects and mechanisms of two imaginal exposure approaches for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Katie\u2019s doctoral dissertation investigated reactions to uncertainty in people with GAD using qualitative methods, and the modification of intolerance of uncertainty in people with GAD using behavioural exposure to uncertainty. Her next step was to complete a Clinical Psychology Post-doctoral Fellowship at Stanford University.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Publications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fracalanza, K.<\/strong>, Koerner, N., &amp; Antony, M. M. (2014). Testing a procedural variant of written imaginal exposure for generalized anxiety disorder. <em>Journal of Anxiety Disorders<\/em>, <em>28,<\/em> 559-569.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fracalanza, K.<\/strong>, McCabe, R. E., Taylor, V. H., &amp; Antony, M. M. (2014). The effect of comorbid major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder on cognitive behavioural therapy for social anxiety disorder. <em>Journal of Affective Disorders, 162, <\/em>61-66.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fracalanza, K.<\/strong>, Koerner, N., Desch\u00eanes, S. S., &amp; Dugas, M. J. (2014). Intolerance of uncertainty mediates the relation between generalized anxiety disorder symptoms and anger. <em>Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 43<\/em>, 122-132.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Conference Presentations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fracalanza, K.<\/strong>, Mastorakos, T., Koerner, N., Agako, A., McShane, K., &amp; Antony, M.M. (2014, March). <em>Others are more certain and I don\u2019t deserve this! An investigation of uncertainty as unfair and its connection to anger in generalized anxiety disorder<\/em>. Poster presented at the meeting of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fracalanza, K.<\/strong>, Koerner, N., McShane, K. E., &amp; Antony, M. M. (2013, July). <em>A qualitative investigation of reactions to uncertainty in individuals with generalized anxiety disorder<\/em>. Oral presentation presented at the meeting of the World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Lima, Peru.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Fracalanza, K.<\/strong>, Koerner, N., &amp; Antony, M. M. (2011, June). <em>Using a behavioural approach test to evaluate the impact of imaginal exposure. <\/em>Poster presented at the meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/katie-fracalanza\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"136\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Abdel-e1495566455512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Abdel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Abdel-e1495566455512.jpg 136w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Abdel-e1495566455512-89x110.jpg 89w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Abdel Elshiekh<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MA in Cognitive Neuroscience, McGill University<br \/>\nBA (Honours) Psychology, Ryerson University<br \/>\nBSc (Honours) Science, University of Waterloo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Abdel first began working at the CAP Lab as an undergraduate thesis student under the joint supervision of Dr. Naomi Koerner, Dr. Ben Dyson, and Dr. Margaret Moulson. His thesis project\u00a0used\u00a0Event-Related Potentials (ERPs) to examine interpretation biases in people with different levels of worry. He then continued working at the CAP lab as a research assistant to collect more data and finalize his thesis. His next step was to complete his graduate studies in Cognitive Neuroscience at McGill University.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Conference Presentations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Elshiekh, A<\/strong>., Dyson, B., Moulson, M., Kusec, A., &amp; Koerner, N. (2014, July).\u00a0<em>Brain responses to semantic ambiguity in worry: An event-related potential (ERP) investigation.\u00a0<\/em>Poster presented at the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science annual meeting, Toronto, Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Moulson, M.,\u00a0<strong>Elshiekh, A.<\/strong>,\u00a0&amp; Sugden, N. (2013, April).\u00a0<em>Neural correlates of the other-race effect in adulthood: Effects of exposure<\/em>. Poster presented at the Cognitive Neuroscience Society 20<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Meeting, San Francisco, USA.<\/p>\n<p>Moulson, M., Sugden, N., &amp;\u00a0<strong>Elshiekh, A<\/strong>.\u00a0(2013, June).\u00a0<em>Do people look strange when they\u2019re a stranger? Relations between social contact and the other-race effect in adults<\/em>. Poster presented at the Canadian Psychological Association 74<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Convention, Quebec City, Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/abdel-elshiekh\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Emma.-MacDonald-e1495566394848.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Emma\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Emma.-MacDonald-e1495566394848.jpg 240w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Emma.-MacDonald-e1495566394848-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Emma.-MacDonald-e1495566394848-87x110.jpg 87w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Emma MacDonald<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Current Position:<\/strong><br \/>\nPsychologist, Halifax Community Mental Health Clinic<\/p>\n<p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><br \/>\n2016, PhD in Psychology (Clinical Stream), Ryerson University<br \/>\n2011, MA in Psychology (Clinical Stream), Ryerson University<br \/>\n2009, BA (Honours) in Psychology, St. Francis Xavier University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nEmma\u2019s research interests were in investigating and understanding new treatment approaches that target transdiagnostic factors related to psychopathology. Her research examined anxiety sensitivity (AS) as a transdiagnostic factor. Her Master\u2019s thesis examined computerized interpretation bias modification as a method of attenuating AS. Relatedly, Emma\u2019s PhD dissertation included two studies to investigate the efficacy of brief interventions (interpretation bias modification and psychoeducation) aimed at reducing AS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Publications:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>MacDonald, E.M.,<\/strong> Koerner, N., Antony, M.M., Vickers, K., Mastorakos, T., &amp; Kuo, J. (in press). Investigating the therapeutic potential of cognitive bias modification for high anxiety sensitivity. <em>Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MacDonald, E. M<\/strong>., Pawluk, E. J., Koerner, N., &amp; Goodwill, A., M. (2015). An examination of distress intolerance in undergraduate students high in symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. <em>Cognitive Behaviour Therapy<\/em>, 44, 74 \u2013 84.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MacDonald, E. M<\/strong>., Koerner, N., &amp; Antony, M. M. (2013). Modification of interpretive bias: Impact on anxiety sensitivity, information processing and response to induced bodily sensations. <em>Cognitive Therapy and Research, 30<\/em>, 860-871.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Conference Presentations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MacDonald, E. M<\/strong>., &amp; Koerner, N. (2014, November). <em>An investigation of the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty factors, worry, negative problem orientation, and cognitive avoidance. <\/em>Poster presented at the meeting of the Association Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MacDonald, E. M<\/strong>., Fracalanza, K. A., &amp; Koerner, N. (2013, November). <em>Investigating emotion dysregulation in individuals with OCD compared to individuals with GAD and healthy control participants. <\/em>Poster presented at the meeting of the Association Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Nashville, TN.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MacDonald, E. M<\/strong>., &amp; Koerner, N. (2012, November). <em>Intolerance of uncertainty and other types of distress intolerance as predictors of GAD<\/em>. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/emma-macdonald\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Elizabeth-Pawluk-e1495566368341.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Elizabeth\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Elizabeth-Pawluk-e1495566368341.jpg 240w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Elizabeth-Pawluk-e1495566368341-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Elizabeth-Pawluk-e1495566368341-87x110.jpg 87w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Elizabeth Pawluk<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><br \/>\n2016, PhD in Psychology (Clinical Stream), Ryerson University<br \/>\n2011, MA in Psychology (Clinical Stream), Ryerson University<br \/>\n2008, BA (Honours) in Psychology, University of Western Ontario<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nElizabeth\u2019s research interests included investigations of cognitive-behavioural theories of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). For her dissertation, Elizabeth tested a theory of emotion dysregulation in GAD via two independent studies. First, she conducted an experiment to examine the extent to which people with GAD experience heightened emotional reactivity, based on their subjective and physiological response, compared to people with social anxiety disorder and people with no psychopathology. Second, she examined the\u00a0emotional profiles of people\u00a0with GAD compared to people with no psychopathology, by asking participants to\u00a0conduct multiple, real-time assessments of their emotional experiences and level of worry on a smartphone throughout the day for one week. Her next step was to complete\u00a0a Post-doctoral Fellowship in the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic at\u00a0St. Joseph\u2019s Healthcare Hamilton.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Publications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Malivoire, B., Marcos, M., <strong>Pawluk, E.J.P.<\/strong>, Tallon, K., Kusec, A., &amp; Koerner, N. (in press). Negative urgency, intolerance of uncertainty and their unique associations with interpretation bias in individuals high in generalized anxiety disorder symptoms. <em>Cognitive Behaviour Therapy<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Malivoire, B., Stewart, K.E., Tallon, K., Ovanessian, M.M., <strong>Pawluk, E.J.<\/strong>, &amp; Koerner, N. (in press). Negative urgency and generalized anxiety disorder symptom severity: The role of self-reported cognitive processes. <em>Personality and Individual Differences<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>MacDonald, E. M., <strong>Pawluk, E. J.<\/strong>, Koerner, N., &amp; Goodwill, A., M. (2015). An examination of distress intolerance in undergraduate students high in symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. <em>Cognitive Behaviour Therapy<\/em>, 44, 74 \u2013 84.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pawluk, E. J.<\/strong>, &amp; Koerner, N. (2013).\u00a0A preliminary investigation of impulsivity in generalized anxiety disorder.<em>\u00a0Personality and Individual Differences, 54<\/em>, 732-737.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Conference Presentations:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Pawluk, E. J.,<\/strong>\u00a0&amp; Koerner, N. (2014, November).\u00a0<em>Possible triggers for negative urgency in people with GAD.\u00a0<\/em>Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pawluk, E. J.<\/strong>, MacDonald, E., &amp; Koerner, N. (2013, November).\u00a0<em>Examining the dimensions of distress tolerance in the prediction of panic disorder<\/em>. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, Nashville, TX.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pawluk, E. J.<\/strong>, Koerner, N., &amp; Antony, M. M. (2011, November).<em>\u00a0<\/em><em>Impact of concreteness training on worry, intolerance of uncertainty, and problem solving.\u00a0<\/em>Poster presented at the annual convention of the Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, Toronto, ON.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/elizabeth-pawluk\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Kathleen.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Kathleen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Kathleen.jpg 240w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Kathleen-88x110.jpg 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Kathleen Tallon<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><br \/>\n2019, PhD in Psychology (Clinical Stream), Toronto Metropolitan \u00a0University<br \/>\n2014, MA in Psychology (Clinical Stream), Toronto Metropolitan University<br \/>\n2012, BA (Honours) in Psychology, McGill University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nKathleen\u2019s research interests are in the cognitive mechanisms that lead to the development and maintenance of pathological worry. In her Master\u2019s thesis, she developed a model of the role of working memory in generalized anxiety disorder and tested the effects of worrying on working memory and information processing in individuals with generalized anxiety disorder. In her dissertation, Kathleen is examining the efficacy and mechanism of change of a worry postponement intervention in people with generalized anxiety disorder.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Publications:<\/strong><br \/>\nMalivoire, B., Marcos, M., Pawluk, E.J.P., <strong>Tallon, K.<\/strong>, Kusec, A., &amp; Koerner, N. (in press). Negative urgency, intolerance of uncertainty and their unique associations with interpretation bias in individuals high in generalized anxiety disorder symptoms. <em>Cognitive Behaviour Therapy<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Malivoire, B., Stewart, K.E., <strong>Tallon, K.<\/strong>, Ovanessian, M.M., Pawluk, E.J., &amp; Koerner, N. (in press). Negative urgency and generalized anxiety disorder symptom severity: The role of self-reported cognitive processes. <em>Personality and Individual Differences<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tallon, K<\/strong>., Koerner, N., &amp; Yang, L. (2016). Working memory in Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Effects of verbal and image-based worry and relation to cognitive and emotional processes. <em>Journal of Experimental Psychopathology, 7,<\/em> 72-94. doi:10.5127\/jep.045714<\/p>\n<p>Koerner, N., <strong>Tallon, K<\/strong>., &amp; Kusec, A. (2015). Maladaptive core beliefs and their relation to generalized anxiety disorder. Advanced online publication. <em>Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.<\/em> doi:10.1080\/16506073.2015.1042989<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Presentations:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tallon, K.<\/strong>, Stratton, N., Tulloch, T. G., Faaborg-Andersen, M., Kidwai, A., Vernon, J. R. G., O\u2019Cleirigh, C., Antony, M. M., &amp; Hart, T. A. (2016, October). The Effects of Integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Social Anxiety on Symptoms of Social Anxiety, Depression, and Problematic Alcohol Use in Gay and Bisexual Men. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tallon K.<\/strong>, Ovanessian, M. &amp; Koerner, N. (2016, May). Imaging ability in Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Poster, Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, Hamilton, ON.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tallon, K.<\/strong>, Carleton, N., Gavric, D., MacDonald, E., Milosevic, I., &amp; Dozois, D. (June, 2015). Introduction and summary. In Kathleen Tallon (Chair), Advances in transdiagnostic approaches to understanding and treating psychopathology. Symposium, the Canadian Psychological Association Convention 2015, Ottawa, ON.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/kathleen-tallon\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-current-graduate-students filter-current-members\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Melina.-e1495565852808.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Melina\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Melina.-e1495565852808.jpg 236w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Melina.-e1495565852808-87x110.jpg 87w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Melina Ovanessian<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degree in Progress<\/strong>:<br \/>\nPhD in Psychology (Clinical Stream), Toronto Metropolitan University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><br \/>\nMA in Psychology (Clinical Stream), Toronto Metropolitan University<br \/>\nBA in Psychology, Western University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nMelina is interested in the factors involved in the maintenance, treatment and mechanisms of change of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Her Master\u2019s thesis examined the optimal delivery of a written imaginal exposure intervention for individuals with GAD. Specifically, whether writing about how to move forward from one&#8217;s worst-case scenario (termed written exposure with rescripting) has beneficial effects over and above writing repeatedly only about the worst fear coming true (standard written exposure). Her dissertation is an extension of this work, and examines how to further optimize the written exposure intervention.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Publications:<\/strong><br \/>\nMalivoire, B., Stewart, K.E., Tallon, K., <strong>Ovanessian, M.M.<\/strong>, Pawluk, E.J., &amp; Koerner, N. (2019, July). Negative urgency and generalized anxiety disorder symptom severity: The role of self-reported cognitive processes. <em>Personality and Individual Differences<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ovanessian, M.M.,<\/strong> Koerner, N., Antony, M.M., &amp; Dugas, M.J. (2019, April). A preliminary test of the therapeutic potential of written exposure with rescripting for generalized anxiety disorder. <em>Journal of Experimental Psychopathology,<\/em> 10, 1-23.<\/p>\n<p>Parikh, S.V., Lam, R., Filteau, M.J., <strong>Ovanessian M.M.<\/strong>, &amp; Hill M. (2011).\u00a0 Evaluation of a Disease-Management Intervention Designed to Reduce Depression Disability. <em>Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice,<\/em> 17(2), 322-325.<\/p>\n<p>Parikh, S.V., LeBlanc, S.R., &amp; <strong>Ovanessian, M.M<\/strong>. (2010). Advancing Bipolar Disorder: Key Lessons from the Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder (STEP-BD). <em>The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry,<\/em>55(3), 136-143.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Conference Presentations:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ovanessian, M.M.<\/strong>, Koerner, N., Antony, M.M. &amp; Dugas, M.J. (2016, October). A Comparison of Written Exposure With and Without Rescripting for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Poster to be presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ovanessian, M.M.<\/strong>, Pawluk, E. J.,\u00a0 Koerner, N. &amp; Antony, M.M. (2016, June). Development and validation of the Digital Hoarding Questionnaire. Poster, Canadian Psychological Association, Victoria, BC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ovanessian, M.M.<\/strong>, Tallon K., &amp; Koerner, N. (2016, May). An Investigation of Gender Differences in Worry and Associated Cognitive Processes in Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Poster, Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, Hamilton, ON.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/melina-ovanessian\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Tessie-Mastorakos-1-e1495566341421.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Tessie\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Tessie-Mastorakos-1-e1495566341421.jpg 240w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Tessie-Mastorakos-1-e1495566341421-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Tessie-Mastorakos-1-e1495566341421-87x110.jpg 87w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Tessie Mastorakos<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MA in School and Clinical Child Psychology, University of Toronto<br \/>\n2014, BA (Honours) in Psychology, York University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tessie\u2019s research interests include investigations of trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural treatment and other effective ways of intervening with children and families exposed to trauma. Tessie also has an interest in understanding particular risk factors associated with pathological worry and generalized anxiety disorder. She is currently completing her Masters in School and Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Toronto.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected \u00a0Publications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cordeiro, K., Foroughe, M., &amp; <strong>Mastorakos, T<\/strong>. (In press).\u00a0Primary mental health care in the family health team setting:\u00a0Tracking patient care from referral to outcome.<em>\u00a0<\/em><em>Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Conference Presentations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mastorakos, T<\/strong>. &amp; Koerner, N. (2015, June). <em>The unique contribution of<\/em> <em>attachment style to generalized anxiety disorder. <\/em>Poster presented to the meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Ottawa, ON.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mastorakos, T<\/strong>., Bambrah, V., Konanur, S., Thornback, K., &amp; Muller R.T. (2015, June).<em> A community-based study of trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy: Parent-child discordance and patterns of relatedness as predictors of change<\/em><em>.<\/em> Poster presented to the meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Ottawa, ON.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mastorakos, T<\/strong>., Cinamon, J., Konanur, S., &amp; Muller, R.T. (2014, October). <em>Parent emotional reaction and child anxiety in trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural\u00a0therapy.\u00a0<\/em>Poster presented to the meeting of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, Long Beach, CA.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/tessie-mastorakos\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Elvira-Prusaczyk-e1495566284357.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Elvira\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Elvira-Prusaczyk-e1495566284357.jpg 240w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Elvira-Prusaczyk-e1495566284357-94x110.jpg 94w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Elvira Prusaczyk<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><br \/>\nMA in Psychology (Social\/Personality), Brock University<br \/>\n2015, BA (Honours) in Psychology, Ryerson University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nElvira first began working at the CAP lab as a volunteer in 2012. Her research interests included understanding cognitive biases involved in pathological worry and examining predictors for excessive worry. Since then, Elvira maintained her involvement in the lab while broadening her research experiences: She was awarded two undergraduate student research awards by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Further, Elvira completed her undergraduate honours thesis with Dr. Becky Choma in the Social and Political Psychology lab at Ryerson University. She examined self-objectification (i.e., the habitual monitoring of one\u2019s physical appearance) and its application to skin tone dissatisfaction and skin bleaching in ethnically diverse women. Elvira was Lab Manager at the CAP Lab from September 2015 to September 2016. In fall 2016, she started graduate studies in psychology at Brock University.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Conference Presentations:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Prusaczyk, E.<\/strong>, &amp; Choma, B. L. (2015, July). <em>Self-objectification, skin colour dissatisfaction, and skin bleaching: The palliative and legitimating effects of system justifying beliefs<\/em><em>.<\/em> Paper presented at the International Society for the Study of Individual Differences (ISSID) Conference, London, ON, Canada.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prusaczyk, E<\/strong>., &amp; Choma, L. B. (2015, May). <em>\u201cFair and Lovely:\u201d Self-objectification, Skin Tone Surveillance, and Skin Bleaching.<\/em> Talk presented at the Undergraduate Thesis Conference at Western University, London, ON.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prusacyzk, E<\/strong>., Kusec, A., Pawluk, E., Woznica, A., Taillefer, S., &amp; Koerner, N. (2016, May). <em>Emotional intensity and valence of autobiographical memories in individuals with probable generalized anxiety disorder<\/em>. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/elvira-prusaczyk\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAMAAAAAJDkxZWI2N2RlLWU0OGQtNDMxZi1iNDIxLTc1YzgzNjMyMWUxMw-e1495566243870.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Carly\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAMAAAAAJDkxZWI2N2RlLWU0OGQtNDMxZi1iNDIxLTc1YzgzNjMyMWUxMw-e1495566243870.jpg 238w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAMAAAAAJDkxZWI2N2RlLWU0OGQtNDMxZi1iNDIxLTc1YzgzNjMyMWUxMw-e1495566243870-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAMAAAAAJDkxZWI2N2RlLWU0OGQtNDMxZi1iNDIxLTc1YzgzNjMyMWUxMw-e1495566243870-110x110.jpg 110w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Carly Basian<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><br \/>\n2015, MT in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, University of Toronto<br \/>\n2013, BA (Honours) in Psychology, Ryerson University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nCarly first began working at the CAP Lab as a volunteer in 2011. In 2012, she received a scholarship to design her own research study, which tested the emotional and cognitive effects of abstract and concrete thinking in individuals with high levels of worry. Carly completed her undergraduate thesis under Dr. Koerner\u2019s supervision, and investigated the effects of uncertainty on emotional, cognitive, and behavioural reactions to ambiguous situations and problem-solving abilities. After graduating from Ryerson, Carly pursued a Masters of Teaching and specialized in sexual health education. She was a research assistant in an HIV prevention lab and completed her Master\u2019s thesis on best practices teaching sexual health education. Carly is continuing her work in sexual health education as a researcher and consultant for various educational organizations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Presentations:<\/strong><br \/>\nBasian, C. (2015, May). Unpacking Ontario\u2019s 2015 sexual health education curricula. Oral presentation delivered at Professional Development Seminars, Mississauga, ON, Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Basian, C., &amp; Finnessy, P. (2015, April). Best practices and obstacles teaching sexual health education at the high school level. Oral presentation delivered at the Physical and Health Education Canada National Conference, Banff, AB, Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Basian, C., &amp; Koerner, N. (2013, June). Priming beliefs about uncertainty: Effects on interpretations of ambiguous situations. Poster presented at the Ontario Undergraduate Psychology Thesis Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Kusec, A., Mastorakos, T., Fracalanza, K., Basian, C., &amp; Koerner, N. (2014, June). Experiences of expected and unexpected uncertainty in individuals with and without generalized anxiety disorder. Poster presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/carly-basian\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"136\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Keisha-e1495566209526.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Keisha\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Keisha-e1495566209526.jpg 136w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Keisha-e1495566209526-89x110.jpg 89w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Keisha Gobin<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degrees in Progress:<\/strong><br \/>\nPhD in Psychology (Clinical Stream), York University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><br \/>\nMA in Psychology (Clinical Stream), York University<br \/>\nBA (Honours) in Psychology, Ryerson University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nKeisha was a research assistant in the CAP Lab during the summer of 2016. Her research interests included understanding clinical anxiety and the underlying cognitions that maintain these disorders. Her duties involved testing and managing data for current lab studies. During the 2016-2017 academic year, Keisha completed her Undergraduate Honours Thesis under the supervision of Dr. Naomi Koerner. She is currently completing her graduate studies in clinical psychology at York University; she is interested in studying the role of mood disorders within populations that experience eating disorders.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/keisha-gobin\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Katie2017-2018-660x645-1-316x341.png\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Kathleen\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Kathleen Stewart<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2022, PhD in Psychology (Clinical Stream), Toronto Metropolitan University<br \/>\n2018, MA in Psychology (Clinical Stream), Toronto Metropolitan University<br \/>\n2015, BSc in Psychology, McGill University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nKatie\u2019s master\u2019s thesis examined\u00a0the effects of an attentional control training procedure in people who suffer from pathological worry. Her PhD dissertation examined intolerance of uncertainty in people high in worry.\u00a0Broadly, Katie is interested in the mechanisms and pathways through which anxiety disorders are maintained and treated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Publications: <\/strong><br \/>\nMalivoire, B. L., <strong>Stewart, K. E.<\/strong>, Tallon, K., Ovanessian, M., Pawluk, E. J., &amp; Koerner, N. (2018).\u00a0(Accepted, March 2018). Negative urgency and generalized anxiety disorder symptom severity: The role\u00a0of self-reported cognitive processes. <em>Journal of Personality and Individual Differences<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Lenton-Brym, A.P., <strong>Stewart, K.E.<\/strong>, Coyne, A.E., Westra, H.A., Constantino, M.J., &amp; Antony, M.M. (2019).\u00a0Can self-report measures of readiness for change and treatment ambivalence predict outcomes in\u00a0cognitive-behavioral therapy for generalized anxiety disorder? <em>Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy,\u00a033<\/em>, 301-319.<\/p>\n<p>Krause, K.L., <strong>Stewart, K.E.<\/strong>, Cassin, S.E., &amp; Antony, M.M. (2018). Clinical perfectionism, dissatisfaction\u00a0with standards, and raising the bar: Validation of the Response to Goal Achievement Scale. <em>Journal of\u00a0Cognitive Psychotherapy, 32<\/em>, 241-262.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stewart, K. E.<\/strong>, &amp; Antony, M. M. (in press). Trait anxiety. In V. Zeigler-Hill &amp; T. K. Shackelford\u00a0(Eds.), Encyclopedia of personality and individual differences. New York, NY: Springer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Presentations:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Stewart, K.<\/strong>, Malivoire, B. L., Ovanessian, M., Koerner, N., &amp; Pawluk, E. J. (November, 2019).\u00a0Emotion dysregulation and negative urgency in generalized anxiety disorder. Poster accepted to the\u00a053nd annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Atlanta, GA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stewart, K. E.<\/strong>, Sack, L., Antony, M. M., &amp; Koerner, N. (2019, July). The impact of the attention\u00a0training technique on attention control and worry in excessive worriers. Open paper presented at the\u00a0World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Berlin, Germany.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stewart, K. E.<\/strong>, Sack, L., &amp; Koerner, N. (2019, July). The relationship between negative urgency and\u00a0attention processes in people high in generalized anxiety disorder symptoms. Poster presented at the\u00a0World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Berlin, Germany.<\/p>\n<p>Szabo, J., <strong>Stewart, K. S.<\/strong>, Sack, L., Kusec, A., Marcos, M., &amp; Koerner, N. (2019, May). Negative\u00a0urgency as a moderator in the relationship between paranoia and social anxiety. Poster presented at\u00a0the 9th annual Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies Convention, Montreal,\u00a0QC.<\/p>\n<p>Malivoire, B. L., <strong>Stewart, K. E.<\/strong>, &amp; Koerner, N. (2019, May). Relations between positive urgency and\u00a0threatening appraisals of positive scenarios in GAD. Poster presented at the 9th annual meeting of the\u00a0Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, Montreal, Quebec.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stewart, K. E.<\/strong>, Malivoire, B., &amp; Koerner, N. (2018, November). Age-related differences in cognitive\u00a0variables in generalized anxiety disorder. Poster presented at the 52nd annual meeting of the\u00a0Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.<\/p>\n<p>Malivoire, B., <strong>Stewart, K. E.<\/strong>, Tallon, K., Ovanessian, M., &amp; Koerner, N. (2018, November). Negative\u00a0urgency and generalized anxiety disorder symptoms: The influence of self-reported cognitive\u00a0processes. Poster presented at the 52nd annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive\u00a0Therapies, Washington, DC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stewart, K. E.<\/strong>, Lenton-Brym, A. P., Coyne, A. E., Westra, H. A., Constantino, M. J., &amp; Antony, M. M.\u00a0(2017, November). Treatment ambivalence and change motivation as predictors of worry and\u00a0symptom severity outcomes in psychotherapy for generalized anxiety disorder. Poster presented at the\u00a051st meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.<\/p>\n<p>Lenton-Brym, A. P., <strong>Stewart, K. E.<\/strong>, Coyne, A. E., Westra, H. A., Constantino, M. J., &amp; Antony, M. M.\u00a0(2017, November). Assessing the Role of Baseline Treatment Ambivalence in Psychotherapy for\u00a0Individuals with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Poster presented at the 51st meeting of the\u00a0Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/kathleen-stewart\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Charlotte-C.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Charlotte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Charlotte-C.jpg 240w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Charlotte-C-98x110.jpg 98w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Charlotte Corran<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><br \/>\nBA (Honours) in Psychology, Ryerson University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nCharlotte worked at the CAP lab as a research assistant during the summer of 2016. She was interested in the etiology and development of anxiety disorders, including understanding the cognitive processes involved in maintaining pathological worry. In the 2016-2017 academic year, Charlotte completed her Undergraduate Honours Thesis under the supervision of Dr. Naomi Koerner. \u00a0She then worked as Lab Manager of the Young Adult and Alcohol Research Lab at Concordia University under the supervision of Dr. Roisin O&#8217;Connor. Charlotte was involved in research on the\u00a0etiology of young adult heavy and problem alcohol use, in particular, the\u00a0positive and negative reinforcement pathways that lead to problematic drinking.\u00a0She plans to work in this lab and gain some research experience before pursuing graduate studies in clinical psychology.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/charlotte-corran\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Natalie-B-1-e1495566156643.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Natalie\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Natalie-B-1-e1495566156643.jpg 240w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Natalie-B-1-e1495566156643-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Natalie-B-1-e1495566156643-78x110.jpg 78w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Natalie Besharat<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degrees:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nBA (Honours) in Psychology, Ryerson University.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nNatalie was a volunteer research assistant in the CAP Lab. Her research interests included understanding the cognitive processes and trans-diagnostic factors involved in maintaining anxiety and mood-related disorders. In fall 2016, Natalie completed her Undergraduate Honours Thesis with Dr. Karen Milligan; she investigated the impact of Mindfulness Marital Arts Therapy on attention in a clinical sample of youth. Natalie plans to pursue graduate studies in clinical psychology.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/natalie-besharat\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Diana-e1495566129570.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Diana\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Diana-e1495566129570.jpg 240w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Diana-e1495566129570-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Diana-e1495566129570-83x110.jpg 83w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Diana Jin<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><br \/>\n2014, BA (Honours) in Psychology, University of Ottawa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nDiana was a volunteer research assistant at the CAP lab. Her research interests were in exploring the cognitive processes involved in the development and maintenance of mood and anxiety disorders. Diana completed her undergraduate honours thesis under the supervision of Dr. Andrea Ashbaugh. For her thesis project, she investigated the phenomenology of traumatic memories. She was also interested in cognitive and behavioural treatments for various psychological disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder. Diana plans to pursue graduate studies in clinical psychology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Conference Presentation:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Jin, D.<\/strong> &amp; Ashbaugh, A. (2014, March). Phenomenology of Trauma Memories: Revision of Memory Experiences Questionnaire (MEQ-R). Talk presented at the Undergraduate Thesis Conference at University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/diana-jin\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><div class=\"no-photo\"><p>Photo unavailable<\/p><\/div><p class=\"team-name\">Shreya Jagtap<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p>Shreya started working as Lab Manager of the CAP Lab in July 2016. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in psychology. Shreya has worked in various research labs at Ryerson and UofT, with specializations in social psychology, personality psychology, health psychology, and clinical psychology. For her undergraduate thesis, she examined how greater levels of personal growth initiative and goal integration facilitated sustained well-being outcomes. Shreya hopes to develop her research interests and pursue graduate school in clinical psychology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Conference Presentations:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Jagtap, S.S. (2016, May). Growth Orientation, Goal Organization, and Well-Being. Poster presented at the Ontario Undergraduate Thesis Conference, Toronto, ON.<\/p>\n<p>Jagtap, S.S., Crangle, C.J., Hare, C., &amp; Hart, T.L. (2016, May). The effects of anxiety, depression, and relationship quality on physical health among MS patients. Poster to be presented at the Canadian Association for Cognitive Behavioral Therapies Annual Conference, Hamilton, ON.<\/p>\n<p>Jagtap, S.S., Inbar, Y. (2016, May). The Effects of Monetary Incentive on State Authenticity and Subjective Likeability in Dyadic Interactions. Poster will be presented at the Annual Convention for the Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/shreya-jagtap\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Andrea-Kusec-Profile-Photo-402x400-1-316x341.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Andrea\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Andrea Kusec<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><br \/>\n2016, MSc in Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University.<br \/>\n2014, BA in Psychology, Ryerson University.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nAndrea began volunteering in the CAP Lab in January 2011 and transitioned to the role of Lab Manager from October 2013 to August 2014. She has also volunteered with Dr. Margaret Moulson in the Brain and Early Experiences Lab from May 2012 to August 2014. Her research interests included identifying and developing treatments for cognitive biases present in mental health disorders for those with and without an acquired brain injury. Andrea was further interested in understanding how both internal and external aspects of motivation facilitate engagement in rehabilitation following brain injury. Her Master\u2019s degree evaluated the psychometric properties of two measures of motivation designed specifically for acquired brain injury. Her Master\u2019s research was fully funded by the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Scholarship in Rehabilitation-related Research for Graduate Students with Disabilities. In October 2017, she started her PhD at the University of Cambridge in the UK as a Gates Cambridge Scholar, a full-coverage scholarship awarded to approximately 1.5% of applicants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Publications:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Kusec, A.<\/strong>, Tallon, K., &amp; Koerner, N. (2016). Intolerance of uncertainty, causal uncertainty,causal importance, self-concept clarity and their relations to generalized anxiety disorder. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 45(4), 307 &#8211; 323.<\/p>\n<p>Koerner, N., Mejia, T., &amp; <strong>Kusec, A.<\/strong> (2017). What\u2019s in a name? Intolerance of uncertainty, other uncertainty-relevant constructs, and their differential relations to worry and<br \/>\ngeneralized anxiety disorder. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 46(2), 141 \u2013 161.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kusec, A.<\/strong>, DeMatteo, C., Velikonja, D., &amp; Harris, J.E. (under review). What\u2019s your motivation? Measures of motivation and engagement after acquired brain injury. Rehabilitation Psychology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Presentations and Published Abstracts: <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Kusec, A.<\/strong>, Panday, J., Froese, A., Albright, H., &amp; Harris, J.E. (2016). Perceptions of<br \/>\nmotivation: Identifying barriers and facilitators to engagement in acquired brain injury<br \/>\nrehabilitation. Brain Injury, 30(5 \u2013 6), 625.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kusec, A.<\/strong>, Froese, A., Albright, H., &amp; Harris, J.E. (2016, May). The importance of the client<br \/>\nperspective in understanding motivation after brain injury. Paper presented at the<br \/>\nmeeting of the McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences Research Plenary,<br \/>\nHamilton, ON.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kusec, A.<\/strong>, &amp; Koerner, N. (2014, June). The relations of self-oriented, other-oriented, and<br \/>\nsocially-prescribed perfectionism to generalized anxiety disorder. Poster presented at the<br \/>\nmeeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Vancouver, BC.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/andrea-kusec\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/BM_labphoto-e1495565893726.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Bailee\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/BM_labphoto-e1495565893726.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/BM_labphoto-e1495565893726-90x110.jpeg 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Bailee Malivoire<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Contact:<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:bmalivoire@ryerson.ca\">bmalivoire@ryerson.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2020, PhD in Psychology (Clinical Psychology Stream), Toronto Metropolitan University<\/p>\n<p>2017, MA in Psychology (Clinical Psychology Stream), Toronto Metropolitan University<\/p>\n<p>2015, BSc double major in Biology and Psychology, Toronto Metropolitan University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Bailee\u2019s research aims to understand cognitive, affective, and interpersonal mechanisms underpinning chronic worry to refine cognitive-behavioural models of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Her research also tests the efficacy of short-term interventions for GAD that target these mechanisms. Current research projects in people high in chronic worry and\/or GAD symptoms include understanding the nature of imagery use and the relation with worry-related processes; investigating cognitive correlates of dysfunctional interpersonal styles; and examining positive emotion regulation and the association with GAD symptoms. For her dissertation she is investigating using imagery to enhance the efficacy of cognitive bias modification to more effectively target information processing biases and worry in individuals high in GAD symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Support:<br \/>\n<\/strong>2020: Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)\u2019s Student Research and Knowledge\u00a0Dissemination Grant<br \/>\n2019-2022: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship Doctoral Award (CGS-D)<br \/>\n2018: Ontario Graduate Scholarship \u2013 Doctoral Award<br \/>\n2016: Ontario Graduate Scholarship \u2013 Doctoral Award<br \/>\n2015: CIHR Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Publications:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Malivoire, B.L. (2020). Exploring DBT Skills Training as a Treatment Avenue for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. <em>Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice<\/em>.<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Malivoire, B.L., Kuo, J.R., &amp; Antony, M.M. (2019). An examination of emotion dysregulation in maladaptive perfectionism. <em>Clinical Psychology Review<\/em>, <em>71<\/em>, 39-50.<\/p>\n<p>Malivoire, B.L., Stewart, K.E., Tallon, K., Ovanessian, M., Pawluk, E.J., &amp; Koerner, N. (2019). Negative urgency and generalized anxiety disorder symptom severity: The role of self-reported cognitive processes. <em>Journal of Personality and Individual Differences<\/em>,<em> 145<\/em>(15), 58-63.<\/p>\n<p>Malivoire, B.L., Marcos, M., Pawluk, E.J., Tallon, K., Kusec, A., &amp; Koerner, N. (2019). Look before you leap: The role of negative urgency in appraisals of ambiguous and unambiguous scenarios in individuals high in generalized anxiety disorder symptoms. <em>Cognitive Behaviour Therapy<\/em>, <em>48<\/em>(3), 217-240.<\/p>\n<p>Malivoire, B.L., Girard, A., Patel, P., &amp; Monson, C.M. (2018). Functional connectivity of hippocampal subregions in PTSD: Relations with symptoms.<em> BMC Psychiatry<\/em>, <em>18<\/em>(129), 1-9<em>. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Malivoire, B.L., Hare, C.J., &amp; Hart, T.L. (2018). \u00a0The indirect effect of rumination on the relationship between psychological symptoms and perceived cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis. <em>Rehabilitation Psychology<\/em>,\u00a0<em>63<\/em>(2), 286-294.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Conference Presentations:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Malivoire, B.L., &amp; Koerner, N. (2019, May 3-4). Have no fear: An investigation of the relationship between maladaptive beliefs and fear of emotion in GAD [Poster presentation]. Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies 9th Annual Meeting, Montreal, QC, Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Malivoire, B. L., Stewart, K. E., &amp; Koerner, N. (2019, May 3-4). Relations between positive urgency and threatening appraisals of positive scenarios in GAD [Poster presentation]. Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies 9th Annual Meeting, Montreal, QC, Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Malivoire, B. L., Stewart, K. E., Tallon, K., Ovanessian, M., Schonbach, M., Jagtap, S., Pawluk, E., &amp; Koerner, N. (2018, November 15-18). Negative urgency and generalized anxiety disorder symptoms: The role of self-reported cognitive processes [Poster presentation]. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 52nd Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, United States.<\/p>\n<p>Malivoire, B.L., Jagtap, S., &amp; Koerner, N. (2018, June 26-30). Emotion dysregulation in GAD: The relation with problem solving orientation [Poster presentation]. Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) National Convention hosted at the International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP) 29th Annual Meeting, Montreal, QC, Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Malivoire, B.L., Koerner, N., Prusaczyk, E., &amp; Jagtap, S. (2017, June 8-10). Word choice in written exposure for generalized anxiety disorder reflects emotional and cognitive processes [Oral Presentation]. Canadian Psychological Association National Convention 78th Annual Meeting, Toronto, ON, Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Malivoire, B.L., Mutschler, C., Thomas, E.J., Kidwai, A., Zeifman, R., &amp; Horner, K. (2017, June 8-10). An interdisciplinary model of mental health care and the use of technology [Poster presentation]. Canadian Psychological Association National Convention 78th Annual Meeting, Toronto, ON, Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/bailee-malivoire\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Judit-Lab-Photo-e1495565996834-316x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Judit\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Judit Szabo<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degree in Progress:<\/strong><br \/>\nMA in Psychology (Clinical Stream), Ryerson University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><br \/>\n2017, BA (Honours) in Psychology, University of Waterloo<br \/>\n2012, BA (Honours) in English and History, University of Toronto<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nJudit is interested in how cognitive processes like reasoning and maladaptive beliefs induce and maintain symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. She also maintains broad interests in neuropsychological themes as they pertain to anxiety disorders. Her undergraduate research background concerned the role of reasoning processes in the development and maintenance of obsessions in obsessive-compulsive disorder as well as the impact of mindsets and goal setting in social anxiety.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Conference Presentations:<\/strong><br \/>\nMichaelis, M., Barber, K. C., <strong>Szabo, J.<\/strong>, Obdeyn, L., &amp; Moscovitch, D.A. (2017, June) Generate closeness or make a good impression? The impact of interpersonal mindsets on self-focused attention and social outcomes in high vs. low socially anxious participants. Poster accepted for presentation at the 78th annual Canadian Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, ON.<\/p>\n<p>Barber, K. C., Michaelis, M.A.M., <strong>Szabo, J.<\/strong>, &amp; Moscovitch, D.A. (2017, May) Restoring the pleasure in social interaction: the role of interpersonal goals and mindsets in social anxiety. Poster accepted for presentation at the 7th annual Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies Convention, Ottawa, ON.<\/p>\n<p>Armstrong, R., Liang, L. H., Brown. D. J., <strong>Szabo, J.<\/strong>, Hanig, S., &amp; Pillai, T. (2015, May). Righting a wrong: Stabbing a voodoo doll following supervisor mistreatment restores your sense of justice. Poster presented at the Southern Ontario Behavioural Decision Research Conference, Toronto, ON.<\/p>\n<p>Liang, L. H., Brown. D. J., Armstrong, R., <strong>Szabo, J.<\/strong>, Hanig, S., &amp; Pillai, T. (2015, April). Righting a wrong: Does deviance restore justice following abusive supervision? Poster presented at the University of Waterloo Graduate Psychology Discovery Conference, Waterloo, ON.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/judit-szabo\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Maya-S-2018-500x667-1-316x341.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Maya\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Maya Schonbach<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p>Maya started volunteering in the CAP Lab as a Research Assistant in August 2017; since January 2018 she began working as a part-time Research Assistant in the lab. Maya graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelors of Mathematics majoring in both Actuarial Science and Statistics. During her undergraduate degree she worked as a Research Co-op Student in a Bioinformatics lab investigating paediatric cancer. Since graduating, Maya has become interested in Clinical Psychology and excited by the duality of working with people and performing research. She is currently taking a certificate in Psychology with the hopes of applying to graduate school in Clinical Psychology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Publications:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Schonbach M.<\/strong>, Danesh A., Bruce J., Woodburn T., Davidsen T., Hermida L., Gesuwan P., Guidry-Auvil J., Hampton O., Wheeler D., Gastier-Foster J., Smith M., Gerhard D., Maris J., Reynolds P., Pugh T. Fidelity of subclonal representation in human neuroblastoma-derived cell line and patient-derived xenograft models: A report from the NCI-TARGET project. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 106th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research; 2015 Apr 18-22; Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2015; 75(15 Suppl): Abstract nr 484. doi:10.1158\/1538-7445.AM2015-484<\/p>\n<p>Zhu, Y., <strong>Schonbach, M.<\/strong>, Coffman, D. L., Williams, J. S. (2015, March). Variable Selection for Propensity Score Estimation via Balancing Covariates [Letter to the editor]. Epidemiology, 26(2), <a href=\"http:\/\/journals.lww.com\/epidem\/toc\/2015\/03000\">p e14\u2013e15<\/a>. doi: 10.1097\/EDE.0000000000000237<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/maya-schonbach\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Leah-Sack-2018-660x440-1-316x341.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Leah\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Leah Sack<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degrees in Progress:<\/strong><br \/>\nMA in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, University of Guelph.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Degrees:<\/strong><br \/>\nBA (Honours) in Psychology, Ryerson University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nLeah is a research assistant. Her duties involve recruitment and data collection for current studies in the lab. Leah completed her undergraduate thesis under the supervision of Dr. Milligan. Her thesis examined the relative contributions of inattention and impulsivity in maladaptive emotional regulation amongst adolescents with learning disabilities and co-occurring mental health issues. Leah plans to pursue graduate studies in clinical psychology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Presentations:<\/strong><br \/>\nSugden, N. A., Marquis, A. R., Divakaran K., Sack, L., Max, A., Gobin, K., Bernstein, A., &amp; Moulson, M. C. (2017, June). They all look the same to me: Age, race and gender all influence adults\u2019 failure to notice an identity change in a real-life interaction. Poster presented at the Canadian Psychological Association 77th Annual Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada<\/p>\n<p>Speaker. Sack, L., Milligan., K. (2018, May). The Relative Contribution of Inattention\u00a0and Impulsivity to Positive Illusory Bias in Youth with Learning Disabilities and\u00a0Mental Health Issues. Poster presented at the AOPTUC. Toronto, Ontario, Canada<\/p>\n<p>Speaker. Sack, L., Scratch, S., Hunt, A. (2018). The Effect of Active Rehabilitation on\u00a0the Psychological Well-Being of Adolescents with Post-Concussion Symptoms.\u00a0Poster and paper presented at the Ward Summer Student Research Day at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Toronto, Ontario, Canada<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/leah-sack\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><div class=\"no-photo\"><p>Photo unavailable<\/p><\/div><p class=\"team-name\">Montana Vascotto<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degrees completed:<\/strong><br \/>\nBA (Honours) in Psychology, Ryerson University.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nMontana is the CAP Lab manager. She completed her BA (Honours) in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology at Ryerson University. As an\u00a0undergraduate Psychology major, Montana has gained a solid foundation of\u00a0study specific to research and practice and has volunteered in various research labs\/clinics. Montana completed her undergraduate thesis under the supervision of Dr. Koerner and a psychologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Her thesis\u00a0centered on the impact of family involvement in treatment for patients\u00a0with severe, treatment-refractory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD),\u00a0uniquely studied from the patient perspective. Montana hopes to pursue graduate-level studies in psychology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Publications:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nSugden, N. A., <strong>Vascotto, M.<\/strong>, &amp; Moulson, M. (May 2016). Put on a happy face: Developmental\u00a0changes in infants\u2019 exposure to facial expressions of emotion from 3 to 6 months. Paper presented at the International Conference on Infant Studies, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Presentations:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Vascotto, M.<\/strong> (March 2018). The association between stress and immunosuppression among caregivers of patients with dementia. Poster presented at the Annual Arteries Undergraduate Research Conference, Toronto, ON.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vascotto, M.<\/strong>, Taube-Schiff, M., &amp; Koerner, N. (May 2018). What is the impact of family involvement during treatment within a residential treatment program for obsessive-compulsive disorder? Paper presented at the Ontario Psychology Undergraduate Thesis Conference, Toronto, ON.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vascotto, M.<\/strong>, Taube-Schiff, M., Koerner, N., Cushing, S., &amp; Richter, P. (June 2018). What is the impact of family involvement during treatment within a residential treatment program for obsessive-compulsive disorder? Paper presented at the 44th Harvey Stancer Research Day, Toronto, ON.<\/p>\n<p>Mehak, A., Ruhig, M.,<strong> Vascotto, M.<\/strong>, &amp; Taube-Schiff, M. (November 2016). <em>Indicators of change in a\u00a0<\/em><em>naturalistic day hospital setting<\/em>. Poster presented at the 78<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Convention of the Canadian Psychological Association, Toronto, ON, Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/montana-vascotto\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Danika-W-500x625-1-316x341.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Danika\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Danika Wagner<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degree in Progress:<\/strong><br \/>\nBSc (Honours) in Psychology, York University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Degrees Completed:<\/strong><br \/>\n2017, BA (Combined Honours) in Philosophy and Applied Mathematics, Dalhousie University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nDanika was a volunteered in the CAP Lab from 2019-2020. Her duties included recruitment and data collection for current studies in the lab. Her research interests include how personality and cognitive processes play a role in psychopathology. Danika plans on pursuing graduate studies in clinical psychology.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/danika-wagner\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-current-members filter-current-research-assistants\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Jenna-V-500x622-1-316x341.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Jenna\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Jenna Vieira<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degree in Progress:<\/strong><br \/>\nB.A. in Psychology, Toronto Metropolitan University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nJenna started volunteering as a research assistant at the CAP lab in September 2019. Broadly, she is interested in researching how cognitive processes and biases play a role in the etiology and maintenance of anxiety disorders. She hopes to pursue graduate-level studies in clinical or counselling psychology in the future.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/jenna-vieira\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-current-graduate-students filter-current-members\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/3442CF20-AA43-4BE4-B192-133055102F86-1-500x889-1-316x341.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Sally\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Sally Zheng<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:sally.zheng@ryerson.ca\">sally.zheng@torontomu.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Degree in Progress:<br \/>\n<\/strong>PhD in Psychology (Clinical Psychology Stream), Toronto Metropolitan University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Degrees:<br \/>\n<\/strong>2021, MA in Psychology (Clinical Psychology Stream), Toronto Metropolitan University<br \/>\n2018, BA (Honours) in Psychology and Minor in Ethics, Western University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nBroadly, I am interested in the role of cognitive, affective, and interpersonal mechanisms in the etiology and maintenance of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). My research is particularly focused on the contribution of the <em>self<\/em>\u00a0and self-related constructs (e.g., the self-schema) to chronic worry. My Masters thesis examined the associations between self-discrepancies and self-concept clarity to worry, GAD symptom severity, and associated maladaptive processes (e.g., intolerance of uncertainty, negative problem orientation). For my dissertation, I aim to extend this work by examining the structure of the self-schema among individuals high in worry in addition to other components of their self-identity. Outside of the CAP Lab, my other research and professional interests concern the development and evaluation of accessible, low-barrier mental health resources for post-secondary and marginalized populations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Support:<\/strong><br \/>\n2022: Toronto Metropolitan University Graduate Scholarship &#8211; Doctoral Award<br \/>\n2021: Ontario Graduate Scholarship &#8211; Doctoral Award<br \/>\n2020: CIHR Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Publications:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ecclestone, A., Linden, B., Monaghan, C., &amp; <strong>Zheng, S.<\/strong> (2022). Protocol for a Comprehensive\u00a0Evaluation of Canada\u2019s Student Mental Health Network [Manuscript submitted for\u00a0publication].<\/p>\n<p>Gervasio, J., <strong>Zheng, S.,<\/strong> Skrotzki, C., &amp; Pachete, A. (2022). The effect of oral contraceptive use\u00a0on cortisol reactivity to the Trier Social Stress Test: A meta-analysis.\u00a0<em>Psychoneuroendrocrinology, 136<\/em>, 105626. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.psyneuen.2021.105626\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.psyneuen.2021.105626&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1666383687311000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2t5vX8X7ZiEyrevKlR8AN5\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.psyneuen.2021.105626<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Zheng, S.,<\/strong> Marcos, M., Stewart, K. E., Szabo, J., Pawluk, E., Girard, T. A., &amp; Koerner, N.\u00a0(2022). Worry, intolerance of uncertainty, negative urgency, and their associations to\u00a0paranoid thinking. <em>Personality and Individual Differences, 186, <\/em>111382.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.paid.2021.111382\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.paid.2021.111382&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1666383687311000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2C_T-NYOaItqUTJiBbwD1I\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.paid.2021.111382<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Zheng, S.,<\/strong> Stewart, J. G., Bagby, R. M., &amp; Harkness, K. L. (2021). Specific early maladaptive\u00a0schemas differentially mediate the relations of emotional and sexual maltreatment to\u00a0recent life events in depression. <em>Clinical Psychology &amp; Psychotherapy, 29<\/em>(3), 1020\u20131033<em>.\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/cpp.2681\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/cpp.2681&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1666383687311000&amp;usg=AOvVaw341payD1I2cOQiGbX9S1iN\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/cpp.2681<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected Conference Presentations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Zheng, S., <\/strong>Cupid, J., Deska, J. C., &amp; Koerner, N. (2022, September). <em>Ideal, Ought, and Feared\u00a0<\/em><em>Self-Identities in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)<\/em> [Paper presentation]. European\u00a0Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT) Annual Conference,\u00a0Barcelona, Spain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zheng, S.,<\/strong> Rose, J. Monaghan, C., &amp; Linden, B. (2021, August 12\u201313). <em>Impact of COVID-19\u00a0<\/em><em>Related Stressors on Canadian Post-Secondary Students\u2019 Mental Health<\/em> [Conference\u00a0presentation]. Collaborations for Change: Connecting Research and Practice in Post-Secondary Mental Health, Calgary, ON, Canada.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zheng, S., <\/strong>Ovanessian, M., &amp; Koerner, N. (2021, May). <em>Shame aversion and fear of other\u00a0<\/em><em>emotional experiences in generalized anxiety disorder<\/em> [Virtual poster presentation].\u00a0Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT) annual meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/sally-zheng\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-lab-alumni\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/David.-H.-500x667-1-316x341.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of David\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">David Harding<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p><strong>Degrees in Progress:<\/strong><br \/>\nB.A. in Psychology, Ryerson University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research Interests:<\/strong><br \/>\nDavid was one of Dr. Koerner&#8217;s Undergraduate Thesis students for 2019-2020. His thesis focused on variabilities in problem-solving effectiveness among chronic worriers. Prior to his involvement in the Cognition and Psychopathology (CAP) Lab David spent a year as a Research Assistant with Ryerson&#8217;s Biopsychosocial Development (BPSD) Lab, where he played an active role in the lab\u2019s recruitment efforts and day-to-day activities. David plans to continue his studies as a Graduate student in Clinical Psychology. His career aspirations include practising psychotherapy, with a focus on Mood &amp; Anxiety Disorders.<\/p>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/david-harding\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-current-graduate-students filter-current-members\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/08\/Joelle_Lab_Photo-500x656-2-316x341.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Joelle\" \/><p class=\"team-name\">Joelle Schaffer<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p>Pronouns: she\/he<\/p>\n<p>Contact:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:joelle.schaffer@ryerson.ca\">joelle.schaffer@torontomu.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Degree in progress:<\/p>\n<p>MA in Clinical Psychology, Toronto Metropolitan University<\/p>\n<p>Degrees:<\/p>\n<p>BA Hons in Psychology, McGill University (Minor: Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies)<\/p>\n<p>Research Interests:<\/p>\n<p>I am broadly interested in understanding the cognitive mechanisms underlying internalizing disorders, particularly generalized anxiety disorder, and am motivated by the ways we can use our findings to improve interventions. My Master\u2019s thesis will examine the relationship between existential concerns and anxiety symptoms and explore the differences between pathological and healthy engagements with existential dread. I am also interested in conducting research that improves our understanding of gendered experiences of anxiety. I am passionate about integrating feminist, anti-oppressive frameworks into psychological research and practice.<\/p>\n<p>Selected Publications:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Daoust, J., <strong>Schaffer, J., <\/strong>Zeighami, Y., Dagher, A., Garc\u00eda-Garc\u00eda, I., &amp; Michaud, A. (2021). White matter integrity differences in obesity: A meta-analysis of diffusion tensor imaging studies. <em>Neuroscience &amp; Biobehavioral Reviews. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.neubiorev.2021.07.020\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.neubiorev.2021.07.020<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Freeman, C., Panier, L., <strong>Schaffer, J.,<\/strong> &amp; Weinberg, A. (in press). Neural response to social but not monetary reward predicts increases in depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Selected Conference Presentations:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Schaffer, J.,<\/strong> De Sousa, D., Leonard, M-J., Lonergan, M., Sapkota, R., Saumier, D., &amp; Brunet, A. (Nov, 2021). A Review of the Content and Quality of Canadian Trauma and PTSD Websites. Poster at International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies 37th Annual Meeting: Virtual Series.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schaffer, J., <\/strong>Hong, S., Freeman, C., Renault, H., Panier, L., &amp; Weinberg, A. (Oct, 2021). A History of Childhood Trauma is Associated with Blunted Neural Responses to Positive Social Feedback in Adult Women. Poster at Society for Psychophysiological Research Annual Meeting: Virtual Series.<\/li>\n<li>Hong, S., <strong>Schaffer, J., <\/strong>Panier, L., Renault, H., Freeman, C. &amp; Weinberg, A. (Oct, 2021). Adverse Parenting Styles Are Associated with Blunted Neural Responses to Social Feedback in Adulthood. Poster at Society for Psychophysiological Research Annual Meeting: Virtual Series.<\/li>\n<li>Freeman, C., Panier, L., <strong>Schaffer, J.,<\/strong> Weinberg, A. (Oct, 2021). The Reward Positivity to Social but Not Monetary Incentives Prospectively Predicts Depressive Symptoms During the Covid-19 Pandemic. Poster at Society for Psychophysiological Research Annual Meeting: Virtual Series.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/joelle-schaffer\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-grid-item filter-all filter-current-members filter-lab-director\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/03\/Naomi-Koerner-Professional-Photo-316x341.jpg\" class=\"attachment-team size-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Dr. Koerner\" \/><p class=\"role-title\">Lab Director<\/p><p class=\"team-name\">Naomi Koerner, C.psych.<\/p><div class=\"team-contact hide\"><div class=\"contact-email\"><a href=\"mailto:naomi.koerner@torontomu.ca\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Email Naomi Koerner, C.psych.\">naomi.koerner@torontomu.ca<\/a><\/div><div class=\"contact-phone\">416-979-5000 x 552151<\/div><\/div><p>Associate Professor.\r\nPhD, Concordia University.\r\nJOR-927<\/p><div class=\"post-content hide\"><p>Dr. Naomi Koerner received her PhD from Concordia University in 2007. During the final year of her doctoral training, she completed a clinical internship at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. Following completion of the PhD, she joined Toronto Metropolitan University as a postdoctoral fellow. Dr. Koerner began her tenure-track faculty position at Toronto Metropolitan in 2008 and has been a registered psychologist in Ontario since 2010.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Koerner\u2019s research interests are in the area of cognition and psychopathology with a specific focus on the ways in which concepts and methods from cognitive psychology can be used to inform and refine cognitive-behavioural theories and treatments for anxiety disorders. She is interested in various facets of cognition: cognitive structures (e.g., the organization and representation in memory of threat), cognitive processes (e.g., attention, appraisal, interpretation, problem-solving, reasoning) and self-reported thoughts and attitudes. Some areas of interest:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identification of cognitive markers of risk in individuals who are vulnerable to the development of an anxiety disorder. She is particularly interested in the causal role of information processing biases in anxiety;<br \/>\nMechanisms of action in exposure-based treatments, in particular imaginal exposure;<\/li>\n<li>Cognitive characteristics that distinguish individuals with generalized anxiety disorder from those with obsessive-compulsive disorder, with a specific focus on differences in the processing of uncertainty;<\/li>\n<li>Impact of cognitive training on anxiety and worry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At Toronto Metropolitan University University, Dr. Koerner has taught courses on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Psychopathology (PSY325 Psychological Disorders, PSY905 Advanced Clinical Psychology Seminar).<\/li>\n<li>Behaviour therapy (PSY806 Behaviour Modification).<\/li>\n<li>Cognitive psychology (PSY615 Psychology of Belief and Skepticism and CPSY308 Psychology of Thinking).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><p><a class=\"more target-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/psychlabs.torontomu.ca\/caplab\/team\/team-member-4\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lab Team Meet our research team! 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