CLINICAL Ψ SCIENCE DIGEST
LetterfromtheDirectorofClinicalTraining, JasonSchiffman,Ph.D.
As we enter the fourth year of UCI’s Clinical Psychology Program, it’s remarkabletoreflectonthestrideswe’vemadetogether.Everyyear,Imarvelat thecollectivededication,brilliance,andcompassionofourcommunity,andthis yearisnoexception.
Firstandforemost,Iamthrilledtoannouncethetremendoussuccessofour sitevisitfromtheAmericanPsychologicalAssociation(APA).Thismilestonewas madepossiblebytheincredibleeffortsofourentirecommunity students,staff, faculty, and administrators alike. The APA was overwhelmingly impressed, particularly with our students, whose research productivity, commitment to equity,andpassionforclinicalsciencestoodoutasexemplaryandexactlywhat theAPAislookingfor.Theirfeedbackaffirmedthatwearewellonourwayto achieving full accreditation, further positioning UCI as a leader in clinical psychologytraining,despitethisonlybeingourfourthyear!Thisachievementis atestamenttotheheartandhardworkofeveryoneinvolved,andIcouldn’tbe prouder.
Inadditiontoouraccreditationprogress,thisyearsawtheofficialopeningof thePsychologicalServicesCenter(PSC) amonumentalstepinourmissionto addresshealthdisparitiesandtrainfutureclinicalscientists.Underthevisionary leadership of Dr. Naomi Tabak, the PSC has already begun providing highquality, low-cost, evidence-based services to underserved communities. Our studentsarecentraltothiseffort,translatingtheirclassroomlearningintorealworld impact. The PSC represents the perfect fusion of service, training, and research,anditspotentialtoimprovelivesislimitless.
OurprogramalsobenefitedfromProfessor,andAssociateDirectorofClinical Training, Dr Jessie Borelli’s continuing education presentation on Relational SavoringinOctober,whichwasopentobothourstudentsandthebroader
"Every year, I marvel at the collective dedication, brilliance, and compassion of our community, and this year is no exception."
community.Herinsightsintorelationalhealthandclinicalpracticeinspiredrichconversationsandnewideas,underscoring thevalueofbringingtogetherscholarsandpractitionerstolearnfromoneanotherandfurtheringourSchool’smissionof bringing“sciencetothestreets”.
TheDiversifyingClinicalPsychologyprogram,undertheleadershipofourdoctoralstudentsandsupportedbyDiverse Educational Community and Doctoral Experience (“DECADE”), continues to grow. One of our newest first-year students, DanielaArcos,wasaproudalumoftheinitiativebeforematriculatingintoourprogram.Daniela’sjourneyexemplifiesthe program’ssuccessinopeningdoorsforunderrepresentedstudentsandensuringthefutureofclinicalpsychologyatUCIisas diverseandinclusiveasthecommunitiesitserves Weremaindeeplycommittedtoexpandingthisinitiativeandempowering thenextgenerationofleadersinpsychologicalscience.
Ofcourse,theheartbeatofourprogramremainsourstudents,whoseachievementscontinuetoinspire.Ourfourthcohort DanielaArcos,ClaireHotchkin,KatieLord,ShadiSharif,andSEStoeckl joinedusthisyear,bringingfreshenergyandideas. Selectedfromanexceptionallycompetitivepoolofover350applicants,thisgrouprepresentsthebestandbrightest,and they’ve already begun contributing to our community through their research and engagement, taking on important leadershiprolesandimmediatelycontributingtoscience.
Meanwhile,ourreturningstudentscontinuetoshine.Frompublishingcutting-edgeresearchintopjournalstopresenting atnationalconferencesandexcellinginpracticumplacements,theiraccomplishmentsunderscoretherigorandimpactof ourtrainingintersectingwiththequalityoftheircharacter.Forexample,ourstudentshaveauthoredgroundbreakingworkon diverse topics ranging from stigma in psychosis to digital health interventions, furthering our commitment to equity and innovationinmentalhealth.Theireffortshavenotonlyadvancedthefieldbutalsostrengthenedourreputationasahubfor excellenceinclinicalresearch
Eachofthesesuccessesisgroundedinasharedbeliefinourmission:togenerateknowledgethatimproveslivesandtrain leaderswhoembodybothexcellenceandkindness.AsIlookahead,Iamfilledwithoptimismaboutwhatwewillaccomplish together.Whetherthroughadvancingresearch,expandingthereachofthePSC,educatingthecommunity,orcontinuingto fosteracultureofinclusivityandcollaboration,Iknowweareonapathtocreatingsomethingtrulytransformative
Finally,asmentalhealthchallengescontinuetogrownationwide,ourprogramremainssteadfastinitsmissiontomeetthis urgentneedhead-on.Weinviteyoutojoinusinthisimportantwork.Whetherbymentoringastudent,partneringonclinical training opportunities, or contributing to the financial support of our program, your involvement can help us expand our reachandmakeanevengreaterimpact Together,wecancontinuetogrow,innovate,andsuccessfullymakeinroadsinthe fightagainstagrowingmentalhealthcrisis.
forwardtolearningfromthem? expertiseinattachment,relationships,andsocial thatcansupportwell-being.I'malsoreally gtolearnalotaboutthis!
Wheredidyoucompleteyourundergraduatedegree?Whatwasyourmajor?Icompletedmy undergraduatedegreeattheUniversidadSanFranciscodeQuito,inEcuador,andUniversityofIllinois Urbana-Champaign.MymajorwasPsychology.
Whatwasyourfavoritecourseincollege?EvolutionaryNeuroscience
WhyareyougettingyourPhDinClinicalPsychology?Whatmadeyoupursuethiscareerpath?Tobetter understandmentalhealth(anditsinterplaywithphysicalhealth),contributetothebodyofknowledgeon interventionsthatcansupportwell-being,andtoobtainclinicalskills Whatledmetopursuethiscareerpath werepastexperiences-bothpersonalandprofessional-whereIwasstartledbytheprevalenceofmental healthstruggles,andwhereIunderstoodtheimmenseimpactthatthesestrugglescanhaveinaperson'slife. Howdoyoudestress/relax?Yoga,exercise,walkswithmydog,timeinnature,TVshowsormovies,agood book,podcast,andspendingtimewithfamily/friends!
IfyoucouldturnanyactivityintoanOlympicsport,whatwouldyouwintheGoldmedalfor?Losing myselfinagoodbook
IfyourlifewasaTVshow,whatwoulditbecalled?MultipleLifeTransitions
What'syourdreamvacationspot?Anytropicalbeach!
What'syourfavoritethingaboutUCI/Irvine/OrangeCountysofar?Theweatherandproximitytothe beach:)
What’syourgo-tocomfortfood?Thaifood
DanielaArcos
ClaireHotchkin
Whoisyourgraduatementorandwhatareyou forwardtolearningfromthem?Iamincrediblyg tobeworkingunderDr.RoxaneSilver.Herresearc effectsofcollectivetraumaandstressonourcom isespeciallyrelevantintoday'sturbulentsociety. togainvaluableresearchskills,suchashowtode implementlarge-scale,longitudinalstudies. Wheredidyoucompleteyourundergraduatede Whatwasyourmajor?IstudiedneuroscienceatH andminoredinpsychology. Whatwasyourfavoritecourseincollege?Myfav wascalledNeuroscienceFiction eachweek,wew asci-fimovieandreadresearchpapersrelatedto neurosciencetopic.Forexample,wewatched Eter of the Spotless Mind andthenreadanarticlebysci wereresearchinghowtoerasememories
WhyareyougettingyourPhDinClinicalPsychology?Whatmadeyoupursuethiscareerpath?
APhDinClinicalPsychologywillallowmetopursueacareerasaclinician-scientistbytrainingmeinboth researchandclinicalpractice.Ihopetohaveadirectimpactonpatientsthroughtherapy,whilealso influencingthefieldofmentalhealthcaremorebroadlybyconductingresearchthatimprovestreatment.I havemanyresearchinterests,butamparticularlyinterestedinhowstressorsandtraumasshapeourlives Onanindividuallevel,Iwanttohelppatientsovercomethetraumastheyhavefaced,whileresearchingways toimprovetreatmentsforPTSDandhoweverydaystressorsaffectusall.
Whatwasyourdreamjobasachild?Iwantedtobeamarinebiologistforareallylongtime.Ievenspenta summerinundergradresearchingdolphincommunicationintheBahamas! IfyoucouldturnanyactivityintoanOlympicsport,whatwouldyouwintheGoldmedalfor?Spotify playlistcuration.Or,takingthewronghighwayexit.
Howdoyoudestress/relax?Ilovetobeinnature--trailrunning,snowboarding,orrelaxingatthebeach.I alsolovelivemusicandgotoconcertswheneverIcan.
IfyourliferightnowwereaTVshow,whatwoulditbecalled?It'sAlwaysSunnyinCalifornia
What'syourdreamvacationspot?TherearesomanyplacesIwanttovisit!AtthetopofmylistareJapan, NewZealand,andArgentina
What'syourfavoritethingaboutUCI/Irvine/OrangeCountysofar?Thepeople!It'scornybutit'strue. What'syourgo-tocomfortfood?Pickles.
KatieLord
Whoisyourgraduatementorandwhatareyoulookingforwardtolearningfromthem?Dr.Jessica Borelliismygraduatementor.Iameagertolearnmoreabouthowtoadapt,implement,andtestthe effectivenessofherrelationalsavoringapproachindiverse,community-basedsettings. Wheredidyoucompleteyourundergraduatedegree?Whatwasyourmajor?MichiganStateUniversity's HonorscollegewithaBAinPsychology.
Whatwasyourfavoritecourseincollege?MyfavoritecourseinundergradwasDevelopmentalPsychology: InfancyThroughChildhood,butanelectiveimprovcourseItookwasaclosesecond. WhyareyougettingyourPhDinClinicalPsychology?Whatmadeyoupursuethiscareerpath?Myinitial interestwassparkedbygettinginvolvedintwopsychologyresearchlabsatMichiganStateUniversityand engaginginclinicalworkatacounselingcenter.IdecidedtopursueaPhDinClinicalPsychologytomerge thesetwointerests.Pursuingthisfieldalsoallowsmetoachievemygoalofexaminingtheinterconnected
relationshipsbetweenadversechildhoodexperiences (ACEs),interpersonalrelationships,emotionalwell-being, anddepressioninsexualandgenderminority(SGM) youth,aswellasmygoalofdevelopingandtesting interventionsthatbolsterthewell-beingofSGMyouth. Whatwasyourdreamjobasachild?AmericanIdol contestant
IfyoucouldturnanyactivityintoanOlympicsport, whatwouldyouwintheGoldmedalfor?FlappyBird Howdoyoudestress/relax?Readingatthebeachismy go-torelaxationactivity
What'syourfavoritethingaboutUCI/Irvine/Orange Countysofar?Theproximitytotheocean
What'syourdreamvacationspot?NorthernMichigan
What'syourgo-tocomfortfood?Chocolatechip pancakes=theultimatecomfortfood
ShadiSharif
Whoisyourgraduatementorandwhatareyoulookingforwardtolearningfromthem?Dr.Jason Schiffman.Iamdeeplygratefultobeworkingwithsomeonewhoinspiresme,notjustintheirwork,butalso inthequalityoftheircharacter.Iammostlookingforwardtolearninghowtobeascientist,mentor,and teacherwho,likeDr.Schiffman,fostersacultureofkindnessandbelongingtocreaterealchangeinthe world.
Wheredidyoucompleteyourundergraduatedegree?Whatwasyourmajor?UniversityofColorado, Boulder,B.A.inPsychology
Whatwasyourfavoritecourseincollege? SociologyofMarriageandFamilyintheUnitedS thecombinationofanamazingprofessor,whos inherstudents,withcontentthatfundamentally understandingoffamilysystems.Alltogether,ex myworldview.
Whatwasyourdreamjobasachild?Teacher I entirelessonplanswhenIwasin1stgradeandf brothertoplay"school"withme.We'rebestfrie Howdoyoudestress/relax?Myyogapractice,r (preferablysci-fi),film,podcasts,andjustexistin withmyfriends
IfyoucouldturnanyactivityintoanOlympic wouldyouwintheGoldmedalfor?Perfectlype pomegranate.Yes,IamIranian.No,youwillnot juicespill.
What'syourgo-tocomfortfood?Tahchin.Imag ricecake:crunchyontheoutside,fluffyonthein hastobemymom’s.That'sanon-negotiable.
WhyareyougettingyourPhDinClinicalPsychology?Whatmadeyoupursuethiscareerpath?
Asthedaughterofrefugees,Igrewupwithadeeppassiontoleadalifeofservicededicatedtomarginalized communities.Whilemyinterestsspannedmanyfields,Iwasstruckbyclinicalpsychology-afielddevotedto understandinghumanstruggles,developingwaystoalleviatethosestruggles,andadvocatingforlarge-scale changestoultimatelyimprovethewayhumansliveandthrive Nextcamethebigchallenge:whatpartof thisincrediblyimportantbutvastfielddidIwanttofocuson?Iwasinspiredbyearlyintervention-anarea focusedonpreventativework.Byidentifyingsignsofriskandinterveningearly,wemightbeabletostopthe developmentofmentalillness.Asaresult,I’vespentthepast4yearsinvolvedinresearchfocusedonearly interventionforpsychosisrisk.Importantly,themoreexperienceIgarneredinthefield,themoreInoticeda lackofresearchondiversepopulations Specifically,culturalconsiderationsforracialandethnicminorities (particularlyimmigrants).Myaimistobridgethisgapbyexpandingearlyinterventiontodiverse populations.Ultimately,Ihopemyworkwillreducehealthdisparitiesandcreatepositivechangeinthelives ofindividuals,families,andthecommunityatlarge.
What'syourfavoritethingaboutUCI/Irvine/OrangeCountysofar?
HavinglivedinColoradomywholelife,I'msoexcitedtobelivingsomewherewithsomuchdiversityanda largeIraniancommunity.I'malsosohappytobelivingneartheoceanandexperiencingthemostbeautiful weatheryearround(althoughIwillbemissingsnowgreatly).
SEStoeckl
Whoisyourgraduatementorandwhatareyoulookingforwardtolearningfromthem?Mygraduate mentor,Dr.StephenSchueller,isaleaderindigitalmentalhealth seamlesslyintegratingpsychology, implementationscience,andhuman-computerinteraction I’meagertolearnfromhisinterdisciplinary expertiseandhowhenavigatesacademia,industry,andcommunitypartnershipstodrivemeaningful change.
Wheredidyoucompleteyourundergraduatedegree?Whatwasyourmajor?WashingtonUniversityin St.Louis;BSinPsychologicalandBrainSciences
WhyareyougettingyourPhDinClinicalPsychology?Whatmadeyoupursuethiscareerpath?After consideringwaystomakeameaningfulimpact,Ifoundthatcombiningmyinterestsinpsychologyand technologyoffersauniquepathtoimprovingmentalhealth care.Thispathchannelsmyintellectualcuriosi whatI'mgoodat,interestedin,andenjoy,tom tangibledifferenceintheworld
Whatwasyourfavoritecourseincollege?Ind Study!Itwasmyfirsttasteofpsychologyresea helpedmeclarifymyresearchinterests! What'syourfavoritethingaboutUCI/Irvine/ OrangeCountysofar?
Thenature!Thehikingandbeachesareamazin
Howdoyoudestress/relax?Longwalks,prefe natureorwithapodcastinmyearbuds,andalw dogbymyside.
IfyoucouldturnanyactivityintoanOlympic wouldyouwintheGoldmedalfor?Procrastic What'syourdreamvacationspot?Copenhag What'syourgo-tocomfortfood?Ahotbevera
GettingtoKnowDr.StephenSchueller
By:ShadiSharif&JuliaRoseBirenbaum
Eachyear,thenewsletterfeaturesaninterviewwithamemberofour faculty.Thisyear,weinterviewedDr.StephenSchueller,amemberof theclinicalareafacultywhowaspromotedtofullprofessorthisyear.
Psychologyisonthebrinkofaseismicchange,andit's allbecauseoftechnology.Dr.StephenSchueller believesartificialintelligenceisabouttoalter everythingwedoasafield,andhe'sbeenonthe cuttingedgeofthismovementsincethebeginningof hiscareer.
Dr.Schuellercompletedhisdoctoraldegreeatthe UniversityofPennsylvania.Subsequently,hejoinedDr. RicardoMuñozattheUniversityofCalifornia,San Franciscoforhispostdoctoralfellowship.Asa postdoctoralfellow,Dr.Schuellercollaboratedwiththe InternetWorldHealthResearchCentertoutilize internet-basedwebsitestoteachpeoplepsychological interventionskills.Notably,theirworkwas disseminatedto160countriesworldwide.This experienceopenedDr.Schueller’seyestothereal poweroftechnologytodisseminatepsychological interventionsandimprovementalhealthonaglobal scale.
Subsequently,Dr.Schuelleracceptedhisfirstfaculty positionatNorthwesternUniversity,wherehe continuedresearchingtheuseofnoveltechnologyto improvepsychologicaltreatments.Morespecifically, Dr.Schuellerexaminedhowwebsites,mobile applications,andwearabledevicesmaybeemployed topreventandtreatdepressionandanxiety
In2018,Dr.SchuellerjoinedtheUCIfaculty.Forthe past6years,Dr.Schuellerhascontinuedhisresearch focusedonimprovingaccesstoandknowledgeabout effectiveandscalablementalhealthtreatments, particularlythroughtechnology.Importantly,Dr. Schuellerandhisteamdevelopedaninterventionthat connectedtoMentalHealthAmerica’s(MHA)screening platform.MHAisalargenon-profitorganization dedicatedtoimprovingmentalhealthintheU.S.Their platformscreensnearly7,000peopledailyformental healthdifficulties.AsaresultoftheMHAcollaboration, Dr.Schuellerdevelopedaspecificplatform, OvercomingThoughts,basedoncognitivebehavioral therapyprinciples,thatprovidesabriefdigital interventionspecificallytailoredtotheindividual's mentalhealthneeds.Forexample,anindividual screenedasstrugglingwithanxietywouldreceivea briefdigitalinterventionteachingCBTskillsforanxiety.
Duringtheinterview,Dr.Schuellersharedthat throughouthiscareerhe'sbeeninspiredbythecallthat preeminentcognitivepsychologistGeorgeMiller(19202012)gaveinhisAPAPresidentialAddressto"discover howbesttogivepsychologyaway"(Miller,G.,1969).
OneinthreeUS countieslackevenasinglelicensed mentalhealthprovider.Thealarminggapinaccessto mentalhealthcareiswhatdrivesDr.Schuellerto continuetheworkhedoes.Asheexplained,whilewe stillneedclinicalpsychologistsandmentalhealth professionals,expertsshouldnotbethegatekeepersof thementalhealthfield.Dr.Schuellerbelievesthata combinationoftechnologywithcommunityandpeer partnershipsoffersapromisingpathtoexpanding accesstocare.Inaccordance,morerecently,Dr. SchuellerteamedupwithSilverCloudtodeliverand evaluateadigitalCBTinterventionformonolingual Spanishspeakers.Heincludedasupportivecomponent totheintervention:acommunitymember, not a therapist,providedhumanengagementsupport Dr Schueller’sworkhighlightshowthefieldcanpartner withlaypersons toprovidehigh-quality,effectivecare.
Ultimately,Dr.Schueller’sworkemphasizesthatifwe hopetobuildasafer,moreinclusive,andhealthier world,itisourethicalresponsibilitytosharethe knowledgewecultivate
SoIaskyouthis:howdoyouplanongivingpsychology away?
In February 2024, the UCI PSC opened its doors to the community, providing evidence-based mental health services under the leadership of Dr. Naomi Tabak. Although the PSC has only been open for just under a year, we are already seeing an exciting impact!
Clients served: 63
Total Therapy Sessions: 513
Treatments Offered
-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Skills Training
-Exposure Therapy
-Trauma-Informed Care ...and more!
For more information please visit the UCI PSC website here
Client Demographics
Age Range: 18-80 years old, Average Age: 33.4 58.3% female, 33.3% male, 1.4% transgender, 4.2% non-binary, 2.8% other
Race/Ethnicity
External Practicum Opportunities at UCI
After completing training at our in-house clinic (UCI PSC), clinical psychology students at UCI have the opportunity to apply for a number of external sites within the Orange, San Diego, and Los Angeles County communities. These sites provide students an excellent opportunity to gain clinical experience and training that is specific to their individualized goals and interests!
ADR Wellness
CBT California*
Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment Disorders (CAND)
Chapman Counseling Center
Child Guidance Center
Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)*
Community for Wellbeing Advocacy
Compass Behavioral Health*
COPE Psychological Center*
The Craig School
DBT Orange County*
Headspace Training Institute*
OC Anxiety*
SoCal Youth Center (formerly OC Teen Center)
OMID Multicultural Institute for Development*
Patton State Hospital
Ronald McDonald House
The Sterling Institute for Autism
St. Margaret’s School
Theo Lacy Facility - Road to Reentry*
UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND)*
UCI Neurology*
Wings Recovery Center
2e4Me Academy
*student(s) currently placed at this site for training year 2024-25
A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychology PhD Student at UCI
By: Maggie Canady and Ceouna Hegwood
This “Day in the Life” feature was inspired by feedback from one of our readers last year, who asked for a closer look at the dayto-day experiences of a Clinical Psychology PhD student in our program.
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED...
1ST YEAR STUDENTS
Forfirst-yearstudents,muchofthefocusis onmasteringthefundamentalsofresearch, buildingacademicconnections,and developingarhythmfortheprogram's demands.AtypicalMondaymightlooklike:
10:30 AM
Attend Data Analysis course with Dr. Amy Dent
2ND YEAR STUDENTS
Clinical supervision with Dr. Naomi Tabak
whatlifeisreallylikeforaClinicalPsychologyPhDstudent?Everyday(orhour!)brings somethingtotallydifferent,whetherit’srigorouscoursework,cutting-edgeresearch,handsonclinicaltraining,teachingresponsibilities,orserviceopportunities.Whileourprioritiesand schedulesevolvethroughoutthePhDjourney,ourlivesarealwaysintellectuallychallenging anddeeplyrewarding.Here’saglimpseintothelivesofsomeUCIstudentsatvariousstages oftheirPhDprogram 12:00 PM
NoSchool(TeacherInservice)
Weekly Departmental “Brown Bag” Colloquium with a featured guest lecturer
Office hours for teaching assistantship
Work on readings for Psychological Assessment course taught by Dr. Jason Schiffman
Work on IRB edits for a lab project
8:00 PM
Rock climb at the Anteater Recreation Center (UCI’s gym!)
Bythesecondyear,studentsarestarting clinicaltrainingattheUCIPSC,developing theirsecondyearresearchprojects,and managingadvancedcoursework.Anormal Wednesdaymightlooklike: 9:00 AM 10:30 AM
Administration shift at the UCI PSC Clinic
Therapy session with a client
Complete client progress notes and review session tape
Graduate student lab meeting with faculty co-advisor
Work on second-year project
Community yoga at Verano Place (UCI Student Housing)
Grade assignments for teaching assistantship
3RD YEAR STUDENTS
Byyearthree,theemphasisshiftstoward independentresearch,clinicalworkin externalpracticumsites,andfinishing advancedcoursework.Thursdaysmight looklike:
Research assessment with participant (funded as a Graduate Student Researcher)
Lab meeting with primary advisor
Data cleaning for new project
Attend Lifespan Development course with Dr. Jutta Heckhausen
Meeting with research assistants to discuss project updates
STUDENTS
Inthefourthyear,studentsbeginworkingon theirdissertation,continueclinicalwork,and prepareforthenextphaseoftheircareers.A Tuesdaymightinclude:
Service project meeting to discuss 2025 Diversifying Clinical Psychology Weekend, a service project initiative led by UCI Clinical Psychology graduate students
Externship at practicum clinic
Run participants for dissertation study
Work on dissertation proposal
Happy hour!
Grade assignments for teaching assistantship Dinner with friends
Prepare for tomorrow’s therapy sessions at external practicum
Note:Theabovevisualisonlyageneralizedrepresentationofhowstudentprioritiesshiftover timeTheseprioritiescanvarybasedontraining/careergoals,labresponsibilities,and individualfunding Proportionoftimespentonspecificresponsibilities
1. WHAT DOES THE FUNDING PACKAGE INCLUDE?
UCIoffersacompetitivefundingpackagethatcovers5yearsoffulltuitionandfees,health insurance,guaranteedon-campushousing,andalivingstipend.Thelivingstipendistypically fundedthroughaTeachingAssistant(TA)orGraduateStudentResearcher(GSR)position andcanvaryquartertoquarter:
TA(TeachingAssistant):Involvesleadingdiscussionsections,gradingassignments, holdingofficehours,andsupportingundergraduatecourses.MostTApositionsexpect20 hoursofworkperweek.StudentsarerequiredtoTAforaminimumoftwoquartersduring theirtimeinthedoctoralprogram.
GSR(GraduateStudentResearcher):Involvescontributingtoafacultyadvisor’sresearch projects,suchasconductingresearchstudyvisits,collectingandanalyzingdata,or preparingmanuscripts.GSRsareparticularlycommonforstudentsfundedbyresearch grants.
Bothrolesgenerallyprovidesimilarstipends,buttheworkloadandfocusdiffer.It’scommon forUCItohaveamixofstudentsinbothpositions,withsometransitioningbetweenTAand GSRrolesdependingonavailablefunding Additionally,UCIprovidesaplethoraofopportunitiesandresourcestoaidstudentsinapplying forandsecuringinternalandexternalfellowshipopportunities,suchasNSF,GRFP,andNRSA. Clickhereforresourcesprovidedbythe GraduateandPostdoctoralStudent ResourceCenter
ClickheretoseealistofcurrentUCI fellowshipopportunities
2. DO YOU HAVE CLASSES EVERY YEAR OF GRADUATE SCHOOL?
No.Courseworkisheaviestinthefirsttwoyears,graduallytaperingoffasstudentsmove towardindependentresearchandclinicalwork Bythethirdyear,courseworkcomprisesonly asmallportionofresponsibilities,oftenindividualizedtostudenttraininggoals.Moststudents arefinishedwithformalclassesbytheirfourthyear,thoughtheymaystillparticipatein workshopsorcontinuingeducationrelatedtotheirresearchorclinicaltraining.Forexample,it isnotuncommonfor4thyearstudentstotakeadvancedstatisticscoursestosupporttheir dissertationwork.
3. HOW MUCH SERVICE IS EXPECTED?
Serviceresponsibilitiesarevoluntaryandvarystudent-to-studentbutareanimportant componentoftheprogram’sculture Examplesofserviceinclude: ProgramService:Participatingindepartmentalcommittees(e.g.,DECADE,Peer Mentoringcommittee,Recruitmentcommittee),organizingevents(checkoutour previousDiversifyingClinicalPsychologyWeekend),orservingasaclinicalstudent cohortrepresentativetomeetquarterlywiththeDCT,Dr JasonSchiffman ProfessionalService:Peerreviewactivities,engagingininitiativestoadvancethefield (eg,diversityandoutreachprograms,mentorship,orscientificplanningcommittees), andvolunteeringatacademicconferences.
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UCI’sPost-Baccalaureate PrograminPsychological Science
By Emily Petti & Maksim Giljen
The Department of Psychological Science at UCI is home to the Post-Baccalaureate Program in Psychological Science. Founded in 2014, this program is designed for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline who are interested in pursuing graduate studies or advancing their careers in psychology-related fields. The program provides opportunities to gain experience in psychology coursework, research, and applied work, helping to strengthen graduate school applications (e.g., to doctoral or master’s programs) and build professional skills for psychology-related careers. Students are paired with a faculty advisor to create a tailored program of study and typically engage in research within a research advisor’s lab, gaining valuable experience and interacting with graduate students. Post-bacc students have full access to departmental resources, including faculty, staff, and graduate student networks, colloquium events, and professional development workshops
Post-bacc students are an integral part of our learning community and play an important role in shaping the culture and workforce of the clinical labs in our department They often actively engage and assist with ongoing research studies. Post-bacc students are also often at the forefront of research dissemination, taking initiative to create posters to present at conferences and even contribute to manuscripts being prepared for publication. Clinical area graduate students provide professional and research mentorship to post-bacc students within their labs and collaborate on research projects or conference submissions At UCI, the clinical area is committed to diversifying and expanding the Clinical Psychology workforce. One such avenue is a commitment to supporting our post-bacc students, many of whom come from non-psychology backgrounds or are pursuing career changes, in gaining the experience and guidance to achieve their goal of admission to Clinical Psychology doctoral programs.
We surveyed 21 alumni of the UCI Post-Baccalaureate Program in Psychological Science who went on to Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology. Read what they had to say below about their experience in the post-bacc program and their advice for folks hoping to pursue a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology!
First, we asked program alumni what skills or experiences they gained during the post-bacc program have been most beneficial to them in their doctoral studies. Alumni shared a range of responses, including coursework, research experience, mentorship, networking, and professional development.
Classes and Coursework
Many alumni discussed the value of their coursework during the post-bacc program, both in gaining a strong knowledge base in psychology and in gaining exposure to more specialized topics within the field. Alumni noted this was particularly helpful when making career changes and seeking a foundation of knowledge, as well as gaining exposure to specific clinical research topics of interest.
I came to the post-bacc program after a career in another field. Through the program, I gained a foundation in psychology, statistics, and research methods.
- Jay Lorenzini, first-year Counseling/ Clinical Psychology Ph D student at University of California, Santa Barbara
UCI offered some highly specialized [classes] that were beneficial for building a strong clinical background (e.g., CBT, personality disorders, psychosis, advanced forensic psychology). - Branislav Jovanovic, first-year Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Drexel University
Research Experience
Alumni who responded to the survey also emphasized the benefit of the research experience they gained in the program that spans the range of the entire research process. This includes exposure to research topics, hands-on skills, experience with data collection, creating independent projects, honing research interests, and engaging in disseminating research projects to broader audiences (e.g., conference presentations and posters). Alumni also noted how this research exposure was particularly important in the process of preparing for and applying to graduate school.
The post-bacc program really helped me to gain lots of experience in research. Some of this experience included learning the process of creating and presenting posters, learning the recruitment process in research, learning how to run participant visits, and experiencing my first research conference. It was a great way for me to hone in on my research interests to figure out my program of research for graduate school! - Lychee Tran, fourth-year Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at UC Irvine
Due to the variety of research labs/experiences I was a part of, I was able to focus on figuring out what I’m really interested in and have expanded on that through my research during graduate school I was also fortunate to gain experience in administering semi-structured interviews and coordinating a large, NIH-funded study as a research coordinator, which provided invaluable clinical and research skills
- Summer Millwood, Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology at University of Denver
getting immersed quickly in a research lab, having an advisor that trusted me with larger projects
- Lauren Eales, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior
Mentorship & Professional Development
The post-bacc program also provides high-quality mentorship and ample opportunities for various forms of professional development. This includes developing broad professional skills, as well as those specifically geared toward pursuit of and readiness for psychology-related graduate studies and careers. Alumni of the program also noted the value of connecting with mentors during the program.
The program's commitment to high-quality mentorship was vital…in navigating the hidden curriculum of professional development within psychology. Through individual meetings with advisors, graduate students, panel discussions, and workshops, this mentorship guided aspects critical to graduate school applications, such as developing skills necessary to conduct independent research and cultivating a clear narrative for my research and clinical identity….The post-bacc program's clear focus and guidance for graduate school preparation provided well-defined benchmarks, which instilled a sense of clarity and confidence as I approached each step in the application process.
-Ashley Pappal, M.S., Clinical Psychology Graduate Student at the University of Utah
The networking opportunities and the time management related to splitting time between research and class were very beneficial.
- Alex Rivera, Clinical Psychology Graduate Student at the University of South Florida
This training allowed for a smooth transition to my Ph.D. studies, and I arrived feeling wellprepared…[this] enabled me to quickly integrate into my new lab and begin pursuing my research interests
- Jay Lorenzini, first-year Counseling/ Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at University of California, Santa Barbara
Community
Finally, the post-bacc program’s commitment to inclusivity and building community stands out. Alumni noted that the program as a whole, as well as specific mentors and professors, created a supportive and collaborative environment.
Dr. Zinger's emphasis on fostering a sense of community and actively supporting students from minoritized backgrounds cultivated an inclusive environment that allowed me to thrive. This focus on equity has influenced my approach to my PhD, where I now advocate for similar support systems to assist students from diverse backgrounds
- Ashley Pappal, M.S., current Clinical Psychology Graduate Student at the University of Utah
Having this experience at the same time as taking courses with the amazing psych science faculty at UCI instilled the passion and knowledge that still drive me today!
- Ellie Antici, second-year Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at UC Irvine
Next, we asked program alumni what advice they would give current undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students who are hoping to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.
Get to Know Yourself & the Field
Graduate school is not only a professional endeavor but also an extremely personal experience that will come to shape you in many ways. It is critical to have a good sense of both your personal values and research and clinical interests so that you can choose a program that fits you well as a person, scholar, and future clinician. Take your time prior to graduate school to assess and solidify what is important to you! It is also important to develop a strong understanding of the current state of the field/research area you hope to enter. Educate yourself on the work being done and identify gaps in understanding that you can potentially address in your own program of research.
It's a marathon, not a sprint! I cannot emphasize enough the importance of taking the time to 1) be sure that a PhD in clinical psychology is the right path for you and 2) refine your research interests to ensure you're doing something that you love (at least for the next 5-6 years). Graduate school takes a lot of grit and hard work, so it's crucial to be sure that this is something you want to commit to!
- Summer Millwood, Clinical Psychology Ph D Student, University of Denver
Understand Your Options
Clinical psychology Ph.D. programs are highly specialized degrees that offer unique training in both research and clinical work. Before you pursue this Ph.D., you should take the time to confirm that it is the model of training that best aligns with your interests and long-term professional goals. If you are only interested in either clinical work or research, another degree program may be a more appropriate fit Asking questions of those already in the field (e g , PIs, graduate students) is a great way to learn more about the reality of the clinical psychology Ph.D. experience to determine if it is the right choice for you.
As you approach graduate applications, consider what’s most important to you in a program. Being authentic about your values and goals will help you find an environment where you can thrive. And don’t hesitate to shoot your shot!
- Ashley Pappal, Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Student, Department of Psychology, University of Utah
Take Time To Refine Your Interests & Build Your Experience
Start planning and applying early! Taking sufficient time to hone your research interests and develop your research and clinical skills before applying to a clinical psychology Ph.D. program is critical.
Understanding what makes you curious and motivates you is important to not only finding a path you enjoy but being able to convey your genuine interest to potential advisors! A clear, cohesive narrative of why and how you got to where you are goes a long way.
Having focused, clear research interests also enables you to gain relevant research experience in preparation for applying. Being a research assistant, lab manager, or post-bacc researcher are all excellent ways to build your research skills and produce research output (e.g., posters, publications). Although research experience is the highlight of your application, it is also beneficial to gain early clinical experience to ensure it is something you enjoy and to show potential advisors that you are able to balance both research and clinical work.
Every experience you have should be contributing to your understanding of the field and/or yourself. Applying to graduate school is all about your ability to successfully tell your story, so it is important that you are able to explain why you decided to pursue a job/position, what you tangibly gained from that experience, and what that experience has made you curious about or interested in exploring further - Alex Rivera, Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Student, University of South Florida
Make the Most of Your Resources & Connections
Navigating the application process for clinical psychology is a challenging endeavor. Programs are highly competitive, and students will often go through several application cycles before they are accepted into a program. As such, building a strong support system and leveraging your community connections are essential to maintaining morale and growing as a future scholar. Make the most of what is offered to you throughout your educational and professional experiences! Volunteer at your lab/job to learn new skills, attend conferences to network with potential advisors and peers, and remember to value your personal connections as they will offer you feedback, support, and comfort when you need them most
Clinical psychology Ph.D. programs are highly competitive, and it can sometimes take more than one application cycle to be admitted. Stay determined, seek support and advice from your mentors, and try to view each step as an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally - Jay Lorenzini, first-year Counseling/Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student, University of California, Santa Barbara
Check out these links to resources about the postbacc program and preparation for Clinical Psychology doctoral programs!
UCI Post-Bacc Program in Psychological Science Website
“Demystifying Clinical Psychology” Information Session Series presented by UCI’s inaugural clinical area cohort
“Top 10 tips for applying to clinical psychology Ph.D. programs” from current UC Irvine clinical doctoral students
Clinical Labs Spotlight
BY DAVID CENKNER
UCI Clinical Psychology Area Research Labs
The clinical area in the Department of Psychological Science at UCI has 8 core faculty members Each clinical faculty member directs their own lab, specializing in research from neurons to relationships and from early childhood to late adulthood
The core clinical faculty members are:
Jessica Borelli, PhD
Susan Charles, PhD
Kate Kuhlman, PhD
Elizabeth Martin, PhD
Ray Novaco, PhD (Professor Emeritus)
Jason Schiffman, PhD, Director of Clinical Training
Stephen Schueller, PhD
Julian Thayer, PhD
Alyson Zalta, PhD
Learn about clinical area research labs in this Clinical Labs Spotlight!
TEAM Lab
Director: Dr. Stephen Schueller
TheTechnologyandMentalHealth(TEAM)Lab,directedby Dr Schueller,focusesonincreasingaccesstoandaccessibilityof mentalhealthservicesthroughtechnology Theirworkdrawson theoriesandmethodsfromclinicalscience,human-computer interaction,andimplementationscience TheTEAMLabstrivesto leveragetechnologiestohelpimproveaccess,quality,andequity inmentalhealthservicedelivery
Featuredarticles:
Kaveladze,B T,Gastelum,S F,Ngo,D A C,Delacruz,P, Cohen,K A,Käll,A, &Schueller,S M (2024) Arandomized controlledtrialcomparingbriefonlineself-guided interventionsforloneliness JournalofConsultingandClinical Psychology https://psycnetapaorg/doi/101037/ccp0000908 Ramos,G,Hernandez-Ramos,R,Taylor,M,&Schueller,S M (2024) Stateofthescience:Usingdigitalmentalhealth interventionstoextendtheimpactofpsychologicalservices BehaviorTherapy,55,1364-1379 https://doiorg/101016/jbeth202404004
LearnmoreabouttheTEAMLabhere!
UCI THRIVE Lab
Director: Dr. Jessica Borelli
TheHealth,Relationships,andInterventions(THRIVE)Lab,directed byDr Borelli,researchestheconnectionsbetweenrelationships, emotionregulation,andhealth,focusingonchildren,adolescents, youngadults,parents,andfamilies TheTHRIVELabconductsboth basicandappliedresearch,doesresearchinseveraldifferent culturalcontexts,andaimstodesignandtestinterventionsto improverelationshipsand,inturn,improvehealth
Featuredarticle:Borelli,J L,Zhou,E,Russo,L N,Li,F H,Tironi, M.,Yamashita,K.S.,Smiley,P.A.,&Campos,B.(2024).Culturally adaptingrelationalsavoring:Atherapeuticapproachtoimprove relationshipquality FamilyProcess,63(2),667-690 https://doiorg/101111/famp12989
LearnmoreabouttheTHRIVELabhere!
Emotions & Quantitative Psychophysiology Lab Director: Dr. Julian Thayer
TheEmotions&QuantitativePsychophysiologyLab,directedbyDr Thayer,employshealthpsychologyandneuroimagingresearch approachestostudyingpsychopathology,healthdisparities,heart ratevariability,emotions,stress,andpsychophysiologicalaspectsof selfregulation Dr Thayer’slabcollaboratescloselywithDr DeWayneWilliamsintheDepartmentofPsychologicalScience
Featuredarticle:Watanabe,D K,Jarczok,M N,Williams,D P, Koenig,J,&Thayer,J F (2024) Evaluationoflowvagally-mediated heartratevariabilityasanearlymarkerofdepressionrisk Journalof AffectiveDisorders,365,146-154
LearnmoreaboutDr Thayer’sworkhere!
BEAN Lab
Director: Dr. Elizabeth Martin
TheBehaviors,Emotions,andAffectiveNeuroscience(BEAN)Lab, directedbyDr Martin,conductsresearchsurroundingemotional andsocialfunctioninginschizotypy,socialanhedonia,and schizophrenia-spectrumdisordersacrossthelifespan TheBEAN Labemploysamulti-methodapproachtoresearch,usingawide rangeoftechniquessuchasself-reportquestionnaires,behavioral tasks,neuroimaging,andelectromyography TheBEANLabalso collaborateswiththePREVENTLabontheProNETstudy,an internationalmulti-sitestudyofpsychosis-risktrajectories
Featuredarticle:Martin,E A,Blank,J M,Jonas,K G,Lian,W,& Kotov,R (inpress) Personalityinpsychosisdecadesafteronset: Testsofmodelsoftherelationsbetweenpsychopathologyand personality JournalofPsychopathologyandClinicalScience
LearnmoreabouttheBEANLabhere!
Clinical Labs Spotlight
UCI Teen Resilience Lab (TRL)
Director: Dr. Kate Kuhlman
TheTeenResilienceLab(TRL),directedbyDr Kuhlman,conducts researchattheintersectionofdevelopmentalpsychopathology andpsychoneuroimmunology Theirworkexamineshowearly experiencesalterthecommunicationbetweenthebrainandthe immunesystem,andwhetherthosealterationscontributetothe developmentofstress-relateddiseasessuchasdepression The TRLisconnectedtoUCI’sInstituteforInterdisciplinarySalivary BioscienceResearch(IISBR),andDr.Kuhlmanisoneofthecore IISBRfaculty
Featuredarticles:
Antici,E,Kuhlman,K,Treanor,M,&Craske,M (2024) Salivary CRPpredictstreatmentresponsetovirtualrealityexposure therapyforsocialanxietydisorder Brain,Behavior,&Immunity https://doiorg/101016/jbbi202403002
Kuhlman,K R (2024) Pitfallsandpotential:Translatingthe two-hitmodelofearlylifestressfrompre-clinicalnon-human experimentstohumansamples Brain,Behavior,&ImmunityHealth,35,100711 https://doiorg/101016/jbbih2023100711
LearnmoreabouttheTRLhere!
Trauma & Resilience Lab
Director: Dr. Alyson Zalta
TheTrauma&ResilienceLab,directedbyDr.Zalta,conducts translationalresearchexploringfactorsthatimpactthe developmentoftrauma-relatedpsychopathologyandintervention strategiesaimedatmitigatingtheimpactoftrauma Thelabfocuses onresearchthatcaninformscalabletreatmentinterventionsand takesparticularinterestinworkingwithvulnerablepopulations, includingveterans ThelabisconnectedtoUCI’sInstitutefor InterdisciplinarySalivaryBioscienceResearch(IISBR),andDr Zalta isoneofthecoreIISBRfaculty
Featuredarticles:
Burgess,HJ,Rizvydeen,M,Huizenga,B,Prasad,M,Bahl,S, Duval,ER,Kim,HM,Phan,KL,Liberzon,I,Abelson,J, Klumpp,H.,Horwitz,A.,Mooney,A.,Raglan,G.B.,&Zalta,A.K.A 4-weekmorninglighttreatmentreducesamygdalareactivity andclinicalsymptomsinadultswithtraumaticstress Psychiatry Research,inpress Infurna,FJ,Jayawickreme,E,Woods-Jaeger,B,Zalta,AK Understandingadaptiveresponsestoadversity:Introductionto thespecialissueonrethinkingresilienceandposttraumatic growth AmericanPsychologist,inpress
LearnmoreabouttheTrauma&ResilienceLabhere!
Emotion Research Lab Director: Dr. Susan Charles
The Emotion Research Lab, directed by Dr. Charles, has a health psychology orientation and focuses on healthy aging and emotional well-being across the life span. The Emotion Research Lab studies social stress and well-being; physical, cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial health in older adults; motivation; activity diversity; social experiences; and pain, sleep, and stress.
Featuredarticles:
Charles,S T,&Piazza,J R (2024)Lookingback,forgingahead: FifteenyearsofStrengthandVulnerabilityIntegration(SAVI) CurrentOpinioninPsychology,55,101751
Jeon,S,Turiano,N A,&Charles,S T (2024) AGreaterVariety ofSocialActivitiesisAssociatedwithLowerMortalityRisk The JournalsofGerontology,SeriesB:PsychologicalSciencesandSocial Sciences,79(5),gbae021
LearnmoreabouttheEmotionResearchLabhere!
PREVENT Lab
Director: Dr. Jason Schiffman
ThePsychosis-RiskEvaluation,EarlyIntervention,andTreatment (PREVENT)Lab,directedbyDr Schiffman,conductsresearch surroundingtheassessment,prevention,andtreatmentof attenuatedsymptomsofpsychosisinadolescentsandyoung adults,withaparticularinterestinsocialdeterminantsand contextualfactorsassociatedwithpsychosis-risk ThePREVENTLab collaboratescloselywiththeBEANLab,andtogethertheyformthe LEAPSteam!
Featuredarticle:Petti,E,Schiffman,J,Oh,H,&Karcher,N R (2024) EvidenceforEnvironmentalRiskFactorsandCumulative StressLinkingRacial/EthnicIdentityandPsychotic-LikeExperiences inABCDStudyData.JournaloftheAmericanAcademyofChild& AdolescentPsychiatry https://doiorg/101016/jjaac202404017 LearnmoreaboutthePREVENTLabhere!
FunFact:Prospective clinicalstudentscan applytoworkwithany PsychologicalScience faculty,includingfaculty labsnotlistedhere!
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Cenkner, D. P., Held, P., & Zalta, A. K. (2024). A latent profile analysis of moral emotions following moral transgressions. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 80(8), 1754-1766. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.23691
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Sujanthan, S., Southwell, A., Armel, T., Xing, E., Kapoor, A., Liu, X. Y. E., ... & Swartz, R. H. (2024). DOC screen completion time reflects executive function, speed of processing and fluency. Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 21, 1-21. Tao, T. J., Yung, Y. Y. Y., Lau, A. Y. T., Liu, H., Liang, L., Bryant, F. B., & Hou, W. K. (2024). Savoring mediates the mental health benefits of positive coping processes: A prospective population-based analysis. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, 16(1), 158–178. https://doi.org/10.1111/aphw.12476
Taylor, M. E., Liu, M., Abelson, S., Eisenberg, D., Lipson, S. K., & Schueller, S. M. (2024). The reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of digital mental health interventions for college students: A systematic review. Current Psychiatry Reports, 1-11.
Taylor, M. E., Schueller, S. M., Russell, M. A., Hoyle, R. H., & Odgers, C. L. (2024). Adolescents’ digital technology use, emotional dysregulation, and self-esteem: No evidence of same-day linkages. Affective Science, 1-10.
Van Der Ven, E., Olino, T., Diehl, K., Nunez, S., Thayer, G., Bridgwater, M., Ereshefsky, S., Musket, C., Lincoln, S.H., Rogers, R., Klaunig, M., DeVylder, J., Grattan, R., Schiffman, J., Ellman, L., Niendam, T., Anglin, D. (2024). Ethnoracial variation across the psychosis continuum in the United States: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Psychiatry, E1-E9. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2023.5497 3.
Vaswani-Bye, A., McCain, C., Blank, J. M., Tennison, M. E., & Kopelovich, S. L. (2024). A thematic analysis investigating the inaugural psychosis REACH family ambassador peer training program. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 233245. https://doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S432255
Wislocki, K. & Zalta, AK. (2025). Predictors of trauma-related overshadowing. Behavior Research and Therapy, 184, 104651. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2024.104651
Wislocki, K., Naderi, G., Schueller, S., & Zalta, AK. (2024). Assessing similarities and differences in thematic content across online mental health communities dedicated to trauma-related mental health conditions. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001817
STUDENT STUDENT AWARDS AWARDS
Psychoneuroimmunology Research Society Trainee Travel Award
Ellie Antici
Social Ecology Graduate Student Merit Fellowship
Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Fellowship
UC Irvine Diversity Recruitment Fellowship
Daniela Arcos
Psychological Science Merit Award
Maggie Canady
Carol Kupers Whalen Graduate Research Award
American Psychological Foundation COGDOP Graduate Research Scholarship
David Cenkner
Roxane Cohen Silver Student Diversity Award
Rosa Hernandez-Ramos
Outstanding Student Research Award, ABCT Psychosis & Schizophrenia Spectrum Special Interest Group
Travel Award (Smadar Levin Award Runner Up), Society for Research in Psychopathology
Emily Petti
Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Mentoring of Undergraduate Research for the School of Social Ecology
Social Ecology Mentoring Award
NIMH Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Individual Predoctoral Fellowship
Madeline Snyder
Third Place Poster Award, ABCT Dissemination & Implementation Special Interest Group
Madison Taylor
Symposium Sponsorship, ABCT Military & Veteran Psychology Special Interest Group
Kit Wislocki
Emily Petti with her mentor, Dr. Jason Schiffman, after receiving an award at the Society for Research in Psychopathology (SRP) in Montréal!
STUDENT STUDENT PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATIONS
Antici, E.E., Bower, J.E., Irwin, M.R., & Kuhlman, K.R. (2024, June). Concordance of inflammatory reactivity to acute psychosocial stress in plasma and saliva Poster presented at the 2024 Psychoneuroimmunology Research Society Conference, Halifax, NS, Canada
Antici, E.E., Kuhlman, K R , Treanor, M , & Craske, M (2024, April) Salivary CRP predicts treatment response to virtual reality exposure therapy for social anxiety disorder Poster presented at the 2024 Anxiety and Depression Association of America Conference, Boston, MA.
Blank, J. M., Stibor, A F , Snyder, M. E., & Martin, E A (2024, March) An Investigation of the Relation Between Defeatist Performance Beliefs, Emotion Regulation, and HiTOP Spectra Poster presented at the HiTOP Conference, San Diego, CA
Bridgwater, M., Giljen, M., Petti, E., Schiffman, J (2024, April) Start the Conversation: The “When,” “How,” and “Then What?” Strategies to Approach Youth Experiencing Early Signs of Psychosis. Presentation at the 2024 Meeting of the Minds Conference (Mental Health Association of Orange County), Anaheim, CA
Bridgwater, M., Petti, E., Lucas, K , Nguyen, T , Schiffman, J , Karcher, N (2024, October) Mental Health Care
Decision Making, Barriers to Care, and Psychotic-Like Experiences: Findings from a Nationwide Sample of Mental Health America Respondents Society for Research in Psychopathology Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec https://psychopathology.org/2024-meeting/
Bridgwater, M., Petti, E., Savill, M., Oh, H., Lucas, K., Nguyen, T., Schiffman, J., Karcher, N. (2024, November). Barriers to Care and Psychotic-Like Experiences: Qualitative Findings from a Sample of Mental Health America Respondents [Schizophrenia Special Interest Group Poster Session] ABCT 58th Annual Convention, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Canady, M., & Zalta, A (2024, March) Establishing Associations between Childhood Trauma, Neighborhood Crime, Sleep Disturbance, and Psychopathology in Early Adolescence [Poster presentation]. ABCD Insights & Innovations Meeting, Bethesda, MD
Canady, M., & Zalta, A (2024, November) Establishing Associations between Childhood Trauma, Neighborhood Crime, and Sleep Disturbance in Early Adolescence [Poster presentation] ABCT Annual Convention's Special Interest Group Exposition, Philadelphia, PA
Cenkner, D. P., Stevens, S. K., & Zalta, A. K. (2024, November). How Affective States Predict Next Day Suicidal Ideation in Treatment-Seeking Adults: The Moderating Role of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skill Use Poster presented at the 58th annual meeting for the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Conference, Philadelphia, PA
Elliott, M.R., Charles, S T , Silver, R C , Holman, A E (2024, November) Racial Disparities in Psychological Well-Being Across Age Groups During COVID-19: A Longitudinal Study. Poster. Gerontological Society of America Conference 2024, Seattle, WA
Engstrom, A.C., Kapoor, A., Dutt, S , Alitin, J P , Gaubert, A , Lohman, T , Sible, I J , Marshall, A J , Shenasa, F., Shao, X , Wang, D J , & Nation, D A (2024, July) Sex Differences in Cerebrovascular Reactivity to Hypercapnia in Older Adults, Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Philadelphia, PA
Giljen, M., Healey, L., Corlett, P., Strauss, G., Waltz, J., Silverstein, S., Woods, S., Walker, E., Powers, A., Gold, J., Mittal, V. A., Ellman, L. M., & Schiffman, J. (2024, October). Interpersonal Relationships, Social Functioning, and Negative Symptoms in Sexual Minority Individuals at Clinical-high Risk for Psychosis [Poster session] The 37th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research in Psychopathology, Montréal, Canada
Hegwood, C., Healey, L & Schiffman, J (2024, November) Family Influences on Mental Illness Perceptions: Development and Validation of the Intergenerational Perceptions of Mental Illness Scale The Society for Research in Psychopathology. Montreal, Canada.
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Hernandez-Ramos, R., Reyes, Y , Arevalo Avalos, M R Rosales, K , Gastélum Lugo, C , Ramos, G , Ochoa-Frongia, L., Fortuna, L.R., Aguilera, A., Schueller, S.M. (2024, June). Cultural Adaptation of a Training Manual for Latinx Human Supporters for Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Symposia presentation at the 12th Annual Meeting for the International Society for Research on Internet, Limerick, Ireland
Kapoor, A., Conrad, A , Lopez, A , Kristinsson, H , Chen, P , Thomas, A , & Lopez, M (2024, November) Analyzing completion time on a created Forced Choice Trial of the Hopkins Verbal Learning Test – Revised (HVLT-R) to measure engagement in a mixed clinical sample. Poster presented at National Academy of Neuropsychology. Kapoor, A., Dutt, S., Engstrom, A. C., Alitin, J. P. M., Lohman, T., Sible, I. J., ... & Nation, D. A. (2024, July). Higher Medial Temporal Cerebrovascular Reactivity Predicts Better Memory Function in Older Adults Without Dementia Poster presented at Alzheimer's Association International Conference
Kapoor, A., Dutt, S , Nguyen, A , Gaubert, A , Alitin, J P M , Sible, I J , & Nation, D A (2024, July) Elevated Plasma NfL and GFAP are Associated with Impaired Cerebrovascular Reactivity in Older Adults Poster presented at Alzheimer's Association International Conference.
Kapoor, A., Dutt, S , Nguyen, A , Gaubert, A , Alitin, J P M , Sible, I J , & Nation, D A (2024, July) Plasma Biomarkers of Vascular Injury and Cerebrovascular Reactivity in APOE4 Carriers Poster presented at Alzheimer's Association International Conference
Kapoor, A., Dutt, S , Nguyen, A , Gaubert, A , Alitin, J P M , Sible, I J , & Nation, D A (2024, May) Elevated Plasma NfL and GFAP are Associated with Impaired Cerebrovascular Reactivity in Older Adults. Presentation at Inaugural California Academic Geriatrics Institutions Conference
Kapoor, A., Dutt, S , Yew, B , Jang, J Y , Gaubert, A , Nguyen, A , & Nation, D A (2024, March) Endothelial Progenitor Cells and Cerebrovascular Function in APOE4 Carriers Presentation at Alzheimer's & Parkinson's Diseases Conference
Kapoor, A., Dutt, S., Yew, B., Jung, J. Y., Alitin, J. P. M., Ho, J. K., ... & Nation, D. A. (2024, February). Older APOE4 carriers with reduced cerebrovascular reactivity exhibit high white matter hyperintensity burden Poster presented at International Neuropsychological Society Meeting
Kapoor, A., Engstrom, A.C., Dutt, S , Gaubert, A , Alitin, J P , T , Sible, I J , Marshall, A J , Shenasa, F., Shao, X , Wang, D J , & Nation, D A (2024, July) Higher Cerebrovascular Reactivity Predicts Better Memory Function in Older Adults Without Dementia. Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Luu, J. H. & Pressman, S. D. (2024, February). What triggers smiling during stress? An investigation into the association of experienced emotion and positive facial expressions [Poster presentation] The Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Convention San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA, United States Petti, E., Boos, A , Wallace, C , Rakhshan Rouhakhtar, P , Schiffman, J , Buchanan, R W , DeVylder, J E , & Smith, M E (2024, November) Exploring referrals to psychosis early intervention services: A qualitative analysis of provider decision-making. [Poster session]. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) 58th Annual Convention, Philadelphia, PA
Petti, E., Healey, L V , Hegwood, C., Coronado, K , Giljen, M., Villegas, M , Bridgwater, M.A., Rakhshan Rouhakhtar, P , Pitts , S C , Ellman, L M , Mittal, V A , & Schiffman, J (2024, October) Examining psychosis-risk screening accuracy across sociodemographic groups [Poster session] The 37th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research in Psychopathology, Montréal, Canada.
Snyder, M. E., Blank, J. M., Schiffman, J , & Martin, E A (2024, March) A Multi-study Investigation of Detachment and Social Contributions in Trait and State Affect and Social Connectedness [Poster session] HiTOP Conference, San Diego, CA
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Snyder, M. E., Moring, H , Petti, E., Bridgwater, M., Healey, L , Hegwood, C., Coranado, K , Boos, A , Giljen, M., Schiffman, J., & Martin E. A. (2024, October). Associations of Social Anhedonia and Psychotic-Like Experiences with Risk-Taking Behaviors Across a Continuum of Psychosis Proneness [Poster session]. Society for Research in Psychopathology Conference, Montreal, Canada
Stoeckl, S. E., Bevens, W , Schueller, S M , Borghouts, J , Eikey, E V , Schneider, M , Stadnick, N , Zheng, K , Mukamel, D , & Sorkin, D H (2024, November) Implementation of digital mental health tools in California's behavioral health systems: Insights from the Help@Hand project [Poster presentation]. ABCT 58th Annual Convention, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
Tao, T. J., Estes, K D , Holman, E A , & Silver, R C (2024, September) Perceiving the positives beyond wildfire experiences: A survey of residents in a high-risk California county [Flash Talk] International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) Annual Meeting, Boston, MA
Taylor, M. E., Liu, M , Abelson, S , Eisenberg, D , Lipson, S K , & Schueller, S M (2024, November) Implementation and Maintenance Factors for Digital Mental Health Interventions Among College Students: A Systematic Review. Poster presented at the 58th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), Philadelphia, PA
Taylor, M.E. (2024, June) Adolescents’ Daily Technology Use, Emotional Dysregulation, and Self-Esteem: Little Evidence of Daily Linkages [Conference presentation] 27th biannual meeting for the International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development. Lisbon, Portugal.
Taylor, M.E. (2024, June) Understanding Real World Impact: An Analysis of Outcomes of Brief DMHI on an Online Screening and Intervention Platform [Conference presentation] 12th scientific meeting for the International Society for Research on Internet Interventions Limerick, Ireland
Tran, M., Kuhlman, K , Cole, S , & Rao, U (2024, June) Childhood maltreatment modulates role of immune-related gene expression in reward processing among adolescents. Poster presented at the Psychoneuroimmunology Research Society 2024 Annual Meeting, Halifax, NS Canada.
Wislocki, K., Hernandez-Ramos, R., West, A , Montgomery, R , King, A , & McFarr, L (2024, November) Identifying Transdiagnostic Predictors of Dialectical Behavior Therapy Response: A Machine Learning Approach Poster presented at the 29th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Improvement and Teaching of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (ISITDBT), Philadelphia, PA.
Wislocki, K., Hernandez-Ramos, R., West, A., Montgomery, R., King, A., & McFarr, L. (2024, November). Predicting Dialectical Behavior Therapy Response Using Machine Learning Poster presented at the 58th Annual Meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA
Wislocki, K., Naderi, G , & Zalta, A (2024, November) Using Actigraphy and Machine Learning to Predict PTSD Diagnosis in Veterans In Wislocki, K , & Malek, N (Co-Chairs) Leveraging Technology to Support PTSD Assessment and Intervention for Veteran Populations. Symposium presented at the 58th Annual Meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA
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Ceouna’s first hiking trip to Great Smoky Mountain National Park!
And Maggie performed in Los Angeles and New York this summer!
Madison got a new cat, Lily!
And traveled on a mini European vacation!
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Students presented at conferences...
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...around the globe!
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Allie got engaged in Hawaii!! and Frances got married!!
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Great costumes at the department Halloween party!
Fun times at the Angels Baseball Game!
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With fun times throughout the year!
Students have cool adventures!
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Students are also engaged in projects and organizations throughout the UCI Community
And you can find UCI PSC Director, Dr. Naomi Tabak, hanging out with PSC Trainees!
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