JUDITH N. BIESEN Curriculum Vitae

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1 JUDITH N. BIESEN Curriculum Vitae University of Notre Dame 1818 Moreau Drive Phone: Department of Psychology Notre Dame, IN Ph.D. University of Notre Dame anticipated Major: Clinical Psychology Minor: Quantitative Psychology Advisor: David Smith, Ph.D. EDUCATION 2012 M.A. University of the Pacific Major: Psychology Advisor: Deborah Schooler, Ph.D. Thesis: You and I: Pronoun Use and Communication Patterns in Anxious Couples 2009 B.G.S. University of Connecticut Major: Human Services & Psychology, Cum Laude Advisor: Shannon Weaver, Ph.D. Thesis: The Effects of Parental Mental Illness on Adult Sibling Relationships RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT present Graduate Assistant University of Notre Dame, Department of Psychology Research Associate University of Miami, Department of Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant University of the Pacific, Department of Psychology PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS i. Biesen, J.N., Schooler, D., & Smith, D. (2015, in press). What a Difference a Pronoun Makes: I/We versus You/Me and Worried Couples Perceptions of their Interaction Quality. Journal of Language and Social Psychology. ii. iii. Doss, B. D., Mitchell, A., Georgia, E. J., Biesen, J. N., & Rowe, L. S. (2015). Improvements in closeness, communication, and psychological distress mediate effects of couple therapy for veterans. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 83, doi: /a Biesen, J. N. & Doss, B. D. (2013). Couples agreement on presenting problems predicts engagement and outcomes in problem-focused couple therapy. Journal of Family Psychology, 27, doi: /a Revised January 2, 2016 Biesen 1

2 MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW none MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS i. Biesen, J., Smith, D., & Papp, L. (manuscript in preparation). Daily Internalizing Comorbidity and Marital Quality. ii. Jensen, S., Biesen, J., Graham, E. (manuscript in preparation). A Meta-Analytic Review of the Effectiveness of Play-Therapy Interventions. iii. Biesen, J., Roddy, M., Nowlan, K., Georgia, E., & Doss, B. (data analysis). Personality Characteristics as Predictor of Relationship Functioning in a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Web-Based OurRelationship Program. ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRIES i. Schooler, D., Lowry, L., & Biesen, J. (2012). Body image among Hispanics/Latinos Elsevier Academic Press, San Diego, CA. doi: /b NON PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS i. Biesen, J. (2012). Book review of When Someone You Love Suffers From Post Traumatic Stress: What to Expect and What You Can Do. ABCT Couples Special Interest Group Newsletter, 30, PRESENTATIONS i. Biesen, J., & Smith, D. (2016, June). Day by Day: Examining Negative and Positive Dimensions of Relationship Happiness as Predictors of Anxiety and Depression Using Daily Diary Entries. Paper to be presented at the 8 th triennial meeting of the World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Melbourne, Australia. ii. Biesen, J., & Smith, D. (2016, June). This is not what I asked for, but thank you! Comparing Frequency Counts of Support to Subjective Evaluations of Support in Romantic Relationships. Paper to be presented at the 8 th triennial meeting of the World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Melbourne, Australia iii. iv. Biesen, J., & Smith, D. (2015, November). Couples Daily Associations of Anxiety and Depression with Positive and Negative Dimensions of Marital Functioning. Poster presented at the 49 th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL. Vanderbleek, E., Allan, X., Biesen, J., Clark, L.A. (2015, March). Pathological Personality Traits and Relationship Satisfaction. Poster presented at the 48 th annual meeting of the North American Society for the Study of Personality Disorders, Boston, MA. Revised January 2, 2016 Biesen 2

3 2014 v. Biesen, J., Smith, D., & Papp, L. (2014, November). Daily Marital Quality Relates Differently to Daily Depressive and Anxious Symptoms. Poster presented at the 48 th annual meeting of the Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, Philadelphia, PA. vi. vii. Biesen, J., Schooler, D., & Smith, D. (2014, July). How do Worried People Perceive Interactions with Their Partner The Role of Pronoun Use in Partner Communication. Paper presented at the biannual meeting of the International Association of Relationship Research, Melbourne, Australia. Smith, D.**, Biesen, J.** & Papp, L. (2014, July). Daily Marital Quality Relates Differently to Daily Depressive and Anxious Symptoms. Paper presented at the biannual meeting of the International Association of Relationship Research, Melbourne, Australia viii. ix. Biesen, J. & Schooler, D. (2013, November). Couples Pronoun Use as a Predictor of Intent to Terminate a Relationship and Relationship Status at Follow Up. Poster presented at the 47 th annual meeting of the Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, Nashville, TN. Schooler, D. & Biesen, J. (2013, May). Associations Among Attachment Security, Body Image, and Sexual Assertiveness in Romantic Couples. Paper presented at the 25 th annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Washington, DC. x. Quittner, A., Biesen, J., Marciel, K. Ridge, A., Zhang, Z., & Riekert, K. (2013, May). Health- Related Quality of Life in Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis: Associations with Age, Gender, Nutrition and Pulmonary Function. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society, Philadelphia, PA. xi. Quittner, A., Alpern, A., Biesen, J., Marciel, K. Ridge, A., Zhang, J. (2013, April).Association between Treatment Complexity and Treatment Burden in Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Pediatric Psychology, New Orleans, LA xii. xiii. Biesen, J. & Doss, B. (2012, November). Agreement on Partner s Relationship Problem Predicts Intervention Outcome. Poster presented at the 46 th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD. Biesen, J. & Jensen, S. (2012, November). The Role of Identity Development in the Context of the Acquisition of Appropriate Parenting Skills and Attitudes. Poster presented at the 46 th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD xiv. Biesen, J. & Shenker, N. (2011, November). Assessing the Effects of Anxiety on Pronoun Use in during a Couple Interaction Task. Poster presented at the 45 th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, Canada. Revised January 2, 2016 Biesen 3

4 xv. xvi. xvii. xviii. xix. xx. xxi. xxii. xxiii. xxiv. xxv. xxvi. Biesen, J. (2011, November). An Exploration of Gender Differences in Language During a Couple Problem-Solving Task. Poster presented at the 45 th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, Canada. Biesen, J., Jackson, R., Lowry, L. & Jensen, S. (2011, November). What are Good Parenting Skills: An Analysis of Parents and Non-Parents Responses. Poster presented at the 45 th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, Canada. Jensen, S., Lowry, L. & Biesen, J. (2011, November). Fees During Group Parent Training: An Analysis of Payment on Attendance and Completion. Poster presented at the 45 th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, Canada. Biesen, J. & Rangel, M. & Obispo, M. (2011, October). You and I Pronoun Use and Communication Patterns in Anxious Couples. Poster presented at the 5 th biannual miniconference of the International Association for Relationship Research, Tuscon, AZ. Biesen, J., Oropeza, C. & Shenker, N. (2011, October). Attachment Style and Themes of Worry as Predictors of Relationship Satisfaction. Poster presented at the 5 th biannual mini-conference of the International Association for Relationship Research, Tuscon, AZ. Biesen, J. & Rangel, M. (2011, October). Male and Female Attachment Style: Its Differential Impact on Couple Communication and Sexual Satisfaction. Poster presented at the 23 rd annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Washington, D.C. Biesen, J., Obispo, M., & Oropeza, C. (2011, May). Sexual Satisfaction and the Decision to Terminate a Romantic Relationship. Poster presented at the 23 rd annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Washington, D.C. Lowry, L., Quan, M. & Biesen, J. (2011, May). The Effects of Sexually Objectifying Media on Attention: Do Men and Women Really See Things Differently? Poster presented at the 23 rd annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Washington, D.C. Lowry, L., Biesen, J., M, Quan, M., & Schooler. D. (2011, May).'I m an Average Plain Jane': Interpreting Qualitative Body Image Statements. Poster presented at the 23 rd annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Washington, D.C. Biesen, J., Lowry, L., & Schooler, D. (2011, April). Should I Stay or Should I Go: Examining Relationship Termination. Poster presented at the 91 st annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles, CA. Jensen, S., Lowry, L., Kutcher, R, & Biesen, J. (2011, April). Perceptions and Use of Accommodations Among Students With Disabilities. Poster presented at the 91 st annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles, CA. Lowry, L., Quan, M., Biesen, J., & Schooler, D. (2011, April). The Role of Heterosexism and Ethnocentrism in the Prop 8 Debate. Poster presented at the 91 st annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles, CA. Revised January 2, 2016 Biesen 4

5 2010 xxvii. xxviii. xxix. Schooler, D., Castillano, D. & Biesen, J. (2010, June). Effects of Sexually Objectified Media on Explicit and Implicit Sexism. Poster presented at the 6 th biannual meeting of the Society for Psychological Study of Social Issues, New Orleans, LA. Dunne, A., Lowry, L., Nunez, A., Biesen, J. & Schooler, D. (2010, June). Media Literacy Training: Increasing Adolescent Girls Self-Worth. Paper presented at the 6 th biannual meeting of the Society for Psychological Study of Social Issues, New Orleans, LA. Lowry, L., Shah, R., Hsia, S., Dunne, A., Nevarez, J., Castilliano, D., Biesen, J., Kutcher, R., & Schooler, D. (2010, April). In Comparison to Others I like my Body : Effects of a Media Literacy Program. Poster presented at the 90 th annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Cancun, Mexico xxx. Biesen, J., & Weaver, S. (2009, November). The Impact of Parental Mental Illness on Adult Sibling Relationships. Poster presented at the 72 nd annual meeting of the National Council of Family Relationships, San Francisco, CA. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE present Graduate Research Assistant University of Notre Dame, Department of Psychology Investigated potential moderators of the association between depression and marital distress. Used observational coding system to evaluate criticism and hostility in couples interactions. Developed and oversaw data collection of daily diary study for couples. Successfully prepared multiple grant applications. Supervisor: David Smith, Ph.D Research Associate University of Miami, Department of Psychology Investigated the effectiveness of a web-based intervention program for couples who experience low to medium levels of marital distress. Responsibilities consisted of participant recruitment, conducting phone screens, development of activities for the intervention. Supervised undergraduate students. Supervisor: Brian Doss, Ph.D Research Associate University of Miami, Department of Psychology Investigated adolescents adherence to their cystic fibrosis (CF) treatments. Responsibilities consisted of data management, entry, and analyses as well as preparation of feedback reports for patients on their progress. Assisted with the modification of a measure assessing CF patients knowledge of their illness. Supervisor: Alexandra Quittner, Ph.D. Revised January 2, 2016 Biesen 5

6 Graduate Research Assistant University of the Pacific, Department of Psychology Investigated the relationship between pronoun use, communication and anxiety in couples. Examined the association between sexual satisfaction, attachment style and relationship termination. Supervised team of four undergraduate students. Collected, coded and analyzed both qualitative and quantitative data. Successfully prepared grant applications. Presented at national conferences. Supervisor: Deborah Schooler, Ph.D Graduate Research Assistant University of the Pacific, Department of Psychology Investigated the attrition, engagement and outcomes in behavioral parent training. Supervised undergraduate students. Developed study design and oversaw execution. Developed protocol for coding qualitative data on subjective assessment of attributes for effective and non-effective parenting skills. Collected, coded and analyzed data. Presented research at national conferences. Supervisor: Scott Jensen, Ph.D Graduate Research Assistant University of the Pacific, Department of Psychology Investigated the relationship between parental pressure, test anxiety and drug abuse. Conducted literature review. Prepared conference submissions. Supervisor: Carolynn Kohn, Ph.D Undergraduate Research Assistant University of Connecticut, Department of Human Development & Family Studies Investigated the effects of parental mental illness on adult sibling relationships and family interaction processes. Collected, coded and analyzed data. Supervisor: Shannon Weaver, Ph.D Undergraduate Research Assistant University of Connecticut, Department of Psychology Investigated peer-and parent-child relationships during the transition from middle school to high school. Collected, coded and transcribed data. Supervisor: Julie Wargo-Aikins, Ph.D Undergraduate Research Assistant University of Connecticut, Department of Psychology Investigated the effects of narrative and graphic pro-anorexia content on self-concept and probability of recovery. Collected and coded data. Supervisor: Gayle Bessenhoff, Ph.D. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 2015 present Psychological Assessment Services Practicum Psychometrist Oaklawn Community Mental Health, Goshen, IN Population: Amish/Pennsylvania Dutch Community Outpatient & Inpatient Residential Revised January 2, 2016 Biesen 6

7 Administration of Psychological Assessments: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale 4 th Edition, Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test, Rorschach Inkblot Test, Adaptive Behavior Assessment System 3 rd Edition, Woodcock Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities 4 th Edition (Reading Subtest) Scoring of Psychological Assessments Provision of Feedback on Performance on Assessments Preparation of Brief Assessment Reports and Integrated Reports Supervisor: Paul Yoder, PhD 2015 Addictions and Mental Health Services Practicum Therapist Oaklawn Community Mental Health, Goshen, IN Population: Dual Diagnosis Clients (Addiction and Mental Health) Co-lead weekly group meetings Supervisor: Paul Yoder, PhD 2015 Juvenile Justice Center Practicum Therapist St. Joseph County Probate Court, South Bend, IN Population: Juvenile Offenders & Detainees Mental Health Intake Interviews & Assessments Suicide Precaution Checks Individual Anger Management Training Solution-Focused Individual Therapy Administration of Psychological Assessments Scoring of Psychological Assessment Preparation of Brief Assessment Reports and Integrated Reports Supervisor: Jeff Burnett, PhD 2014 present Marital Therapy and Research Clinic Practicum Therapist University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN Population: Low-Income Community Couples & Individuals Deliver marital treatment based on Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) and the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) Deliver individual treatment based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Supervisor: David Smith, Ph.D present Marital Therapy and Research Clinic Clinic Coordinator University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN Familiarize new therapists with clinic procedures Screen couples and individuals for eligibility Coordination of therapy schedules Supervisor: David Smith, Ph.D OurRelationship.com Research Interventionist University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL Revised January 2, 2016 Biesen 7

8 Conducted weekly Skype calls to assist couples as they complete an online intervention program for mildly to moderately distressed couples. Supervisor: Brian Doss, Ph.D Gipson Socialization Center Behavioral Associate Community Re-Entry Program, Stockton, CA Implemented behavioral management strategies and taught life skills classes to mental health consumers. Supervisor: Todd Fabian, M.A., B.C.B.A Pacific Child and Family Center Lead Instructor University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA Educated parents in a ten week course (Incredible Years program) on how to discipline their children more effectively and how to build stronger relationships with them using behavioral principles. Supervisor: Scott Jensen, Ph.D Adult Risk Reduction Center Assistant to Case Manager Wheeler Clinic, New Britain, CT Provided assistance with case management, intake interviews, substance abuse evaluations, administrative work. Supervisor: Megan Kilduff CLINICAL WORKSHOPS 2014 Targeting Emotional Dysregulation in Treatment: Acceptance-based Emotion Regulation Group Therapy. Kim Gratz, PhD & Matthew Tull, PhD. FUNDING 2015 Graduate Student Research Award (Funded: $3000) University of Notre Dame, Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts 2015 Research Award (Funded: $500) University of Notre Dame, Department of Psychology 2015 American Dream Grant (Funded: $4000) University of Notre Dame, Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts 2014 Graduate Student Research Award (Funded: $3500) University of Notre Dame, Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts 2014 Earnest Swarm Research Award (Funded: $1500) University of Notre Dame, Department of Psychology 2011 Graduate Student Research Grant (Funded: $1950) University of the Pacific, Graduate School 2011 Thesis Grant (Funded: $200) University of the Pacific, Department of Psychology 2008 Undergraduate Research Grant (Funded: $500). University of Connecticut Revised January 2, 2016 Biesen 8

9 HONORS AND AWARDS Graduate 2014 ISLA Professional Development Travel Award, University of Notre Dame 2014 Student Travel Award, International Association for Relationship Research Earnest Swarm Conference Travel Award (multiple), University of Notre Dame 2014 Notebaert Professional Development Travel Fund, University of Notre Dame Graduate School Union Travel Award (multiple), University of Notre Dame 2011 Graduate Student Travel Award (selective), University of the Pacific 2010 Best Poster Award, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues Undergraduate 2008 Class of 1945 Scholarship, University of Connecticut 2008 Class of 1944 Scholarship, University of Connecticut 2008 Gall / Roper Scholarship, University of Connecticut 2008 Robert Norris Memorial Award, University of Connecticut 2007 New England Scholar, University of Connecticut 2007 Psi Chi Honors Society 2007 Dean s List, University of Connecticut Honors Program, University of Connecticut 2006 Carle C. Conway Scholarship, Norwalk Community College Dean s List, Norwalk Community College Honors Program, Norwalk Community College TEACHING ACTIVITIES Guest Lectures 2015 Abnormal Psychology, University of Notre Dame Social Anxiety 2011 Social Psychology, University of the Pacific Attitude Change and Persuasion Aggression and Pornography Lab Instructor 2011 Social Psychology, University of the Pacific 2010 Statistical Inferences in the Behavioral Sciences, University of the Pacific Teaching Assistant 2016 Abnormal Psychology, University of Notre Dame 2010 Child Development, University of the Pacific 2009 Behavior Change, University of the Pacific EDITORIAL SERVICE Ad-hoc Reviewer Personal Relationships 2013 Journal of Family Psychology Journal of Social and Personal Relationships Revised January 2, 2016 Biesen 9

10 Student Reviewer Journal of Family Psychology PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Newsletter Co-Editor. ABCT Couples Special Interest Group AFFILIATIONS Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) ABCT Couples Special Interest Group (SIG) International Association for Relationship Research (IARR) American Psychological Association (APA) APA Division 43: Society for Family Psychology Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology (SSCP) OTHER Coder, reliable - Rapid Marital Interaction Coding System (Heyman & Vivian, 1992) Certificate of Practice & Philosophy of Teaching Psychology (2015) University of Notre Dame, Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning & Department of Psychology Striving for Excellence in Teaching Certificate (2013) University of Notre Dame, Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning REFERENCES Brian Doss, Ph.D. University of Miami Associate Professor Phone: Department of Psychology bdoss@miami.edu Scott Jensen, Ph.D. University of the Pacific Associate Professor Phone: Department of Psychology sjensen@pacific.edu Deborah Schooler, Ph.D. Gallaudet University Assistant Professor Phone: Department of Psychology deborah.schooler@gallaudet.edu David Smith, Ph.D. University of Notre Dame Professor Phone: Department of Psychology dsmith11@nd.edu Revised January 2, 2016 Biesen 10