STEPHANIE L. GROSSMAN Department of Psychology, Fordham University 441 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 610.937.2022 sgrossman11@fordham.edu Curriculum Vitae EDUCATION. Fordham University, Bronx, NY August 2013- Present Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology Amherst College, Amherst, MA May 2010 Psychology Major Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts Magna cum Laude with Distinction RESEARCH EXPERIENCE. Fordham University, Psychology Department 2014- Present Principal Investigator, Bronx, NY Mentor: Rachel Annunziato, Ph.D. Improving Body Image and Healthy Behaviors Among College Women *Funded by Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) s Grant- in- Aid Conduct study examining effect of eating disorder prevention program on high- risk sexual behaviors Recruited participants and conducted assessments (including the Eating Disorder Diagnostic Interview) Supervised three undergraduate research assistants Led group intervention (The Body Project) Sexual Health Behaviors and Body Image (Master s Thesis) Designed study and collected self- report data for masters thesis validating body hair removal scale and examining the relationship between hair removal, body image, disordered eating, and sexual health behaviors in women Drexel University, Psychology Department (Lowe Labs) 2010-2013 Research Coordinator, Philadelphia, PA Supervisor: Michael R. Lowe, Ph.D. Weight Suppression, Dieting and Bulimia Nervosa: A Biobehavioral Study Principal Investigators: Michael R. Lowe, Ph.D., Laurel Mayer, M.D. A Test of Nutritional Interventions to Enhance Weight Loss Maintenance Principal Investigators: Michael R. Lowe, Ph.D., Thomas Wadden, Ph.D. Prevention of Obesity at Universities: A Randomized Trial Principal Investigator: Michael R. Lowe, Ph.D. Coordinated the above research studies, including a multi- site study, by creating advertisements, recruiting participants, conducting phone screens, managing online questionnaires, scheduling participants and following them throughout the studies
Trained in the Eating Disorder Examination (EDE- 16), Structured Clinical Interview for DSM- IV (SCID- IV), and blood pressure assessment, and conducted these and other examination procedures within both an eating disorder population and a non- clinical, obese population Developed databases; managed and coded data; created syntax; ran statistical analyses Assisted with manuscript preparation Oversaw a variety of administrative tasks including grant preparation, lab meeting coordination, and budget management Created and submitted IRB applications and NIH progress reports Helped develop and organize an ecological momentary assessment protocol Coordinated Sona Systems, a department- wide program that allows undergraduates to participate in research and earn extra credit, by assisting faculty and students with study set- up The Children s Hospital of Philadelphia Division of Adolescent Medicine s Eating Disorders Program 2011-2012 Research Assistant, Philadelphia, PA Supervisor: Rebecka Peebles, M.D. Conducted quality improvement studies to examine the effectiveness of family- based therapy by reviewing patient charts Performed literature reviews and created conference presentations Assisted with manuscript review, data entry, and grant applications Amherst College Psychology Department Thesis Student, Amherst, MA 2009-2010 Supervisor: Catherine A. Sanderson, Ph.D. Designed a study on close relationships, collected and analyzed data, and prepared and defended honors thesis entitled, Make New Friends, but Keep the Old: The Association Between Intimacy Goals, Attachment Styles and the Transition to College Research Assistant, Amherst, MA 2008 Supervisor: Catherine A. Sanderson, Ph.D. Conducted experimental sessions for a study on self- handicapping and athlete identity by having participants complete a basketball task and a mathematics assessment University of Pennsylvania, Positive Psychology Center 2008 Research Intern, Philadelphia, PA Supervisor: Angela Duckworth, Ph.D. Conducted research investigating self- control in children by helping to create age- appropriate questionnaires, administering delay of gratification tasks, and analyzing data Collected and analyzed data for an independent project investigating income as a mediator between self- control and achievement, and created a poster on this research CLINICAL EXPERIENCE. Mount Sinai Hospital 2015- Present Eating and Weight Disorders Program Clinical Extern, New York, NY Supervisor: Robyn Sysko, Ph.D. Individual therapist for adolescent and adult patients using Enhanced Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT- E) and Family- Based Treatment (FBT) for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and Eating Disorder NOS. Perform psychological assessments and write reports for bariatric surgery candidates
Inwood Community Services, Inc. 2014-2015 Clinical Extern, New York, NY Supervisor: Charles Corliss, Ph.D. Provided individual outpatient psychotherapy with caseload of 6-8 adults and children Conducted psychological assessment (e.g., WISC- IV, WRAT- 4, House/Tree/Person) and intakes Participated in weekly case conference meetings The Body Project at Drexel University 2012-2013 Diagnostic Assessor, Philadelphia, PA Conducted assessments for female participants with clinical and sub- clinical symptoms of disordered eating; assessments included administering the Eating Disorder Examination- 16, anthropometric measurements, and a suicide evaluation as necessary Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR) 2011-2013 Hotline Volunteer, Philadelphia, PA Served as a sexual abuse hotline counselor and emergency room advocate for individuals seeking advice and support Project WELL (Weight Loss for Life) Study at Drexel University 2010-2011 Behavior Therapy Co- leader, Philadelphia, PA Co- led a behavior therapy group for a weight loss and weight loss maintenance randomized clinical trial, which included working with participants in both a group setting and in individual make- up sessions Beth Israel Medical Center, Crime Victim Services Program 2009 Intern, New York, NY Certified in rape crisis counseling through SOVRI (Support for Orthodox Victims of Rape and Incest) Assisted with the development of outreach and educational workshops for individuals of all ages on healthy relationships and violence issues Provided administrative support to the social work department CITATIONS. Publications and Manuscripts: Ojserkis, R., Grossman, S. L., Sysko, R. (Winter, 2014). The role of psychologists in the assessment and treatment of obesity. NYS Psychologist: Behavioral Medicine and Pediatric Psychology, 26(4), 8-12. Grossman, S. L. (Spring/Summer 2014). Addressing mental health needs of international students in the USA. International Psychology Bulletin, 18(2-3), 34-35. Lowe, M. R., Witt, A. A., & Grossman, S. L. (2013). Dieting in bulimia nervosa is associated with increased food restriction and psychopathology but decreased binge eating. Eating Behaviors, 14, 342-347. Doshi, S. & Grossman, S. L. (2012). Sexual Abuse/Violence and Eating Disorders. In J.L. Postmus (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Sexual Violence and Abuse. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC- CLIO.
Posters and Presentations: Grossman, S.L., & Annunziato, R.A. (2015, November). Associations Among Body Hair Removal, Body Image Concerns, and Eating and Sexual Health Behaviors. Poster presentation at the 49 th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL. Grossman, S. L., & Annunziato, R. A. (2014, November). Body Hair Removal Scale and Associations Between Hair Removal and Body Image Concerns. Poster presentation at the 48 th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA. Grossman, S. L., Pietsch, C, Bunnell, D. W., & Lowe, M. R. (2013, May). Clinical Significance of Co- morbid Diagnoses among Eating Disordered Patients in an Intensive Outpatient Program. Poster presentation at the 121 st annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Washington, D.C.. (Poster also presented at the annual Renfrew Center Foundation Eating Disorders Conference, November 2012, Philadelphia, PA). Witt, A., Grossman, S. L., & Lowe, M. R. (2011, November). Associations Among Dieting, Weight Change, and Eating Disorder Symptoms in Bulimia Nervosa. Poster presentation at the 45 th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, Canada. Berner, L. A., Grossman, S. L., & Lowe, M. R. (2011, November). Large According to Whom? Dismantling the Subjective Bulimic Episode. Poster presentation at the 45 th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, Canada. Grossman, S. L. & Sanderson, C. A. (2011, January). Make New Friends, but Keep the Old: The Association Between Intimacy Goals, Attachment Styles and the Transition to College. Poster presentation at the 12 th annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Antonio, TX. Grossman, S. L. (2009, June). Self- Control and the Achievement Gap: A Longitudinal Study of Urban Middle School Students. Poster presentation at the 117 th annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, San Francisco, CA. OTHER EXPERIENCE. Fordham University Psychology Department 2013- Present Teaching Assistant, New York, NY Foundations of Psychology, Social Psychology, Cognition Taking Action Against Domestic Abuse 2008-2010 President, Amherst, MA (Amherst College) Organized fundraisers, awareness campaigns, and educational events about domestic abuse and sexual violence Member of the Gender Collaborative (comprised of leaders from advocacy groups); met monthly to discuss concerns and create programming around gender issues facing the campus Big Brothers/Big Sisters 2008-2010 Big Sister/Mentor, Amherst, MA Met weekly with advisee to provide support and guidance PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS. - Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
- Special Interest Groups: Child Maltreatment and Intimate Partner Violence, Obesity and Eating Disorders - Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) - American Psychological Association (APA) - Division 9: Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) - Division 35: Society for the Psychology of Women SKILLS. - Psychological Assessment: - Eating Disorder Examination (EDE v. 16) - Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scales (WAIS- IV, WAIS- III, WISC- IV, WIAT- III), WRAT- 4 - Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory- 2 - Rorschach Test (Comprehensive System) - Technical skills include SPSS and Qualtrics