Caroline M. Cozza 91 Sparger Springs Lane Durham, North Carolina 27705 Phone: (919) 667-8066 caroline.cozza@duke.edu Education 2006-Present Department of Psychology and Neuroscience PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology, expected 2010 Dissertation: Does Mindfulness Affect Subsystems of Attention? Chair: Clive Robins, PhD Committee Members: Jeffrey Brantley, MD, Zach Rosenthal, PhD, Tim Strauman, PhD, Mark Leary, PhD Current GPA: 3.9 Department of Psychology and Neuroscience MA in Psychology, 2009 Thesis: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCT): A Systematic Review of the Research Literature Chair: Clive Robins, PhD 2004 The University of Michigan BA in Psychology and English GPA: 3.9; Psychology GPA: 4.0 Clinical Training 2009-Present 2009-Present Medical Center Dialectical Behavior Treatment (DBT) Clinic Position: DBT Therapist Supervisors: Jill Compton, PhD, Clive Robins, PhD, Zachary Rosenthal, PhD Received intensive didactic training in the administration of DBT from certified DBT specialists Provided therapy to patients with Borderline Personality Disorder using the DBT framework for case conceptualization and treatment administration Participated in weekly team meetings with DBT supervisors and other DBT therapists for case consultation and didactics Conducted phone sessions with individual patients to facilitate skill acquisition and generalization Medical Center Attention Deficit Disorders Program Position: Diagnostic Practicum Student Supervisor: David Fitzgerald, PhD Trained in the administration of intelligence and achievement tests for children and adults including the WISC-IV, WAIS, and Woodcock-Johnson Administered structured and semi-structured clinical interviews to adults and the parents of children with ADHD/LD Completed integrative reports in which test results were reviewed, diagnoses described, and case conceptualizations articulated
Caroline M. Cozza 2 2008-2009 Medical Center Duke Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) Clinic Position: CBT Therapist Supervisor: Zachary Rosenthal, PhD Provided individual CBT to a diverse client population Participated in live supervision with Zachary Rosenthal, PhD, psychology interns and graduate students, and advanced psychiatry residents Received training in CBT case conceptualization and treatment administration Collaborated with psychiatrists, social workers, and primary care physicians in the treatment of several chronically suicidal patients 2007-2008 Duke Psychology Clinic Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Position: Clinic Therapist Supervisor: Ron Batson, MD Provided individual psychotherapy to a diverse client population Participated weekly in team supervision with other clinical students and experienced faculty Received individual supervision weekly in which session tapes were reviewed Clinical Research Experience 2009-Present Duke Interdisciplinary Initiative in Social Psychology Laboratory Dissertation Research Committee Chair: Clive Robins, PhD Measured differences in dorsal and ventral subsystems of attention and inattentional blindness in a group of experienced MBSR meditation practitioners and a group of meditation-naïve controls Coordinated with researchers at Duke Integrative Medicine to optimize participant recruitment Collaborated with cognitive psychologists at Duke and Harvard University in designing and implementing this study Designed and administered attention tasks using DirectRT and MediaLab software packages 2006-2007 Cognitive Behavioral Research and Treatment Clinic Position: Research Assistant Supervisors: Tom Lynch, PhD, Moria Smorski, PhD Assessed performance differences between a group of participants with Major Depressive Disorder, a group with Borderline Personality Disorder, and a group of controls on tasks measuring emotion sensitivity Responsible for subject recruitment, administering diagnostic assessments, and managing IRB submissions Screened potential participants using the Hamilton Depression Measure and Beck Depression Inventory Administered Structured Clinical Interviews for DSM-IV (SCID) to assess participants with Major Depressive Disorder and/or Borderline Personality Disorder Administered software to assess emotional sensitivity, including Facial Affiliation, Wheel of Fortune, Face in the Crowd, and Perceived Ending tasks
Caroline M. Cozza 3 2004-2006 The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine Clinical Neuroscience and Psychopharmacology Research Unit Stress and Depression Laboratory Position: Project Coordinator for the Stress and Depression Laboratory Supervisor: Jackie Gollan, PhD Oversaw all logistical and administrative issues for three funded studies exploring (1) the cognitive and neuroendocrine mediators of early adverse experiences (funded by the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention), (2) the effects of early adverse experience on stress and affective regulation in adolescents (funded by the National Alliance of Schizophrenia and Depression), and (3) the developmental timing of early adverse experience and MDD cycle frequency in depressed adults (funded by the U.C. Brain Research Foundation) Trained in administering the Hamilton Depression Measure, Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID), and the Structured Interview for Personality Disorders Collaborated with primary investigators and research coordinators in Chicago to maximize the treatment options for subjects and patients Prepared and managed biological samples including plasma preparation for 5HT2A analyses, and the preparation of blood and saliva samples for cortisol analyses Worked with Jackie Gollan, PhD, and John Cacioppo, PhD, on the launch of an R01-funded study aimed at evaluating how the measures of human affective information processing differentiate among individuals with major depression and anxiety disorders Met regularly with the lab computer technician to oversee the development and adaptation of the International Affective Picture System (IAPS) for a clinical population Received training pertaining to the psychophysiology components of the R01, including the administration of EEGs and startle probes, as well as the finalization and analysis of this data 2003-2004 The University of Michigan Department of Psychology Research Assistant Supervisor: Robert Zucker, PhD Examined the life span and etiology of substance abuse Coded subject narratives and the Diagnostic Interview Schedule Version III Collaborated with Maria Wong, PhD, to improve existing coding designs and build a more sophisticated method for organizing data accrued over the previous twenty years of the study Assisted in the transition of data to more advanced operating systems 2002-2003 The University of Michigan Department of Psychology Research Assistant Supervisor: Barbara Fredrickson, PhD Studied the social effects of positive emotions through facial processing tasks Recruited subjects via the internet and campus resources for participation Administered facial imaging tasks to subjects and coded subsequent data
Caroline M. Cozza 4 Teaching and Mentoring Fall 2009 Fall 2009 Summer 2009 Spring 2009 Fall 2008 Teaching Assistant Professor: Vicki Stocking, PhD Course: Adolescent Psychology Attended biweekly lectures; met weekly with instructor to construct lesson plans and review students performance; conducted lectures on class material related to my research and clinical experiences; graded exams, papers, and student course work Duke Vertical Integration Program Mentor Oversaw all aspects of student s senior thesis including study design, IRB submissions, recruitment, and study administration Duke Vertical Integration Program Mentor Assisted in the development of student s honors thesis project and in the presentation of this project to the psychology department Teaching Assistant Professor: David Fitzgerald, PhD Course: Abnormal Psychology Led weekly discussion sections; met weekly with instructor to review class progress and course objectives; graded papers, quizzes, and exams; proctored final exams Teaching Assistant Professor: Zach Rosenthal, PhD Course: Abnormal Psychology Led two weekly discussion sections; prepared weekly lesson plans incorporating relevant information from the text book and lectures; conducted lectures on the diagnosis and treatment of depression to over 100 students; used various modes of multimedia equipment in presenting class material; graded papers, quizzes, and exams Publications 1. Lynch, R., T., and Cozza, C. (2009). Behavior therapy for nonsuicidal self-injury. In M. K. Nock (Ed.), Understanding Nonsuicidal Self-Injury (pp. 221-250). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Caroline M. Cozza 5 Presentations 1. Robins, C. J. (Chair), Keng, S., Ekblad, A., Brantley, J. and Cozza, C. The Effects of Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction on Mindfulness and Psychological Functioning. Symposium conducted at the 43rd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapy, New York, NY. November, 2009. 2. Robins, C. J., Keng, S. L., Ekblad, A., Brantley, J., and Cozza, C. The Effects of Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction on Mindfulness and Psychological Functioning. Poster presented for the Vertical Integration Program, Durham, NC. June 2009. 3. Gollan, J., Segal, J., Caldwell, J., Cozza, C., and Coccaro, E. Affective Processes in Suicidal Depressed Adults. Poster presented at the 40 th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapy, Chicago, IL. November 2006. 4. Gollan, J., Caldwell, J., Segal, J., Cozza, C., and Coccaro, E. Early Stress Exposure and Evaluation of Facial Affect in MDD and Healthy Adult. Poster presented at the 40 th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapy, Chicago, IL. November 2006. 5. Gollan, J., Bauer, A., Gipson, P., and Cozza, C. Exposure to early life adversity related to early onset of major depression. Poster presented at the 39 th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapy, Washington DC. November 2005. 6. Gollan, J., Gipson, P., Bauer, A., and Cozza, C. Parental involvement moderates depression onset and recurrence. Poster presented at the 39 th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapy, Washington DC. November 2005. 7. Gollan, J., Yoon, L., Cozza, C., and Grathouse, H. Evaluation of facial affect intensity in major depression. Poster presented at the 39 th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapy, Washington DC. November 2005. 8. Gollan, J., Yoon, L., McCoskey, M., and Cozza, C. Effects of depression severity on emotion information processing. Poster presented at the 39 th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapy, Washington DC. November 2005. Honors and Achievements Duke Interdisciplinary Initiative Doctoral Research Grant 2009 Duke Vertical Integration Mentoring Program Scholarship 2009 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program Scholarship 2008 Duke Outstanding Woman Leader Award 2008 Duke Endowment Fellowship 2006 Society of Duke Fellows 2006 Claire Hamilton Graduate Studies Conference Travel Award 2006 The University of Michigan Magna cum Laude 2004 Class Honors 2002 Class Honors 2001 Class Honors 2000
Caroline M. Cozza 6 Professional Affiliations American Psychological Association Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Phi Beta Kappa Psi Chi Related Experiences 2007-2009 Blue Point Yoga Yoga Instructor Taught 3 to 5 public and private classes weekly Incorporated mindfulness-based breathing exercises and techniques in creating yoga flow sequences for private and public sessions Integrated theories from eastern philosophy and western psychology in tailoring yoga classes for individuals suffering from psychological disorders, including anxiety and depression 2007 Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification Program Student Trainee Received intensive training in Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Completed comprehensive coursework in anatomy, physiology, and eastern philosophy Achieved competence in advanced breathing techniques and meditation