The Clinical Research Institute is located within the Psychology Clinic. Applied research projects designed to promote knowledge in the field of psychology and improve clinical services are conducted on an ongoing basis.
Current Research
Evaluation of Client Change in a Doctoral Training Practicum in Couple & Family Intervention
Development of an ADHD Index on the MMPI-2-RF
Improving Psychotherapist Effectiveness through Mindfulness Training
The Effect of Clinician Self-Compassion on Client Outcomes
Assessment of Cognitive Functioning After Traumatic Experiences
A Study of Counseling Processes
Therapist (Dis) Continuity, Therapeutic Relationship, and (Premature) Termination in a Psychology Training Clinic
Text Analysis of Transcripts Derived from First Sessions of Psychotherapy
Recent Past Projects
Explaining the Relationship between Borderline Personality Features and Suicidal Ideation
Impact of Clinician Expectations on Termination Status and Therapeutic Outcome: A Delay Discounting Model
Supervisors, Trainees, and Client Outcomes in the Training Clinic: Toward an Understanding of Relational Factors
Role of Values in Psychotherapy Process and Outcome
Personality Styles and Substance Abuse in a University Sample
Attention deficit studies
Therapeutic Alliance
Impact of Client Stuttering on Therapists Perceptions
Parenting and Attachment Style
Personality Assessment Study
Families & Futures Project
Emotional Intelligence and Psychotherapy Outcomes in the Training Clinic
Examining the Effects of Negative Mood, Impulsivity and Substance Use on Behavior