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PhD | Kent State University | 1996 |
Ph.D. | Kent State University | 1996 |
Postdoctoral | Duke University Medical Center | 1997 |
M.A. | Kent State University | 1993 |
MS | Arizona State University | 1988 |
BS | Arizona State University | 1982 |
NO degree | University of Illinois | 1978 |
Research interests are in the understanding and treatment of mood and personality disorders (e.g., borderline personality disorder) among adult and older adult populations using a “translational” line of inquiry. The overall goal is to combine basic science and behavioral laboratory findings with the most recent technological advances in intervention research, in order to develop and test more effective behavioral interventions for treatment refractory clients. A major focus has been an interest in understanding emotion and emotion regulation (e.g., thought suppression, experiential avoidance) using psychophysiological and behavioral laboratory paradigms. A second major research focus revolves around the treatment of co-morbid mood and personality disorders. A NIH funded randomized controlled trial examining the efficacy of dialectical behavior therapy for older adult personality disorders has just been completed. He currently is the PI on two NIDA R01s; a multi-site study of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for borderline personality disorder with opiate dependence and a virtual reality study examining novel methods to enhance cue exposure treatment for cocaine addiction. In addition, studies examining the use of mindfulness and acceptance based interventions are in progress in collaboration with the Duke Center for Integrative Medicine.