Psychology Internship

Faculty

Ronald T. Brown, Ph.D., ABPP

Faculty Rank and Position:
Professor of Public Health, Psychology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Education; Dean, College of Health Professions

Institution Granting Degree: Georgia State University

Professional Organizations:
American Psychological Association (Fellow)
American Psychological Society (Fellow)
National Academy of Neuropsychology (Fellow)
Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy

Areas of Clinical Expertise:
Pediatric Psychology
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychopharmacology
Child Neuropsychology

Areas of Research:
Health Psychology
Neuropsychology
Learning Disabilities
Chronic Illness in Children and Adolescents

Honors:
Editor, Journal of Pediatric Psychology
Past President, Society of Pediatric Psychology, Division 54
Martin P. Levin Award for Distinguished Mentorship
(Division 54)
Diplomate, American Board of Professional Psychology
(Clinical Health Psychology)

Recent Publications:

Brown, R.T. & Daly, B. (2009).  Neuropsychological effects of stimulant medication on children’s learning and behavior. In C.R. Reynolds & E. Fletcher-Jantzen, Eds. Handbook of clinical child neuropsychology (3rd ed.), New York: Springer.

Rickel, A.U. & Brown, R.T. (2007).  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.  Cambridge, MA: Hogrefe and Huber.

Brown, R.T. Daly, B., & Rickel, A.U. (2007).  Chronic illness in children and adolescents. Cambridge, MA: Hogrefe and Huber.

Brown, R.T., Antonuccio, D., DuPaul, G.J., Fristad, M., King, C.A., Leslie, L.K., Pelham, W.E., Piacentini, J., Vitiello, B., & McCormick, G. (2007).  Psychopharmacological, psychosocial, and combined interventions for childhood disorders: Evidence base, contextual factors, and future directions.  Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. 

Brown, R.T., Fuemmeler, B., Anderson, D.L., Jamieson, S., Simonian, S., Kneuper-Hall, R., & Brescia, F. (2006). Adjustment of children and their mothers with breast cancer. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 32, 1-12.

Perwien, A.R., Kratochvil, C.J., Faries, D.E., Vaughan, B.S., Spencer, T., & Brown, R.T. (2006).  Atomoxetine treatment in children and adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: What are the long-term health-related quality of life outcomes?  Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 16, 713-724. 

Brown, R. T. (2006).  Pediatric hematology/oncology: A Biopsychosocial approach. New York: Oxford University Press.

Conklin, H.M., Khan, R.B., Reddick, W.E., Northcutt, J., Howard, S., Morris, B., Brown, R.T., Bonner, M., Wu, S., Xiong, X., & Mulhern, R.K. (February, 2008). Efficacy and tolerability of stimulant medication for learning-impaired survivors of childhood cancer. Paper presented at the 36th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Waikoloa, HI.

Brown, R.T. (December, 2007). How do I get the robot to the clinic (and what do I do when it’s there)? Panel symposium at the Innovations in Rehabilitation Interventions Conference,Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.

Brown, R.T. (August, 2007). Social competence in children with neurological disorders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Brown, R.T. (May, 2007). Leadership in academic health centers. Paper presented at the third annual conference of the Association of Psychologists in Academic Health Centers, Minneapolis, MN.

Brown, R.T. (April, 2007). Psychotropic medications for children and adolescents. In Bylund, D.B. Child and adolescent depression: Why do kids and adults respond differently to antidepressant drugs? Paper presented at the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Washington. D.C.

Brian P. Daly, Ph.D.

Rank and Position:
Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health
Director of Psychology Training, Temple Health Sciences
Center, Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship

Institution Granting Degree: Loyola University Chicago

Professional Organizations:
American Psychological Association
Division 17: Counseling Psychology
Division 54: Pediatric Psychology
American Psychological Society

Areas of Clinical Expertise:
Pediatric Psychology
Child and Adolescent Psychology
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
School Mental Health

Areas of Research:
Health Psychology
Prevention & Resiliency in Urban Youth
School Mental Health
Sleep Loss in Adolescents
Chronic Illness in Children and Adolescents

Recent Publications:

Brown, R.T., Daly, B.P., & Leong, F. (2009). Mentoring in research: A developmental approach. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 40,306-313.

Daly, B.P., Shin, R.Q., Selders, M., Thakral, C., & Vera, E. (2009). School engagement among urban adolescents of color: Does perception of social support and neighborhood safety really matter? Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 38, 63-74.

Daly, B.P., & Brown, R.T. (2009). Cognitive sequelae of cancer and treatment. Quick reference for pediatric oncology clinicians: The psychiatric and psychological dimensions of pediatric symptom cancer management. American Psychosocial Oncology Society (pp. 210-219). Charlottesville, VA: IPOS Press.

Daly, B.P., Kral, M.T., & Brown, R.T. (2008). Cognitive and academic problems associated with childhood cancers and sickle cell disease. School Psychology Quarterly, 23, 230-242.

Brown, R.T., Daly, B.P., & Stefanatos, G. (2008). Learning disabilities: Complimentary views from neuroscience, neuropsychology, and public health. In C. R. Reynolds & E. Fletcher-Janzen (Eds.), Neuropsychological Perspectives on Learning Disabilities in the Era of RTI: Recommendations for Diagnosis and Intervention (pp. 159-178). San Francisco, CA: John Wiley and Sons.

Daly, B.P., Creed, T.A., Xanthopoulos, M., & Brown, R.T. (2007). Psychosocial treatments for children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Neuropsychology Review, 17, 73-89.

Daly, B.P., & Brown, R.T. (2007). Management of neurocognitive late effects with stimulant medication. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 32, 1111-1126.

Daly, B.P., Xanthopolous, M., Cooper, C., Stephan, S., & Brown, R.T. (2007). Evidence-based interventions for childhood disorders: Summary report of the APA working group on psychotropic medications for children and adolescents. Report on Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Youth, 7, 31-55.

Daly, B.P., & Brown, R.T. (2006). Clinical psychologists in hospitals. In R. J. Sternberg (Ed.), Career Paths in Psychology: Where your degree can take you (2nd ed., pp. 179-200). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Daly, B.P., Burke, R., Hare, I., Mills, C., Owens, C., Moore, E., & Weist, M.D. (2006). Enhancing school mental health – no child left behind connections. Journal of School Health, 76, 446-451.

Recent Presentations:

Eichen, D., Beidas, R., & Daly, B.P. (May, 2009). Suicide risk: No longer just a Caucasian male problem. Poster presented at the 17th Annual Convention of the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, D.C.

Eichen, D., Beidas, R., & Daly, B.P. (May, 2009). The relationship between weight perception, BMI, and weight restriction behaviors: Who is at risk for developing an eating disorder? Poster presented at the 17th Annual Convention of the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, D.C.

Daly, B.P., & Kaynak, O.I. (November, 2008). Collaboration between a university and elementary school: Results of a behavioral health prevention program. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Kaynak, O.I., & Daly, B.P. (November, 2008). Adolescent suicide attempts in Philadelphia: Prevention, intervention and public policy implications. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Isselman, K., Collins, B., Nelson, D., & Daly, B.P. (October, 2008). An evaluation of the role of infant feeding type on later maternal feeding styles and later childhood eating behaviors. Poster presented at 136th APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition, San Diego, California.

Gary Foster, Ph.D.

Faculty Rank and Position:
Professor of Medicine and Public Health
Director, Center for Obesity Research and Education

Institution Granting Degree: Temple University

Professional Organizations:
NAASO – Obesity Society
American Society for Nutrition
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
American Psychological Association
American Public Health Association
American Diabetes Association

Areas of Clinical Expertise:
Behavior assessment and treatment of obesity

Areas of Research:
Attitudes about obesity
Behavioral, dietary pharmacologic and surgical treatment of obesity
Prevention of obesity and diabetes in school and neighborhood settings
Effects of weight loss and sleep apnea

Honors:
1999          Young Investigator Award, Society of Behavioral Medicine
2004          Outstanding Contributions to Health Psychology, American                    Psychological Association
2004          Honorary Member, American Dietetic Association

Recent Publications:

Fabricatore AN, Wadden TA, Womble LG, Sarwer DB, Berkowitz RI, Foster GD, Brock JR, The role of patients' expectations and goals in the behavioral and pharmacological treatment of obesity. Int J Obes: 2007 May  

Crerand CE, Wadden TA, Foster GD, Sarwer DB, Paster LM, Berkowitz RI, Changes in obesity-related attitudes in women seeking weight reduction. Obesity (Silver Spring) 15:3(740-7)2007 Mar

Foster GD, Clinical implications for the treatment of obesity. Obesity (Silver Spring) 14 Suppl 4:(182S-185S)2006 Jul

Wadden TA, Foster GD, Weight and Lifestyle Inventory (WALI). Surg Obes Relat Dis 2:2(180-99)2006 Mar-Apr

Wadden TA, Foster GD, Weight and Lifestyle Inventory (WALI). Obesity (Silver Spring) 14 Suppl 2:(99S-118S)2006 Mar

Foster GD, Makris AP, Bailer BA, Behavioral treatment of obesity. Am J Clin Nutr 82:1 Suppl(230S-235S)2005 Jul

Makris AP, Foster GD, Dietary approaches to the treatment of obesity. Psychiatr Clin North Am 28:1(117-39, viii-ix)2005 Mar

Melissa Napolitano, Ph.D.

Faculty Rank and Position:
Associate Professor, Center for Obesity Research and
Education, Department of Kinesiology

Institution Granting Degree: Duke University

Professional Organizations:
Member, American College of Sports Medicine
Member, American Psychological Association
Division 12: Clinical Psychology
Division 38: Health Psychology
Member, Society of Behavioral Medicine

Areas of Clinical Expertise:
Behavioral Medicine
Weight management/behavioral weight control
Binge Eating Disorders
Smoking cessation

Areas of Research:
Health psychology
Physical activity/exercise adoption and maintenance
Smoking cessation
Obesity

Recent Publications:

Napolitano, M.A., Lerch, H., Papandonatos, G. & Marcus, B.H. (2006).  Worksite and communications-based promotion of a local walking path.   Journal of Community Health, 31, 326 – 342.

Lewis, B. A., Napolitano, M. A., Whiteley, J., & Marcus, B. H. (2006).  The effect of preferences for print vs. telephone interventions on compliance and attrition in a randomized controlled physical activity trial. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 7, 453-462.

Williams, D. M., Papandonatos, G. D., Napolitano, M. A., Lewis, B. A., Whiteley, J. A., & Marcus, B. H. (2006). Perceived enjoyment moderates the efficacy of an individually tailored physical activity intervention. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 28, 300-309.

Napolitano, M.A., Whiteley, J.A., Marcus, B., Farrell, N.C., Albrecht A., Bock, B., Dutton, G., Bazzarre, T., Sciamanna, C., Dunn, A., & Papandonatos, G.  (2006). Outcomes from the Women’s Wellness Project: A community-focused physical activity trial for women. Preventive Medicine, 43, 447-453.

Marcus, B., Napolitano, M., Lewis, B., King, A., Albrecht, A., Parisi, A., Pinto, B., Bock, B., Sciamanna, C., Jakicic, J., & Papandonatos, G. (2007). Examination of print and telephone channels for physical activity promotion: rationale, design, and baseline data from Project STRIDE.  Contemporary Clinical Trial, 28, 90-104.

Marcus, B., Napolitano, M., Lewis, B., King, A., Albrecht, A., Parisi, A., Pinto, B., Bock, B., Sciamanna, C., Jakicic, J., & Papandonatos, G. (2007).  Evaluation of two delivery channels for physical activity promotion: Project STRIDE.  Health Psychology, 26, 401-409.

Marcus, B., Lewis, B.A., Williams, D.M., Dunsiger, B.S., Jakicic, J.J., Whiteley, J.A., Albrecht, A., Napolitano, M.A, Bock, B., Tate, D.F., Sciamanna, C., Parisi, A. (2007). A Comparison of Internet and Print-Based Physical Activity Interventions. Archives of Internal Medicine, 167, 944-949.

King, A.C., Friedman, F., Marcus, B., Castro, C., Napolitano, M., Ahn, D., & Baker, L. (2007). Physical activity advice by humans versus computers: The Community Health Advice by Telephone (CHAT) Trial. Health Psychology, 26, 718-727.

Sevick, M., Napolitano, M.A., Papandonatos, G.D., Gordon, A.J., Reiser, L.M., & Marcus, B.H. (2007). Cost-Effectiveness of Alternative Approaches for Motivating Activity in Sedentary Adults: Results of Project STRIDE.  Preventive Medicine, 4, 54-61.

Dutton, G.D., Napolitano, M.A., Whiteley, J.A., & Marcus, B.H. (2008). Is Physicalactivity a gateway behavior for diet? Findings from a physical activity trial. Preventive Medicine, 46, 216-221.

Williams, D.M., Matthews, C., Rutt, C., & Napolitano, M.A., & Marcus, B.H. (2008).  Interventions to Increase Walking Behavior.  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 40, S567–S573.

Napolitano, M.A., & Foster, G.D. (2008). Depression and Obesity: Implications for assessment, treatment and research. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 2008; 15, 21-27.

Whiteley, J., Napolitano, M.A., Lewis, B., Williams, D., & Marcus, B.H. (In Press). Disseminating a quit smoking and exercise program for women through the YMCAs. Manuscript in progress. Nicotine and Tobacco Research.

Marcus, B.H., Lewis, B.A., Williams, D.M., Whiteley, J.A., Albrecht, A.E., Jakicic, J.M., Parisi, A.F.,

Hogan, J.W., Napolitano, M.A., & Bock, B.C. (In press).  Step into Motion:  A Randomized Trial Examining the Relative Efficacy of Internet vs. Print-Based Physical Activity Interventions.  Contemporary Clinical Trials.

 O’Dougherty, M., Dallman, A., Turcotte, L., Patterson, J., Napolitano, M.A., & Schmitz, K.H. (In Press). Barriers and Motivators for Strength Training among Women of Color and Caucasian Women. Women Health.

Napolitano, M.A., Papandonatos, G.D., Lewis, B.A., Whiteley, J.A., Williams, D.M., King, A.C., Bock B., Pinto, B., & Marcus, B.H. (In Press). Mediators of physical activity behavior change: A multivariate approach. Health Psychology.

Napolitano, M.A., & Foster, G.D. (In Press). Non-dieting approaches. In: S.R. Akabas, L.J. Arone, C. Nonas, F.X. Pi-Sunyer & T.A. Wadden (Eds.).  Understanding Obesity: Biological, Psychological and Cultural Influences. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishers.

Nancy K. Repetz-Ciccolella, Psy.D.

Faculty Rank and Position:
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine
& Rehabilitation

Institution Granting Degree: Indiana State University

State(s) Licensed: Pennsylvania

Professional Organizations:
American Psychological Association
Areas of Clinical Expertise: Health Psychology
Geriatrics
Psychological Issues in Pulmonary Disease and Lung
Transplantation

Areas of Research: Rehabilitation Psychology

Recent Publications:

Ruchinskas, R.A., Singer, H., Repetz, N. (2001). Clock drawing, clock copying, and physical abilities in

geriatric rehabilitation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 82, 920-924.

Ruchinskas, R.A., Repetz, N., Singer, H. (2000). The use of the Neurobehavioral Cognitive Status Exam

with geriatric rehabilitation patients. Rehabilitation Psychology, 46, 219-228.

Ruchinskas, R.A., Singer, H., Repetz, N. (2000). Cognitive status and ambulation in geriatric

rehabilitation: walking without thinking? Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 81,1224-1228.

Heather Russell, Ph.D. (Shriners’ Hospitals for Children)

Faculty Rank and Position:
Clinical Psychologist, Medical Staff, Shriners Hospital for Children

Institution Granting Degree: Temple University

State(s) Licensed: Pennsylvania

Professional Organizations:
American Psychological Association
                Pediatric Psychology
                Rehabilitation Psychology
Pennsylvania Psychological Association
American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and
  Social Workers
American Spinal Injury Association

Areas of Clinical Expertise:
Pediatric Psychology
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Rehabilitation Psychology
Spinal Cord Injury/Disability

Areas of Research:
Adjustment to disability in children/adolescents and families
Pain in children/adolescents
Genetics and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Honors:
Advisory Board Member, Center for Pediatric Traumatic
  Stress, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Scientific Staff, Shriners Hospital for Children
Chair, Clinical Practice Committee, AASCIPSW

Recent Publications:

House, LA, Russell, HF, Gerson, A, Kelly, EH, Vogel, LC.  Caregiver Perceptions of their Child’s Rehabilitation Process Following a Spinal Cord Injury. Manuscript in preparation.

Elia, J, Burke, J, Deberardinis, R, Russell, HF, Acosta, MT, Wallis, D, Muenke, M.  ADHD and Gender: A Review.  Manuscript in preparation.

Anderson, CJ, Kelly, EH, Klaas, S, Russell, HF, Daharsh, E, Vogel, LC. (2008) Anxiety and depression in children and adolescents with spinal cord injuries.  Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology.  Manuscript submitted for publication.

Acosta, MT, Castellanos, FX, Kelly, L, Bolton, BS, Balog, JZ, Eagen, P, Nee, L, Jones, J, Palacio, L, Saramopte, C, Russell, HF, Berg, K, Arcos-Burgos, M, & Muenke, M.  (2008). Latent Class Subtyping of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Comorbid Disorders. Journal of the Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. In press.

Wallis, D., Russell, H.F., & Muenke, M. (2008). Genetics of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

 Journal of Pediatric Psychology, In Press.

Russell, H.F., Wallis, D., Mazzocco, M.M., Moshang, T., Zackai, E., Zinn, A.R., Ross, J.L., Muenke, M. (2006). Increased prevalence of ADHD in Turner Syndrome with no evidence of imprinting effects.  Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 31(9), 945-955.

Power, T. J., Russell, H.F., Soffer, S.L., Blom-Hoffman, J., & Grimm, S.M. (2002). Role of parent training in

the effective management of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Disease Management and Health

Outcomes, 10, 117-126.

Recent Presentations:

Russell, HF (August 2008). Pediatric coping after spinal cord injury. Congress of Spinal Cord Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orlando, FL.

Russell, HF (June 2008). Pediatric coping after spinal cord injury. American Spinal Injury Association Conference, San Diego, CA.

Russell, HF; Merenda, L; Costello, KM; Batlle, E; Mulcahey, MJ; Betz, R; House, LA; Kelly, EH; Anderson, CJ; & Vogel, LC. (April, 2008). Relationship between pediatric coping and psychological outcomes of youth with spinal cord injury and their primary caregivers.  Child Health Conference, Miami, FL.

Russell, HF & Klaas, S. (August 2007).  Unique Programming in Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury.  American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers Annual Conference, Orlando, FL

Russell, HF. (August 2007). Traumatic Grief as a Result of Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury.  American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers Annual Conference, Orlando, FL

Russell, HF & Klaas, S. (November 2006). Unique Psychosocial Programming in Adolescent Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. Howard H. Steel Conference on Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury, Orlando, FL

Russell, HF (November 2006). Traumatic Grief as a result of Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury.  Howard H. Steel Conference on Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury, Orlando, FL.

Russell, H.F. (November, 2005). Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: diagnosis, assessment and treatment.

Nursing of Children Network’s Second Annual Regional Pediatric Nursing Conference, Philadelphia, PA

Russell, H.F. (October, 2005). Acute psychosocial issues in pediatric spinal cord injury. Contemporary Topics