Research

Our lab is committed to developing clinically-relevant, original research, as well as the use of evidence-based knowledge translation strategies to disseminate our findings. Below are our treatment studies that are currently ongoing. For more information,…
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Research studies have demonstrated that Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a time-limited, evidence-based psychotherapy, can substantially improve PTSD symptoms. However, research suggests that only a minority of clinicians provide CPT in clinical settings. While training and…
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The TRACE study is trying to understand people’s reactions after exposure to a traumatic event, as well as individual and relationship factors that influence those reactions. Over the course of four assessments, we will be…
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Recent Journal Articles: Holmes, S., Johnson, C., Suvak, M., Sijercic, I., Monson, C. M.*, Stirman, S.W.* (in press). Examining Patterns of Dose Response for Clients who do and do not Complete Cognitive Processing Therapy. Journal of…
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We collaborate with a number of researchers outside the IMPACT Lab. Below are some of our currently funded research collaborations.   Title: Foundation Grant: Program of Study on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment: Development, Testing, and Knowledge Transfer…
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