Current Projects

For a full list of ongoing research projects contact CEIR Director Dr. Johanna deLeyer-Tiarks.

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Video Self-Modeling for Video Conferencing Anxiety

Investigating the usefulness of a self-modeling video program for treating anxiety experienced during video conference calls (such as Zoom or Webex).

*Accepting participants

Video Self-Modeling for Gender Affirming Voice Training

Researching the use of VSM to support transgender women who wish to modify their voices as part of their gender transition.

*Accepting participants

Using a Simulated Patient Program to Prepare College Healthcare Students for Working with LGBTQ+ Clients

Studying a standardized, simulated patient program for enhancing psychology and nursing students' confidence and competence when working with sexual and gender minorities (SGMs).

Relaxation and Guided Imagery to Promote Student Wellbeing

Investigating an RGI intervention to promote middle school students' emotional wellbeing and academic engagement in diverse classrooms.

Virtual Reality Self-Modeling as an Intervention for Stuttering

Developing and studying the usefulness of a virtual reality modeling intervention to treat stuttering and related anxiety.

Project ViABLE

Development of a Virtual Artificial-Intelligence Behavior Learning Environment (ViABLE) simulation training to improve teachers' behavior management skills.

Selected Publications

Advancing Autism Assessment (https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22802)
Virtual Reality Self-Modeling as an Intervention for Stuttering (https://doi.org/10.1037/tps0000294)
A Meta-Analysis of Interventions for Students who are Refugees or Immigrants (https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2021.1935190)
Self-Distancing to Reduce Anger in High School Students (http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21683603.2020.1804020)
Relaxation and Guided Imagery for Mind-Body Health (https://doi.org/10.1037/0000157-012)

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