Research & Publications
Recent presentations
The lab presenting at abct 2023 in seattle, wa!
senior, Sydney haskin presenting her poster at the university of florida undergraduate research symposium!
seniors, Bianca and julianne, presenting their posters at the 2023 spring symposium!
Check out the lab's work at the 2022 abct convention in new york city!
our Undergraduate research Assistants presenting their work at the spring 2022 undergraduate research symposium
our Research apprenticeship program (RAP) Students presenting their posters at the WVU FAll undergraduate research symposium
Emily Aman, Nick Hatcher, Gabby McDonald, and Milly Godwin
Our amazing undergrad research assistants presented
3 posters at the west virginia psychological association (wvpa) 2021 conference!
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Robin and her adorable son helping to create PCIT-Toddler videos!
Here is the PCIT-Toddler team at the 2021 PCIT-International Conference!
The PCIT Lab meeting with Sheila Eyberg after the 2021 PCIT-International Conference.
Check us out at the ABCT 54th annual convention!
Dr. McNeil gave a talk about Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder at the Virtual Autism Summit on October 14, 2020.
Check out our lab's virtual posters presented at the West Virginia Psychological Association's (WVPA) Poster Presentations on Demand on October 10, 2020!
Recent Representative publications
2024
Phillips, S. T., Druskin, L. R., Mychailyszyn, M. P., Victory, E., Aman, E., & McNeil, C. B. (2024). The efficacy of Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): A meta-analysis. Child Psychiatry & Human Development. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-024-01678-2
Quetsch, L. B., Brabson, L., Herschell, A. D., Poe, S., McNeil, C. B., & Schaffner, K. F. (2024). Evaluating a free, common-elements curriculum for childhood disruptive behaviors: Family interaction training. Journal of Rural Mental Health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/rmh0000252
2023
Druskin, L. R., Victory, E. J., Han, R. C., Phillips, S. T., Aman, E., & McNeil, C. B. (2023). The impact of maternal depression on internet-Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for child attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A case study. Clinical Case Studies, 22(4), 363-382. https://doi.org/10.1177/15346501221145662
Onovbiona, H., Mapes, A. R., Quetsch, L. B., Theodorou, L. L., & McNeil, C. B. (2023). Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for children in foster care and children with posttraumatic stress: Exploring behavioral outcomes and graduation rates in a large state-wide sample. Children and Youth Services Review, 145, 106797. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2022.106797
Phillips, S. T., Druskin, L. R., Lilly, C., Chavez, F. T., Morgan, S., Wallace, N., Cibralic, S., Kimonis, E. R., Hawes, D. J., Eapen, V., McNeil, C. B., & Kohlhoff, J. (2023). The Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory: Developing an adaptation for toddler-aged children. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-023-10078-0
Ulaş, S., Seçer, I., Victory, E. J., & McNeil, C. B. (2023). Scientific contributions and research trends in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: A bibliometric analysis. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1167937. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1167937
Woodfield, M. J., Phillips, S. T., Cargo, T., Merry, S. N., McNeil, C. B., & Hetrick, S. E. (2023). Applying the theoretical domains framework to develop an intervention to ‘re-implement’ Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-023-01298-3
2022
Druskin, L. R., Han, R. C., Phillips, S. T., Victory, E. J., Aman, E., Stokes, J., Tiano, J., & McNeil, C. B. (2022). The dissemination of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy in West Virginia during the opioid epidemic and COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: Advances toward Healthy Equity (Special Issue). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192215085
Kohlhoff, J., Lieneman, C., Cibralic, S., Traynor, N., & McNeil, C. B. (2022). Attachment-based parenting interventions and evidence of changes in toddler attachment patterns: An overview. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 85. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-022-00405-4
Lieneman, C., Kohlhoff, J., Cibralic, S., Wallace, N., Hawkins, E., Morgan, S., & McNeil, C. B. (2022). Observational measurement of attachment in toddlers with disruptive behavior using the strange situation procedure and attachment q-set. Journal of Child and Family Studies, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-022-02429-4
2021
Han, R. C., Naguib, S., Owen, C. K., Druskin, L. R., Keen, K. R., Piper, R., Holbert, S. N., Shank, S. D., Victory, E. J., & McNeil, C. B. (2021). An effectiveness trial of PCIT for children with and without autism spectrum disorder within a private practice setting. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Special Issue on Mental Health Interventions for ASD/IDD.
Blair, K., Topitzes, J., Winkler, E. N., & McNeil, C. (2021). Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: Findings from an exploratory qualitative study with practitioners and foster parents. Qualitative Social Work. 20(4), 950-966. https://doi.org/10.1177/1473325020917722
Highlander, A., Quetsch, L., Girard, E., & McNeil, C. B. (2021). Preliminary outcomes of an incentive-based parent-training intervention. Journal of Child and Family Studies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-021-02073-4
2020
Han, R. C., Owen, C. K., Lieneman, C. C., & McNeil, C. B. (2020). “Fostering” effective foster parent training programs: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy adaptations for the child welfare setting. The Open Family Studies Journal, 12, 10-17. https://doi.org/10.2174/1874922402012010010
Mersky, J., Bickman, C., Topitzes, J., Janczewski, C., Lee, C., McGaughey, G., & McNeil, C. B. (2020). Translating and implementing evidence-based mental health services in child welfare. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 47, 649–654. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-020-01070-x
2019
Lieneman, C. C., Quetsch, L. B., Theodorou, L. L., Newton, K. A., & McNeil, C. B. (2019). Reconceptualizing attrition in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: “Dropouts” demonstrate impressive improvements. Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 12, 543-555. https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S207370
Lieneman, C., Ruckle, M., & McNeil, C. (2019). Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for a child with autism spectrum disorder: A case study examining effects on ASD symptoms, social engagement, pretend play, and disruptive behavior. In C. B. McNeil, L. B. Quetsch, & C. M. Anderson (Eds.), Handbook of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for children on the autism spectrum (pp. 677-696). New York: Springer.
2018
Costello, A., Shook, N., Wallace, N., & McNeil, C. B. (2018). Examining factors associated with elevated Lie Scale responding on the Child Abuse Potential Inventory. Child Abuse & Neglect, 76, 56-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2017.10.009
Stokes, J., Wallace, N. M., & McNeil, C. B. (2018). Effectiveness of community-delivered Parent-Child Interaction Therapy compared to usual care. Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 40(4), 297-305. https://doi.org/10.1080/07317107.2018.1522232
Quetsch, L. B., Wallace, N. M., McNeil, C. B., & Gentzler, A. (2018). Emotion regulation in families of children with behavior problems and nonclinical comparison families. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 27(8), 2467-2480. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-018-1081-9
Wallace, N. M., Quetsch, L. B., Robinson, C., McCoy, K., & McNeil, C. B. (2018). Infusing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy principles into community-based wraparound services: An evaluation of feasibility, child behavior problems, and staff sense of competence. Children and Youth Services Review, 88, 567-581. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.04.007