Former Students and Research Assistants

Cara Samuel, B.A. (University of Winnipeg, 2017); MSc (UVic, 2019). Samuel, C. (2019). Conceptualizing complex post-traumatic stress disorder: The roles of dissociation, attachment, and type of traumatic event. Master’s thesis, University of Victoria. Samuel, C. & Runtz, M. (November, 2018). The role of self-blame and tension-reducing activities in the suicidality of women and men who have experienced sexual assault or abuse. Poster presented at the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Conference, Washington, DC. Samuel, C. & Runtz, M. (June, 2018). Conceptualizing complex post-traumatic stress disorder: the role of dissociation and type of trauma. Abstract presented at the International Congress of Applied Psychology/ Canadian Psychological Association Convention, Montreal, Quebec. Lianne Rosen, B.A. (University of Ottawa, 2010); MSc (UVic, 2012); PhD (UVic, 2018). Lianne is a psychologist working in Ottawa, Ontario. Rosen, L. (2018). How do women survivors of childhood sexual abuse experience “good sex” later in life? A qualitative investigation. Doctoral dissertation, University of Victoria. Rosen, L. (2012). The relationship between childhood victimization and physical health in women: The mediating role of adult attachment. Master’s thesis, University of Victoria. Rosen, L., Runtz, M., Eadie, E., & Mirotchnick, C. (2017). Childhood victimization and physical health in women:  The mediating role of adult attachment. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1-24. DOI: 10.1177/0886260517693001 Erin Eadie, B.Sc. (U. of Toronto, 2004), M.Sc. (UVic, 2006); PhD (2014) Erin is a psychologist working in Toronto, Ontario. Eadie, E. M. (2014): The role of health risk behaviours in the link between posttraumatic stress symptoms and physical health among survivors of interpersonal trauma. Doctoral dissertation, University of Victoria. Eadie, E. M. (2006). An investigation of posttraumatic stress symptoms and physical health status in sexual assault survivors. Master’s thesis, University of Victoria. Eadie, E. M., Runtz, M. G., & Spencer-Rodgers, J. (2008).  Posttraumatic stress symptoms as a mediator between sexual assault and adverse health outcomes in undergraduate women. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 21(6), 540-547. JTS 2008 paper Natacha Godbout, B.A. (Université Laval, 2001); M.Ps. (Laval, 2003); PhD (Laval, 2009). Natacha is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Sexology and Psychology at UQAM, Montreal. She was a Visiting Research Student at UVic from 2007-09 (working with Dr. Runtz) and a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Southern California in 2009-2010 (working with Dr. John Briere). Godbout, N. (2010): Early Abusive Experiences and Subsequent Psychological and Relational Adjustments. Doctoral Dissertation, Laval University. Godbout, N. (2003): Childhood Sexual Abuse and Couple Adjustment in Male Survivors. Master’s thesis, Laval University. Godbout, N., Vaillancourt-Morel, M.-P., Bigras, N., Briere, J., Hebert, M., Runtz, M., & Sabourin, S. (2017). Intimate partner violence in male survivors of child maltreatment: A meta-analysis. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 1-15. DOI: 10.1177/1524838017692382 Godbout, N., Hodges, M., Briere, J., & Runtz, M. (2016). Structural analysis of the Trauma Symptom Inventory-2. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, & Trauma, 25(3), 333-346. DOI:10.1080/10926771.2015.1079285 Godbout, N., Runtz, M., MacIntosch, H., & Briere, J. (2013). Répercussions des traumas interpersonnels sur la relation de couple: Comprendre pour mieux intervenir. Cahier récherche et pratique: Les nouvelles réalités du couple, 3 (2), 14-17. [Childhood trauma and couple relationships. Integrating Science and Practice, 3 (2), 14-17.] Lisa K. Van Bruggen, B.A. (Queen’s, 1999), M.A. (UVic, 2003), PhD (UVic, 2009) Lisa is a psychologist working in Victoria BC.  Van Bruggen, L. (2009). Romantic relationships in young women with a history of child maltreatment: Examining the role of mentoring relationships as a protective factor. Doctoral dissertation, University of Victoria. Van Bruggen, L. (2003): Child sexual abuse and adolescent/adult revictimization: An examination of sexual self-esteem and current sexual attitudes and behaviors. Master’s thesis, University of Victoria. Van Bruggen, L., Runtz, M., & Kadlec, H. (2006).  Sexual revictimization: The role of sexual self-esteem and dysfunctional sexual behaviors. Child Maltreatment, 11(2), 131-145. DOI: 10.1177/1077559505285780 Alanna Hager, B.A. (McGill, 2007); MSc (UVic, 2009); PhD (UVic, 2014) Alanna is a psychologist working in the United States. Hager, A. (2014): Understanding physical health in adolescence: An examination of cohort and sex differences and the predictive effects of peer victimization. Doctoral dissertation, University of Victoria (supervised by Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater). Hager, A. (2009).  An investigation of the perceived stress, coping strategies, and physical health of childhood maltreatment survivors. Master’s thesis, University of Victoria (supervised by Dr. Marsha Runtz). Hager, A., & Runtz, M. (2012). Physical and psychological maltreatment in childhood and later health problems in women: An exploratory investigation of the roles of perceived stress and coping strategies. Child Abuse & Neglect, 36, 393-403. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2012.02.002 Hager, A., & Leadbeater, B. (2016). The longitudinal effects of peer victimization on physical health from adolescence to young adulthood. Journal of Adolescent Health, 58(3), 330-336. Christine Schwartz, B.A. (York, 1998), M.A., (UVic, 1993), Ph.D. (UVic, 2003) Christine is a psychologist working in Victoria, B.C. Schwartz, C. (2003). Adolescent dating violence and self-efficacy. Doctoral dissertation, University of Victoria. Schwartz, C. (1998). The intergenerational transmission of attitudes towards corporal punishment. Master’s thesis, University of Victoria. Schwartz, C., & Runtz, M. (2002, May). The role of self-efficacy and community violence in understanding adolescent dating violence. Paper presented to the Canadian Psychological Association, Vancouver, B.C. (Christine received the Ken Bowers Award for graduate research in clinical psychology at CPA). CPA 2002 presentation CPA 2002 award winning paper Diane Roche, B.A. (SFU, 1991), M.A. (UVic, 1995), Ph.D. (UVic, 2000); Diane is currently a Clinical Psychologist working in Houston, Texas. Roche, D. (2000). Attachment and object relations: Mediators between child sexual abuse and women’s adjustment. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Victoria. Roche, D. (1994). The nature of the relationship between childhood sexual abuse, adult attachment style, and current psychological functioning in women. Master’s thesis, University of Victoria. Roche, D. N., Runtz, M., & Hunter, M. A. (1999). Adult attachment: A mediator between child sexual abuse and later psychological adjustment. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 14, 184-207. DOI: 10.1177/088626099014002006 Former Master’s Students: Pamela Turner, B.Sc. (U. Calgary, 1989), M.Sc. (UVic, 1995); Pam is a counsellor in the Vancouver area. Turner, P. (1995). The initial sequelae of sexual abuse in adolescent girls: Family factors and psychosocial maturity. Master’s thesis, University of Victoria. Turner, P. K., Runtz, M. G., & Galambos, N. L. (1999). Sexual abuse, pubertal timing, and subjective age in adolescent girls: A research note. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 17(2), 111-118. DOI: 10.1080/02646839908409091 Vilayvanh Sengsouvanh, B.A. (SFU, 1998), M.A. (UVic, 2003); Vil is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Vancouver. Sengsouvanh, V. (2004). Learning to love: Child psychological maltreatment, adult attachment, and romantic relationships of young adults. Master’s thesis, University of Victoria. Sengsouvanh, V., & Runtz, M. (2004, Aug). Child psychological maltreatment, adult attachment, and romantic relationship quality.  Poster presented to the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, Hawaii. APA 2004 poster Sengsouvanh, V., & Runtz, M. (2002, May). Child psychological maltreatment, interpersonal  problems, and depression in women. Symposium paper presented to the Canadian Psychological Association, Vancouver, B.C. CPA 2002 presentation Jayne Embree, B.A. (UBC, 1991), M.A. (UVic, 1996); Jayne is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Victoria, BC. Embree, J. (1996). The role of stress in the relationship between childhood sexual abuse and psychological symptomatology in university women. Master’s thesis, University of Victoria. Former Honour’s Students Alexandra Scallion, B.Sc. (UVic). Allie is currently a master’s student in Counselling Psychology at McGill University, Montreal. Scallion, A. (2015). The role of parental support in relation to childhood sexual abuse and later substance abuse. Honour’s thesis, University of Victoria. *also presented as a poster to PSOVIPS (April, 2015) and  CPA (June, 2015). Hannah Caird, B.Sc. (UVic). Caird, H. (2015). Childhood psychological maltreatment and subsequent sexual risk behavior in adulthood. Honour’s thesis, University of Victoria. *also presented as a poster to PSOVIPS (April, 2015) and CPA (June, 2015). Stephanie Slater, B.Sc. (UVic); Stephanie has recently completed her Master’s degree in Counselling (UVic) and is working as a counsellor in Victoria. Slater, S. (2012). Sexual victimization history and sexual dominance and submissiveness. Unpublished Honour’s Thesis. Danielle Bowersock, B.A. (UVic) Bowersock, D. (2006). Perceptions of child sexual offenders: The influence of participant, perpetrator, and victim gender. Unpublished Honour’s Thesis. Aislin Martin, B.A. (UVic); Aislin went on to study physiotherapy and is now working as a physiotherapist on Vancouver Island. Aislin Martin (2001). Identity and intimacy concerns in women with a history of child maltreatment. Unpublished Honour’s Thesis. Martin, A., & Runtz, M. (2002, May). Identity and intimacy in women with a history of child maltreatment. Paper presented to the Canadian Psychological Association,Vancouver, B.C. CPA 2002 presentation Cedar O’Donnell, B.A. (UVic), M.A. (Acadia), PhD (New Orleans); Cedar completed her PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology at the University of New Orleans and is a Licensed Psychologist in Spokane, Washington. Cedar O’Donnell (1998). Looking at attitudes towards same-sex sexual harassment. Honour’s Thesis (UVic). Runtz, M. G., & O’Donnell, C. W. (2003). Students’ perceptions of sexual harassment: Is it harassment only if the offender is a man and the victim is a woman?  Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 33(5), 963-982. DOI: 10.1111/j.1559-1816.2003.tb01934.x Carmen Gress (nee Zabarauckas), B.A., M.A., PhD (UVic); Carmen completed her M.A. (2001) and PhD (2007) in Educational Psychology at UVic. She is currently employed with BC Corrections. Carmen Zabarauckas (1997). Blaming victims of sexual assault: Does victim behaviour matter? Unpublished Honour’s Thesis. Simon Nuttgens, B.A. (UVic), M.Ed. (U. Alberta, 1997), Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology (U. Alberta, 2004); Simon is currently an Associate Professor at Athabasca University, in Alberta. Simon Nuttgens (1995). Suicidal thoughts and behaviours among adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse who call a telephone crisis line. Unpublished Honour’s Thesis. Irene Spelliscy, B.A. (UVic) Irene Spelliscy (1994). Past life events and their relationship to current behavior. Unpublished Honour’s Thesis (co-supervised with Dr. F. Spellacy). Lise Peters, B.A. (UVic) Lise Peters (1994).The development of a scale to measure attitudes toward survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Unpublished Honour’s Thesis (co-supervised with Dr. H. Kadlec). Tamara Finkelman, B.A. (UVic) Tamara Finkelman (1993). Women’s health: The physical, psychological, and sexual effects of childhood sexual abuse. Unpublished Honour’s Thesis. Former Research Assistants Alison Heard & Deirdre Ryan-Morissette (2012-2013). Alison recently completed her MSc in Cognitive Psychology at UVic. Stephanie Slater, B.Sc., research assistant (2010-2012). Janet Stepaniuk (Love), B.A. (UVic), research assistant (2006). Janet is currently a doctoral student in Lifespan Psychology at UVic. Erin Hawkins, B.A. (UVic), research assistant (2005). Nicole Nybo, B.A. (UVic), research assistant (2002). Colleen Reilly, B.Sc., M.L.I.S., research assistant Women’s Health and Relationships Study — WHRS (summer 2001). Kristin Calverley, B.A. (UVic), research assistant Life Events project (2000/2001). Cedar O’Donnell, B.A. (UVic), research assistant Life Events; WHRS 1999/2000). Cedar is a psychologist working in Washington State. Tavi Nicholson (nee Walker), Ph.D. (UVic, 2000), research assistant WHRS (1998). Tavi is a Registered Psychologist working in Kelowna, BC. Laura Janzen (nee Shepard), Ph.D. (UVic, 2001), research assistant WHRS (1998). Laura is a licensed Psychologist specializing in Neuropsychology at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Note: Other graduate students have also contributed their time and efforts as research assistants to the following projects: LEHR (Erin Eadie, Lianne Rosen, Carolyn Mirotchnick), TSI2/MMQ (Natacha Godbout, Erin Eadie, Alanna Hager), Life Events (Lisa Van Bruggen), WHRS (Diane Roche, Pam Turner, & Christine Schwartz), and the Women’s Health Study 1 (Jayne Embree).