Photo of Mary Casey Jacob, Ph.D., ABPP

Mary Casey Jacob, Ph.D., ABPP

Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry
Academic Office Location:
Psychiatry
UConn Health
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-1920
Website(s):

Psychiatry

Education
DegreeInstitutionMajor
B.A.University of North Carolina at Chapel HillPsychology
Ph.D.University of North Carolina at Chapel HillCounseling Psychology

Post-Graduate Training
TrainingInstitutionSpecialty
InternshipVA Connecticut Healthcare System - West HavenHealth Psychology
FellowshipDrexel UniversityELAM Fellowship – Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine

Awards
Name of Award/HonorAwarding Organization
Timothy B. Jeffrey Award for Outstanding Contributions to Clinical Health Psychology. Division 38, Health Psychology of the American Psychological Association
Video Competition Bronze Award for the Video Clinical Communication Skills. Videotape and Instructor's Booklet Created by Julian Bird and Mary Casey Jacob, and Produced by Dragon Medical and Scientific Communications, London.British Medical Association
Name & DescriptionCategoryRoleTypeScopeStart YearEnd Year
Journal of Psychosomatic Research Editorial BoardReviewerExternalNational2008
American Psychological Association Annual meeting Poster SessionProfessional/Scientific OrganizationCo-ChairExternalNational2007
Journal of Affective Disorders Editorial BoardReviewerExternalNational2007
American Psychological Association Executive Committee, CWP Leadership Institute for Women in PsychologyProfessional/Scientific OrganizationCommittee MemberExternalNational2006
American Psychological Association Division 38 Abstract Review Committee for annual meetingsProfessional/Scientific OrganizationCommittee MemberExternalNational20062011
Society for Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Professional/Scientific OrganizationMemberExternalNational2006
Pain Medicine, Journal of Family Issues, Fertility and Sterility Editorial BoardReviewerExternalNational2006
Bylaws Implementation CommitteeAdvisory CommitteeChairUConn HealthUniversity20052006
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine By-laws, Policies and Procedures CommitteeProfessional/Scientific OrganizationChairExternalNational20042006
Guidelines (Bylaws) Revision CommitteeAdvisory CommitteeChairUConn HealthUniversity20032005
Fertility and Sterility Editorial BoardReviewerExternalNational20012003
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine Abstract committee and 2006 Professional/Scientific OrganizationChairExternalNational1999
Clinical Journal of Pain Editorial BoardReviewerExternalNational1999
Association of Psychologists in Academic Health Centers (formerly Association of Medical School Psychologists) Professional/Scientific OrganizationMemberExternalNational1997
Review of General Psychology Editorial BoardReviewerExternalNational1997
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Abstract CommitteeProfessional/Scientific OrganizationCommittee MemberExternalNational19962006
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Embryo Donation Task Force Professional/Scientific OrganizationMemberExternalNational19951996
International Journal of Rehabilitation and Health Editorial BoardReviewerExternalNational1995
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine Sperm Donor Task Force Professional/Scientific OrganizationMemberExternalNational19941995
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine Administrator of the American Psychological Association approved Sponsor program for Continuing Education for Psychologists, Mental Health Professional GroupProfessional/Scientific OrganizationAdministratorExternalNational1994
Joint School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine Councils’ Task Force on Women’s Pay EquityAdvisory CommitteeChairUConn HealthUniversity19931995
VA Medical Health SystemsAdvisory CommitteeConsultantExternalState19922004
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (formerly The American Fertility Society) and the Mental Health Professional Group (formerly the Psychological Special Interest Group) Professional/Scientific OrganizationMemberExternalNational1991
Student Editorial Board Member, Journal of Behavioral AssessmentEditorial BoardBoard MemberExternalNational19831985
American Psychological Association Professional/Scientific OrganizationMemberExternalNational1982
SREPCIM Interviewing Resource File, for the Task Force on Medical Interviewing and Related Skills, Society for Research and Education in Primary Care Internal Medicine (SREPCIM)Editorial BoardEditorExternalNational19801983
Workshop Developer for the Task Force on Interviewing and Related Skills, Society for Research and Education in Primary Care Internal Medicine (SREPCIM)Professional/Scientific OrganizationCoordinatorExternalNational19801982

Journal Articles

Books

  • Jacob, M.C. & Plamping, D. The Practice of Primary Dental Care. 1989 Jan;

Book Chapters

  • Can Two Eggs Make a Baby?: Fertility Options for Lesbians.
    Amato, P. Jacob, M.C. Lesbian Health 101: A Clinician’s Guide 2010 Jan;85-94
  • Acute tryptophan depletion and self-injurious behavior in aggressive patients and healthy volunteers.
    McCloskey, Michael S; Ben-Zeev, Dror; Lee, Royce; Berman, Mitchell E; Coccaro, Emil F Psychopharmacology 2009 Mar;203(1):53-61
  • Assessment of the psychosocial context of the experience of chronic pain.
    Jacob, M.C. Kerns, R.D. Handbook of Pain Assessment, 2001 Jan;362-384
  • Lesbian couples and single women.
    Jacob, M.C. Infertility Counseling: A Comprehensive Handbook for Clinicians 1999 Jan;267-281
  • Sexual and physical abuse and chronic pelvic pain.
    Jacob, M.C., DeNardis, M.C. Chronic Pelvic Pain: An Integrated Approach 1998 Jan;13-24
  • The role of the mental health professional in the management of chronic pelvic pain.
    Greenfeld, D.A., Jacob, M.C. Chronic Pelvic Pain: Evaluation and Management 1998 Jan;183-194
  • Concerns of single women and lesbian couples considering conception via assisted reproduction.
    Jacob, M.C. Infertility: Psychological Issues, Treatment Perspectives 1997 Jan;189-206
  • Psychological aspects of chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis.
    Jacob, M.C. Endometriosis: Advanced management and surgical techniques 1995 Jan;267-274
  • Toward an integrative diathesis-stress model of chronic pain.
    Kerns, R. D., & Jacob, M. C. Handbook of Health and Rehabilitation Psychology 1995 Jan;325-340
  • Assessment of the psychosocial context of the experience of chronic pain.
    Kerns, R. D., & Jacob, M. C. Handbook of pain assessment 1992 Jan;234-252
  • Understanding doctor-patient communication.
    Stiles, W.B., Putnam, S.M., & Jacob, M.C. ( The Fascination of Statistics. 1986 Jan;123-137
  • Psychological and psychiatric aspects of pain.
    Bird, J. & Jacob, M.C. Pain. Seminar Series 1984 Jan;

Abstracts

  • Donor insemination recipients: Attitudes toward disclosure and other psychological variables.
    Klock, S. C., Jacob, M. C., & Maier, D. Program Supplement, 50th Annual Meeting of the American Fertility Society 1994 Jan;S144
  • Lesbian couples as therapeutic donor insemination recipients: Descriptive and psychological factors.
    Jacob, M. C., Klock, S. C., & Maier, D. Program Supplement, 50th Annual Meeting of the American Fertility Society 1994 Jan;S27
  • History of alcohol and substance abuse among chronic pain patients
    Kerns, R. D., Pezani, M., McCourt, M. S., Rosenberg, R., & Jacob, M.C. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 1993 Jan;15(Suppl.):S143
  • Marital interaction and the prediction of pain severity, disability and distress among chronic pain patients
    Kerns, R.D., Rosenberg, R., Jarvis, J., & Jacob, M.C. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 1993 Jan;15(Suppl.):S144
  • Activities, marital support, and depression in chronic pain patients.
    Goldberg, G., Kerns, R.D., Rosenberg, R., & Jacob, M.C. Twelfth annual proceedings of the Society of Behavioral Medicine 1991 Jan;
  • Emotional arousal and pain behavior frequency.
    Kerns, R.D., Rosenberg, R., Jacob, M.C., & Milburn, A. Twelfth annual proceedings of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. 1991 Jan;
  • Self-efficacy and smoking cessation: Prerequisite or consequence?
    Jacob, M.C., Hardy, K.A., and Gulliver, S.B. Eleventh annual proceedings of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. 1990 Jan;
  • Verbal responsiveness during medical history-taking.
    Stiles, W.B., Putnam, S.M., & Jacob M.C. ( Clinical Research 1990 Jan;38723A

Conference Papers

  • Psychological distress by type of fertility problem.
    Jacob, M.C., McQuillan, J., Greil. A.L., White, L. Program Supplement, 59th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine 2003 Jan;S51
  • A comparison of single and married donor insemination recipients.
    Klock, S.C., Jacob, M.C., Maier, D. 1995 Jan;
  • Lesbian couples as therapeutic donor insemination (TDI) recipients: Descriptive and psychological factors.
    Jacob, M.C., Klock, S.C., & Maier, D. 1994 Jan;
  • Donor insemination: Dutch parents' opinions about confidentiality and donor anonymity and the emotional adjustment of their children.
    Brewaeys, A; Golombok, S; Naaktgeboren, N; de Bruyn, J K; van Hall, E V Human reproduction (Oxford, England) 1992 Jan;12(7):1591-7
  • Emotional arousal and pain behavior frequency.
    Kerns, R.D., Rosenberg, R., Jacob, M.C., & Milburn, A. 1991 Jan;
  • Personal control and problem-solving in chronic pain and depression.
    Kerns, R.D., Haythornthwaite, J., Giller, E.L., Southwick, S., Rosenberg, R., & Jacob, M.C. 1990 Jan;

Letters

  • Career and leadership development: strategies in lean times.
    Bickel, Janet; Jacob, Mary Casey Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges 2009 Dec;84(12):1643
  • Poor communication among psychology’s specialties
    Kingsberg, S.A. & Jacob, M.C. Monitor on Psychology 2001 Jan;32(4):8

Monographs

  • Psychological issues. New Haven: Pharmedica.
    Jacob, M.C. An Integrated Approach to the Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain 1997 Jan;8-14
  • Stress management and coping strategies for the patient with chronic pelvic pain. New Haven: Pharmedica.
    Jacob, M.C. Endometriosis: Empowering the Nurse/Patient Team 1995 Jan;17-21

Newsletters

  • Caring for the Emotional Needs of Pregnant Women with a History of Pregnancy Loss.
    Jacob, M.C. The Unicorn Perinatal Newsletter 2007 Jan;25(1):4-5
  • The Thinking Behind Egg Donor Recruitment.
    Jacob, M.C. The Unicorn Perinatal Newsletter 2006 Jan;24(2):6.
  • So, who takes care of you?
    Jacob, M.C. The Unicorn Perinatal Newsletter 2001 Jan;19(2):5-6
  • Disclosure, privacy, and secrecy in gamete donation.
    Jacob, M.C. The Unicorn Perinatal Newsletter 2000 Jan;19(1):5-10
  • Long-term ramifications of childhood sexual abuse.
    Jacob, M.C. The Unicorn Perinatal Newsletter 1998 Jan;16(6):7-10
  • Psychological aspects of pregnancy after infertility or repeated pregnancy loss.
    Jacob, M. C. The Unicorn Perinatal Newsletter 1995 Jan;9(3):1-3

Notes

  • Implementing the Veterans Administration's no-smoking policy.
    Bevvino, C; Jacob, M C American journal of public health 1992 Oct;82(10):1416-7
  • Medical interviewing skills: A comparison of two teaching strategies by student performance measures. Internal document, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Slatt, L., Friedman, C., Jacob, M.C., Putnam, S.M., & Baker, R. 1979 Jan;

Reviews

Title or AbstractTypeSponsor/EventDate/YearLocation
Smoking: Impact on Reproductive Health and Brief Interventions.TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2010Bridgeport, CT.
Smoking: Impact on Reproductive Health and Brief Interventions.TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2010Bridgeport, CT
Coping with the Stress of Unemployment.TalkSouthington Peer Support for Unemployment Group2009Southington, CT
Helping Patients Cope with Infertility and Pregnancy Loss. TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2009Bridgeport, CT
Coping with Infertility and Pregnancy Loss. TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2009Waterbury, CT
Decreasing IVF-related multiple gestations: Impact of an educational intervention on patients' desires to transfer multiple embryos. PosterAmerican Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting2009Atlanta, GA.
Infertility and the Adoption Experience. OtherPost Adoption Resource Center of Lutheran Family Services of New England2008Cromwell, CT
Stress Management for You and Your Patients. TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2008Danbury, CT
How to make your practice gay and lesbian welcoming.Talkannual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine2008San Francisco, CA.
Coping with infertility and pregnancy loss.TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Medicine2008Farmington, CT
Stress Management for You and Your Patients. TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2008St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT.
Stress Management: A Few Practical Tips. Talkjoint ELAM/SELAM spring meeting2008Philadelphia, PA
Attitudes toward vaginal delivery vs. cesarean section in nulliparous pregnant women. PosterAmerican Urogynecology Society annual meeting2008Chicago, IL.
Cesarean delivery on maternal request: Who requests one? PosterAmerican Urogynecology Society annual meeting2008 Chicago, IL.
Concern about future pelvic floor problems in nulliparous third-trimester pregnant women. PosterAmerican Urogynecology Society annual meeting2008Chicago, IL
Fertility barriers and psychological distress. Poster116th Convention of the American Psychological Association2008Boston, MA.
Timothy Jeffrey Memorial Award Address. Talkannual meeting of the American Psychological Association2007San Francisco, CA
Panelist: Technology and Morality: The Ethics of Human Manipulation. Part of “ A Day in the Humanities: Redesigning the Human” TalkHumanities Institute2007University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Psychosocial Aspects of Donor Conceptions. TalkDepartment of OBGYN2007New Milford Hospital, New Milford, CT
Psychosocial Aspects of Donor Conceptions.TalkDepartment of OBGYN2007St. Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury, CT
Psychosocial Aspects of Donor Conceptions.TalkDepartment of OBGYN2007Bristol Hospital, Bristol, CT.
Psychosocial Aspects of Donor Conceptions. TalkDepartment of OBGYN2007Windham Hospital, Willimantic, CT
Psychosocial Aspects of Donor Conceptions.TalkDepartment of OBGYN2007Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam, CT
Psychosocial Aspects of Donor Conceptions.TalkDepartments of OBGYN and Pediatrics2007MidState Medical Center, Meriden, CT
Psychosocial Aspects of Donor Conceptions. TalkDepartment of OBGYN2007Manchester Memorial Hospital, Manchester, CT
Psychosocial Aspects of Donor Conceptions.TalkDepartment of OBGYN2007Rockville General Hospital, Vernon, CT
Psychosocial Aspects of Donor Conceptions.TalkDepartments of OBGYN and Pediatrics2007Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington, CT
Attitudes of infertility patients and partners regarding displays of baby photos and the environment of the male semen production rooms. Talk52nd Annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine2006New Orleans, LA
Difficult Cases: Decisions Facing the Mental Health Professional. Regional Dinner Meeting speakerTalkMental Health Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine2006New York City, NY
Disclosure issues in Gamete and Embryo Donation.TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2006Case Western, Cleveland, OH
Conception with donor gametes: Psychosocial factors. TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2006Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.
The basics of stress management for you and your patients.TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2006Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT
Conception with donor gametes: Psychosocial factors.TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2005Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT.
Behavioral medicine interventions for reproductive endocrinology patients. Talk60th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine2004Philadelphia, PA
The varied roles of the mental health person. Part of a larger symposium, “Ethical Dilemmas Facing the Mental Health Professional: Multiple Roles, Conflicts of Interest, and professional Responsibilities” Talk60th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine2004Philadelphia, PA
The emotional aspects of infertility. TalkSerono Symposia2004University of Connecticut Health Center
Smoking: Impact on Reproductive Health and Brief Interventions. TalkDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology2004Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT
The sequelae of sexual abuse.PosterOBGYN Resident Seminar 2004Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.
The psychological experience of infertility.TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2004Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.
Child development in families with same-sex parents. Part of a larger symposium “Caring for Lesbians in REI practices” Talk59th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine2003San Antonio, TX
Frustrated Fertility: Infertility and Psychological Distress.Poster98th Annual meeting of the American Sociological Association2003Atlanta, Georgia
The Challenge of HIPAA. Presentation at two-day postgraduate course, “Children of the ARTs: Psychosocial Challenges to Redefining Family” TalkASRM annual meeting 2003San Antonio, TX
(1) Constructing emotional brakes for your infertility roller coaster, (2) Living healthy in spite of infertility, and (3) Donation and adoption: Is either option for us?.Talk10th Annual Hoping and Coping Seminar2003Midwest Ctr for Reprod. Health, Minneapolis, MN.
When is Enough, Enough? Helping Patients Know When and How to Move On. TalkSerono Symposia International and the New England Nurses for Reproductive Medicine2003Groton, CT
Assessment and Treatment of Nonmalignant Pain in Older Adults. TalkContinuing education for Psychologist employees of Vericare2003
Grief and Depression: Making the Differential Diagnosis. TalkOBGYN Resident Seminar2003Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT
The Basics of Stress Management for You and Your Patients.TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2003Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT
Humor and Health. TalkHIV patient support group2002Alliance for Living, New London, CT
Facing Infertility: Exploring the Complex Factors Affecting Your Family-Building Choices. TalkRESOLVE seminar2002UCHC, Farmington, CT.
Humor Helps Us Manage Our Reactions.TalkDiscovery Series2002UCHC, Farmington, CT
Psychological Sequelae of Miscarriage. TalkDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology2002Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT.
Postpartum Illnesses.Talk Grand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2002Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.
Helping Your Staff Manage Stress. TalkNortheast Regional Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Association of Reproduc2002Ledyard, CT
Helping Your Staff Manage Stress. TalkNortheast Regional Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Association of Reproduc2002Ledyard, CT
Managing Your Infertility instead of Your Infertility Managing You. TalkDiscovery Series2002UCHC, Farmington, CT
Managing Your Stress. TalkCentral Connecticut Multiple Connection2001Wethersfield, CT
Navigating Your Stress. TalkMothers of Multiples 2001Lower Fairfield County, Westport, CT.
Enhancing the Environment for Gays and Lesbians in Medical Education. TalkAssociation of Medical Colleges Annual Meeting2001Washington, D.C.
Coping with the Stress of Malpractice.TalkContinuing Education for Medical Staff2001Rockville General Hospital, Vernon, CT.
(1) Managing Your Responses to Infertility Instead of Having Them Manage You, (2) What’s Next? Considering Gamete Donation Versus Adoption Versus Childfree Living, and (3) Tailoring Your Infertility Treatment so it Fits With Your Values, Your Life, and Your Pocketbook. Talk9th Annual Hoping and Coping Seminar2001Midwest Ctr for Reprod. Health, Minneapolis, MN.
Humor Helps Us Manage Our Reactions. TalkDiscovery Series2001UCHC, Farmington, CT
Coping with the Stress of Malpractice. TalkInterdepartmental Grand Rounds2001Middlesex Hospital, Middletown, CT
Sorting Out the Emotional Issues Regarding Ovum/Sperm Donors, Adoption and Childfree Living. TalkRESOLVE Family Building Symposium 2001Avon, CT
Living healthy in spite of infertility.TalkHealthy Women/Healthy Lives at the Jewish Community Center 2001Greater New Haven, CT.
Stress management. TalkMothers of Multiples 2001Lower Fairfield County, Westport, CT.
Patient anxiety and prenatal screening and testing. TalkDivision of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics Seminar2001UCHC, Farmington, CT
Patient anxiety and prenatal testing.TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2000Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT.
Patient anxiety and prenatal testing.TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2000Hospital, Bridgeport, CT
Making the Decision to Adopt. TalkBuilding Families Through Adoption2000Greater Hartford, New Britain, CT.
Stress and Infertility: Cause or Effect? TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology2000Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.
Grief and depression in infertility patients. TalkAmerican Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society1999Toronto, Canada
Stress Reduction workshopTalk1999 Student National Medical Association Regional Conference1999Farmington, CT
Coping with the Holidays.TalkRESOLVE meeting1999Farmington, CT
Testified at an informational hearing TalkConnecticut Law Revision Commission on The Regulation of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)1999Hartford, CT.
Common Emotional Responses to Infertility and How to Help Yourself Feel Better and Your Role in Treatment Decisions: Incorporating Ethical, Religious, Personal and Financial Facts into Decisions You Make With Your Doctor. Talk7th Annual Hoping and Coping Seminar1999Midwest Ctr for Reprod. Health, Minneapolis, MN
Psychological Sequelae of Pregnancy Loss. TalkWomen & Infant’s Health Nursing symposium.1999UCHC, Farmington, CT
Survival Techniques for the Physician and his or her Team. TalkSpring meeting of the International Pelvic Pain Society1999Simsbury, CT
Stress and Infertility (or Examining the Validity of “Just Relax” as a Piece of Sage Advice. TalkGrand rounds, Department of Psychiatry1999UCHC, Farmington, CT
Sexual abuse: Somatic and Psychological Sequelae.TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology1999Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT.
Sexual abuse: Somatic and Psychological Sequelae.TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology1999Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.
Counseling patients about the impact of smoking on fertility. Talk16th World Congress on Fertility and Sterility and the 54th Annual Meeting of the American Society f1998San Francisco, CA
Helping Infertility Patients Cope. TalkConnecticut Association of Infertility Nurses1998Wallingford, CT
Ethical Issues in Reproductive Health. TalkSixteenth Annual Perinatal Nursing Symposium 1998Vernon, CT
Psychological aspects of pregnancy after infertility or repeated pregnancy loss. TalkWomen and Infant’s Health Nursing Symposium1998UCHC, Farmington, CT
Psychological aspects of pregnancy after infertility or repeated pregnancy loss. TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology1998Bridgeport, CT
The Effect of Chronic Illness on the Family. TalkFibromyaligia Support Group1998 Vernon, CT
Smoking Cessation: Brief Interventions you can make.PosterMiddlesex County Dental Societies1998Cromwell, CT
Premenstrual Syndrome. TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology1997Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT
Psychological aspects of pregnancy after infertility or repeated pregnancy loss. TalkPerinatal Nursing Symposium1997UCHC, Farmington, CT
Coping with medical uncertainty. Talkannual Neurofibromatosis Medical Symposium1997UCHC, Farmington, CT
Coping with fertility treatments. TalkDiscovery Series Evening on Infertility1997UCHC, Farmington, CT
Smoking cessation: Brief interventions you can make. TalkOBGYN residents, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology1997Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT
Psychological aspects of pregnancy after infertility or repeated pregnancy loss.TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology1997Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT
Smoking cessation: Brief interventions you can make.TalkGrand Rounds, Waterbury Hospital, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology1996Waterbury, CT
Caring for patients with chronic pain - Common frustrations and challenges for providers. TalkAmerican Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting1996Boston, MA
Male Infertility: The Medical and Psychological Team Approach to Treatment. TalkAmerican Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting1996Boston, MA.
Chronic Pain Management: What is It and Why Should We Pay For It? Talkmedical education for health professionals at Aetna Health Plans1996Middletown, CT
Chronic Pain Management: What is It and Why Should We Pay For It?Talkmedical education for the Board of Directors of HealthDIRECT, Inc., 1996Farmington, CT
The Emotional Challenges of ART. TalkThe High Tech Road to Pregnancy: Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)1996Berlin, CT
The role of the psychologist in screening and counseling potential egg and sperm donors. TalkWest Haven VA Medical Center1996West Haven, CT.
Psychological aspects of premenstrual symptoms and syndrome.TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology1996Bridgeport, CT
Workshop development in behavioral medicine. TalkSixteenth Annual Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine1995San Diego, CA
Premenstrual Syndrome or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. TalkGrand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology1995Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT
Evaluation and Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain. TalkAnnual Meeting of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists1995Orlando, FL
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Infertility.TalkRESOLVE program1995Rocky Hill, CT
Single Mothers by Choice Meet the Republican “Contract with America” (or When Politics Challenge the Practice of Reproductive Medicine. TalkAnnual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine1995Seattle, Washington
Developing a Women’s Wellness Program Within a Medical Practice. TalkAmerican Society for Reproductive Medicine1995Seattle, Washington
Nontraditional families: An overview of the data on homosexual and single parents. TalkAnnual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine1995Seattle, Washington
Caregiver stress. TalkPerinatal Nursing Symposium1995UCHC, Farmington, CT
Interdisciplinary Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain. TalkMedical Staff of Rockville General Hospital1995Vernon, CT
Psychological Issues. TalkAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Meeting1995San Francisco, CA
Psychological Aspects of Menopause.TalkGrand Rounds, Waterbury Hospital, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology1995Waterbury, CT
Psychological aspects of pregnancy after infertility or repeated pregnancy loss. TalkGrand Rounds, Waterbury Hospital, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology1995Waterbury, CT
Donor insemination recipients: Attitudes toward disclosure and other psychological variables.Poster50th Annual Meeting of the American Fertility Society1994San Antonio, Texas
Psychological Aspects of Chronic Pelvic Pain.Talkannual meeting of the American Fertility Society1994San Antonio, Texas
Stress management and coping strategies for the patient with chronic pelvic pain. Talkannual meeting of the American Fertility Society 1994San Antonio, Texas
Caregiver stress. TalkPerinatal Nursing Symposium1994UCHC, Farmington, CT
Preparing Psychologists for Future Roles in Health Care Settings. TalkAnnual Meeting of the Connecticut Psychological Association1993West Haven VA Medical Center
Conceptualization in the assessment and treatment of chronic pain. Talk14th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine1993San Francisco
Marital interaction and the prediction of pain severity disability and distress among chronic pain patients.Poster14th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine1993San Francisco
History of alcohol and substance abuse among chronic pain patients. Poster14th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine1993San Francisco
Post-partum illness. TalkPerinatal Nursing Symposium1993UCHC, Farmington, CT
Post-partum illness.TalkPerinatal Nursing Symposium1993UCHC, Farmington, CT
Psychological aspects of chronic pelvic pain.TalkGrand rounds, Bridgeport Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology1993Bridgeport, CT
Donor gametes: Emotional and medical facets. TalkRESOLVE/Serono seminar1993Rocky Hill, CT
Psychological aspects of third party reproduction.TalkHealth Psychology luncheon series1993Yale University, New Haven, CT
Psychological aspects of chronic pelvic pain.TalkGrand Rounds, Waterbury Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology1993Waterbury, CT
The psychology of infertility. TalkAdoption Issues Institute at Southern Connecticut State University1993New Haven, CT.
Psychological aspects of infertility. TalkDivision of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecolog1993UCHC, Farmington, CT
Psychological concerns of endometriosis and pelvic pain.TalkEndometriosis and Pelvic Pain edition of the Spring Lecture Series1993UCHC, Farmington, CT
Your menopausal patient. Talkconference Recognizing and treating depression in your patients1993UCHC, Farmington, CT
Post-partum depression. TalkPerinatal Nursing Symposium1993UCHC, Farmington, CT
Helping people change. TalkSeven hour workshop for general practitioners and their nurses 1993New River Health Authority, London, England.
Helping people change. TalkEight hour workshop for health education specialists1993New River Health Authority, London, England.
Planning behavioral interventions. TalkEight hour workshop for health care teams doing Community Oriented Primary Care Projects 1993London, England
February The psychology of infertility.TalkGrand Rounds, Waterbury Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology1993Waterbury, CT
Conceptualization in the assessment and treatment of chronic pain. . Talkannual meeting of the Society for Behavioral Medicine1992New York City, NY
Pelvic pain and Psychological aspects of the menopause. TalkCurrent controversies in reproductive endocrinology and infertility1992University of Connecticut Health Center
Living with endometriosis. TalkUpdate on Endometriosis1992St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT
The psychology of infertility. TalkAdoption Issues Institute at Southern Connecticut State University1992New Haven, CT
Talking with family and friends about your chronic pain. TalkUniversity of Connecticut Health Center Fibrositis Support Group1992Farmington, CT
The psychology of infertility, and Creating an effective team to work with infertility. TalkSerono Symposia1992
Psychological, social and ethical issues in the care of infertile couples.TalkHealth Psychology luncheon series1992Yale University, New Haven, CT
Post-partum depression. TalkPerinatal Nursing Symposium1992UCHC, Farmington, CT
The psychology of infertility.TalkAdoption Issues Institute at Southern Connecticut State University1992New Haven, CT
Activities, marital support, and depression in chronic pain patients. PosterTwelfth Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine1991Washington, D.C.
Anger expression and chronic pain. Posterannual meeting of the American Pain Society1991 New Orleans, LA
Smoking Cessation and Pregnancy.TalkYale Health Lunch/Journal Club1991Yale University, New Haven, CT
Quitting Smoking. TalkThe Hammonasset School1991Madison, CT
Verbal responsiveness during medical history-taking. PosterAnnual Meeting of the Society for General Internal Medicine1990Washington, D.C.
Self-efficacy and smoking cessationPosterannual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine1990Chicago
The pain beliefs scale. Posterannual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine1990Chicago
Assertion skills for leadership in nursing. TalkLeadership in Nursing training1990West Haven, CT.
The multidisciplinary team management of chronic pain. TalkNeurology Service, West Haven VA Medical Center1990West Haven, CT
Psychological and behavioral methods of managing pain. TalkNeuroscience Seminar on Pain1990Yale University Medical School
The management of chronic, non-malignant pain. TalkGroton Regency Nursing Home1990Groton, CT
What is health psychology? TalkPsychiatry Service, West Haven VAMC1989West Haven, CT
Group work skills for the primary health care approach. TalkKing's College Hospital School of Dentistry1989London, England
Multidisciplinary management of chronic, benign pain.TalkGroton Naval Base Hospital1989Groton, CT
Making decisions about nursing home placement. TalkSocial Work Service, West Haven VAMC1989West Haven, CT
Using groups to implement the primary health care approach. TalkUniversity College Hospital School of Dentistry1989London, England
Communicating with patients. TalkBaxter Dental1989Bradford, England
Myths and realities of a smoke-free workplace. TalkPsychiatry service, West Haven VAMC1988West Haven, CT
Myths and realities of a smoke-free workplace. TalkPsychiatry service, West Haven VAMC1988West Haven, CT
Coping with conflict within the team. TalkHome Based Health Care Team, Geriatrics and Extended Care Section1988West Haven VAMC, West Haven, CT
The constituents of behavior change. TalkGeriatrics and Extended Care Section1988West Haven VAMC, West Haven, CT
Psychological management of dementia. TalkGeriatrics and Extended Care Section, West Haven VAMC1987West Haven, CT
Communicating with geriatric patients. TalkLondon Hospital Medical College School of Dentistry1987London, England.
The constituents of behavior change. TalkNorthampton Health Authority1987Wellingborough, England
Introduction to stress management. TalkDental Practitioner Study Day1987Wendover, England
Moving toward preventive dentistry in the Royal Navy.TalkWorkshop for General Dental Practitioners in the Royal Navy1987Portsmouth, England
Helping patients change behaviors. Talkworkshop for the faculty of The London Hospital Medical College School of Dentistry1987London, England
Basic health education skills.TalkNorthampton Health Authority1986Wellingborough, England
Communication skills for community dentists. Talkcommunity dentists in Welling Garden City, England1986Welling Garden City, England
Anxiety makes you stupid.Talkthird year undergraduate class, The London Hospital Medical College School of Dentistry1986London, England
Communicating with patients. TalkBloomsbury Health Authority1986London, England
The Primary Health Care Approach.TalkKing's College Hospital Dental School1986London, England
Introduction to communication skills. Talkthe third year undergraduate class at The London Hospital Medical College School of Dentistry1986London, England.
Using videotape in communication skills training.TalkLondon Hospital Medical College School of Dentistry1986London, England
Using groups to promote the Primary Health Care Approach. Seminar for the M.Sc. in community Dentistry course, , . (8 hrs) 16. TalkUniversity college Hospital School of Dentistry1986London, England
Teaching medical students to be better listeners and conveyors of medical information. Talk3rd annual symposium on Teaching Internal Medicine1985Baltimore, Maryland
Teaching medical residents to be better listeners and conveyors of medical information. TalkTeaching Internal Medicine, Johns . University1985Baltimore, MD
Monitoring patients' behavior change. TalkTower Hamlets Health Authority1985London, England
Finding and keeping staff. TalkThe Penta Hotel, Gatwick Airport1985London, England
Introduction to communication skills.TalkNorthampton Health Authority1985Northampton, England
Patient management. TalkThe Penta Hotel, Gatwick Airport1985London, England
Skills for implementing the World Health Organizations' Primary Health Care Approach. TalkUniversity College Hospital School of Dentistry1985London, England
Communication skills and dental health education. TalkBloomsbury, Hampstead, & Islington Health Authorities1985London, England
Team development. TalkBritish Dental Association's Division of Community Dentistry's Conference on Psychology and Dentist1985Bath, England.
Communication skills for dentists. TalkLondon Hospital Medical College Dental School1985London, England
Communication and team problem-solving skills.TalkPurcell School of Music, Harrow-on-the-Hill1985Middlesex, England
Introduction to communication skills. TalkLambeth Health Authority1984London, England
Making learning experiential.TalkBritish Dental Association1984Wimpole Street, London, England
Identifying and responding to the psychological needs of breast cancer patients.TalkKing's College Hospital Medical School1984Rayne Institute, London, England.
Communication with a cancer patient.TalkDepartment of Surgery, King's College Hospital Medical School1984Rayne Institute, London, England.
How to say "No, that's not what we do."TalkWomen's Health Information Center1984London, England
Question-asking by patients in initial medical interviews: Sequential analysis of verbal antecedents and consequences.TalkMidwestern Psychological Association Meeting1983Chicago
Directiveness by physicians and patients in initial medical interviews: Correlations with patient satisfaction and reported compliance. PosterMidwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting1982Minnesota
Counseling skills for peer counselors in human sexuality.TalkHuman Sexuality Information and Counseling Service1981University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Undergraduate females: Some sexual attitudes and behavior. TalkSoutheastern Psychological Association Meeting1978Atlanta, GA