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CURRICULUM VITAE

Catherine Romero Barber, Ph.D.University of St. Thomas

School of Education3800 Montrose Blvd.Houston, TX 77006

713-525-3830barbercr@stthom.edu

EDUCATION

1998 – 2004 Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, 2004Dissertation: Writing Wrongs: An Intervention to Promote Forgiveness and Health in Early and Late Adulthood.

M.A., Clinical Psychology, 2000Thesis: Do Forgiveness Narratives Reflect Individual Differences in Personality?

1996 – 1997 Pembroke College, Cambridge University, Cambridge EnglandOxford/Cambridge Scholars Program

1994 – 1998 Columbia University, New York, NYB.A., Psychology, Summa Cum Laude

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2010 – Present University of St. Thomas, Houston, TXSchool of Education and Human ServicesAssociate Professor (2013 – Present)Assistant Professor (2010 – 2013)

2010 – Present Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TXClinical Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

2009 – 2010, 2014 Institute for Brain Potential, Los Altos, CAContinuing Education course developer and instructor

2009 – 2010 University of St. Thomas, Houston, TXAdjunct instructor, Department of Psychology

2005 – 2010 Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

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Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

2004 – 2005 Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TXPostdoctoral Instructor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

2001 – 2003 Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, ILInstructor, Department of Psychology

HONORS/AWARDS

2016 Blackboard Exemplary Course Program Winner

2012 Saint Edith Stein Excellence in Research Award, University of St. Thomas

2009 Service First Award, Ben Taub General Hospital

2003 Sujack Award for Graduate Student Teaching Excellence in Psychology, Loyola University Chicago

1997 Phi Beta Kappa, Columbia University

RESEARCH

Peer-reviewed publications (*Indicates mentored student paper)

McCollum, J., & Barber, C. R. (2017). It’s a puzzle: A self-organizing activity. Management Teaching Review, 2(3), 166-178.

*Allen, K., & Barber, C. R. (2015). Examining the use of play activities to increase appropriate classroom behaviors. International Journal of Play Therapy, 24, 1-12.

Goetz, J. E., & Barber, C. R. (2015). Evaluating a pre-session homework exercise in a standalone information literacy class. Communications in Information Literacy, 9(2).

*Roberts, M. C., & Barber, C. R. (2013). Effects of reading formats on the comprehension of second grade students. Journal of Literacy and Technology, 14, 24-55.

Barber, C. R., Morrison, K. R., & Gabbard, G. O. (2012). Addressing challenges in psychotherapy with delusional patients: A case study. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 42, 63-67.

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Barrera, T. L., Zeno, D., Bush, A. L., Barber, C. R., & Stanley, M. A. (2012). Integrating religion and spirituality into treatment for late-life anxiety: Three case studies. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 19, 346-358.

Paukert, A. L., Phillips, L. L., Cully, J. A., Romero, C., & Stanley, M. A. (2011). Systematic review of the effects of religion-accommodative psychotherapy for depression and anxiety. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 41, 99-108.

Schultz, B. L., Richardson, R. C., Barber, C. R., & Wilcox, D. (2011). A preschool pilot study of Connecting with others: Lessons for teaching social and emotional competence. Early Childhood Education Journal, 39, 143-148.

Stanley, M. A., Bush, A. L., Camp, M. E., James, J. P., Phillips, L. L., Barber, C. R., Zeno, D., & Lomax, J. W. (2011). Older adults’ preferences for religion/ spirituality in treatment for anxiety and depression. Aging and Mental Health, 15, 334-343.

Barber, C. R., & Weinberg, E. F. (2010). Intensive outpatient treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder and other treatment-refractory conditions: An integrative approach. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 74, 263-282.

Friedman, L. C., Barber, C. R., Chang, J., Tham, Y. L., Kalidas, M., Rimawi, M. F., Dulay M.F., & Elledge, R. (2010). Self-blame, self-forgiveness, and spirituality in breast cancer survivors in a public sector setting. Journal of Cancer Education, 25, 343-348.

Romero, C. (2008). Writing wrongs: An intervention to promote forgiveness. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 25, 625-642.

Romero, C., Lindsay, J. B., Dalton, W. T., III, Nelson, D. B., & Friedman, L. C. (2008). Husbands’ perceptions of wives’ adjustment to breast cancer: the impact on wives’ mood. Psycho-Oncology, 17, 237-243.

Romero, C., & Mitchell, D. B. (2008). Age-related differences in forgiveness of interpersonal offenses. Journal of Adult Development, 15, 55-61.

Brown, A. E., Pavlik, V. N., Shegog, R., Whitney, S. N., Friedman, L. C., Romero, C., Davis, G. C., Cech, I., Kosten, T. R., Volk, R. (2007). Association of spirituality and sobriety during a behavioral spirituality intervention for Twelve Step (TS) recovery. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 33, 611-617.

Friedman, L. C., Romero, C., Elledge, R., Chang, J., Kalidas, M., Dulay, M. F., Lynch, G. R., & Osborne, C. K. (2007). Attribution of blame and self-forgiving attitude as predictors of mood disturbance and quality of life in women with breast cancer. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 30, 351-357.

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*Minnix, J. A., Romero, C., & Joiner, T. E., Jr. (2007). Change in “Resolved Plans” and “Suicidal Ideation” factors of suicidality after participation in an intensive outpatient program. Journal of Affective Disorders, 103, 63-68.

Sharp, C., & Romero, C. (2007). Borderline personality disorder: A comparison between children and adults. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 71, 85-114.

Friedman, L. C., Kalidas, M., Elledge, R., Chang, J., Liscum, K., Romero, C., & Dulay, M. (2006). Medical and psychosocial predictors of delay in seeking medical consultation for breast symptoms in women in a public sector setting. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 29, 327-334.

Friedman, L. C., Kalidas, M., Elledge, R., Chang, J., Romero, C., Husain, I., Dulay, M.F., & Liscum, K. R. (2006). Optimism, social support, and psychosocial functioning among women with breast cancer, Psycho-Oncology, 15, 595-603.

Romero, C., Friedman, L. C., Kalidas, M., Elledge, R., Chang, J., & Liscum, K. R. (2006). Forgivingness, spirituality, and psychological adjustment in women with breast cancer. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 29, 29-36.

Friedman, L. C., Brown, A., Romero, C., Dulay, M. F., Peterson, L. E., Wehrman, P., Whisnand, D. J., Laufman, L. L., & Lomax, J. (2005). Depressed mood, social support and religious involvement as predictors of quality of life in women receiving home health care. Quality of Life Research, 14, 1925-1929.

Zechmeister, J. S., Garcia, S., Romero, C., & Vas, S. N. (2004). Don’t apologize unless you mean it: A laboratory investigation of interpersonal offenses. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 23, 532-564.

Romero, C., O’Connell, D. C., & Kowal, S. (2002). Notation systems for transcription: An empirical investigation. Journal of Psycholinguistic Research, 31, 619-631.

Zechmeister, J. S., & Romero, C. (2002). Victim and offender accounts of interpersonal conflict: Autobiographical narratives of forgiveness and unforgiveness. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 82, 675-686.

Books and book chapters (*Indicates student co-author)

Torres, T., & Barber, C. R. (Eds.). (2017). Case studies in special education: A social justice perspective. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publisher, Ltd.

Torres, T., *Decatur, K., Staniszewski, C., & Barber, C. R. (2017). Introduction. In T. Torres & C. R. Barber (Eds.), Case studies in special education: A social justice perspective (pp. 3-18). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publisher, Ltd.

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Barber, C. R., *Shaw, H. S., & Torres, T. (2017). Conclusion. In T. Torres & C. R. Barber (Eds.), Case studies in special education: A social justice perspective (pp. 172-184). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publisher, Ltd.

Grant funding

2008 – 2009 South Central Mental Illness Research Education, and Clinical CentersAmount of grant: $32,190Title: Forgiveness-based Writing to Prevent Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in OEF/OIF Veterans

2002 – 2003 Dissertation fellowship, Schmitt Foundation; Loyola University ChicagoAmount of grant: $10,000Title: Writing Wrongs: An Intervention to Promote Forgiveness and Health in Early and Late Adulthood

Conference proceedings

McCollum, J., & Barber, C. (2016). Gather around the experiential fire – It’s a puzzle: A self-organizing activity. Proceedings of the annual Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference, North Canton, OH.

Conference presentations (*Indicates mentored student presentation)

Barber, C. R. & McCollum, J. (2017, June). Improving teachers’ writing skills: An evidence-based approach. Roundtable session presented at the annual Texas Association of Teacher Educators meeting, Austin, TX.

Barber, C. R., Meier, J., Balderas, J. U., & McPherson, L. (2017, February). Promoting social justice through service-learning in Freshman Symposium. Paper session presented at the annual Conference on the First-Year Experience, Atlanta, GA.

McCollum, J., & Barber, C. (2016, June). Gather around the experiential fire – It’s a puzzle: A self-organizing activity. Paper session presented at the annual meeting of the Organizational Behavior Teaching Society, North Canton, OH.

Richardson, R. C., & Barber, C. R. (2013, February). Teaching social skills to enhance acceptance. Presentation at the annual meeting at the Learning Disabilities Association Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Goetz, J., & Barber, C. R. (2012, September). Embedding to scale: Embedded librarian interventions in a graduate education class. Paper presented at the TLA Library Instruction Round Table Summit, Dallas, TX.

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*Tamez, J., Barber, C., & Teng, E. (2011, November). Trauma, forgiveness, and expressive writing: Challenges for the returning veteran population. Poster presented at the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Baltimore, Maryland.

*Parrott, C. E., Salomon, C., Campa, A., Campa, Webb, A. M., Yaroslavsky, I. & Barber, C. R. (2010, November). An examination of the validity and reliability of the MSI-BPD in a real-world treatment setting. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.

*Yaroslavsky, I., Campa, A., Salomon, C., Parrott, C., & Barber, C. R. (2010, November). A test of the Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation in a Contemporary Suicide Assessment Model. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.

Romero, C. (2009, April). The post-doctoral network: Implementing practices across training sites. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Psychology Post-doctoral and Internship Centers, Portland, OR.

*Silvio, H., Romero, C., & Hays, J. R. (2007, October). What they don’t know can hurt you: Statistical knowledge of psychiatric residents II. Poster session presented at the Annual Academy of Distinguished Educators Showcase of Educational Scholarship, Houston, TX.

*Silvio, H., Romero, C, & Hays, J.R. (2007, August). What they don’t know can hurt you: How psychologists can improve psychiatry residents’ knowledge of statistics and psychological assessment. Poster presented at the 115th annual convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, California.

Romero, C., & Weinberg, E. F. (2007, May). Integrative multidisciplinary treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder and other treatment-refractory conditions: A pilot study. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, San Diego, CA.

Friedman, L.C., Romero, C., Chang, J., Kalidas, M., Tham, Y.L., Rimawi, M.F., Dulay, M.F., Sherman, S., Elledge, R. (2006, December). Attribution of blame, self-forgiveness, spirituality and adaptation among women with breast cancer. Poster session presented at the 29th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, San Antonio, Texas.

*Silvio, H. L., Hays, J. R., & Romero, C. (2006, October). What they don’t know can hurt you: Statistical knowledge of first-year psychiatry residents. Poster session presented at the Annual Academy of Distinguished Educators Showcase of Educational Scholarship, Houston, TX.

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*Minnix, J. A., Romero, C., & Joiner, T. E., Jr. (2006, August). Change in “Resolved Plans” and “Suicidal Ideation” factors of suicidality after participation in an intensive outpatient program. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Pate, J. E., & Romero, C. (2006, March). News from the border: Outpatient programs at Ben Taub. Grand Rounds presented at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.

Friedman, L. C. Kalidas, M., Elledge, R., Chang, J., Dulay, M. F., Romero, C., Liscum, K. R. (2005, December). Racial/ethnic differences in delay in obtaining medical care for breast symptoms. Poster presentation at the 28th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, San Antonio, Texas.

Friedman, L.C., Elledge, R., Chang, J., Kalidas, M., Lynch, G.R., Osborne, K., Romero, C., Dulay, M., Choi, J. (2005, November). Self-blame hurts, spirituality helps: Predictors of adjustment in women with breast cancer. Poster session presented at the Third Annual Cancer Center Symposium, Houston, Texas.

Romero, C., Friedman, L. C., Dulay, M. A., Mosier, J., & Nelson, D. (2005, August). Husbands’ perceptions and wives’ coping predict adjustment to breast cancer. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Friedman, L. C., Brown, A. E., Romero, C., Dulay, M. F., Peterson, L. E.,  Wehrman, P., Whisnand, D. J., Laufman, L., & Lomax, J. (2005, April). Depressed mood, social support and religious involvement predict chronically ill women’s quality of life. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.

Friedman, L. C., Kalidas, M., Elledge, R., Chang, J., Husain, I., Romero, C., & Liscum, K. R. (2004, December). Psychosocial predictors of health-related quality of life among low-income women with breast cancer. Poster session presented at the 27th

annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, San Antonio, TX.

Romero, C., Friedman, L. C., Kalidas, M., Elledge, R., Chang, J., & Liscum, K. R. (2004, December). Spirituality, forgiveness, and quality of life in low-income women with breast cancer. Poster session presented at the 27th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, San Antonio, TX.

Romero, C. (2004, July). Writing Wrongs: An intervention to promote forgiveness. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Romero, C., & Mitchell, D. B. (2004, July). Age-related differences in forgiveness of interpersonal offenses. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

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Garcia, F., Romero, C., & Zechmeister, J. S. (2003, August). Spirituality and empathy as predictors of forgiveness and revenge motivations. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.

Forner, C., Zechmeister, J. S., Romero, C., & VanderLaan, K. L. (2002, May). Automatic activation of revenge motives. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Romero, C., & Zechmeister, J. S. (2002, May). Forgiveness status is superior to personality in predicting accounts of interpersonal offenses. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Society, New Orleans, LA.

Romero, C., VanderLaan, K. L., & Zechmeister, J. S. (2001, August). Enough is enough: Limitations of empathy following an interpersonal offense. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

VanderLaan, K. L., Zechmeister, J. S., & Romero, C. (2001, August). Responses to hypothetical offenses do not match actual responses. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Romero, C., VanderLaan, K. L., & Zechmeister, J. S., & Mitchell, D. B. (2001, May). Forgiveness of interpersonal offenses: A multimethod analysis of autobiographical narratives. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Romero, C., & Zechmeister, J. S. (2000, May). Situational and personality determinants of response to interpersonal harm. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Other scholarly participation

Review panels:

Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 2017Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 2015 – 2016 Educational Research and Reviews, 2014Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion, 2013Early Childhood Education Journal, 2011, 2016Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 2011Psycho-Oncology, 2008Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 2007

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Journal of Health Psychology, 2006Clinical Psychology Review, 2006Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 2005, 2009Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2002

Professional societies:

American Educational Research Association: Member, 2012 – present American Psychological Association: Member, 2004 – present;

Student affiliate, 1998-2004Texas Association of Teacher Educators: Member, 2017 – present

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

2005 – Present Clinical psychologist, Texas License #32782

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

2009 – 2010 Director of Training, Predoctoral Psychology Internship

2007 – 2009 Associate Director of Training, Predoctoral Psychology Internship

2003 – 2004 Predoctoral Psychology Internship

Ben Taub General Hospital, Houston, TX

2007 – 2009 Director, Psychotherapy Clinic

2006 – 2009 Associate Director of Psychotherapy Education

2005 – 2009 Director, Intensive Outpatient Program

2005 – 2009 Director of Training, Psychology Service and Postdoctoral Fellowship

Other advanced training/experience:

2010 Intensive Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy

2006 Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training – The Essentials

2009 Foundational Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy

SERVICE

University of St. Thomas

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University-level service:

2016 – 2017 Faculty Affairs Policy Committee

2014 – Present Freshman Symposium Planning Committee

2014 – 2015 Teaching Fellow, Initiative for University Excellence

2014 – 2015 Faculty Senate Task Force on Parental Leave

2014 – 2015 Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Committee

2013 – Present Faculty Senate, School of Education and Human Services Senator

2013 – 2015 Faculty Senate Task Force on Faculty Evaluation

2012 Academic Schedule Advisory Committee

2012 Freshman Symposium Mentor

2011 – Present Human Subjects Committee

2011 – 2014 Committee on Student Research

2011 – 2013 Institutional Effectiveness Council

2010 – 2016 Social Committee

2010 – 2017 Faculty advisor, “Best Buddies” student organization

School-level service:

2016 – Present SEHS Mentoring Committee for Tenure-Track faculty (1 of 3 chairs)

2015 – 2016 Search Committee, SEHS Dean position

2010 – 2015 Research Director, SEHS

2010 – Present Contributor, TEAC/CAEP accreditation inquiry brief

Service to other Schools/departments:

2014 – Present School of Nursing Program Evaluation Consultant

2012 Search Committee, Doherty Library faculty position

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2012 Search Committee, Psychology Department faculty position

Baylor College of Medicine

2004 – 2010 Psychology Training Committee (Chair, 2009 – 2010)

2009 – 2010 Research Committee

2009 – 2010 Educational Leadership Committee

2009 – 2010 Continuing Education Committee

2007 – 2010 Student Affairs Committee

2007 – 2010 Committee on Prevention of Sexual Harassment

2005 – 2009 Early Career Faculty Group (Co-chair, 2005 – 2009)

2005 – 2009 BCM Psychology Fellow Network (Faculty advisor, 2005 – 2009)

2003 – 2007 Psychotherapy and Faith Conference Committee

Community and professional lectures

Barber, C. R. “Improving online and hybrid instruction with the Blackboard Exemplary Course Program.” Presentation for the Initiative for University Excellence, University of St. Thomas, April, 2017.

Barber, C. R., George, B., Tschirch, P., & McFadden, J. “Online Teaching.” Panel discussion for the Let’s Talk Teaching series, University of St. Thomas, February, 2012.

Barber, C. R. “Writing Wrongs: Expressive Writing to Facilitate Forgiveness.” Lecture given to the undergraduate Special Topics in Psychology class, University of St. Thomas, October, 2012.

Barber, C. R., and Gideon, K. “Creating an Electronic Portfolio.” Workshop given to the Center for Faculty Excellence, University of St. Thomas, October, 2011.

Barber, C. R. “Writing Wrongs: Expressive Writing to Facilitate Forgiveness.” Lecture given to the Friends of the Doherty Library lecture series, University of St. Thomas, September, 2011.

Barber, C. R. “Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction.” Two-part lecture given to the Counseling and Disability Services staff, University of St. Thomas, February, 2011.

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Barber, C. R. “Treatment of Personality Disorders: An Introduction.” Guest lecture given to the undergraduate Abnormal Psychology class, University of St. Thomas, October, 2010.

Barber, C. R. “Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction.” Lecture to the University of Houston Counseling Center internship program, June, 2010.

Barber, C. R. “Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction.” Guest lecture given to the undergraduate Abnormal Psychology class, University of St. Thomas, March, 2010.

Barber, C. R. “Assessment and Treatment of Suicidal and Self-injurious Behavior: A Dialectical Behavior Therapy Approach.” Presentation to the Houston Psychological Association and Houston Psychiatric Society, January, 2010.

Barber, C. R. “Mindfulness and Acceptance in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.” Grand Rounds given at Baylor College of Medicine, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, January, 2010.

Barber, C. R., & Rosenbaum, S. “Using Stress as Your Secret Weapon: How to Create Wellness from Anxiety and Stress.” Educational presentation to the Baylor College of Medicine Partnership, November, 2009.

Barber, C. R. “Dialectical Behavior Therapy: An Introduction.” Continuing Education workshop presented to the Children’s Assessment Center, September, 2009.

Barber, C. R. “Navigating Close Relationships with Faith as Your Compass.” Lecture for the annual symposium of the Center for Faith and Culture, University of St. Thomas, September, 2009.

Barber, C. R. “DBT and Intensive Outpatient Treatment of Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder.” Lecture to the University of Houston Counseling Center internship program, July, 2009.

Richardson, R. C., & Barber, C. R. “A Preschool Pilot Study of Connecting with Others:  Lessons for Teaching Social and Emotional Competence.” Presentation at the President’s Faculty Research and Scholarship Colloquium, University of St. Thomas, April, 2012.

Romero, C. “Licensure Preparation and Job Search for Academic and Medical Settings.” Presentation to the Council of Houston Area Training Sites monthly meeting, February, 2009.

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Romero, C. “Religion, Mental Health, and the Search for Meaning: Mental Health Professionals Panel.” Panel presentation, University of St. Thomas, February, 2009.

Romero, C. “Personality Disorders: An Introduction.” Lecture presented to the Occupational Therapy department, Texas Women’s University, November, 2008.

Romero, C. “Forgiveness: Current Research and Theory from a Psychological Perspective.” Guest lecture presented to the undergraduate Positive Psychology class, University of St. Thomas, July, 2008.

Romero, C., & White, S. “Dealing with Difficult Patients: A Guide for the Rehab Therapist.” Continuing Education lecture presented to the Harris County Hospital District Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy. February, 2008.

Romero, C. “Forgiveness-based Expressive Writing and Women’s Health: Potential Physical and Psychological Benefits.” Continuing education lecture presented to the Houston Psychological Association, October, 2007.

Romero, C. “Personality Disorders: An Introduction.” Lecture presented to the Occupational Therapy department, Texas Women’s University, October, 2007.

Romero, C. “DBT and Intensive Outpatient Treatment of Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder.” Continuing Education lecture presented to the University of Houston Counseling and Psychological Services faculty and students. July, 2007.

Romero, C. “Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Intensive Outpatient Treatment of Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder.” Lecture presented to the University of Texas – Houston predoctoral psychology interns. June, 2007.

Romero, C. “Borderline Personality Disorder and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: An Introduction.” Guest lecture presented to the undergraduate Abnormal Psychology class. April, 2007, University of St. Thomas.

Romero, C. “Challenges and Rewards in the Treatment of Patients with Personality Disorders.” Lecture presented to the Psi Chi and Beta Beta Beta societies of University of St. Thomas, April, 2007.

Romero, C. “Dealing with Difficult Patients: A Clinician’s Guide.” Lecture presented to the Harris County Hospital District’s Nursing Assistant Workshop, November, 2006.

Romero, C. “Outpatient Psychiatry Services at Ben Taub.” Presentation to the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEABPD) - Houston family support group, November, 2006.

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Romero, C. “Teachers as Patients.” Panel presentation at the Institute for Religion and Health Psychotherapy and Faith conference, November, 2006.

Romero, C. “Personality Disorders: An Introduction.” Lecture presented to the Occupational Therapy department, Texas Women’s University, October, 2006.

Romero, C. “Treatment Planning with Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder.” Lecture and video presented to the Counseling Psychology department, University of Houston, October, 2006.

Romero, C. “Adult Outpatient Services at Ben Taub.” Presentation to the Metropolitan Houston Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, September, 2006.

Romero, C. “Screening, Managing, and Referring Suicidal Patients.” In-service presented to the Harris County Hospital District Department of Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Division, April, 2006.

Romero, C. “Depression and Spinal Cord Injury: Signs, Skills, and Seeking Help.” Lecture presented to the Harris County Hospital District Department of Rehabilitation support group for Spinal Cord Injury, February, 2006.

Romero, C. “Occupational Therapy in the Intensive Outpatient Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder.” Lecture presented to the Harris County Hospital District Occupational Therapy Division meeting, November, 2005.

Romero, C. “Working through Post Traumatic Stress.” Lecture presented at Rehabilitation Solutions XIX: Case Management Conference, May, 2005.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2017 Institute on High Impact Practices and Student Success, Boston, MA

2014 Virtus Training, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

2013 Fides et Ratio Seminar, Lander, WY

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