Megan Goslin, PhD
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Telehealth delivery of the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention is associated with reduced posttraumatic stress in children and caregivers.
Goslin, M. C., & Epstein, C. (2024). Telehealth delivery of the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention is associated with reduced posttraumatic stress in children and caregivers. Child Maltreatment. https://doi.org/10.1177/10775595241233230Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIdentifying Youth at Risk for Difficulties Following a Traumatic Event: Pre‐event Factors are Associated with Acute Symptomatology
Goslin MC, Stover CS, Berkowitz S, Marans S. Identifying Youth at Risk for Difficulties Following a Traumatic Event: Pre‐event Factors are Associated with Acute Symptomatology. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2013, 26: 475-482. PMID: 23861167, DOI: 10.1002/jts.21825.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTraumatic eventsTrauma categoriesPre-event factorsPrior trauma exposureHierarchical regression modelsNonoffending caregiversHostile parentingScreening of youthTrauma exposureTraumatic exposureChildren's symptomsEarly aftermathChild's ageAcute posttraumatic periodYouthBaseline assessmentAcute symptomsExclusive focusFunctioningPrevention programsSecondary prevention programsChildrenAcute symptomatologyParentingPosttraumatic period
2024
Telehealth Delivery of the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention is Associated With Reduced Posttraumatic Stress in Children and Caregivers
Goslin M, Epstein C. Telehealth Delivery of the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention is Associated With Reduced Posttraumatic Stress in Children and Caregivers. Child Maltreatment 2024, 29: 430-439. PMID: 38379207, DOI: 10.1177/10775595241233230.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFamily Traumatic Stress InterventionPosttraumatic stress symptomsStress interventionsStress symptomsTrauma-focused mental health treatmentReducing posttraumatic stress symptomsTelehealth deliveryPosttraumatic stress disorderChronic trauma exposureTrauma-exposed youthExtensive trauma historiesMental health treatmentLevels of caregiver satisfactionCaregiver-child dyadsTrauma exposureStress disorderSymptom reductionPosttraumatic stressCFTSITrauma historyHealth treatmentTraumatic eventsPaired sample t-testTrauma responseCaregiver satisfaction
2019
Innovation in Early Trauma Treatment
Marans S, Epstein C, Hahn H, Goslin M. Innovation in Early Trauma Treatment. 2019, 610-628. DOI: 10.1017/9781108235655.030.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Children of Divorce and Relationship Dissolution
Azar S, Goslin M, Patallo B. Children of Divorce and Relationship Dissolution. 2018, 493-510. DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190634841.013.32.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSame-sex couplesChildren of divorceLegal actionLegal marriageParental separationRacial minoritiesBody of researchRelationship dissolutionMacrolevel changesRelationship rupturesDiversity issuesCustodyDivorceChildrenPsychological interventionsMarriageEconomic costsIntervention strategiesLack of findingsComplex determinantsFathersMinorityChapterIssuesIntervention
2011
Relating Engagement to Outcomes in Prevention: The Case of a Parenting Program for Couples
Brown L, Goslin M, Feinberg M. Relating Engagement to Outcomes in Prevention: The Case of a Parenting Program for Couples. American Journal Of Community Psychology 2011, 50: 17-25. PMID: 21826536, PMCID: PMC3260402, DOI: 10.1007/s10464-011-9467-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Effects of Family Foundations on Parents and Children: 3.5 Years After Baseline
Feinberg M, Jones D, Kan M, Goslin M. Effects of Family Foundations on Parents and Children: 3.5 Years After Baseline. Journal Of Family Psychology 2010, 24: 532-542. PMID: 20954763, DOI: 10.1037/a0020837.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmotional adjustmentChildren's emotional adjustmentPsychosocial prevention programsCouple relationship qualityProgram effectsParent-child relationshipParental mental healthChild behavior problemsFamilies of boysUniversal prevention programUniversal prevention approachSignificant program effectsHarsh parentingPrevention programsAdult couplesParental stressBehavior problemsChild outcomesRelationship qualityCouple relationshipsChildbirth education programIntervention familiesFamily relationshipsMaternal depressionControl condition
2009
Enhancing Coparenting, Parenting, and Child Self-Regulation: Effects of Family Foundations 1 Year after Birth
Feinberg M, Kan M, Goslin M. Enhancing Coparenting, Parenting, and Child Self-Regulation: Effects of Family Foundations 1 Year after Birth. Prevention Science 2009, 10: 286-286. DOI: 10.1007/s11121-009-0142-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEnhancing Coparenting, Parenting, and Child Self-Regulation: Effects of Family Foundations 1 Year after Birth
Feinberg M, Kan M, Goslin M. Enhancing Coparenting, Parenting, and Child Self-Regulation: Effects of Family Foundations 1 Year after Birth. Prevention Science 2009, 10: 276-285. PMID: 19381809, PMCID: PMC3161030, DOI: 10.1007/s11121-009-0130-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChildren's self-regulatory behaviorChildren’s Self-RegulationObserved family interactionsSelf-regulatory behaviorsProgram effectsPsycho-educational programTeams of ratersChild adjustmentSelf-RegulationChild behaviorSocial desirabilityCoparenting relationshipCouple relationshipsFamily interactionsObservation taskChildbirth education programControl conditionEffect sizeCoparentingParentingModest dosagePositive impactChildren ages 1RelationshipTaskAchieving Peace in the Family
Azar S, Goslin M, Okado Y. Achieving Peace in the Family. Peace Psychology Book Series 2009, 319-332. DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-09575-2_22.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUniversal human rightsCulture of peaceAttainment of peaceDevelopment of capacitiesHuman rightsEqual justiceCitizen actionEqual dignityEqual opportunitiesSmall placesSocietal actionPeaceKey assumptionsIndividual personGlobal goalsLarger worldRightsLittle meaningMeaningWorldSmall building blocksJusticeHomeCitizensDignity
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Overview
Megan Goslin, PhD, specializes in learning disabilities and dyslexia, in addition to mental health disorders such as adjustment disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and acute stress disorder. She also provides emotionally focused therapy and grief and loss counseling.
Goslin's research interests include family well-being and child development, particularly early trauma treatment and identification, parenting program outcomes, co-parenting and child self-regulation, and cognitive approaches in parenting intervention and prevention. Her work explores factors that identify at-risk youth following traumatic events and evaluates how participation in parenting programs can lead to positive outcomes for both parents and children.
Goslin is an associate professor of child psychology at Yale University School of Medicine.
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