2023
Training Male Sexual Abuse Survivors as Peer Leaders to Deliver Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Affirmative Care
Ellis A, Martino S, Simiola V, Bellamy C, O’Connell M, Cook J. Training Male Sexual Abuse Survivors as Peer Leaders to Deliver Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Affirmative Care. Journal Of Child Sexual Abuse 2023, 32: 494-512. PMID: 37080178, DOI: 10.1080/10538712.2023.2203691.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual abuse survivorsMotivational interviewingAbuse survivorsSexual abusePeer leadersSexual assault historySelf-reported learningSexual traumaFormal mental health servicesMI trainingAssault historyAffirmative careWeekly supervisionMental health servicesAudio sessionsInterviewingLeaders’ beliefsLived experienceSkill levelGender minority menOnline groupsBeliefsTrainingVideo demonstrationMale survivors
2019
Provider Perspectives on Choosing Prolonged Exposure of Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: A National Investigation of VA Residential Treatment Providers
Simiola V, Ellis AE, Thompson R, Schnurr PP, Cook JM. Provider Perspectives on Choosing Prolonged Exposure of Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: A National Investigation of VA Residential Treatment Providers. Practice Innovations 2019, 4: 194-203. PMID: 33134522, PMCID: PMC7597679, DOI: 10.1037/pri0000091.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEvidence-based psychotherapiesCognitive processing therapyIndex traumaVeterans Affairs residential treatment programsTraumatic stress symptomsPosttraumatic stress disorderResidential treatment providersResidential treatment programMental health providersMixed-methods investigationStress disorderStress symptomsImprovement of trainingTreatment programTreatment providersPrevious trainingNational investigationHealth providersVeteransTrainingPTSDClinical practiceMemoryPsychotherapyProvider perspectives
2017
A National Survey of Trauma Training in Psychology Internships
Simiola V, Smothers B, Thompson R, Cook J. A National Survey of Trauma Training in Psychology Internships. Journal Of Aggression Maltreatment & Trauma 2017, 27: 309-322. DOI: 10.1080/10926771.2017.1311977.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTrauma/posttraumatic stress disorderPsychology internship programsPosttraumatic stress disorderTrauma trainingTraining opportunitiesPsychology internshipsTraumatized populationsStress disorderSupervision formatsMedian impact scoreCurrent training practicesSupervisory trainingTraining directorsInternship placementsTraining practicesFrequency of trainingTrainingHours of didacticsImpact scoresTraining activitiesInternship programHigh levelsScoresNational surveyStudentsTraining in Trauma Psychology: A National Survey of Doctoral Graduate Programs
Cook J, Simiola V, Ellis A, Thompson R. Training in Trauma Psychology: A National Survey of Doctoral Graduate Programs. Training And Education In Professional Psychology 2017, 11: 108-114. DOI: 10.1037/tep0000150.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTrauma psychologyCompetent professional psychologistsMental health problemsDoctoral graduate programsTraumatized populationsPsychology courseTraumatic eventsProfessional psychologistsPsychologyTrauma issuesDoctoral programsTraining directorsGraduate trainingDevelopment of knowledgeTrainingNational surveyGraduate programsPsychologistsHealth problemsFunctioningTraumaSkillsEmail invitationLittle timeAttitudes
2014
A Consensus Statement on Trauma Mental Health: The New Haven Competency Conference Process and Major Findings
Cook J, Newman E, Group T. A Consensus Statement on Trauma Mental Health: The New Haven Competency Conference Process and Major Findings. Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice And Policy 2014, 6: 300-307. DOI: 10.1037/a0036747.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEvidence-based psychosocial treatmentsTrauma-related disordersMental health workforceTraumatic stressMost psychologistsPsychosocial treatmentsTrauma competenciesPsychosocial interventionsGroup processCross-cutting competenciesMental healthPsychosocial assessmentFunctional competenciesFuture trainingSixty expertsComprehensive modelCompetenciesFormal trainingTrainingMajor findingsConference processPsychologistsRelationalScientific knowledgeScientific literature
2011
Responses of a Sample of Practicing Psychologists to Questions About Clinical Work With Trauma and Interest in Specialized Training
Cook JM, Dinnen S, Rehman O, Bufka L, Courtois C. Responses of a Sample of Practicing Psychologists to Questions About Clinical Work With Trauma and Interest in Specialized Training. Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice And Policy 2011, 3: 253-257. PMID: 23741532, PMCID: PMC3670192, DOI: 10.1037/a0025048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTrauma survivorsTrauma-related concernsTrauma-related issuesTrauma psychologyPsychology practitionersMore training opportunitiesNumber of hoursPsychologistsClinical workAdditional clinical trainingClinical trainingTraining opportunitiesSpecialized trainingPast monthGraduate-level educationTrainingTrauma patientsPsychologyClinical practiceSurvivorsEducational endeavorsClinical topicsMean numberPractice organizationMonths
2006
Dissemination and Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Substance Use Disorders and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Veterans Administration
Cook JM, Walser RD, Kane V, Ruzek JI, Woody G. Dissemination and Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Substance Use Disorders and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Veterans Administration. Journal Of Psychoactive Drugs 2006, 38: 89-92. PMID: 16681179, DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2006.10399831.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderCognitive-behavioral treatmentSeeking SafetySubstance use disordersStress disorderInitial efficacy dataUse disordersSignificant symptom reductionSUD-PTSDComorbid substance use disorderUncontrolled pilot studySymptom reductionEfficacy dataInteractive trainingDissemination effortsVA settingsFront-line cliniciansGroup practice modelClinician trainingDisordersVeteransTrainingRoutine treatmentFuture disseminationSafety treatments
2005
Re‐envisioning the training and practice of clinical psychologists: Preserving science and research orientations in the face of change
Cook JM, Coyne JC. Re‐envisioning the training and practice of clinical psychologists: Preserving science and research orientations in the face of change. Journal Of Clinical Psychology 2005, 61: 1191-1196. PMID: 15965946, DOI: 10.1002/jclp.20163.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPractitioner-scholar modelGraduate psychology programsEvidence-based interventionsPsychology programsClinical psychologistsPsychologistsEvidence-based perspectiveHuman problemsFace of changesRequisite knowledgeTrainingClinical trialsSustained implementationResearch orientationSkillsFaceAcquisitionInterventionExpectationsExperience