Jocelyn Brineman Sweeney

JOCELYN BRINEMAN SWEENEY

Office University of North Carolina Charlotte Department of Psychology 9201 University City Boulevard 3065B Colvard Charlotte, NC 28223

Education

PhD Student, Health Psychology, Clinical Track August ‘06-Present University of North Carolina Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 2013 (anticipated completion) GPA: 3.62

BA, Psychology August ‘01-May ‘06 University of North Carolina Wilmington GPA: 3.81

Clinical Experience

Carolinas Healthcare System October ‘09-June ‘11 Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte, North Carolina Supervisors: Dawn Neumann, PhD, George Demakis, PhD, & Amy Peterman, PhD Position: Clinical Research Assistant Responsibilities: Conduct brief, structured individual therapy with TBI population. Focus on cognitive and emotional impairments associated with TBI. Examine effectiveness of three varying interventions with regards to emotion regulation. Implement intervention three days per week for three consecutive weeks. Individualize treatment based on patient and third-party reports. Provide consultation to staff regarding psychological evaluations, histories, and recommendations for follow-up.

W.G. (Bill) Hefner Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center August ‘08-June ‘09 Salisbury, North Carolina Supervisors: Tom Ansbro, PhD; Ryan DeHaas, PhD; & Patricia Ansbro, PhD Position: Practicum Student Responsibilities: Provide individual, structured group, and process group therapy for veterans focusing on PTSD, chronic pain, depression, substance abuse, self-harm behavior, sexual functioning, and anxiety. Observe and provide peer supervision for marital and family therapy. Attend individual and group supervision along with didactic seminars. Conduct personality assessments and generate integrative reports.

University of North Carolina Charlotte Counseling Center August ‘07-June ‘09 Charlotte, North Carolina Supervisors: Terri Rhodes, PhD; Dave Spano, PhD; Rebecca MacNair-Semands, PhD; Jessica Walker, PhD; & Gene Edwards, PhD Position: Practicum Student Sweeney 2

Responsibilities: Conduct individual intake assessments, individual therapy, and structured group therapy with male and female college students aged 18 and older for a variety of presenting problems including adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, sexual identity issues, learning disorders, and relational problems. Observe and process interpersonal process group. Develop and present case presentations. Attend professional development seminars. Engage in group and individual supervision using both live and videotaped observation.

Research

A Behavioral Intervention for HPV Risk Reduction and Prevention May ‘10-Present Dissertation research examining the impact of a behavioral intervention aimed at reducing risk behaviors and increasing preventive behaviors associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) in college women. The intervention condition, a single-session group intervention, is based on principles of the Theory of Planned Behavior. The outcomes include the presence of risky and preventive sexual behaviors, along with attitudes towards, intentions to engage in, perceived behavioral control of, and social norms regarding those behaviors. Participants complete outcome measures at pre-test, post-test, and a one-month follow-up. Dissertation Chair: Rick McAnulty, PhD Committee Members: Charlie Reeve, PhD; Arnie Cann, PhD; Amanda Tanner, PhD Site: University of North Carolina Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Controlled Study of Affect Recognition Training for Individuals with TBI October ‘09-June ‘11 Patients experiencing deficits in their ability to recognize and regulate affect as a result of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are randomized to one of three treatment conditions based heavily upon CBT principles. Condition 1 involves having patients listen to stories and then relate the themes of the stories to their own experiences. Condition 2 involves having patients examine faces and identify them as sad, angry, fearful, or happy. Patients then discuss situations in which they experienced that emotion. In Condition 3, control condition, patients work on TBI-related cognitive deficits. Each of the conditions is delivered in 9 sessions across 3 weeks. Title: Research Assistant Supervisor: Dawn Neumann, PhD Site: Carolinas Rehabilitation, Charlotte, NC

College Dating Infidelity August ‘06-March ‘09 Survey research examining the rates and associated factors of infidelity among heterosexual college students. Additionally, examine presence of potential cues to infidelity among heterosexual college students. Enter and analyze data along with presenting the findings at professional conferences. Title: Research Assistant Supervisor: Rick McAnulty, PhD Site: University of North Carolina Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Effect of Group Influence and Guided Imagery on False Memories September ‘03-May ‘06 Serve as confederate in the group condition with two additional confederates and one participant. Group members individually report on memories of the ‘standard childhood medical procedure’ Sweeney 3

(false procedure) after listening to a guided imagery describing the basics of the procedure. Also responsible for entering and analyzing the data along with presenting the findings at professional conferences. Title: Research Assistant Supervisor: Bryan Myers, PhD. Site: University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

Employment

University of North Carolina Charlotte August ‘09-Present The University Center for Academic Excellence Tutorial Services and Supplemental Instruction Charlotte, NC Supervisors: Catherine Blatt, MA & Haley Hunt, BA Position: Graduate Assistant Responsibilities: Conduct and analyze program evaluation for Supplemental Instruction. Train and supervise supplemental instructors. Provide programmatic outreach.

Carolinas Healthcare System October ‘09-June ‘11 Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte, NC Supervisor: Dawn Neumann, PhD Position: Clinical Research Assistant Responsibilities: Implement three varying clinical interventions designed to address cognitive and/or emotional deficits associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Provide consultation to staff regarding psychological evaluations, histories, and recommendations for follow-up.

University of North Carolina Charlotte Counseling Center August ‘07-June ‘09 Charlotte, NC Supervisors: Terri Rhodes, PhD; Dave Spano, PhD; & Rebecca MacNair-Semands, PhD Position: Graduate Assistant Responsibilities: Assist in the development and submission of grant proposals, symposiums, and professional manuscripts. Conduct clinical assessment and intervention.

University of North Carolina Charlotte August ‘06-July ‘07 Department of Psychology Charlotte, NC Supervisor: Jeanne McIntosh, PhD Position: Graduate Assistant Responsibilities: Design and implement online surveys. Recruit and interview participants. Analyze data and provide written reports.

Professional Publications

McAnulty, R. D., & Brineman, J. M. (2008). Sexual predation characteristics. In Forensic Science (pp. 914-918). Pasadena, CA: Salem Press. Sweeney 4

Brineman, J. M., & McAnulty, R. D. (2008). The Stockton Massacre. In The eighties in America (p. 921). Pasadena, CA: Salem Press.

Brineman, J. M., & McAnulty, R. D. (2008). William Bonin: The Freeway Killer. In The eighties in America (pp. 126-127). Pasadena, CA: Salem Press.

McAnulty, R. D., & Brineman, J. M. (2008). The mood disorders. In Encyclopedia of psychology and law (pp. 512-515). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

McAnulty, R., & Brineman, J. (2007). Infidelity in dating relationships. Annual Review of Sex Research, 17, 94-114.

Watters, T., Brineman, J., & Wright, S. (2007). Between a rock and a hard place: Why hearsay testimony may be a necessary evil in child sexual abuse cases. Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice, 7, 47-57.

Paclebar, A.M., Myers, B., & Brineman, J. (2007). Criminal profiling: Impact of mock juror decision making and implications for admissibility. In R. Kocsis (Ed.), Profiling Serial Violent Criminals (pp. 249-262). Sydney, Australia: Human Press.

Professional Presentations

MacNair-Semands, R., Spano, D., Harbin, J., & Brineman, J. (2008, August). Positive psychology, group psychotherapy, and the contemporary counseling center: Mechanisms for using positive psychology in a group psychotherapy program. Symposium presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

McAnulty, R. D., Cann, C., & Brineman, J. M. (2008, March). Dating infidelity among college students. Poster presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Charlotte, NC.

Steineger, A., McAnulty, R., Gil-Rivas, V., Welbourne, J., & Brineman, J. (2008, March). Boredom susceptibility and disinhibition in sensation-seeking. Poster presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Charlotte, NC.

Nifong, J., McAnulty, R. D., Blanchard, A., Cann, A., & Brineman, J. M. (2007, February). Predictors of problematic Internet use among college students. Poster presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Herndon, P., Brineman, J., Kehn, A., Ramsey, H., & Myers, B. (2006, March). False memory reports of early childhood events: The effects of group influence and guided imagery. Poster presented at the meeting of the American Psychology and Law Society, St. Petersburg, FL. Sweeney 5

Brineman, J., Kemp, D., Hill, K., & Spane, L. (2005, November). Nursing home employees and job satisfaction: A social exchange theory interpretation. Poster presented at the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research Symposium, Raleigh, NC.

Awards and Honors

UNC Charlotte Psychology Summer Fellowship $2000 May ‘10-June ‘10 UNC Wilmington Undergraduate Dean’s List August ‘03-May ‘06 Student Travel Award to American Psychology & Law Society $500 April ‘06

Professional Affiliations

Student Affiliate of America Psychological Association Since ‘08 Student Affiliate of Southeastern Psychological Association Since ‘07

University Involvement

UNC Charlotte Safe Zone Ally August ’10 -Present Interdisciplinary Health Psychology Clinical Graduate Representative August ‘10-July ‘11 Health Psychology Graduate Student Association Member August ‘09-July ‘11 UNC Charlotte Interpersonal Violence Committee Member August ‘07-June ‘09 UNC Charlotte Wellness Matrix Committee Member August ‘07-June ‘09

References available upon request