SPARTA Student-Led Conference Presentations
2025 International Society for Traumatic Stress Annual Meeting
Haskin*, S.E., Johns*, A.N., Cromer, L.D. (2025, September). Psychological proximity to trauma and historical loss thinking in Jewish American college students [Poster presentation]. 2025 International Society for Traumatic Stress Annual Meeting.
The University of Tulsa Graduate Student Research Day
Haskin*, S.E., Johns*, A.N., Cromer, L.D. (2025, April). Psychological proximity to trauma and anxiety symptoms in Jewish American college students [Poster presentation]. The University of Tulsa Graduate Research Day.
Horton*, T. D., Cromer, L.D. (2025, April). Nightmares and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in American Indian/Alaskan Native Youth: A Literature Review. [Poster presentation]. The University of Tulsa Graduate Student Research Day.
Prince, L. E*., Tett, S.+, Abas, E.+, Buck, T. R., Cromer, L. D. (2025, April). Investigating the relationship between nightmare etiology and nightmare theme for youth aged 6–17 [Poster presentation]. The University of Tulsa Graduate Student Research Day.
12th Biennial Pediatric Sleep Medicine Meeting
Rischard*, M. & Cromer, L. D. (2023, November). Inter-rater reliability of a structured clinical interview to diagnose DSM-5-TR sleep disorders in children and adolescents. 12th Biennial Pediatric Sleep Medicine Meeting, Hilton Head, SC.
American Psychological Association Convention 2023
Prince*, L. E., Buck, T. R., Cromer, L. D. (2023, August). Predictors of treatment dropout in a cognitive behavioral therapy for nightmares in children [2023 American Psychological Association Convention].
11th Biennial Pediatric Sleep Medicine Meeting (Virtual)
Rischard*, M. & Cromer, L. D. (2021, December). Construction of a structured clinical interview to diagnose DSM-5 sleep disorders in children and adolescents, the SCISD-Kid. Poster presented at the 11th Biennial Pediatric Sleep Medicine Meeting, Dec 1-3rd.
Pangelinan*, B. A., Rischard*, M., & Cromer, L. D. (2021, December). Examining changes of distress and frequency of nightmares in a treatment for children. Poster presented at the 11th Biennial Pediatric Sleep Medicine Meeting, Dec 1-3rd.
Tulsa Research Challenge, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK.
Holmes+, J., Barlaan, D. R., Pangelinan, B. A., Cromer, L. D. (2020). The effects of daylight-saving time (DST) on traffic collisions. Tulsa Research Challenge, University of Tulsa.
American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
Rischard, M., Cromwell, E., & Cromer, L. D. (2020, August). Effectiveness of delivering a child posttraumatic nightmare treatment via televideoconferencing. [Poster session canceled]. Poster session accepted to the American Psychological Association 2020 Convention; Washington, DC.
*Received APA Society for Child and Adolescent Psychology Student Poster Award for Translational Research
23rd Annual Student Research Colloquium, The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK,. (Conference cancelled)
Helt+, A. J., Stimson*, J., Buck, T, & Cromer, L. D. (2020, April) Why do some parents hesitate to sign their children up for treatment studies in clinical psychology? A qualitative study [Poster session]. 23rd Annual Student Research Colloquium, The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, United States. (Conference canceled)
Haruv USA Summit on Child Abuse and Neglect. Tulsa, OK.
Rischard, M., Cromer, L.D., & Stevens, C. (2019, May). Does executive function training transfer? Examination of the Smart Moves program with kindergarteners from a Title I Tulsa school. Slide presentation at the Haruv USA Summit on Child Abuse and Neglect. Tulsa, OK.
35th annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS). Boston, MA.
Barlaan*, D., Louie, A., & Cromer, L.D. (2019, November). Pilot study of a telehealth child-centered deployment preparation parenting program. Poster to be presented at the 35th annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS). Boston, MA.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 66th Annual Meeting; Chicago, IL.
Helt+, A. J., Rischard*, M. E., & Cromer, L. D. (2019, October). Evaluating the impact of a cognitive-behavioral therapy for nightmares in children (CBT-NC) on executive function. Poster session presented at the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 66th Annual Meeting; Chicago, IL.
The University of Tulsa Research Colloquium; Tulsa, OK
Akeman+, E., Clausen*, A., Kirlic, N., Cromer, L., & Aupperle, R. (2018, April). Resiliency training for college students: Impact on psychological health and academic success. Poster presented at The University of Tulsa Research Colloquium; Tulsa, OK.
deVries, K., Akeman+, E., Clausen, A. N., Kirlic, N., Cromer, L. D. & Aupperle, R. (2018, April). Relationship between socioeconomic factors and psychological well-being and resiliency in college students. Poster presented at The University of Tulsa Research Colloquium; Tulsa, OK.
International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies 34rd Annual Meeting; Washington D.C.
Barlaan*, D., Zanotti*, D., Rischard*, M., & Cromer, L. D. (2018, November). Understanding the association between adverse childhood experiences and parenting stress and efficacy among military parents. Poster presented at the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies 34rd Annual Meeting; Washington D.C.
Rischard*, M., Cromer, L. D. (2018, November) The role of executive function in predicting children’s responsiveness to a cognitive behavioral therapy for trauma-related nightmares. Poster presented at the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies 34rd Annual Meeting; Washington D.C.
21st Annual TU Research at The University of Tulsa Research Colloquium, Tulsa, OK
Rischard*, M., & Cromer, L. D. (2018, April) Cognitive predictors of response to cognitive behavioral treatment for trauma-related nightmares in a child sample: The role of executive function. Poster presented at The University of Tulsa Research Colloquium; Tulsa, OK.
*Received Best Poster Award
Walker+, H., Rischard*, M., Cromer, L. D. (2018, April). Promoting health and resilience on college campuses: An examination of the University of Tulsa’s bicycle encouragement program. Poster presented at The University of Tulsa Research Colloquium; Tulsa, OK.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America 37th annual meeting, San Francisco, CA.
Akeman+, E., Clausen*, A., Kirlic, N., Cromer, L., & Aupperle, R. (2017, April). History of trauma exposure in college students: relationship to mental health symptoms, academic success, and resilience. Poster presented at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America 37th annual meeting.
2017 International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) 33rd Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Gray*, K. N. & Cromer, L. D. (2017, November). Characteristics of posttraumatic nightmare content in children and its relation to psychopathology. Poster presented at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Chicago, IL.
Rischard*, M. E. & Cromer, L. D. (2017, November). Examining sleep as a partial mediator of the relationship between posttraumatic stress reactions and poor executive functioning in children. Poster presented at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Chicago, IL.
2017 American Psychological Association annual Convention, Washington D.C.
Zanotti*, D. C., Kaier*, E., Strunk, K., Davis, J.L., & Cromer, L. D. Prevalence of mental health symptoms in college athletes. Poster presented at the 2017 American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
19th Annual TU Research Day: The University of Tulsa Student Research Colloquium, Tulsa, OK.
Camp, E*., Louie, A*., & Cromer, L. D. (2016, April). The perceived cost and benefit of research participation among military mothers. Poster presented at the meeting of The 19th Annual Student Research Colloquium, Tulsa, OK.
2015 The International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) 31st Annual meeting, New Orleans, LA.
Patel*, A., Rhudy, J., Davis, J., & Cromer, L. D. (November, 2015). The Influence of Exposure, Relaxation and Re-scripting Therapy for Children (ERRT-C) on Sleep Parameters Measured by Actigraphy.
Patel*, A., & Cromer, L. D. (2015, November). Predicting Jewish Historical Loss through Family Communication and Strength of Identification. Poster presented at the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) 31st Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
Society for Research and Child Development Biennial Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
Cromer, L.D., Louie, A.D., & Vasquez, L. (2015, March). A study of executive function training with underprivileged kindergarteners. Poster presented at to the Society for Research and Child Development Biennial Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
2015 American Psychological annual Convention, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Kaier*, E., & Cromer L. D. (2015, August). Rationale and considerations for delivering a child nightmare treatment via videoconferencing. Poster presented at the 123rd American Psychological Annual Convention, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Zanotti*, D.C., Kaier*, E., Cromer, L.D., Davis, J.L., & Strunk, K. (2015, August). Examining the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and mental health: The mediating role of mental toughness. Poster presented at the 123rd Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON, Canada.
18th Annual TU Research Day The University of Tulsa Student Research Colloquium, Tulsa, OK
*Krieg, B., Kaier*, E., Cromer, L.D., Davis, J.L., & Strunk, K. (2015, April) Impact of self-reported stress on musculoskeletal injuries. Poster presented at the 18th Annual TU research Day The University of Tulsa Student Research Colloquium, Tulsa, OK.
30th International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies Annual Conference, Miami, FL.
Miller*, K. & Cromer, L. D. (2014, November). Are disclosures of childhood traumatic events less believable than medical problems? Poster presented at the 30th International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies Annual Conference, Miami, FL.
Vasquez, L., Ocean, S., Cromer, L. D., & Cameo, B. (November, 2014). Transmitting trauma across generations: Defining a construct and multiple mechanisms. Poster presented at the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies Annual Conference, Miami, FL.
Zanotti, D. C., Cromer, L. D., & Louie, A. D. (2014, November) Family deployment preparedness, reintegration experiences, and PTSD symptoms in military fathers with young children. Poster presentedat the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies Annual Conference, Miami, FL.
2014 National Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Lawrence, KS.
Kaier, E., Cromer, L. D., Louie, A. D., Davis, J. L., & Strunk, K (2014, October). Impact of early childhood adversity on sleep quality and quantity in a sample of healthy young adults. Poster presented at the National Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Lawrence, KA.
Louie, A. D., Cromer, L. D., & Kaier, E. (2014, October). Pilot study of an executive functioning intervention. Poster presented at the National Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Lawrence, KA.
2014 American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
Winterberg, C., Louie, A. D., & Cromer, L. D. (2014, August). A descriptive study of attachment behaviors during post-deployment reunions. Poster presented a the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
2014 Southwestern Psychological Association Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX
Scholl*, J.A., Cromer, L.D., & Davis, J.L. (2014, April). Treating Children with Trauma-Related Nightmares. In J.A. Scholl (Chair). Treating things that go bump in the night: Trauma-related sleep problems. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of Southwestern Psychological Association, San Antonio, TX.
Winterberg, C. A. & Cromer, L. D. (2014, April). Qualitative analysis of parent-child attachment following military deployment. Poster.
17th Annual TU Research Day The University of Tulsa Student Research Colloquium, Tulsa, OK
Jordan+, M., Kaier*, E., Vanasse+, R., Cromer, L. D., Davis, J. L., & Strunk, K (2014, April). The impact of gender on the relationship between mental toughness and athlete stress in a sample of elite athletes. Poster presented at the meeting of The 17th Annual Student Research Colloquium, Tulsa, OK.
Gaus+, T., Kaier*, E., Cromer, L. D., Davis, J. L., & Strunk, K (2014, April). A comparison of depression symptoms and coping strategies among athletes and non-athletes. Poster presented at the meeting of The 17th Annual Student Research Colloquium, Tulsa, OK.
*Received best poster award.
The National Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Lawrence, KS.
Kaier*, E., Cromer, L. D., Louie*, A., Davis, J. L., & Strunk, K (2014, October). Impact of early childhood adversity on sleep quality and quantity in a sample of healthy young adults. Poster presented at The National Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Lawrence, KS.
Louie, A.D., Cromer, L.D., & Kaier, E. (2014, October). Pilot Study of an Executive Functioning Intervention. Poster presented at The National Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Lawrence, KS.
47th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Nashville, TN.
Hancock, K. N., Steward, J. M., Kaier, E., Cromer, L.D., Davis, J. L., & Strunk, K. (2013, November). The impact of the Power of Sleep. Poster.
Steward, J. M., Kaier, E., Hancock, K. N., Cromer, L.D., Davis, J. L.,& Strunk, K. (2013, November). The Power of Sleep: Needs assessment and psychoeducational intervention for student athletes. Poster.
2013 International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Kaier, E., Cromer, L. D., Davis, J. L., & Strunk, K. (2013, November). Adverse childhood experiences and health among collegiate students: Is participating in sport protective? Poster.
Louie, A. D. & Cromer, L. D. (2013, November). A qualitative study of service member and young child attachment promoting behaviors preceding and during military deployment. Poster.
Vanasse, R., Schenk, A., Kaier, E., Cromer, L. D., Davis, J. L., & Strunk, K. (2013, November). Test-retest reliability of a frequently used measure of childhood adversity. Poster.
16th Annual TU Research Day The University of Tulsa Student Research Colloquium, Tulsa, OK.
Calkins*, A., Fernandez, S., Cromer, L., Borntrager, C., Swopes, R., Hanson, R., & Davis, J. (2013, April). Treating trauma-related nightmares in children. In A. Calkins (chair), Working towards an effective treatment for trauma-related nightmares. Symposium conducted at the 16th Annual University of Tulsa Student Research Colloquium/10th Annual OU-Tulsa Research Day, Tulsa, OK.
Hancock*, K., Steward*, J. M., Kaier*, E., Davis, J. L., Cromer, L. D., & Strunk, K. (2013, March). The impact of the power of sleep. In. E. Kaier (Chair) SHAPE: A needs assessment and a sleep intervention. Symposium presented at the 2013 University of Tulsa Student Research Colloquium, Tulsa, OK.
Kaier, E., Steward, J., Hancock, K., Davis, J. L., Cromer, L. D., Strunk, K. (April, 2013). The SHAPE needs assessment. In E. Kaier (Chair) SHAPE: A needs assessment and a sleep intervention. Symposium.
Schenk, A.N., Vanasse, R.L., Kaier, E., Cromer, L.D., Davis, J.L., & Strunk, K.C. (April, 2013). An examination of the test-retest reliability of the adverse childhood experiences questionnaire in a sample of collegiate athletes. Poster.
Steward*, J. M., Kaier*, E., Hancock*, K., Davis, J. L., Cromer, L. D., & Strunk, K. (2013, March). The power of sleep: A psychoeducational sleep intervention. In. E. Kaier (Chair) SHAPE: A needs assessment and a sleep intervention. Symposium presented at the 2013 University of Tulsa Student Research Colloquium, Tulsa, OK.
Vasquez, L., Cunningham, K. C., & Cromer, L. D. (April, 2013). The relationship of political affiliation to victim blame and willingness to prosecute. Poster.
Vasquez, L., Davis, J. L., & Cromer, L. D. (April, 2013). Vividly realistic: Understanding the impact of trauma related nightmares. In A. Calkins (chair), Working towards an effective treatment for trauma related nightmares. Symposium.
Winterberg, C. A., Louie, A. D., & Cromer, L. D. (April, 2013). Qualitative analysis of parent-child attachment following military deployment. Poster.
Winterberg, C. A. (April, 2013). Combat veterans’ social reintegration experiences. Oral Presentation.
32nd Annual Conference of the Oklahoma Council on Family Relations, Oklahoma City, OK.
Berry, J. O., Jean-Vertus, J., & Louie, A. D. (2012, March). The parental stress scale: depth and breadth of use. Paper presented.
SWARM 2012 The joint meeting of the 15th annual University of Tulsa Student Research Colloquium and the 86th annual American Association for the Advancement of Science Regional Conference, Southwestern and Rocky Mountain Division, Tulsa, OK.
Cunningham, K. C. & Cromer, L. D. (April 2012). Individual differences in perceptions of child sexual exploitation. Poster.
Johnson, M. D., Kaier, E., Cromer, L. D., Davis, J. L. (April 2012). Personal and perceived public mental health stigma among college student-athletes. Poster.
Louie, A.D., & Cromer, L.D. (April 2012). An Empirical Examination of the Honeymoon Period Following Military Deployment. Poster.
Rojas+, K. J., Cunningham*, K. C., & Cromer, L. D. (2012, April). Effects of a Therapy Dog on Heart Rate and Blood Pressure in Children Undergoing a Sexual Assault Examination. Poster presented at the Southwestern and Rocky Mountain Division of AAAS annual meeting, Tulsa, OK.
*Received best poster award.
Vanasse, R. L., Cunningham, K. C., & Cromer, L. D. (April 2012). A content analysis of statements made to the police by victims of intimate partner violence. Poster.
2012 The Southwestern Psychological Association Annual Convention, Oklahoma City, OK.
Cunningham, K. C. & Cromer, L. D. (April 2012). Individual differences in perceptions of child sexual exploitation. Poster.
Kaier, E., Cromer, L. D., & Davis, J. L. Symptoms of somatization disorder among college athletes self-reporting adverse childhood experiences. Poster.
Louie, A. D., & Cromer, L. D. Military family risk and resilience: A qualitative analysis. Poster.
2012 The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Annual Convention, Los Angeles, CA.
Cunningham, K. C. & Cromer, L. D. (November 2012). Relations of gender and trauma history to acceptance of false beliefs about human trafficking. Poster.
Miller*, K. E., Cromer, L. D. (2012, November). Beyond gender: What else contributes to the believability of child sexual abuse disclosures? Poster presented at the 28th annual conference of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Los Angeles, CA.
27th Annual Convention of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Baltimore, MD.
Martin*, C. G., Cromer, L, D., DePrince, A. P., & Freyd, J. J. (2011, November). Is all trauma equal? The Role of betrayal in understanding trauma symptomatology. Paper presented at 27th Annual Convention of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Baltimore, MD.
118th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
Martin*, C. G., Cromer, L, D., DePrince, A. P., & Freyd, J. J. (2010, August). Trauma appraisals and betrayal: Support for the Brief Betrayal-Trauma Survey. Poster presented at the 118th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.