Presentations

SPARTA Conference Presentations

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].

11^th Biennial Pediatric Sleep Medicine Meeting (Virtual)

Cromer, L.D., Gray, K*., Cromwell, E.*, Louie, A.D.*, Zanotti, D.C.*, Stanick, C., Davis, J.L., & Fernandez-Lopez, S.N. (2021, December). A Pilot Study of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Trauma-Related Nightmares in Children (CBT-NC): Adapting Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescription Therapy. Poster presented at the 11^th Biennial Pediatric Sleep Medicine Meeting, Dec 1-3^rd.

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 11^th Biennial Pediatric Sleep Medicine Meeting, Dec 1-3^rd.

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 11^th Biennial Pediatric Sleep Medicine Meeting, Dec 1-3^rd.

Resilience Con 2020, Nashville, TN. (Conference cancelled)

Cromer, L.D., Zanotti, D., Barlaan, D., & Carter, C. (2020). Improving college student-athlete retention through resilience training. Resilience Con April 5-7, 2020 in Nashville. Conference canceled due to COVID-19.

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.

Healing from Historical Trauma, Zarrow Symposium 2020. Tulsa, OK.

Cromer. L.D., Barlaan*, D.R., & Johns*, A. (2020, October). Conceptualizing Clients’ Historical and Intergenerational Trauma. Healing from Historical Trauma, Zarrow Symposium, September 30-October 2, 2020. Tulsa, Oklahoma.

American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.

Cromer, L.D., Stimson*, J.R., Rischard*, M.E., & Buck, T. (2020, August). The scary truth about nightmare prevalence in a clinical sample of children and teens: Missed diagnoses? Poster to be presented at the 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.

35^th 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 35^th 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.

The 32nd Annual Convention of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Dallas, TX.

Cromer., L.D., Stanick, C., & Fernandez-Lopez, S. (2016, November). Exposure, Relaxation and Rescription Therapy for Trauma Related Nightmares in Children. The 32nd Annual Convention of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Dallas, TX.

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.

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 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) 31^st 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.

30^th 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 30^th 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.

Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology Oklahoma Health Research Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.

Cromer, L.D., Davis, J., & Scholl*, J.A. (2014, March). Treating trauma-related nightmares in children aged 8-12. Poster presented at the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology Oklahoma Health Research Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.

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.

Cromer, L.D., Scholl*, J.A. & Davis, J.L. (2014, August). Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Treating Trauma-Related Nightmares in Children. In L D. Cromer & J.A. Scholl (Co-chairs). Treating Trauma-Related Nightmares and Insomnia in Children, Adults, and Special Populations. Symposium at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, 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.

47^th 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.

Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology Oklahoma Health Research Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.

Cromer, L.D., Davis, J., & Calkins*, A. (2013, March). Treating trauma-related nightmares in children aged 8-12. Poster presented at the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology Oklahoma Health Research Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.

American Psychosomatic Society (APS) Annual Meeting, Miami, FL.

Cromer, L. D., Kaier*, E., Davis, J. L., & Strunk, K. (2013, March). Sleep quality and recovery from injury in NCAA Division I athletes: Will knowing better result in doing better? Poster presented at the American Psychosomatic Society (APS) Annual Meeting, Miami, FL.

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.

Annual Meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society, Athens, Greece.

Cromer, L.D. , Hudson, R. J., Miller-Cribbs, J. E., Horm, D., & Hays-Grudo, J. (2012, March). Stress, adversity, and health of young children living in poverty.  Poster presented Annual Meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society, Athens, Greece.

The International Conference for the Teaching of Psychology, Vancouver, Canada.

Cromer, L. D. & Reynolds*, S. M. (2011, July). How educational are human subject pools? Experimental evidence provides an objective answer to this subjective question. Poster presented at The International Conference for the Teaching of Psychology, Vancouver, Canada.

27th Annual Convention of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Baltimore, MD.

Cromer, L.D. (2011, November). Trauma cognitions about interpersonal trauma.  Paper presented in a workshop on the Harm and Healing of Betrayal Trauma: a researcher-clinician dialog with Freyd, J.J., Kahn, L., Cromer, L.D., & Platt, M. Presented at the 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.

Cromer, L. D., & Smyth, J. M. (2010, August). A longitudinal study of health and cognitions following trauma. Paper symposium presented at the 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.

26th Annual Convention of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Montreal, Canada.

Cromer, L. D., & Smyth, J. M. (2010, November). A prospective study of PTSD symptoms and cognitions following trauma. Poster presented at the 26th Annual Convention of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Montreal, Canada.