Roemer Research Team at UMB

González-Garzón, A.M., Hayes-Skelton, S. A, Eustis, E.H., Orsillo, S. M, & Roemer, L. (2023, April). The Role of Mindfulness in Symptom and Quality of Life Improvement in Acceptance Based Behavioral Therapy (ABBT) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Poster to be presented at the Annual Anxiety and Depression Association of America Convention, Washington, DC.

Ablorh, T., (2022, November). Black People’s Perspectives on Therapy: Responses to Therapist Attention to a Context of Stereotypes. In R. Browne (Chair). Help-seeking and Therapeutic Relationships among Minoritized Individuals. [Symposium]. Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

González-Garzón, A.M., Hayes-Skelton, S. A, Eustis, E.H., Orsillo, S. M, & Roemer, L. (2023, April). The Role of Mindfulness in Symptom and Quality of Life Improvement in Acceptance Based Behavioral Therapy (ABBT) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Poster to be presented at the Annual Anxiety and Depression Association of America Convention, Washington, DC.

Ying, A.M., Yang, A., & Roemer, L. (2021, March). Self-compassion and mental health stigma in students of color. Poster presented at the Annual Anxiety and Depression Association of America Convention, Virtual.

Ablorh, T., (2020, November). Racial Demographic Labels for the African Diaspora: Ethnocultural and Historical Considerations. In A.N. Miller (Chair). Assessing Demographics in Research: How Important Is It, Really?. [Symposium]. Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapies, Online.

Hall, A.M., Martinez, J.H., & Roemer, L. (2019, April). Associations between cultural values and mental health knowledge, attitudes, and treatment-seeking in individuals with anxiety and depression symptoms. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, Chicago, IL.

Ablorh, T., & Roemer, L. (2019, February). Racism, rejection-sensitivity, and attitudes towards therapy in Black people. Poster presented at the Annual Winter Roundtable, New York, NY.

Hall, A.M., Martinez, J.H., & Roemer, L., (2019, February). Associations between collectivist and interdependent cultural values and mental health knowledge, attitudes and treatment-seeking. Poster presented at the Annual Winter Roundtable, NY, NY.

Alire, L.U., Hall, A.M., Gorman, K., Suyemoto, K.L., (2018, November). An Online Acceptance-Based Behavioral Burn-OUt Management Guide for Activists of Color Resisting Racism. Poster presented at the Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention SIG Expo, Washington, D.C.

Arbid, N. & Roemer, L. (2018, November). The impact of racism on Latinx students’ classroom enagement and the role of emotion regulation. Poster presented at the Hispanic Issues Special Interest Group Poster Session at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.

Ablorh, T., & Roemer, L. (2018, August). Understanding racism and academic behavior: The link between microaggressions and student engagement. Poster presented at the 2018 American Psychological Association Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA.

Martinez, J.H., Hall, A., Nguyen, T., & Roemer, L. (2018, August). Mental health consequences of racism: Potential buffering strategies for People of Color. Poster presented at the annual convention for the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Arbid, N., Hall, A.M., Rollins, L.G., & Roemer, L. (2018, April). The relation between empathy and experiential avoidance. Poster presented at the 10^th annual Anxiety Disorders and Depression Conference, Washington, D.C.

Eustis, E. H., Hayes-Skelton, S., Orsillo, S., & Roemer, L. (2018, April). Mechanisms of change in a brief web-based therapist-assisted acceptance-based behavioral intervention for college students. In Elizabeth H. Eustis (Chair), Bridging the gap for college students: Identifying predictors of receptivity and utilizing web-based approaches. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, Washington, DC.

Roemer, L., Graham-LoPresti, J., Alcantara, C., Arbid, N., Hayes-Skelton, S., & Eustis, E. H. (2018, April). Cultivating awareness and understanding of privilege and marginalization to enhance culturally-responsive clinical work and mentorship: The role of cultural humility and compassion. Roundtable presented at the Annual Conference of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, Washington, DC.

Arbid, N., Rollins, L.G., Hall, A.M., & Roemer, L. (2017, November). The relation between empathy and experiential avoidance. Poster presented at the 51^st Annual Convention for the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.

Eustis, E. H., Hayes-Skelton, S., Orsillo, S., & Roemer, L. (2017, November). Preliminary acceptability and effectiveness of a three-session web-based therapist-assisted acceptance-based behavioral intervention for college students. Poster presented at the 51^st Annual Convention for the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Diego, CA.

Arbid, N. & Roemer, L. (2017, April). Pilot study of the consequences of emotional acceptance and suppression in an elevated anxiety sample. Poster presented at the 9^th annual Anxiety Disorders and Depression Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Eustis, E.H., Morgan, L. P. K., Orsillo, S. M., Hayes-Skelton, S. A., & Roemer, L. (2017, April). Examining the Relations Among Facets of Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Outcomes in Acceptance-Based Behavior Therapy and Applied Relaxation for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, San Francisco, CA.

Williston, S. K.,& Roemer, L. (2016, November). Mental health literacy among recent veterans. Poster presentation at the Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Williston, S. K., & Roemer, L. (2016, November). An examination of military cultural factors, mental health beliefs, and treatment utilization among OEF/OIF veterans. Poster presentation at the Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Eustis, E. H. (chair), Björgvinsson, T., Connell, A., & Dalrymple, K. (2016, April). Strategies and challenges in delivering evidence-based treatments in short-term settings. Roundtable presented at the annual Anxiety Disorders and Depression Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Martinez, J.H., Eustis, E. H., Arbid, N., Graham, J., & Roemer, L. (2016, April). Experiential avoidance as a moderator in the relation between racial discrimination and negative mental health outcomes. Poster presented at the annual Anxiety Disorders and Depression Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Martinez, J.H., & Roemer, L. (2016, April). Coping with discrimination: Impact of acceptance and systemic attribution on depression and anxiety among individuals who identify as People of Color. In J.H. Martinez and J. Bakhshaie (Chairs), Understanding contextual and individual vulnerability factors for anxiety, depression, and health risk behaviors among ethno-racial minorities. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, Philadelphia, PA.

Rollins, L.G., Williston, S.K., Gallor, S., & Roemer, L. (April 2016). The helpfulness of a brief mindfulness and acceptance-based stress-management workshop for college students on a diverse urban campus. In Boettcher, H. (Chair) The best offense is a good defense: Brief programs for preventing anxiety, depression, and maladjustment in undergraduates. Symposium conducted at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Williston, S.K., & Roemer, L. (2016, April). Mental Health Related Beliefs Among Recent Veterans: An Examination of the Roles of Stigma, Mental Health Literacy, and Cultural Factors on Utilization. Poster presented at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America annual conference, Philadelphia, PA. 

Williston, S.K., Graham, J., & Orsillo, S. & Roemer, L. (2016, April). Learning from Our Clients: An Examination of Client Reactions across Two Behavioral Treatments for GAD. Poster  presented at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Arbid, N., Martinez, J.H., Eustis, E.H., & Roemer, L. (2015, November). Experiential Avoidance: A Predictor of Social Anxiety and Social Cost. Poster presented at the 49th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Eustis, E. H.& Roemer, L. (2015, November). Measuring experiential avoidance in a diverse urban university sample: Examining the AAQ and the BEAQ. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Martinez, J.H., & Roemer, L. (2015, November). Interracial social anxiety among People of Color: Empirical findings and clinical implications. In J.H. Martinez (Chair), Contextual considerations in the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders among People of Color. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Roemer, L., Eustis, E. H., Morgan, L., Graham, J. R., Williston, S. K., & Hayes-Skelton, S. (April, 2015). Translating science to practice: Adapting an acceptance-based behavioral therapy for generalized anxiety disorder to an on-campus prevention program for anxiety. In Katherine Crowe (Chair), Recent applications of mindfulness and emotion regulation in the conceptualization and treatment of anxiety disorders. Paper presented at the annual Anxiety Disorders and Depression Conference, Miami, FL.

Williston, S.K., & Roemer, L. (2015, April).  Predictors of Well-being among Recently Returning Student Veterans: Examining the Roles of Emotion Regulation Skills and Post-Deployment Social Support. In S. K. Williston (chair), Translating Research Findings to the Clinic and Community: An Examination of Risk and Protective factors of Quality of Life and Functioning among Recent Veterans in Diverse Contexts. Symposium presented at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America annual conference, Miami, FL.

Williston, S.K., Martinez, J.H., & Roemer, L. (2015, April).Barriers to care among students who identify as people of color: Examining the roles of psychological distress, racial and ethnic discrimination, and mental health beliefs. Poster presented at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America annual conference, Miami, FL.

Williston, S.K., & Roemer, L. (2015, April). Do mental health beliefs predict treatment utilization? A cross-sectional examination in a diverse college sample.  Poster presented at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America annual conference, Miami, FL.

Rollins, L. G., Arbid, N., Eustis, E. H., & Roemer, L. (2015, April). A preliminary investigation of the relations among anxious arousal, mindfulness, and emotion regulation skills and college students’ engagement with school. Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, Miami, FL.

Eustis, E. H., Morgan, L., Graham, J. R., Williston, S. K., Hayes-Skelton, & Roemer, L. (2014, November). Acceptability, Feasibility, and Effectiveness of a 90-minute Mindfulness and Acceptance-based Behavioral Stress/Anxiety Management Workshop for University Students. In Z. Moore (Chair). Innovative mindfulness and acceptance-based interventions for College Student Mental Health.  Paper  presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies in Philadelphia, PA.

Eustis, E. H., Arbid, N., Williston, S. K., Graham, J. R., Hayes-Skelton, S., Roemer, L., & Orsillo, S. (2014, November). Decreases in Difficulties in Emotion Regulation across Acceptance-Based Behavior Therapy and Applied Relaxation for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy’s annual meeting in Philadelphia, PA.

Williston, S.K., & Roemer, L. (2014, November).  The unique and overlapping effects of mindfulness and self-compassion on student veterans. Poster presented at the annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Martinez, J.H., Graham, J.R., Hayes-Skelton, S., Orsillo, S.M., & Roemer, L. (November, 2014). Effectiveness of acceptance-based behavioral and applied relaxation treatments: Outcomes among racial-minority clients. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Eustis, E. H., Graham, J. R., Morgan, L., Williston, S. K., Hayes-Skelton, S., &  Roemer, L. (2014, March). Development, Feasibility, and Immediate Responses to a Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Behavioral Stress/Anxiety Management Workshop for University Students. Poster presented at the annual Anxiety Disorders and Depression Conference, Chicago, IL.  

Morgan, L., Graham, J. R., Williston, S. K, Eustis, E. H., Hayes-Skelton, S., & Roemer, L. (2014, March). From the couch to the classroom: Preliminary effectiveness of a mindfulness and acceptance-based behavioral anxiety and stress management workshop for university students. Poster presented at the annual Anxiety Disorders and Depression Conference, Chicago, IL.

Martinez, J.H., Graham, J.R., Hayes-Skelton, S., Orsillo, S.M., & Roemer, L. (March, 2014). Effectiveness of Acceptance-Based Behavioral and Applied Relaxation Treatments among White and Non-White Patients: Secondary Data analyses from a Randomized-Controlled Trial. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

Williston, S.C.K., & Roemer , L. (2014, March). Pathways to Well-Being in the Lives of Student Veterans. Poster presented at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America annual conference, Chicago, IL.