Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae

NAME: Melissa K. Runyon, Ph.D. Date: 02-26-2017

OFFICE ADDRESS: Melissa Runyon, Ph.D., PLLC Training Services
9219 US Highway 42, # D
Prospect, KY 40059
609-247-5273
E-mail: [email protected]
or [email protected]

CITIZENSHIP: U.S.

EDUCATION:
Institutional (institution; degree; date conferred):

Sept. 1991-Nov. 1996 Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Program: Clinical
Psychology Degree: Ph.D. (Conferred, November 30, 1996)

Sept. 1991-Sep. 1993 Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Program: Clinical
Psychology Degree: M.S.

Aug. 1989-July 1991 Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky Program: Clinical
Psychology, Degree: M.S.

Jan. 1986-May 1989 Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky
Major: Psychology, Degree: B.S.

Aug. 1985-Dec. 1985 Hazard Community College, Hazard, Kentucky

PRE-DOCTORAL & POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING:

Feb. 1997-Feb. 1998 Child Protection Team, Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami
School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, Post-Doctoral Fellowship.

July 1995-June 1996 Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Child Psychology Program, Stanford University Medical School, Stanford, California, Pre-doctoral Internship (APA-approved internship).

LICENSURE (description; board or agency; dates):

Licensed Psychologist, Board of Psychological Examiners: KY (#170542) and NJ (#3827)

CURRENT POSITION:

December 2015- Sole Member, Melissa Runyon, Ph.D., PLLC, Prospect, KY 40059

UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS:

July 2010-Oct. 2015 PROFESSOR OF PSYCHIATRY/TREATMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR, New Jersey Child Abuse, Research, Evaluation, and Services (CARES) Institute, Department of Psychiatry, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (RowanSOM), formerly UMDNJ-SOM, Stratford, New Jersey 08084

July 2004-July 2010 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PSYCHIATRY/TREATMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR, New Jersey Child Abuse, Research, Evaluation, and Services (CARES) Institute, Department of Psychiatry, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine (UMDNJ-SOM), Stratford, New Jersey 08084

July 2001-July 2004 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHIATRY/TREATMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR, Center for Children’s Support, Department of Psychiatry, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine (UMDNJ-SOM), Stratford, New Jersey 08084

Nov. 1999-July 2001 CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR OF PSYCHIATRY/TREATMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR, Center for Children’s Support, Department of Psychiatry, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine (UMDNJ-SOM), Stratford, New Jersey 08084

Feb. 1999-Nov. 1999 INTERIM DIRECTOR, Child Protection Team, Foster Care Program, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Clinical Psychology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida.

Feb. 1999-Nov. 1999 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of CLINICAL PEDIATRICS & DIRECTOR, Child Protection Team, Family and Child Treatment Services, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Clinical Psychology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida.

Jan. 1998-Apr.1998 ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Part-time position. Teaching master’s level courses focusing on violence prevention, intervention, and conflict resolution skills.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:

Feb. 1998-Feb. 1999 RESEARCH ASSOCIATE & COORDINATOR, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Clinical Psychology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Child Protection Team, Family and Child Treatment Services, Miami, Florida.

Sept. 1993-July 1995 CLINIC AND RESEARCH COORDINATOR, Pediatric Psychology Program, Nova Southeastern University Community Mental Health Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

July 1992-Sept. 1993 RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Pediatric Psychology Program, Nova Southeastern University Community Mental Health Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Apr. 1992-Feb. 1994 EVENING COUNSELOR, Renfrew Center, Part-time position. Provided crisis intervention, facilitated goal-setting groups, and relaxation groups for women with PTSD and/or eating disorders. Coconut Creek, Florida.

Mar. 1992-Apr. 1992 PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTANT, Renfrew Center, Temporary position. Conducted psychological evaluations to screen individuals for severe psychiatric disturbances in addition to their eating disorders. Coconut Creek, Florida.

Mar. 1992-Aug.1992 CLINICAL CONSULTANT for RESPOND, HCA University Pavilion Hospital, Per-diem position. Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Aug. 1992- Mar. 1992 NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND REFERRAL COUNSELOR, Charter Hospital of West Palm Beach, Part-time position.

AWARDS & HONORS:

2003 American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) President’s Honor Roll

1988 Alpha Omicron Pi Scholarship Award

1988 Member, Psi Chi, Eastern Kentucky University

1987 Outstanding College Students of America

1985,1990 Dean’s List

1985 Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Fraternity

OTHER PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:

PROGRAM CONSULTANT POSITIONS:

Nov. 2016 CONSULTANT, NSW Health Education Centre Against Violence, New South Wales, Australia. Provide 2-3 times per month post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Combined Parent-Child CBT to mental health staff.

Oct. 2016 CONSULTANT, Home of the Innocents, Louisville, KY. Provided 2-3 times per month post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Trauma-focused CBT to mental health staff.

Aug. 2016 CONSULTANT, University of Iowa. Des Moine, Iowa. Provided 2-3 times per month post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Trauma-focused CBT to mental health staff.

Aug. 2016- CONSULTANT, Nurturing Family Center, Florence, KY. Provide 2-3 times per month post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Combined Parent-Child CBT to mental health staff.

June 2016- CONSULTANT, MEDCOM HQ Army FAP. Provide 2-3 times per month post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Combined Parent-Child CBT to mental health staff.

April 2016-Dec. 2016 CONSULTANT, Sunrise Children’s. Mt. Washington, KY. Provided 2-3 times per month post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Trauma-focused CBT to mental health staff.

Oct. 2015- CONSULTANT, UK CATTI Program, Lexington, KY. Provided 2 times per month post-training case consultation regarding the
adoption and implementation TF-CBT to mental health staff.

Oct. 2015-Sept. 2016 CONSULTANT, U of L Kent School of Social Work, NCTSN Grantees, Louisville, KY. Provided 2 times per month post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation CPC-CBT to mental health staff.

Oct. 2015- CONSULTANT, Heartland Children’s, Bartow, FL Provided 2 times per month post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation CPC-CBT to mental health staff.

April 2015- Oct. 2015 CONSULTANT, Sunrise Children’s. Mt. Washington, KY. Provided 2-3 times per month post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Trauma-focused CBT to mental health staff.

April 2013-June 2014 CONSULTANT, Parent-Child Center. West Palm Beach, FL. Provided monthly post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Combined Parent-Child CBT for CPA to mental health staff.

May 2011-May 2012 CONSULTANT, Children’s Center. Salt Lake City, UT. Provided bimonthly post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Combined Parent-Child CBT for CPA to mental health staff.

Nov.2010-Feb. 2012 CONSULTANT, Baystate Health System, Springfield, MS. Provided bimonthly post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Trauma-focused CBT for CSA to mental health staff.

Nov. 2010-Nov.2011 CONSULTANT, Multiple Agencies. Gulf Coast region, US. Provided Bi monthly post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Combined Parent-Child CBT for CPA to mental health staff as part of 12-month Learning Collaborative.

Nov. 2009-Aug. 2011 CONSULTANT, Multiple Agencies. Sussex County, New Jersey, US. Provided bimonthly post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Trauma-focused CBT for CSA to mental health staff as part of New Jersey statewide Learning Collaborative.

March 2009-Feb. 2013 CONSULTANT, Gulf Coast Mental Health. Biloxi, MS. Provided bimonthly post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Combined Parent-Child CBT for CPA to mental health staff.

Jan. 2008-present CONSULTANT, Children’s Welfare Foundation of Sweden. KIBB Project as part of CPC-CBT Learning Collaborative and Train-the-Trainers program.

Jan. 2007-Sept. 2008 CONSULTANT, Duke University Center for Child and Family Health – NC, Durham, NC. Provided bimonthly post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Combined Parent-Child CBT for CPA to mental health staff.

2006 CONSULTANT, Foundation Grant entitled, “Keeping Kids Safe.”Principal Investigator: Maureen C. Kenny, Ph.D.)

Nov. 2005-Feb. 2007 CONSULTANT, RDTC at Beth Israel Hospital, Newark, NJ. Provided weekly post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Combined Parent-Child CBT for CPA to mental health staff.

Jan. 2005-Aug. 2005 CONSULTANT, Child Trauma Network-Intermountain West, Salt Lake City, Utah. Provided monthly post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Combined Parent-Child CBT for CPA to programs across Montana and Utah.

Mar. 2003-Aug. 2003 CONSULTANT, Creekside Psychiatric Facility, Pensacola, FL. Provided weekly post-training case consultation regarding the adoption and implementation of Trauma-focused CBT for CSA to mental health staff.

MAJOR COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:

International:

2003-2006 Member of U.S. Delegation to address Child Sexual Abuse and HIV issues in South Africa. South Africa-United States Consultation on Child Sexual Abuse Research convened under the South Africa-United States Cooperation Forum in conjunction with the Second South African Gender-Based Violence and Health Conference. Sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health and collaborating agencies (5/4/03- 5/09/03). Will participate in ongoing collaboration. There has been no ongoing collaborative efforts related to this project.

National:

2015- Participant, National Child Traumatic Stress Network Implementation Summit-Evidence-based Treatment (EBT) Track; Durham, NC.

2007-2011 Co-Chair, Collaborative Workgroup, Parent-Child Conflict-Engaging Difficult Families, National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, Grant #1 U79 SM54319-01 funded through the United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

2011-2014 Honorary Co-Chair & Member, Collaborative Workgroup, Child Physical Abuse Parent-Child Conflict-Engaging Difficult Families, National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, Grant # funded through the United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

2001.2003 Consultant & Advisory Board Member, Sexual Abuse Task Force Meeting for the Child Abuse and Traumatic Loss Development Center, National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, Grant # 1 U79 SM54319- 01 funded through the United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (Co-Investigators: Judy Cohen, M.D., Tony Mannarino, Ph.D.) (April 29 & 30)

State:

2003-2005 Invited to serve as a Steering Committee Member on the New Jersey Child and Family Services Review (CFSR). The CFSR is a joint effort by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families and the State of New Jersey. The review is examining the state’s child welfare system.

2002-2004 Member, State of New Jersey Child and Family Services Review Committee, Governor’s Domestic Violence Workgroup.

Medical School:

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (RowanSOM), formerly University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey- SOM:
Feb. 2010- IRB Appointment as Board Member. Sept. 2015

2002 Supervisor for Sherri Edelman’s doctoral dissertation examining violence in romantic relationships.

2002 Committee Member and IRB responsible party for Ellen Spandorfer’s doctoral dissertation entitled, “Relationship of Attributions and Childhood History of Abuse with Distress in Mothers of Child Victims of Sexual Abuse, Accepted for publication

2003 Committee Member and IRB responsible party for Beth Cooper’s Master’s thesis entitled, “Age and Gender Differences in Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms among Children Who Have Suffered Sexual Abuse”

2009 Committee Member and IRB responsible party for Susan Smith’s doctoral dissertation entitled, “Relationship of Shame and Attributions with PTSD and Depression in Children Who Have Suffered Child Physical Abuse,” submitted for publication, currently being revised

2011 Primary research supervisor and IRB responsible party for Eileen Santa’s research project (Research Post-doctoral Fellow) entitled, “Depression and parenting by nonoffending mothers of Children who experienced sexual abuse,”
published paper.

2002- Principal Investigator, CARES Research Repository. Sept. 2015

2013- Principal Investigator, CARES Foster Care Research Repository. Sept. 2015

Mar. 2007- Feb. 2010 IRB Appointment as Board Member.

Feb. 2007 Member, University IRB Compliance/Management Information System Committee

2002-2003 Chair, UMDNJ-SOM Center for Children’s Support, Fiscal Committee University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida: Clinician’s Subcommittee Member, SAFE LIFE: An Academic Community Partnership for HIV-Infected Abused Women and Their Children (Principal Investigator of SAMSA Grant: Sally Dodds, Ph.D.) Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida:

April 1994-July 1995 Committee Member, Nova Southeastern University Community Mental Health Center, Child and Adolescent Client Policy and Procedure Development Committee.

Editorial/Review Boards:

Editorial Review Board, Journal of Traumatic Stress (ended 02/2007)

Guest Reviewer, Journal of Anxiety Disorders

Guest Reviewer, Child Abuse & Neglect

Guest Reviewer, Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychology

Guest Reviewer, Journal of Interpersonal Violence

Guest Reviewer, Cognitive Behavioral Practice

Guest Reviewer, Child Maltreatment

Guest Reviewer, Journal of Family Violence

Guest Reviewer, Violence and Aggression: A Review Journal

Guest Reviewer, 1995 Southeastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting

MEMBERSHIPS, OFFICES, AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

Membership:

American Psychological Association (Member)

American Professional Society on Abused Children (Member)

American Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Member)

International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse (Member)

International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (Member)

MAJOR RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Sequel of child maltreatment; contribution of abuse-specific and general attributions in the symptom development of sexually and physically abused children; child maltreatment prevention and intervention; efficacy of individual and group cognitive-behavioral treatment of physically abused children and their offending caregivers; treatment outcomes, dissemination and implementation of CPC-CBT and TF-CBT; engagement of families in child welfare system into treatment services.

GRANT HISTORY:

Awarded $2,100 from Rowan University to mentor and to provide an undergraduate psychology student with a meaningful work experience related to the field of psychology through the It’s All About Me Employment (IAAME) program, 2014-2015.

Awarded $2,300 from Rowan University to mentor and to provide an undergraduate psychology student with a meaningful work experience related to the field of psychology through the It’s All About Me Employment (IAAME) program, 2013-2014.

Project Co-Director, SAMHSA Subcontract, National Child Traumatic Stress Network, “Allegheny General Hospital, 2012-2016; Project Co-Director: Esther Deblinger, Ph.D.

Project Co-Director, SAMHSA Subcontract, National Child Traumatic Stress Network, “Allegheny General Hospital, 2008-2012; Project Co-Director: Esther Deblinger, Ph.D.

Project Co-Director, SAMHSA Subcontract, National Child Traumatic Stress Network, “TIDES, 2008-2011, Approx. Amount-$ 297,092; Project Co-Director: Esther Deblinger, Ph.D.

Project Director, Wakefern Foundation, “Dissemination of CPC-CBT in the Gulf Coast Region to Hurricane Katrina Survivors Struggling with Child Physical Abuse, 2007-2009, Approx. Amount-$ 150,000.

Principal Investigator, NIMH (1 R01 MH084889-01) “Child Physical Abuse: When to Treat the Child;” 2009-2014; $2,887,401; First round submission received priority score of 148: 24th percentile; revised and resubmitted; not funded.

Project Director, Johnson Controls, “Physical Abuse Group Treatment Program,” 2007, Amount- $ 25,000.

Co-Project Director, SAMSHA (1 U79 SM56288-01), National Child Traumatic Stress Network; “Evaluating and Disseminating Evidence-Based Services Statewide,” 2003-2007, Amount-$1,596,320; Project Director: Esther Deblinger, Ph.D.

Co-Investigator, NIMH (1RO1 MH064776-01A1), “Young Sexually Abused Children: Optimal Treatment Strategies,” 2003-2008; Amount-$1,942,048; P.I. Esther Deblinger, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator, NIMH (1R21 MH065951-01), “Developing Effective Treatment for Child Physical Abuse,” 2003-2006; Amount-$524,270; Co-Investigator: Esther Deblinger, Ph.D.

Awarded $950 from Dade Junior League to purchase equipment to enhance services provided to abused children in May, 1999.

Awarded $29,000 from TOYS-R-US foundation to purchase equipment to enhance services provided to abused children in April, 1999.

Awarded $ 5,000 from the Dade Community Foundation to purchase computer technology in February 1999.

Awarded $150,000 from Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program plus $66,528 match from Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide assessment and therapy services for victimized children through the University of Miami Child Protection Team (District 16) from October 1,1999 to September 30, 2000, Project Director.

Awarded $24,158 from Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program to provide assessment and therapy services for victimized children through the University of Miami Child Protection Team (District 11) from October 1,1999 to September 30, 2000, Project Director.

Awarded $266,158 from Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program plus $66,528 match from Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide assessment and therapy services for victimized children through the University of Miami Child Protection Team from October 1,1998
to September 30, 1999, Project Director.

Awarded $75,000 from Victims of Crime Assistance (VOCA) program to provide assessment and therapy services for victimized children through the University of Miami Child Protection Team from October 1, 1997 to September 30, 1998, Project Director.

Awarded $ 6,000 from the Dade Community Foundation to purchase computer technology in February 1998.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Oct. 2003-present ANNUAL SEMINAR, Cognitive-behavioral Treatment of Children and Families At-Risk for Physical Abuse. Two-day seminar to train UMDNJ-SOM Center Mental Health Staff and Trainees in CPC-CBT (followed by clinical supervision).

2002 GUEST ASSISTANT LECTURER, Assist Dr. Erde’s Ethics class in discussing the “Use of Physical Punishment,” with UMDNJ-SOM medical
students.

Jan. 2001 LECTURE, Addressing the needs of children who have suffered sexual abuse. Presentation to UMDNJ-SOM Medical Students.

Jan. 1998-April 1998 ADJUNCT FACULTY, Nova Southeastern University, Violence Prevention and Intervention

April 1995 GUEST LECTURER, Barry University, Intervention in Family Violence Course, Treatment of Child Witnesses to Interparental Violence

July 1997-Oct. 1997 INSTRUCTOR, Department of Children and Families MAPP foster care program.

March 1998 GUEST LECTURER, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, Master’s of Counseling Abnormal Psychology Course, Sexual Deviation and Sexual Disorders

Aug. 1990-May 1991 INSTRUCTOR, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky, Half-time position. Teaching introductory psychology courses (PSY 202).

Jan. 1991-May 1991 INSTRUCTOR, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky, Half-time position. Teaching on-line abnormal psychology course (PSY 308).

CLINICAL TRAINING/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:

2002 – 2006 POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING PROGRAM COORDINATOR, UMDNJ-SOM
CARES Institute, Responsible for development and coordination of formal post-doctoral training program.

2002 – 2007 PRIMARY CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, UMDNJ-SOM CARES Institute, Responsible for providing training in evidence-based therapies (TF-CBT and CPC-CBT) and administrative and clinical supervision to all clinical staff, post-doctoral fellows, interns and practicum students.

2007 – 2011 PRIMARY CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, UMDNJ-SOM (now RowanSOM)
CARES Institute, Responsible for providing training in CPC-CBT and clinical supervision to multiple clinical staff and one post-doctoral fellow.

2011 – 2014 PRIMARY CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, UMDNJ-SOM (now RowanSOM) CARES Institute, Responsible for providing training in CPC-CBT and clinical supervision to multiple clinical staff; responsible for providing clinical supervision to post-doctoral fellows in CPC-CBT.

1999 – Present PRIMARY ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR, RowanSOM (formerly UMDNJ-SOM) CARES Institute, Responsible for oversight of all clinical activities and administrative supervision to all CARES mental health staff and trainees. Offer annual didactic seminars and/or periodic updates to all new staff and trainees:

CARES Operating Policies and Guidelines

CARES Mental Health Charting Guidelines

Evidence-based Strategies to Engage Clients in Therapy

An Approach to Empowering Families to Overcome Abuse & Violence:
Combined Parent Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CPC-CBT)

TELEVISION/NEWS CONFERENCE/COMMUNITY OUTREACH:

Channel 48, 48 Update hosted by Katherine Pugh, 30 minute talk show

CN8 About Your Morning, Co-Hosted by Dana Smith

NJN, Press Conference releasing Final Report of Governor’s Domestic Violence Workgroup

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Referred Journals:

Deblinger, E., Pollio, E., Runyon, M. K. (2017). Improvements in personal resiliency among youth who have completed Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A preliminary examination. Child Abuse & Neglect,

Santa, E. J. & Runyon, M. K. (2014). Addressing ethnocultural factors in treatment for child physical abuse, Journal of Child and Family Studies, DOI:10.1007/s10826-014-9969-5

Deblinger, E., Runyon, M. K., & Steer, R. (2014). Profiles of personal resiliency in youth who have experienced physical of sexual abuse. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment (published online before print April, 2014).

Runyon, M. K., Deblinger, E., & Steer, R. (2013). PTSD symptom cluster profiles of youth who have experienced sexual or physical abuse, Child Abuse & Neglect, 38, 84-90.DOI:10.1016/j.chiabu.2013.08.015

Caudle, J. & Runyon, M. K. (2013). Bullying among today’s youth: The important role of the primary care physician. Osteopathic Family Physician, 5, 140-146.

Runyon, M. K., Spandorfer, Ellen, & Schroeder, C. (2014). Preliminary examination of maternal caregivers’ cognitions and distress following their child’s disclosure of sexual abuse. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 23, 146-159, DOI: 10.1080/10538712.2014.869291

Santa, E. J., Steer, R. A., Deblinger, E., & Runyon, M. K. (2013). Depression and parenting by nonoffending mothers of children who experienced sexual abuse. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 22, 915- 930, DOI: 10.1080/10538712.2013.841309

Mannarino, A., Cohen, J., Runyon, M. K., Steer, R., & Deblinger, E. (2012). Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for children: Sustained impact of treatment 6 and 12 months later. Child Maltreatment, 17, 231-241.

Deblinger, E., Mannarino, A., Cohen, J., Runyon, M. K., & Steer, R. (2011). Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for children: Impact of the trauma narrative and treatment length. Depression and Anxiety. 28: 65-75.

Runyon, M.K., Deblinger, D., & Steer, R. (2010). Comparison of combined parent-child and parent-only cognitive-behavioral treatments for offending parents and children in cases of child physical abuse. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 32, 196-218.

Runyon, M. K., Steer, R., & Deblinger, E. (2009). Psychometric characteristics of the Beck Self-Concept Inventory for Youth with adolescents who have experienced abuse. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 31, 129-136.

Runyon, M.K., Deblinger, D., & Schroeder, C.M. (2009). Pilot evaluation of outcomes of combined parent-child cognitive-behavioral group therapy for families at-risk for child physical abuse. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 16, 101-118.

Kenny, M.C., Capri, V., Thakkar-Kolar, R.R., Ryan, E., & Runyon, M.K. (2008). Child sexual abuse: from prevention to self-protection. Child Abuse Review, 17, 36-54.

Deblinger, E., & Runyon, M. K. (2005). Understanding and treating feelings of shame in children who have experienced maltreatment. Child Maltreatment, 10, 364-376.

Runyon, M. K., Ryan, E., Kolar, R., & Deblinger, E. (2004). An overview of child physical abuse: Developing an integrated parent-child cognitive-behavioral treatment approach. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse: A Review Journal, 5, 65-85.

Runyon, M. K. & Kenny, M. C. (2002). Differentiation of attributional style and post-trauma distress among physically and sexually abused children. Child Maltreatment, 7, 254-264.

Runyon, M. K., Faust, J., & Orvaschel, H. (2002). Differential symptom pattern of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in maltreated children with and without concurrent depression. Child Abuse & Neglect, 26, 39-53.

Kelly, D., Faust, J., Runyon, M. K., & Kenny, M. C. (2002). Behavior patterns in sexually abused children of depressed and non-depressed mothers. Journal of Family Violence, 17, 107-116.

Runyon, M. K., & Orvaschel, H. (1999). Cognitive-behavioral treatment of adolescent depression complicated with childhood trauma and charaterlogical traits: A case illustration. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 4, 493-504.

Faust, J., Kenny, M., & Runyon, M. K. (1997). Family role in sexually abused vs. non-abused enuretics. Journal of Family Violence, 12, 405-416.

Donohue, B., & Runyon, M. (1997). Behavioral treatment of globus hystericus. Behavior Modification, 21, 231-251.

Faust, J., Runyon, M., & Kenny, M. (1995). Family dynamics of sexually abused children. Clinical Psychology Review, L, 443-456.

Chapters:

Runyon, M. K., Deblinger, E., & Cruthirds, S. (in press). Interventions for families at-risk for child physical abuse. In L. Dixon, D. Perkins, L. Craig, & C. Hamilton-Giachristis (Eds.), What Works in Child Protection (pp.).Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Deblinger, E., Runyon, M. K. & Pollio, E. (in press). Effective therapies for children and nonoffending caregivers in The aftermath of child abuse or other trauma. In L. Dixon, D. Perkins, L. Craig, & C. Hamilton-Giachristis (Eds.), What Works in Child Protection (pp.).Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Runyon, M. K. & Mclean, C. (2014). Empowering families: Combined parent-child cognitive-behavioral therapy for families at-risk for child physical abuse. In R.M. Reece, R. F. Hanson, & J. Sargent (Eds.), Child Abuse Treatment: Common Ground for Mental Health, Medical and Legal Professionals (pp. 67-75). Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University Press.

Pollio, E., Deblinger, E., & Runyon, M.K. (2011). Mental health treatment for the effects of child sexual abuse. In J. E. B. Myers (Ed.), The APSAC Handbook on Child Maltreatment (pp.267-288). Los Angeles, CA: Sage Publications.

Runyon, M.K. & Urquiza, A. (2011). Child Physical Abuse: Interventions for Parents Who Engage in Coercive Parenting practices and Their Children. In J. E. B. Myers (Ed.), The APSAC Handbook on Child Maltreatment (pp. 195-212). Los Angeles, CA: Sage Publications.

Briggs, K., Runyon, M. K., & Deblinger, E. (2011). The use of play in Trauma-Focused –Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (168-200). In Russ, S. W. & Niec, L. N. (eds.). Play in Clinical practice: Evidence-Based Approaches. New York, NY: Guilford Press.

Runyon, M. K., & Deblinger, E. (2008). Pediatrician’s role in the treatment and prevention of child sexual abuse. In M. A. Finkel & A. P. Giardino (Eds.), Medical Evaluation of Child Sexual Abuse: A practical guide-Second Edition.

Runyon, M. K., Deblinger, E., Behl, L., & Cooper, B. (2006). Post-traumatic stress disorder in traumatized children (pp. 148-164). In R. T. Ammerman (ed.). Comprehensive Handbook of Personality and Psychopathology Vol. 3: Child Psychopathology. Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Runyon, M. K., Kenny, M., Berry, E. J., Deblinger, E., & Brown, E. (2005). Etiology and surveillance of child maltreatment. In J. Lutzker (ed.). Violence Prevention. Washington, DC: APA.

Runyon, M., Basilio, I., Van Hasselt, V. B., & Hersen, M. (1998). Child witnesses of interparental violence: A manual for child and family treatment. In V.B. Van Hasselt & M. Hersen (Eds.), Sourcebook of psychological treatment manuals for children and adolescents (pp. 203-278). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.

Donohue, B., Runyon, M., & Pishevar, B. (1997). A standardized method to elicit reinforcers from adolescents. In M. M. Kerr & C. M. Nelson (Eds.), Strategies for managing behavior problems in the classroom (3rd edition). New York: Merrill Publications.

Runyon, M., & Donohue, B. (1997). Positive reinforcement and peer monitoring: A method for Managing disruptive classroom behavior. In M. M. Kerr & C. M. Nelson (Eds.), Strategies for managing behavior problems in the classroom (3rd edition). New York: Merrill Publications.

Books:

Deblinger, E., Cohen, J., Mannarino, A., Runyon, M. K., & Heflin, A. (2015). Treatment of the Sexually Abused Child and the Nonoffending Parent: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach (2nd edition). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Runyon, M. K., & Deblinger, E. (2014). Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CPC-CBT): An Approach to Empower Families At-Risk for Child Physical Abuse. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Runyon, M.K., Cooper, B., & Glickman, A. (2007). Helping children and families heal: A story about child physical abuse. CARES Institute: Stratford, NJ.

Other Publications:
Kenny, M. & Runyon, M. (1998). Eating disturbances among Hispanic, African-American, and Caucasian college students. Higher Education Abstracts, 34 (1), 26.

Other Academic Accomplishments:

CPC-CBT, an evidence-based therapy developed to address the needs of families at-risk for child physical abuse, developed by Dr. Runyon has been reviewed and included on the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) and the California Evidence-based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC). NREPP gave the CPC-CBT training curriculum the highest possible score for readiness for dissemination.

Selected Presentations/Papers:

International:

Runyon, M. K. (November, 2017). Empowering Families to Overcome Child Physical Abuse: Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Invited Introductory Training (3 days). Education Centre Against Violence, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Runyon, M. K. (November, 2017). Empowering & Engaging Families Involved in System Due to Child Physical Abuse. Invited Presentation (1 day). Education Centre Against Violence, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Runyon, M. K. (March, 2013). KIBB Train-the-Trainers: Dissemination of evidence-based solutions for child physical abuse in Sweden. Invited (3 days). Satra Bruk, Sweden.

Runyon, M. K. (January, 2013). Empowering Families to Overcome Child Physical Abuse: Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Invited Introductory Training (3 days). Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore.

Runyon, M. K. (January, 2013). Empowering & Engaging Families Involved in System Due to Child Physical Abuse. Invited Presentation (1 day). Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore.

Runyon, M. K. (October, 2009). KIBB training: Moving forward implementing evidence-based solutions for child physical abuse in Sweden. Invited Advanced Training (3 days). Satra Bruk, Sweden.

Runyon, M. K. (November, 2008). Evidence-based Solutions: Helping Families Develop Healthy Outlooks and Peaceful Home Environments. Invited follow-up presentation to group from Sweden. Stratford, New Jersey.

Runyon, M. K. (April, 2007). Evidence-based Solutions: Helping Families Develop Healthy Outlooks and Peaceful Home Environments. Invited Workshop (2 days). Satra Bruk, Sweden.

Runyon, M. K. (April, 2007). Evidence-based Solutions: Helping Families Develop Healthy Outlooks and Peaceful Home Environments. Invited Workshop (1/2 day). Stockholm, Sweden.

Runyon, M. K. (April, 2007). Evidence-based Solutions: Helping Families Develop Healthy Outlooks and Peaceful Home Environments. Invited Workshop (1/2 day). Malmo, Sweden.

Runyon, M. K. (November, 2006). A cognitive-behavioral approach to treating children who have suffered sexual abuse and their non-offending caregivers. Invited Workshop (2 Full Days). University of Melbourne. Melbourne, Australia.

Runyon, M. K. (2003, May). Cognitive-behavioral treatment of children who have suffered sexual abuse and their non-offending parents. Invited to represent NIMH researchers and present at the meeting of the South Africa-United States Consultation on Child Sexual Abuse Research. Johannesburg, South Africa.

Runyon, M. K. (March, 2002). Treating children who have suffered sexual abuse: the latest scientific advances. Invited Keynote Address at the Swedish Association of Behavior Therapy. Malmo, Sweden.

Runyon, M. K. (March, 2002). A cognitive-behavioral approach to treating children who have suffered sexual abuse and their non-offending caregivers. Invited Workshop (Full Day) at the Swedish Association of Behavior Therapy. Malmo, Sweden.

Kenny, M., & Runyon, M. K. (July, 2000). Relationship between child abuse, eating patterns, and psychopathology in ethnically-diverse college females. Paper presented at the XXVII International Congress of Psychology, Stockholm, Sweden.

Kenny, M., & Runyon, M. K. (July, 2000). Eating disturbances, health, life stressors, and sexuality issues among males. Paper presented at the XXVII International Congress of Psychology, Stockholm, Sweden.

Lambert, W. & Runyon, M. K. (September, 1998). Child protection: An interdisciplinary approach to the detection and treatment of child maltreatment. Presentation presented at the Twelfth International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect, Auckland, New Zealand.

National:

Runyon, M. K., Kjellgren, C., Nilsson, D. & Thulin, J. (February, 2017). Transporting an EBT for Child Physical Abuse From the US Across Sweden: Outcomes, Lessons Learned, and Strategies to Promote Implementation. Presented at the 31st Annual International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment, San Diego, CA.

Runyon, M. K., Kjellgren, C., Nilsson, D. & Thulin, J. (February, 2017). Finding a Silver Lining in Every Cloud: Overcoming Challenges of Working with Parents Who Physically Abuse. Presented at the 31st Annual International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment, San Diego, CA.

Runyon, M. K. (February, 2017). Empowering Families to Overcome Child Physical Abuse: Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Three-Day Introductory Training (3 days) hosted by Heather Risk, Psy.D. and Associates, Lexington, KY.

Runyon, M. K. (February, 2017). Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Two-Day Advanced Training (3 days) hosted by Army MEDCOM HQ, San Antonio, TX.

Runyon, M. K. (September, 2016). Trauma-focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Invited Advanced Training (2 days), Sunrise Children’s: Mt. Washington, KY.

Runyon, M. K. (August, 2016). Trauma-focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Invited Introductory Training (3 days), University of Iowa: Des Moines, IA.

Runyon, M. K. (August, 2016). Empowering Families to Overcome Child Physical Abuse: Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Three-Day Introductory Training (3 days) hosted by Nurturing Family Center, Florence, KY.

Runyon, M. K. (July, 2016). Empowering Families to Overcome Child Physical Abuse: Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Three-Day Introductory Training (3 days) hosted by Army MEDCOM HQ, San Antonio, TX.

Runyon, M. K. (April, 2015). Trauma-focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Invited Introductory Training (3 days), Sunrise Children’s: Mt. Washington, KY.

Runyon, M. K. (November, 2015). Empowering Families to Overcome Child Physical Abuse: Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Three-Day Introductory Training (3 days) hosted by Heartland Children’s, Bartow, FL.

Runyon, M. K. (August, 2015). Trauma-focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Invited Advanced Training (2 days), Sunrise Children’s: Mt. Washington, KY.

Runyon, M. K. (July, 2015). Empowering Families to Overcome Child Physical Abuse: Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Three-Day Introductory Training (3 days) hosted by Medical Command at Fort Sam Houston-Army: San Antonio, TX.

Runyon, M. K. (April, 2015). Trauma-focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Invited Introductory Training (3 days), Sunrise Children’s: Mt. Washington, KY.

Runyon, M. K. (November, 2014). Engaging Families to Overcome the Cycle of Violence: Challenges in Working with Child Physical Abuse. Workshop presented at the 30th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies.

Runyon, M. K. (November, 2014). Treating the Traumatized Child-Combined Parent-Child CBT: Engaging the Family to Heal Together. Invited workshop hosted by Mental Health America Franklin County: Columbus, Ohio.

Runyon, M. K., Glickman, A., Cruthirds, S. & Sirois, A. (October, 2014). Empowering Families to Overcome Child Physical Abuse: Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Three-Day Introductory Training (3 days) hosted by CARES Institute: Stratford, New Jersey.

Runyon, M. K. (June, 2013). Empowering Families to Overcome Child Physical Abuse: Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Invited Introductory Training (2 days). Deschutes County Mental Health: Bend, Oregon.

Runyon, M. K., Deblinger, E., & Cruthirds, S. (May, 2013). Implementing EBTs: Creativity, fun, and laughter to enhance learning for therapists and clients. Presented at the All Network Conference in Philadelphia, PA.

Maze, J., & Runyon, M. K. (May, 2013). NCTSN child physical abuse workgroup: What’s new? What’s next? Presented at the All Network Conference in Philadelphia, PA.

Runyon, M. K. (November, 2012). Evidence-based Solutions: Helping Families Develop Healthy Outlooks and Peaceful Home Environments. Invited Introductory Training (3 days). Parent-Child Center. West Palm Beach, FL.

Runyon, M. K. (November, 2011). Trauma-focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Invited Advanced Training (2 days), Baystate Health System, Springfield, MA.

Runyon, M. K., Glickman, A. & Mclean, C. (July, 2011). Evidence-based Solutions: Helping Families Develop Healthy Outlooks and Peaceful Home Environments. Gulf Coast Learning Collaborative in CPC-CBT: Learning Session III. Biloxi, MS.

Runyon, M. K. & Mclean, C. (May, 2011). Evidence-based Solutions: Helping Families Develop Healthy Outlooks and Peaceful Home Environments. Invited Introductory Training (2 days) in CPC-CBT, Children’s Center: Salt Lake City, Utah.

Runyon, M. K. (January, 2011). Trauma-focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Invited Introductory Training (2 days), Baystate Health System, Springfield, MA.

Runyon, M. K., Behl, L., Glickman, A. & Mclean, C. (November, 2010). Evidence-based Solutions: Helping Families Develop Healthy Outlooks and Peaceful Home Environments. Gulf Coast Learning Collaborative in CPC-CBT: Learning Session I. Biloxi, MS.

Runyon, M. K. (June 2010). Evidence-based solutions: helping children and families at-risk for child physical abuse to develop healthy outlooks and peaceful home environments. Presented at the “Seeing Child Trauma Through the Eyes of Families” Trauma Training Institute at Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPTS) at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Runyon, M. K. & Mclean, C. (June, 2010). Trauma-focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Intermediate Training Presented in Sussex County, New Jersey.

Runyon, M. K. (May, 2010). Evidence-based solutions: helping children and families at-risk for child physical abuse to develop healthy outlooks and peaceful home environments: Parts I-IV. Invited Presentation at the Children’s Justice Conference, Seattle, Washington.

Runyon, M. K. & Behl, L. (February, 2010). Strengthening families by developing healthy outlooks and peaceful home environments. Invited Two Day Advanced Training Presented at Gulfport Community Mental Health Center in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Runyon, M. K. (January, 2010). Evidence-based solutions: helping children and families at-risk for child physical abuse to develop healthy outlooks and peaceful home environments. Presented at the 24th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment, San Diego, CA.

Bach, C., Runyon, M. K., & Thornhill, P. (January, 2010). Combined parent-child cognitive behavioral treatment: Innovative strategies for broaching sensitive subject matter in training mental health professionals and initiating engagement with families. Presented at the 24th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment, San Diego, CA.

Runyon, M. K. & Briggs, K. (November, 2009). Trauma-focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Two Day Introductory Training Presented in Sussex County, New Jersey.

Deblinger, E., Runyon, M. K., & Steer, R. (November, 2009). Developing effective treatments for children and families at-risk for child physical abuse. Presented at the 43rd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York City, NY.

Kenny, M.C., Wurtele, S., & Runyon, M.K. (June, 2009). Preventing childhood sexual abuse: Parent and child focused approaches. Presented at the American Professional Society on Child Abuse & Neglect Conference. Atlanta, Georgia.

Runyon, M.K. (May, 2009). Evidence-based solutions: Helping families at-risk for physical abuse develop healthy outlooks and peaceful home environments. Invited presentation at the Engaging Families of Traumatized Youth Conference, Newark, Delaware.

Runyon, M.K. (May, 2009). Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Treatment: Working with Parents Who Physically Abuse Their Children. Invited keynote at the Engaging Families of Traumatized Youth Conference, Newark, Delaware.

Runyon, M. K. & Brown, E. (March, 2009). Scientific advances in child physical abuse: From literature to practice. Presented at the All Network Meeting in Orlando, Florida.

Runyon, M. K. & Behl, L. (March, 2009). Strengthening families by developing healthy outlooks and peaceful home environments. Invited Two Day Introductory Training Presented at Catholic Charities in Jackson, Mississippi.

Runyon, M. K. (September, 2007). Combined parent-child cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) of children and families at-risk for child physical abuse. Invited Advanced Training (2 days), Duke University Center for Child and Family Health, Durham, North Carolina.

Runyon, M. K. (April 20, 2007). Strengthening families by developing healthy outlooks and peaceful home environments. Invited Presentation at the 16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. Portland, Oregon.

Runyon, M. K., et al., (August, 2006). Combined parent-child cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) of children and families at-risk for child physical abuse. CARES Institute Introductory Training, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Runyon, M. K. (May, 2006). Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment for children who have suffered sexual abuse and their non-offending caregivers. Invited two-day workshop at Family and Children First, Louisville, Kentucky.

Runyon, M. K. (May, 2006). Keeping kids safe: Talking about touching-a personal safety curriculum. Invited half-day workshop at Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

Runyon, M. K. (May, 2006). Keeping Miami-Dade’s children safe: the need for personal safety/prevention programs. Invited half-day workshop at Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

Runyon, M. K. (March, 2006). Combined parent-child cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) of children and families at-risk for child physical abuse: Parts I, II, and III. CARES Institute Second Annual Statewide Best Practice Symposium: Identifying, Treating, and Healing Child Physical Abuse, New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Runyon, M. K., Behl, L., & Glickman, A. (January, 2006). Combined parent-child cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) of children and families at-risk for child physical abuse. Two-day training seminar provided to Regional Diagnostic and Treatment Center at Audrey Hepburn Center in Hackensack, NJ.

Runyon, M. K., Berry, E. J., & Baker, D. (November, 2005). Combined parent-child cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) of children and families at-risk for child physical abuse. Two-day training seminar provided to Regional Diagnostic and Treatment Center at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, NJ.

Runyon, M. K. & Behl. L. (October, 2005). Combined parent-child cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) of children and families at-risk for child physical abuse. Invited workshop at Joining Forces: the 18th Annual Conference on Child Abuse & Family Violence, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Runyon, M. K.& Berry, E. J. (March, 2005). Combined parent-child cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) of children and families at-risk for child physical abuse. Invited workshop at the 13th Annual Children’s Justice Conference, Seattle, Washington.

Runyon, M. K.& Glickman, A. (September, 2004). Combined parent-child cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) of children and families at-risk for child physical abuse. Invited workshop at the Child Trauma Network-Directions for Mental Health, Largo, Florida.

Runyon, M. K.& Behl, L. (September, 2004). Combined parent-child cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) of children and families at-risk for child physical abuse. Invited workshop at the Child Trauma Network-Intermountain West Conference, Snowbird, Utah.

Runyon, M. K. (May, 2004). Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral treatment for children who have suffered sexual abuse and their non-offending caregivers. Invited presentation at the Seventh Annual Symposium on Child Sexual Abuse, St. Louis, MO.

Runyon, M. K., Deblinger, E., and Berry, E. J. (July, 2003). Physical, Sexual, and Peer Abuse: Enhancing the Sense of Safety of Children Who Have Suffered Violent Victimization. Paper presented at the American Professional Society on Child Abuse & Neglect. Orlando, FL.

Runyon, M. K. (2003, March). Child sexual abuse: A cognitive-behavioral treatment approach for children and their non-offending caretakers. Invited full-day workshop for Santa Rosa School District Mental Health Providers. Pensacola, FL.

Runyon, M. K. (2003, March). Invited to provide on-site case consultation for child sexual abuse cases. Creekside Psychiatric Center: Pensacola, FL.

Thakkar-Kolar, R., Ryan, E., Runyon, M. K., & Deblinger, E. (July, 2002). PTSD and somatic complaints in children with a history of sexual abuse. American Professional Society on Child Abuse & Neglect. Washington, DC.

Deblinger, E., Runyon, M. K., Jeffrey, L., & Saunders, B. (November, 2001). The development and dissemination of empirically-based treatment strategies for maltreated children. Panel Discussion presented at the 2001 Annual Meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Runyon, M. K., & Kenny, M. (July, 2000). Comparison of post-removal adjustment of children in relative and non-relative care. Research Breakfast presented at the American Professional Society on Abused Children, Chicago, IL.

Runyon, M. K., & Kenny, M. (July, 2000). Differences in post-trauma distress and attributional styles for physically and sexually abused children. Research Breakfast presented at the American Professional Society on Abused Children, Chicago, IL.

Deblinger, E., & Runyon, M. K. (July, 2000). Reducing the children’s risk of sexual revictimization. Seminar presented at the American Professional Society on Abused Children, Chicago, IL. (7/14/00)

Runyon, M. K. (June, 2000). A cognitive-behavioral treatment model for sexually abused children and their non-offending caregivers. Invited workshop presented at the 1st Annual Trauma in Children & Adolescence Conference. Portland, Maine.

Runyon, M. K. & Kenny, M. C. (August, 1999). Relationship between eating disturbances and child abuse history in Anglo-Americans, Black-Americans, and Hispanic college females. Poster presented at the Annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Kenny, M., & Runyon, M. K. (June, 1999). Self-esteem, depression, and eating disturbances among female college students. Research Breakfast presented at the American Professional Society on Abused Children, San Antonio, TX.

Runyon, M. K., & Faust, J. (June, 1999). Gender and age differences in symptom presentation of PTSD and Major Depression in abused children. Poster presented at the American Professional Society on Abused Children, San Antonio, TX.

Brymer, M. J., Runyon, M. K., Sellers, A., & Van Hasselt, V. B. (October, 1998). Impact of Severity of violence on behavioral problems in child witnesses of interparental violence. 4th International Conference on Children Exposed to Family Violence, San Diego, CA.

Runyon, M. K., Sellers, A., & Van Hasselt, V. B. (August, 1998). Childhood abuse, spouse abuse, and eating patterns among a group of battered women. Poster presented at the Annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Kenny, M., & Runyon, M. K. (August, 1998). Eating disturbances among hispanic, african-american, and caucasian college students. Poster presented at the Annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Runyon, M. K., & Faust, J. (July, 1998). Comparison of parental perception of family functioning in families of abused children with PTSD and Major Depression and their PTSD counterparts. Poster presented at the 1998 American Professional Society on Abused Children, Chicago, IL.

Runyon, M. K., Dandes, S., & Donegan, S. (July, 1998). Attributional style as a contributing factor to depressive symptomatology in traumatized children. Research Breakfast presented at the 1998 American Professional Society on Abused Children, Chicago, IL.

Runyon, M. K., Dandes, S., & Lambert, W. (July, 1998). Addressing the psychological needs of maltreated children after their removal from the home. Seminar presented at the 1998 American Professional Society on Abused Children, Chicago, IL

Runyon, M. K., Faust, J., Orvaschel, H., & Sellers, A. (August, 1997). Discrimination of major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder in abused children. Poster presented at 1997 Annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Runyon, M. K., Faust, J., Kenny, M., & Kelly, D. (August, 1997). Parental distress and child’s perception of the family as contributing factors to post-trauma symptomatology. Poster presented at 1997 Annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Kenny, M. C., Faust, J., Runyon, M. K., & Kelly, D. (August, 1997). Comparison of children=s self-concept following exposure to three types of trauma. Poster presented at 1997 Annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Kelly, D., Faust, J., Runyon, M. K., & Kenny, M.C. (March, 1997). Behavior patterns in sexually abused children of depressed and non-depressed mothers. Poster presented at the 1997 Annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA), Atlanta, GA.

Kenny, M. C., Faust, J., Runyon, M. K., & Kelly, D. (March, 1997). Predictors of self-esteem in abused children. Poster presented at the 1997 Annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA), Atlanta, GA.

Runyon, M. K., Donohue, B., Van Hasselt, V. B., & Hersen, M. (June, 1996). The personal safety skills questionnaire (PSSQ): An investigation of psychometric properties of a measure of self-protection in children. Symposium session presented at the American Professional Society on Abused Children, Chicago, IL.

Runyon, M. K., & Basilio, I. (June, 1996). Treatment of child witnesses of interparental violence: A cognitive-behavioral group model. Poster presented at the American Professional Society on Abused Children, Chicago, IL.

Donohue, B., Runyon, M. K., & Van Hasselt, V. B. (June, 1996). The ICARE procedure: A non-aversive procedure for guardians of abused children. Poster presented at the American Professional Society on Abused Children, Chicago, IL.

Donohue, B., Runyon, M. K., Van Hasselt, V. B., & Prizio, O. (June, 1996). Treatment issues in the implementation of home-based interventions for families of child abuse. Poster presented at the American Professional Society on Abused Children, Chicago, IL

Runyon, M., Faust, J., & Kenny, M. (November, 1995). Predictors of somatic complaints in abused children. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Baltimore, MD.

Faust, J., Runyon, M.K., & Kenny, M. C. (November, 1995). Family dynamics as a predictor of depression in abused children. Poster presented at the 1995 annual meeting of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Baltimore, MD.

Runyon, M., Basilio, I., & Donohue, B. (March, 1995). Treatment of child witnesses of interparental violence: A cognitive-behavioral group model. Workshop presented at annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, Georgia.

Runyon, M., Donohue, B., Van Hasselt, V. B., & Hersen, M. (March, 1995). The personal safety skills questionnaire (PSSQ): A measure of self-protection behaviors in maltreated children. Poster presented at annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, Georgia.

Kenny, M., Faust, J., & Runyon, M. (June, 1994). Anxiety in physically and sexually abused children: Maternal and self-report. Poster presented at 47th annual summer meeting of the Florida Psychological Association, Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Faust, J., Kenny, M., & Runyon, M. K. (1993). Family role in sexually abused vs. non-abused enuretics. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Anaheim, California.

Runyon, M. & Brubaker, R. G. (March, 1992). Encouraging sunscreen use among college students to prevent skin cancer: Persuasive information based on the theory of planned behavior. Poster presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Regional:

Runyon, M. K. (April, 2011). Combined parent-child cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) of children and families at-risk for child physical abuse. CARES Institute Sixth Annual Statewide Best Practice Symposium, Stratford, New Jersey.

Santa, E. & Runyon, M. K. (April, 2010). Meeting the needs of ethnic minority families. Presented at the 5th Annual Conference for Advocating for Children: policy and Practice. Montclair, NJ.

Runyon, M. K. (April, 2009). Introduction to Combined parent-child cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) of children and families at-risk for child physical abuse. CARES Institute Fourth Annual Statewide Best Practice Symposium: Optimizing Outcomes in Child Abuse and Neglect: Integrating Passion, Commitment and Best Practices, Stratford, New Jersey.

Runyon, M. K., Berry, E. J., & Baker, D. (November 7-8, 2005). Combined parent-child cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) of children and families at-risk for child physical abuse. Two-day training in PA treatment model conducted at RDTC at Beth Israel in Newark as a part of SAMHSA dissemination project.

Runyon, M.K. (2005, October 20). Cognitive-Behavioral Theory I. Clinical Psychiatry lecture. UMDNJ-SOM, Stratford, New Jersey.

Runyon, M. K. (March, 2005). Child Physical Abuse: The Need for Family-focused Interventions. Invited Presentation at the College of New Jersey, Trenton, New Jersey.

Runyon, M. K. (October, 2003). UMDNJ-SOM Center for Children’s Support mental health services overview. Presented at the Department of Human Services Commissioner’s Save the Children Day at UMDNJ-SOM, Stratford, NJ.

Runyon, M. K. (October, 2003). Treatment of child sexual abuse. Presented at the Camden County Dioceses Training, Sewell, NJ.

Thakkar-Kolar, R., Ryan, E., Runyon, M. K., & Deblinger, E. (July, 2002). PTSD and somatic complaints in children with a history of sexual abuse. Paper presented at the UMDNJ-SOM Research Day.

Runyon, M. K., & Jones, R. (March, 2003). Helping children and families stop the hurt. Traumatic Loss Interventions for Youth: Camden County. Camden, New Jersey.

Runyon, M. K. & Modiano, R. (2003, February). Making specialized care available to all children and families who experience maltreatment and children exposed to domestic violence: Where do we go from here? Presentation conducted at the meeting of the Domestic Violence Work Group. Trenton, New Jersey.

Runyon, M. K. & Neubauer, F. (September, 2002). Treatment of children and families at-risk for child physical abuse. Eighth annual New Jersey Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect: Voices for Children.

Runyon, M. K. & Berry, E.J. (January, 2002). Understanding and addressing the needs of children who have suffered sexual abuse. In-service Training for Cherry Hill School District Nurses.

Runyon, M. K. & Neubauer, F. (December, 2001). Understanding and addressing the needs of children exposed to domestic violence. Annual Mandatory Domestic Violence Training, Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Runyon, M. K., Faust, J., & Orvaschel, H. (2001) Differential symptom pattern of post-traumatic stress disorder in maltreated children with and without concurrent depression. Paper presented at the UMDNJ-SOM Research Day, Stratford, NJ.

Finkel, M., & Runyon, M. K. (December, 2000). Identifying and understanding the needs of maltreated children. Presentation at the New Jersey Children’s Summit in New Brunswick.

Finkel, M., Deblinger, E. & Runyon, M. K. (October, 2000). Critical ingredients in the detection and treatment of child sexual and physical abuse. Presentation at the New Jersey Children’s Summit in Salem.

Donegan, S., Runyon, M. K., & Dandes, S. (May, 1999). Assessing the Needs of Abused and Neglected Children. Seminar presented at Linking Forces VIII: Multiagency Network for Emotionally Disturbed Students, Miami, FL.

Kenny, M. C. & Runyon, M. K. (March, 1999). Eating disorders in women: Current trends among cultures. Presentation at 16th Annual Women’s History Month Conference, Miami, Florida.

Runyon, M. K. & Dandes, S. (February, 1999). Assessment and treatment of abused children. Mailman Center Interdisciplinary Student-Faculty Conference.

Runyon, M. K., & Dandes, S. (May, 1998). Psychotherapeutic services for physically and sexually abused children. Seminar presented at Linking Forces VII: Multiagency Network for Emotionally Disturbed Students, Miami, FL.

Runyon, M., Basilio, I., & Donohue, B. (May, 1995). A model for treatment of child witnesses of interparental violence: A cognitive-behavioral group approach. Institute presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Tampa, FL.

Donohue, B., Runyon, M., & Basilio, I. (May, 1995). The child abuse annoyance review procedure: A motivational therapy for use with perpetrators of child maltreatment. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Tampa, FL.

Runyon, M. (October, 1989). Relationship between childhood attachment to inanimate objects and insecurity in adulthood. Paper presented at the meeting of the Kentucky Academy of Science, University of Kentucky.

Runyon, M. (April, 1989). Relationship between childhood attachment to inanimate objects and insecurity in adulthood. Paper presented at the Southeastern Undergraduate Research Conference, Vanderbilt University.