We asked accepted presenters to create a Powerpoint presentation.

We hope this will allow our poster session presenters to more clearly communicate their work by using a format that is easier to view on a computer than a large format poster would be. 

Thank you to everyone who submitted a poster and

to the LACPA Foundation judges for their support and participation!

 First Author Name & Degree:  Sabrina Barrett, B.S.  

Name of University: Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education & Psychology  

University Adviser for this research: Gina Coffee, Ph.D., NCSP  

Efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for The Treatment of Eating Disorders  

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First Author Name & Degree:  Tracy Dubin, M.A.  

Name of University: West Los Angeles College  

University Adviser for this research: Psychology Professor Milan Suzuki  

Effects of the Coronavirus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) Impacting Motivation  

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First Author Name & Degree: Skylor Dunn-Ford, B.S.  

Name of University: Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education & Psychology  

University Adviser for this research: Gina Coffee, Ph.D., NCSP  

He Can Work it Out: Understanding the Intersection of African American People, Spirituality, and Mental Health  

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First Author Name & Degree: Michael Liu, B.S.  

Name of University: Loyola Marymount University  

University Adviser for this research: Dr. Jennifer Abe  

Exploring Resilience in College Students  

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First Author Name & Degree: Melissa Lomas-Deafenbaugh, B.A.  

Name of University: Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education & Psychology  

University Adviser for this research: Antonio Romaguera, Ph.D.  

Practice What You Preach: Coaching Our Coaches on How to Handle Mental Health Emergencies  

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First Author Name & Degree: Sarah Mann, B.A.  

Name of University: Pitzer College 

University Adviser for this research: Marcus Rodriguez, Ph.D

Self-Esteem Mediates the Relationship Between Parental Validation and Depression 

Among Chinese College Students

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First Author Name & Degree: Yazmin Ortiz, B.A.  

Name of University: Woodbury University  

University Adviser for this research: Stephen Nettelhorst, Ph.D.  

Effects of Gender Identity and Masculinity on Fear of Intimacy   

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First Author Name & Degree: Chyna Jade Parker, M.S.  

Name of University: Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology  

University Adviser for this research: Shelly Harrell, Ph.D.  

Non-binary Experiences in the Context of Gender Dichotomization: A Framework for Theory, Research, and Practice  

First Author Name & Degree: Katie Patel, M.S.  

Name of University: California Lutheran University  

First Author Name & Degree: Andrea Berrios Vasquez, M.A.  

Name of University: Alliant International University - California School of Professional Psychology     

University Adviser for this research: Reneh Karamians, Psy.D.  

Destigmatizing Therapy and Maintaining Healthy Connections in the Latinx Community  

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First Author Name & Degree: Anthony Villa, M.A.   

Name of University: Alliant International University - California School of Professional Psychology            

University Adviser for this research: Randy Noblitt, Ph.D.  

Using Patient Characteristics and Preferences to Match Individuals with Depression to Antidepressant Medications, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and/or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy  

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First Author Name & Degree: Leslie Yick, B.S.  

Name of University: Pepperdine University  

University Adviser for this research: Carrie Castañeda-Sound, Ph.D.  

#StopAsianHate: Understanding the Psychological Implications of the Dehumanization of Asian People in Western Media

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