Curriculum VitaePDF
Department of Psychiatry
& Behavioral Sciences
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: (650) 498-6128
Education
Stanford University
September 2008 - current
Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System
September 2007 – August 2008
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Final orals passed - June 2007
Major: Clinical/Community Psychology
Minor: Quantitative Psychology
Title: Emotional Awareness & Peculiar Beliefs
Chair: Howard Berenbaum, Ph.D.
Cum Laude, University of San Francisco, December 1999
Major: Psychology
Honors and Awards
Herman Eisen Award for Contributions to the Application of Clinical Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007
Ed Sheiderer Memorial Award for Outstanding Research by a Clinical Psychology Graduate
Student - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006
Skill Leadership Recognition Award
University of San Francisco 1999
Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities
University of San Francisco 1999
Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honors Society)
University of San Francisco 1998-1999
Dean’s List
University of San Francisco 1997-1999
University Scholars Scholarship
University of San Francisco 1996-1999
Professional Publications
Pamieri, P, Boden, M. T., & Berenbaum, H. (In press). Measuring clarity of and attention to
emotions. Journal of Personality Assessment.
Boden, M.T., & Moos, R. (In press). Dually diagnosed patients’ responses to substance use
disorder treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment.
Berenbaum, H., Boden, M.T., & Baker, J. P. (In press). Emotional salience, emotional
awareness, peculiar beliefs, and magical thinking. Emotion.
Berenbaum, H., Thompson, R. J., Milanak, M. E., Boden, M.T., & Bredemeier, K. (2008).
Psychological trauma and schizotypal personality disorder. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 117, 502-519.
Boden, M.T., & Oser, M. (2007). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the treatment of the
severely mentally ill. In R. Walser & D. Westrup (Eds.). Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy for Veterans: Application to Settings, Populations and Diagnoses. US Government.
Boden, M.T., & Berenbaum, H. (2007). Emotional awareness, gender, and suspiciousness.
Cognition & Emotion, 21, 268-280.
Berenbaum, H., Boden, M.T., Baker, J. P., Dizen, M., Thompson, R. J., & Abramowitz, A.
(2006). Emotional correlates of the different dimensions of schizotypal personality
disorder. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 115, 359-368.
Boden, M.T. & Berenbaum, H. (2004). The potentially adaptive features of peculiar beliefs.
Personality & Individual Differences, 37, 707-719.
Lambeth, G., Heller, W., Boden, M., & Markum, J. (2003). Learning disabled students.
Disability Compliance For Higher Education, 8, 3.
Conference Presentations
Bredemeier, K., Berenbaum, H., Boden, M.T., & Thompson, R. J. (2007, October). Emotional
styles, anhedonic depression, and worry. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Research
on Psychopathology, Iowa City, IA.
Berenbaum, H., Bredemeier, K., Boden, M.T., Thompson, R. J., & Milanak, M. E. (2007,
October). Affective instability is associated with the interaction of family history of mood disorders and
signs of neurodevelopmental disturbance. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Society for
Research on Psychopathology, Iowa City, IA.
Dux, M. C., Boden, M.T., Collins, K. D., Quartana, P. J., & Heller, W. (2005, May). Executive
functioning associated with dimensions of psychopathology in females only. Poster
presented at the annual meeting for the Association for Psychological Science, Los Angeles.
Boden, M.T., Mohanty, A., Berenbaum, H., Koven, N. S., Miller, A. G., & Heller, W. (2004,
October). Anhedonia and emotional awareness. Poster presented at the annual meeting for
the Society for Research in Psychopathology, St. Louis.
Dizen, M., Thompson, R., Abramowitz, A., Baker, J. P., Boden, M.T. & Berenbaum, H. (2004,
May). Gender moderates the link between childhood maltreatment and cluster B
personality disturbance. Poster presented at the annual meeting for the Association for
Psychological Science, Chicago.
Boden, M.T., Dizen, M., Baker, J. P., & Berenbaum, H. (2003, October). Odd beliefs and
emotional awareness. Poster presented at the annual meeting for the Society of Research
in Psychopathology, Toronto.
Boden, M.T. & Berenbaum, H. (2003, May). The adaptive functions of peculiar beliefs. Poster
presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago.
Bloch, M. I., DeGere, D, & Boden, M. (1999, May). Effects of olfactory stimuli and word type
on hemispheric asymmetry. Poster presented at the annual meeting for the Western
Psychological Association, Irvine, CA.
GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Individual Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Predoctoral Fellowship: Emotional Awareness and Peculiar Beliefs (MH071969). Sponsor: Howard Berenbaum. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2004 – 2005, 2006– 2007).
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Mini-Rotation 9/2007-8/2008
Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System
Provide Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to psychiatric inpatients in both group and individual settings.
Develop and refine ACT for use with severely and persistently mentally ill and for use in inpatient settings.
Supervisor: Robyn Walser, Ph.D.
Behavioral Medicine Rotation 9/2007-8/2008
Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System
Conduct psychological assessments and provide therapy to address the interplay between psychological,
emotional, social, and physical factors that contribute to physical health and illness. These services are
provided in the context of an outpatient psychology clinic, general medical clinic, and in a clinic that
specializes in the treatment of Hepatitis C using antiviral medication. Supervisor: Judith Chapman, Ph.D.
Inpatient Psychiatry Rotation 9/2007-8/2008
Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System
Conduct psychological assessments, provide psychotherapy individual patients, and lead groups on an inpatient
psychiatric unit. Use treatments and skills such as ACT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, social-skills
training, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Supervisor: Debra Stackman, Ph.D.
Mindfulness and Acceptance Skills 11/2006-6/2007
Psychological Services Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Co-led a mindfulness and acceptance skills training group, which was developed by myself and another graduate
student by modifying several existing mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies whose efficacy has received
some empirical support. Clients with a wide range of psychological and emotional disturbances participated in
the group. Supervisor: Edelyn Verona, Ph.D & Wendy Heller, Ph.D.
Adult Psychotherapy Practicum 8/2004-6/2007
Psychological Services Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Provided psychotherapy to adult clients with a range of psychological and emotional disturbances (e.g.,
depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder). Gained competency in the use of several empirically
supported treatments (e.g., dialectical behavior therapy; motivational interviewing). Supervisor: Edelyn
Verona, Ph.D.
Recovery Strength Training Program 8/2002-8/2005
Provena Behavioral Health, Champaign, Illinois
Helped develop and implement an experimental treatment to individuals with severe and persistent mental
illnesses living in group homes. Treatment included cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis, emotion-focused
and problem focused coping training, and social & life skills training. Supervisor: Howard Berenbaum, Ph.D.
Inpatient Psychiatry Assessment Practicum 8/2002-5/2003
Psychological Services Center & Provena Behavioral Health, Champaign, Illinois
Used the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV to determine formal DSM-IV diagnoses for psychiatric
inpatients. Wrote feedback reports that were placed in patients’ medical file. Supervisor: Gregory A. Miller,
Ph.D.
Neuropsychological Assessment Services Practicum 8/2001-7/2002
Psychological Services Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Administered neuropsychological and psychological assessment measures to community members suffering from a
wide range of problems (e.g., traumatic brain injury, learning disorders, attention deficit disorder, psychosis)
to determine the nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, and psychological strengths and impairments. Scored
and interpreted assessment measures. Wrote integrated feedback reports that clients used to obtain a variety of
services (e.g., social security benefits, psychiatric or medical care, individualized education plans).
Supervisor: Wendy Heller, Ph.D.
Department of Rehabilitation and Education Services (DRES) 5/2001-8/2002
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Administered neuropsychological and psychological assessment measures to college students who were referred to
DRES because of academic difficulties. Determined nature and extent of cognitive and psychological impairments
by administering, scoring and interpreting assessment measures. Supervisor: Kim Collins, Ph.D.
Psychiatric Research Assistant 9/1998-5/2000
San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center
Administered neuropsychological tests to individuals diagnosed with psychotic disorders. Helped manage the
central database for a federally funded research project. Supervisor: Sophia Vinogradov, M.D.
Supervisory
Adult Psychotherapy Practicum 6/2006-6/2006
Psychological Services Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Supervised advanced graduate students who provide psychotherapy to clients with a wide range of psychological
and emotional disturbances by providing feedback after viewing sessions. Provided individual and group training
in several empirically supported treatments (e.g., dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing).
Assisted in the development of course syllabus, training materials, and training sessions. Supervisor: Edelyn
Verona, Ph.D.
Inpatient Psychiatry Assessment Practicum 8/2003-6/2005
Psychological Services Center & Provena Behavioral Health, Champaign, Illinois
Supervised advanced graduate students who used the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID) to determine
formal DSM-IV diagnoses for psychiatric inpatients suffering from a broad range of psychological disturbances.
Edited feedback reports that were placed in patients’ medical files. Supervisor: Gregory A. Miller, Ph.D.
Neuropsychological Assessment Services Practicum 8/2001-6/2003
Psychological Services Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Individual and group supervision of advanced graduate students who provided neuropsychological assessment
services to members of the community. Advised graduate students in administering, scoring, and interpreting
neuropsychological and psychological measures and case conceptualization. Facilitated group discussions of
cases and case conceptualizations. Supervisor: Wendy Heller, Ph.D.
Teaching Experience
Writing Center Teaching Assistant 9/2005-6/2006
Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo California
Provided writing instruction to a diverse student population, including many students who were native to Japan
and had minimal English comprehension and writing skills. Supervised students writing their senior theses.
Supervisor: James Williams, Ph.D.
Instructor 8/2003-10/2003
Neuropsychological Assessment Services Practicum
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Taught a single course section to advanced graduate students on the administration, scoring, and interpretation
of neuropsychological tests. Developed a syllabus, engaged in experiential learning methods, and ensured student
competency in the above listed domains. Supervisor: Wendy Heller, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Research Instructor 1/2001-6/2006
Research Assistantship Course
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Supervised over 35 advanced undergraduate students in data collection, management, analysis, and in empathically
interacting with emotionally aroused research participants. Selected readings, led discussions, and facilitated
learning of research methods, and the theoretical underpinnings of my research. Supervisor: Howard Berenbaum, Ph.D.
Teaching Assistant 8/2000-5/2001
Selected Topics in Clinical and Community Psychology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Assisted instructor by leading discussions, answering questions, supervising development of final class projects,
holding office hours, and grading all course material. Supervisors: Mark Aber, Ph.D., & Howard Berenbaum, Ph.D.
AD-Hoc Reviewer
Journal of Abnormal Psychology (2004)
