Carolyn Becker
Carolyn Black Becker , Ph.D.
Professor, Psychology
| Education | Subjects Taught | |
|---|---|---|
Ph.D. Rutgers University M.S. Rutgers University B.A. Swarthmore College |
Psychopathology Clinical Psychology Behavioral Medicine Directed Field Practicum |
My greatest joy as a professor at Trinity comes from working side by side with my students on meaningful research projects. I truly love getting to integrate my teaching and research on a daily basis.
The primary focus of her teaching, research, and clinical work is the implementation of scientifically supported prevention and treatment interventions in clinical and real world settings. Dr. Becker teaches a range of courses related to clinical psychology, and regularly involves Trinity pyschology students as research collaborators.
Dr. Becker also has systematically collaborated with the local sororities at Trinity University in studying strategies to improve body image and prevent of eating disorders. One result of this work has been the development of Reflections: Body Image Program, which is now being deployed nationally by the Tri Delta Fraternity. In addition, Dr. Becker has partnered with the Department of Athletics in the creation of the Female Athlete Body Project. This project was funded by a grant from the National Institute of Health.
Publications
Becker, C. B. & Stice, E. (in press) Reflections: Body Image Program: Facilitator Guide. New York: Oxford University Press.
Becker, C. B. & Stice, E. (2011). Succeed Body Image Programme: Manual. New York: Oxford University Press.
Becker, C. B., Wilson, C. **, Williams, A. **, Kelly, M. **, McDaniel, L., & Elmquist, J. ** (2010). "Peer-Facilitated Cognitive Dissonance versus Healthy Weight Eating Disorders Prevention: A randomized comparison." Body Image, 7, 280-288.
Becker, C. B., Stice, E., Shaw, H., & Woda, S. (2009). "Use of empirically-supported interventions for psychopathology: Can the participatory approach move us beyond the research-to-practice gap?" Behaviour Research and Therapy, 47, 265-274.
Becker, C. B., Meyer, G., Price, J. S., Graham, M. M., Arsena, A. **, Armstrong, D. A., & Ramon, E. ** (2009). "Law enforcement preferences for PTSD treatment and crisis management alternatives." Behaviour Research and Therapy, 47, 245-253.
Becker, C. B., Bull, S. **, Schaumberg, K. **, Cauble, A. **, & Franco, A. ** (2008). "Effectiveness of peer-facilitated eating disorders prevention: A replication trial." Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 76(2), 347-354. Perez, M., Becker, C. B., Ramirez-Cash, A. (2010).
Zayfert, C. & Becker, C. B. (2007). "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for PTSD: A Case Formulation Approach." New York: The Guilford Press.
Translated into Spanish as (2008): "Terapia cognitive-conductual para el tratmiento del trastorno por estres postraumatico." Col. Hipodromo, Mexico: Manual Moderno.
**Note: Trinity undergraduate student co-author
Trinity and Community Involvement
Dr. Becker provides consultation to the Eating Disorders Center of San Antonio. As part of her collaboration with Tri Delta, which includes an international advocacy effort: Fat Talk Free Week, Dr. Becker has worked with a number of local community organizations and businesses in promoting the healthy ideal and the elimination of Fat Talk. In particular, she regularly works with Studio A Pilates. An active pilates enthusiast, Dr. Becker and Studio A work to promote the practice of fitness without fat talk.
Dr. Becker is a Health Professions Advisor
Contact Information
Department of Psychology
Trinity University
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
210-999-8326
cbecker@trinity.edu
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