Christopher L. Heffner, PsyD, PhD

My Publications and Presentations (Updated April, 2025)

Heffner, C. L., et al. (Accepted, 2025). Innovations in digital mental health. [Symposium]. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Denver, CO. 

Palmer, K. A. .... Heffner, C. L. (Accepted, 2025). Laughing across the divide: Humor of transgender and gender-diverse folk in red, blue, and purple states. [Poster Presentation]. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Denver, CO. 

Patterson, R., McIntyre, K., & Heffner, C. L. (Accepted, 2025). Artificial Intelligence and its use by graduate psychology students. [Poster Presentation]. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Denver, CO. 

Patterson, R., McIntyre, K., & Heffner, C. L. (Accepted, 2025). How well are ethics integrated into doctoral training programs in clinical psychology. [Poster Presentation]. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Denver, CO. 

Palmer, K. A., Heffner, C. L., West, I., Merman, P., Turber, T., & Lee, Y. (2024). Humor as a moderator between gender-related stress and well-being in the transgender and gender-diverse community: Preliminary findings. Poster Presentation at the Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention.

Morris Tuip, H., Falloria, A., Xu, S., Lo, S., Costa, C., Roberts, J. & Heffner, C. L. (2023). Gratitude, resilience, privilege awareness, and social position: A quantitative study [Poster Presentation]. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington D.C.

Harrison, H., Newberry, K. E., Barajas, D. D., Cowan, J. A, & Heffner, C. L. (2022). The many hats of supervisors: Comparing time spent in supervisor roles from past to present [Poster Presentation]. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Minneapolis, MN.

Heffner, C. L., Cowan, J. A., Harrison, H., Newberry, K. E., & Barajas, D. D. (2022). Utilization of Strength-Based Supervision: Exploring the Perspective of Trainees and Supervisors [Poster Presentation]. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Minneapolis, MN.

Heffner, C. L. (2021). Countering Stress and Building Resilience: Self-Care in Graduate School. Presentation for doctoral students at Antioch University.

Heffner, C. L. (2021). Positive Psychology: Research and Practice. Invited two-day (16 hours of seat time) course at Antioch University New England.

Cowan, J. A. & Heffner, C. L. (2021). Clinical supervision and COVID-19: Insights from a national sample of supervisors and trainees [Poster Presentation]. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington DC.

Heffner, C. L. & Struthers, G. (2021). A strength-based lens on the ethics of self-care in health-service psychology training [Poster Presentation]. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington DC

Heffner, C. L., Zinn, B., Struthers, G., Monahan-DeMella, J, & Agassiz, K. (2021). Amplifying well-being through self-care in the age of COVID-19: An online peer mentoring group [Poster Presentation]. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington DC.

Cowan, J. A., Heffner, C. L., Albert, S., & Dalbey, C. (2021). Coercive and compulsive treatment of eating disorders: Surveying treatment providers’ attitudes and behaviors. Poster Presentation. National Eating Disorders Association Annual Convention.

Heffner, C. L. (2020). The deliberate practice of effective supervision: Developing your professional identity as a strengths-based clinical supervisor. Program developed for and presented to Pre-Doctoral Interns and Post-Doctoral Trainees in Health-Service Psychology through the National Psychology Training Consortium [APA CE approved], Renton, WA.

Heffner, C. L. (2020). Integrating social justice into advanced doctoral coursework in health-service psychology. In Bergkamp (Chair), Amplification of social justice in doctoral curriculum. Antioch University Seattle [WA CE Approved]. Seattle, WA.

Heffner, C. L. (2020). Integrating social justice into clinical supervision training and practice. In Bergkamp, J. (Chair), Amplifying social justice in core PsyD courses: Social justice in the classroom. Presentation given at the 2020 National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology (NCSPP) Midwinter Conference [APA CE approved]. Carlsbad, CA.

Heffner, C. L. & Cowan, J. (2019). Foundations of effective strength-based clinical supervision: A start to finish approach. Program developed for and presented to supervising psychologists, mental health counselors. and clinical social workers in the Behavioral Health Program at Swedish Medical Center. Seattle, WA.

Nelson, J., Heusler, W., Heffner, C. Brown, M. & Randall, C. (2019). Sexually objectifying microaggressions in film: Using entertainment for clinical purposes. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference in Chicago, IL.

Heffner, C. L. & Cowan, J. (2019). The deliberate practice of effective clinical supervision. Program developed for and presented to supervising psychologists through the National Psychology Training Consortium [APA CE approved], Renton, WA.

West, I., Waters, D., Heffner, C., & Cohen-Filipic, J. (2018). Avoiding unhelpful responses: A proposed theoretical measure of readiness to work with transgender clients. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference in San Francisco, CA.

Heffner, C. L. & Cowan, J. (2018). Competency-based clinical supervision: Developing a competency-based approach to clinical supervision in primary care health-service psychology. Program developed for and presented to supervising psychologists through the National Psychology Training Consortium [APA CE approved], Renton, WA.

Heffner, C. L. (2014). Leveraging your degree in the international marketplace. Presentation given at The Chicago School’s International Psychology PhD Residency, Chicago, IL, July 25, 2014.

McIntyre, M. & Heffner, C. L. (2014). New ideas for effective learning and mentoring. Presentation given at the Capella University Leadership Conference. Minneapolis, MN, January 15, 2014.

Heffner, C. L. (2013). Does student perception of quality matter: A study of perceived academic quality and intention to persist, PhD Dissertation, Capella University. http://gradworks.umi.com/35/90/3590337.html.

Heffner, C. L. & Crews, C. (2013). Fostering a relational environment in a blended program. Poster presentation at the 2013 National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology (NCSPP) Midwinter Conference. Nassau, Bahamas, January 24, 2013.

Crews, C. & Heffner, C. L. (2012). Practicum readiness evaluation: A competency-based model for evaluating readiness to begin clinical training. Poster presentation at the 2012 National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology (NCSPP) Midwinter Conference. New Orleans, LA, January 18, 2012.

Heffner, C. L. (2011). Education and Training in 2025: Issues in Technology. Presentation given at the 2011 National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology (NCSPP) Midwinter Conference [APA CE approved]. San Juan, Puerto Rico, January 19, 2011.

 

My Dissertation Committee Work (Updated April, 2025)

Kaur, J. (2024). From east to west: Exploring the mental health of Punjabi immigrants residing in British Columbia. PsyD Dissertation, Antioch University Seattle. [Chair]

Aiguier, C. (2023). Relationships among trait mindfulness, self-compassion, and compassion fatigue in mental health professionals working with clients with terminal illness. PsyD Dissertation, Antioch University Seattle. [Chair]

Struthers, G. L. (2022). The lived experiences of sports retirement among elite, action sports athletes. PsyD Doctoral Dissertation, Antioch University Seattle. [Chair]

Zinn, B. (2022). The flourishing trainee: Operationalizing self-care education in clinical psychology training. Antioch University Seattle, Doctoral Dissertation.

Wright, L. (2022). Let’s Talk About Sex: The Importance of Training in Sexuality in Doctoral Psychology. Antioch University Seattle, Doctoral Dissertation. [Chair]

Babcock, M. (2021). A survey to assess ADHD symptoms and detect feigning in adult ADHD: Initial scale development. Antioch University Seattle, Doctoral Dissertation. [Chair]

Hastings, P. M. (2021). Adult attachment interview classification: Comparing two coding systems. Antioch University Seattle, Doctoral Dissertation

Taylor, M. (2021). Flourishing with chronic pain. Antioch University Seattle, Doctoral Dissertation. [Chair]

Randall, C. (2021). An assessment of therapist attitudes toward polyamorous people. Antioch University Seattle, Doctoral Dissertation. [Chair]

Gross, J. (2020). Examining optimism and caregiver strain in parents with youth and young adults diagnosed with anxiety and unipolar mood disorders. Antioch University Seattle, Doctoral Dissertation. [Chair]

Woehler, L. (2020). Internet addiction and the relationship to self and interpersonal functioning within the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD): Implications for psychosocial development. Antioch University Seattle, Doctoral Dissertation. [Chair]

Cowan, J. (2020). Coercive and compulsive treatment of eating disorders: Surveying treatment providers’ attitudes and behaviors. Antioch University Seattle, Doctoral Dissertation. [Chair]

Felstad, V. (2019). Cultural differences, social support, and therapy outcomes: A comparative study between individualist and collectivist cultures. Antioch University Seattle, Doctoral Dissertation. [Chair]

Nelson, J. (2019). Sexually Objectifying Microaggressions in Film: Using Entertainment for Clinical and Educational Purposes. Antioch University Seattle, Doctoral Dissertation.

West, I. (2018). Avoiding unhelpful responses: A proposed theoretical measure of readiness to work with transgender clients. Antioch University Seattle, Doctoral Dissertation.

Rodriguez-Aviles, J. L. (2014). The Puerto Rican mother’s experience of the coming out process of their homosexual child. Clinical PsyD Dissertation, Capella University.

McCumiskey-Shall, J. (2014). Finding and filling the gap in mental health services for pregnant women: A mental health assessment program for pregnant women. Doctoral Clinical Dissertation at Capella university, PsyD in Clinical Psychology. [Chair]

Moncreaff, V. (2013). Child abuse: The relationship between parental age, gender, ethnicity, mental health status, and the outcome of child abuse intervention programs. Ph.D. Dissertation, Capella University.

Ward, D. H. (2012). Assessing organizational vitality: Examining employee engagement factors that impact morale and distress. Psy.D. Dissertation, Capella University.

Greene, C. B. (2011). The impact on employment on severe and persistent mental illness: A community mental health study of self-esteem and symptomatology. Ph.D. Dissertation, Capella University.

Hunter, H. (2011). Best practices for workplace employee depression screening. Ph.D. Dissertation, Capella University.

LaBranch, G. J. (2011). A mixed methods study evaluating aftercare outcomes for addiction treatment within spiritually based and non-spiritually based programs. Ph.D. Dissertation, Capella University.

Newton, M. (2011). Workplace aggression: An examination of three emotional intelligence factors as they relate to workplace aggression. Ph.D. Dissertation, Capella University.

Swift, M. D. (2011). Oppression and trauma: Examining the correlation between perceptions of racial oppression and the presence of trauma symptoms in Black Americans. Psy.D. Dissertation, Capella University. [Co-Chair]

Wilson, M. D. (2010). A comparative study of art therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of sexually addictive behaviors and an investigation into the relationship between shame and sexually addictive behaviors in adults. Ph.D. Dissertation, Capella University. AAT 33973623.

Oullette, C. (2010). The diagnostic efficacy of the Child Behavior Checklist and youth self-report in outpatient youth ages 6 to 18. PsyD. Dissertation, Capella University.

Fuller, L. S. (2010). The impact of peer support programs on the process of recovery from mental illness: A comparative analysis. Psy.D. Dissertation, Capella, University. AAT 3396505.

Mannella, S. L. (2010). The impact of the evidence-based practice movement on Pennsylvania licensed psychologists: A quantitative study. Ph.D. Dissertation, Capella University. AAT 3389878.

Frank, D. M. (2009). A phenomenological research study that examines individuals with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder and their lived experiences of self-esteem. Psy.D. Dissertation, Capella University. (Publication No. AAT 3387839).

Byers, L. K. (2009). Cultural variance in personality trait structure: The NEO PI-R and Haitians. Ph.D. Dissertation, Capella University. [Chair]

Smith, S. D. (2009). A cross-cultural analysis of tribal differences of American Indian children on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-III (WISC-III). Psy.D. Dissertation, Capella University. [Chair]

Rubin, T. (2009). Comorbidity occurrences of psychiatric disorders in adults with primary diagnosis of Bipolar Disorders I and II. Ph.D. Dissertation, Capella University. [Chair]

Pendleton, J. L. (2008). The Beck Depression Inventory ® - Fastscreen for medical patients compared to the Geriatric Depression Scale – 15: Predicting depression in medically ill geriatric residents living in long-term care. ProQuest Information and Learning Company. (UMI No. 3297528)

Rumaldo, A. A. (2008). Acculturation and other psychological factors associated with disordered eating in Hispanics. Ph.D. Dissertation, Capella University. [Chair]

Lahann, R. L. (2008). An examination of maternal-fetal attachment in singleton and twin pregnancies. ProQuest Information and Learning Company. (UMI No. 3311261)

Allain, A. J. (2007) Toward a scientific method of evaluating quarterback potential. ProQuest Information and Learning Company. (UMI No. 3277696)

Covert, B. K. (2007). The effects of communication and interpersonal job training on the job satisfaction of certified nursing assistants in nursing home facilities. Unpublished Dissertation.

McCormick, S. L. (2007). Traumatic exposure, PTSD, coping responses, and emotional disclosure patterns in the college population. ProQuest Information and Learning Company. (UMI No. 3274079)

Murphy, J. J. (2007). The relationship between global self-esteem and fear of flying in adults. ProQuest Information and Learning Company. (UMI No. 3274678)

Patel, H. (2007). Evaluating outcomes for Medicaid waiver and grant in aid funded day habilitation programs for the mentally retarded. ProQuest Information and Learning Company. (UMI No. 3278289)

Silman, H. M. (2005). How are parenting factors associated with adolescent behavior problems among rural youth? ProQuest Information and Learning Company. (UMI No. 3187635)