Martha K. Zajac, PhD
Assistant Professor
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Psychiatry




Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

2015-2017 _ CBT Coping Skills and Education Group, volunteered to provide basic CBT skills and psychoeducation for unhoused and at-risk youth in a North Philadelphia shelter, Role: Volunteer group leader and curriculum planning, Youth Emergency Services, Philadelphia PA
2017-2021 _ Psychology Graduate Students for Inclusivity, Student-developed and led group which organized actions, held process meetings, and disseminated research and other resources promoting and addressing issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the Temple University Psychology Department, Role: Founding Member & Steering Committee, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2019______ Scholars of Color Conference, Two-day international, interdisciplinary academic conference connected and promoted work by researchers and professionals in a variety of fields, Role: Co-Organizer, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2021______ “When your patient says something racist: An ethical model for addressing racism in psychotherapy,” Presentation to Mental Health Service providers as part of monthly Diversity Café didactic series, Role: Co-presenter. VA Puget Sound, Seattle Division, Seattle, WA.
2021- _____ “Diversity Matters” Newsletter, Quarterly newsletter of diversity- and multiculturalism-related events and information to Psychology section of VA Boston HCS, Role: Subcommittee organizer & contributing member, Boston, MA

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  1. Ammerman BA, Sorgi KM, Fahlgren MK, Puhalla AA, McCloskey MS. An experimental examination of interpersonal problem-solving in nonsuicidal self-injury: A pilot study. J Psychiatr Res. 2021 Dec; 144:146-150. PMID: 34628275; PMCID: PMC8817559; DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.09.005;
     
  2. Fahlgren MK, Cheung JC, Ciesinski NK, McCloskey MS, Coccaro EF. Gender Differences in the Relationship between Anger and Aggressive Behavior. J Interpers Violence. 2022 Jul; 37(13-14):NP12661-NP12670. PMID: 33546562; DOI: 10.1177/0886260521991870;
     
  3. Fahlgren MK, Berman ME, McCloskey MS. The role of therapeutic alliance in therapy for adults with problematic aggression and associated disorders. Clin Psychol Psychother. 2020 Nov; 27(6):858-886. PMID: 32410318; DOI: 10.1002/cpp.2475;
     
  4. Puhalla AA, Berman ME, Coccaro EF, Fahlgren MK, McCloskey MS. History of childhood abuse and alcohol use disorder: Relationship with intermittent explosive disorder and intoxicated aggression frequency. J Psychiatr Res. 2020 Jun; 125:38-44. PMID: 32203738; DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2020.02.025;
     
  5. Sorgi KM, Ammerman BA, Cheung JC, Fahlgren MK, Puhalla AA, McCloskey MS. Relationships between Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Other Maladaptive Behaviors: Beyond Difficulties in Emotion Regulation. Arch Suicide Res. 2021; 25(3):530-551. PMID: 31994980; DOI: 10.1080/13811118.2020.1715906;
     
  6. Puhalla AA, Kulper DA, Fahlgren MK, McCloskey MS. The relationship between resting heart rate variability, hostility, and in-vivo aggression among young adults. J Aggress Maltreat Trauma. 2020; 29:206-222.
  7. Ammerman BA, Fahlgren MK, Sorgi KM, McCloskey MS. Differences in Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Three Racial Groups. Crisis. 2020 May; 41(3):172-178. PMID: 31512928; DOI: 10.1027/0227-5910/a000621;
     
  8. Fahlgren MK, Puhalla AA, Sorgi KM, McCloskey MS. Emotion processing in intermittent explosive disorder. Psychiatry Res. 2019 Mar; 273:544-550. PMID: 30710810; DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2019.01.046;
     
  9. Fahlgren MK, Kleiman EM, Puhalla AA, McCloskey MS. Age and Gender Effects in Recent Violence Perpetration. J Interpers Violence. 2020 Sep; 35(17-18):3513-3529. PMID: 29294762; DOI: 10.1177/0886260517709803;
     

This graph shows the total number of publications by year, by first, middle/unknown, or last author.

Bar chart showing 9 publications over 4 distinct years, with a maximum of 4 publications in 2020

YearPublications
20171
20192
20204
20212


2019 Temple University Dept. of Psychology: Letter of Commendation for excellence in coursework, research, clinical work)
2018 Temple University Dept of Psychology: Institution nominee: APA Distinguished Student Scientist-Practitioner Award
2018 Temple University Dept. of Psychology: Letter of Commendation for excellence in coursework, research, clinical work)
2017 Temple University Dept of Psychology: Statistics training funding award
2016 Temple University Dept. of Psychology: Letter of Commendation for excellence in coursework, research, clinical work)
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