Curriculum Vitae
Jennifer L. Steiner, PhD, ABPP
1. Address: 4514 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Suite 500, ATLANTA, GA, 30341, USA
2. E-mail Address: dr.jennifersteiner@beyondthebodypsych.com
3. Citizenship: United States Citizen
4. Current Titles and Affiliations:
Founder and Owner of Beyond the Body Health Psychology Services
Co-Director of the Continuing Education Training Program at the Center for Mental Health and Aging
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine
5. Previous Academic and Professional Appointments:
a. Academic Appointments:
Instructor, Department of Psychology, Purdue University School of Science, Indiana University- Purdue University, Indianapolis; 2011-2012
Adjunct Professor, Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI; 01/2013- 2017
Contributing Faculty in Psychology, Walden University College of Behavioral and Social Sciences; 01/2017-7/2018
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine; 02/2017- 10/2020
b. Clinical Appointments:
Clinical Psychologist/Pain Psychologist, Atlanta VA Healthcare System; 08/2014-10/2020
Health Behavior Coordinator, Atlanta VA Healthcare System; 3/2020-10/2020
6. Licensures/Boards:
2014- present Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of Georgia
7. Specialty Boards:
Board Certified in Clinical Health Psychology (ABPP) issued 2018
8. Education:
2008 BA in Psychology
University of Maryland, College of Behavioral & Social Sciences, College Park, MD
2010 MS in Clinical Rehabilitation Psychology
Health Psychology Track
Department of Psychology, Clinical Psychology Program (APA accredited)
Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN
2013 PhD in Clinical Psychology
Health Psychology Track
Department of Psychology, Clinical Psychology Program (APA accredited)
Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN
9. Postgraduate Training:
2013-2014 Psychology Postdoctoral Resident; emphasis in Health Psychology
Atlanta Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, Decatur, GA;
Supervisors: Dr. Andrea Burns, Dr. Evelyn Lemoine
10. Committee Memberships:
a. Regional:
Member, Continuing Education Committee for Georgia Psychological Association, 2018-present
Co-Chair, Continuing Education Committee for Georgia Psychological Association, 2019-present
Board Member, Georgia Psychology Association Board of Directors, 2019-present
Member, Taskforce on Health Psychology for Georgia Psychological Association, 2019-present
Member, Committee on Health Psychology and Integrated Practice, 2020-present
b. Institutional:
Member, Atlanta VA Diversity Education Committee for Psychology Training, 2013-2020
Member, Atlanta VA Pain Management Committee, 2014-2020
Member, Atlanta VA Extended Psychology Training Committee, 2014-2015
Co-Chair, Multicultural Lunch & Learn Didactic Series, Subcommittee of the Diversity Education Committee for Psychology Training (DEC-PT), Atlanta VA Medical Center, 2014-2018
Member, Atlanta VA Core Training Committee for Psychology Postdoctoral Residency Program, 2015-2020
Rotation Supervisor, Atlanta VA Core Training Committee for Psychology Internship Program, 2015-2020
11. Peer Review Activities:
a. Manuscripts:
i. National & International
Psycho-Oncology
Arthritis Care and Research
PAIN
Journal of Psychosocial Oncology
b. Practice samples for ABPP applicants
12. Honors and Awards:
IUPUI Department of Psychology Research Excellence Award, 2012
VA I-CARE Award for Commitment, 2016
Georgia Psychological Association Fellow, 2020
Georgia Psychological Association, Member Excellence Award, 2020
13. Society Memberships:
American Psychological Association, 2008-present
Society of Health Psychology (APA Division 38), 2016-present
Georgia Psychological Association, 2016-present
American Pain Society (2016-2018)
Academy of Integrated Pain Management, 2018-2019
Southern Pain Society, 2019- 2020
14. Clinical Service Contributions:
- Created first pain psychology program at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in over 10 years
- Expanded Pain Psychology services at the Atlanta VA Medical Center from two small psychoeducational groups to a full program which included group interventions, individual pain-focused therapy, and treatment options available via clinical video telehealth.
- Allowed for the relocation of pre-surgical evaluations for spinal cord stimulators at the Atlanta VA Medical Center to be moved from Neuropsychology service to Pain Psychology, reducing wait time for procedures from over 6 months to within 4 weeks
- Evaluated over 1000 patients for co-morbid chronic pain and psychological diagnoses and developed interdisciplinary treatment recommendations
- Conducted (or supervised completion) of over 90 pre-surgical psychological evaluations for spinal cord stimulator implants
- Assisted in the development and creation of the Atlanta VAHCS first interdisciplinary clinic for management on complex chronic pain (i.e. the Complex Pain Clinic within Anesthesiology Pain Management/Pain Division). This is an interdisciplinary clinic comprised of a board certification anesthesiology pain management specialist, addiction psychiatrists, and pain psychologist; the team works together to provide comprehensive assessment and treatment of veterans with chronic pain who have historically been prescribed high doses of opioids. The team develops integrated treatment recommendations to assist in helping veterans reduce opioid use and identify additional methods of managing chronic pain.
- Participated in the revision of health psychology team’s role in the VA MOVE! Program, enabling veterans to receive up to date/state of the science information and interventions within the psychological portion of this program
- Participated in the revision of the Atlanta VAHCS Smoking Cessation Program, including adapting to serve veterans by VA Video Connect, enabling veterans to continue to receive services and enabling veterans to receive up to date/state of the science information and interventions for nicotine cessation
- Drafted Standard Operating Procedure for Health Psychology Program
- Drafted Manual for Support Group for COVID19 Survivors
15. Community Outreach
a. General
Women and Chronic Pain: Understanding What it is and what we can do about it. (Presentation to community at Atlanta VA sponsored Women Veterans First Annual Health Symposium); 3/29/19
16. Formal Teaching:
a. Graduate Programs:
i. Residency Programs:
Introduction to Pain Psychology (annual presentation to Postdoctoral Residents), Atlanta VA Medical Center; annually, 2014-2020; 1.5 hours per presentation
Advanced Topics in Pain Psychology (annual presentation to Postdoctoral Residents), Atlanta VA Medical Center; annually, 2014-2019; 1.5 hours per presentation
The Impact of Race and SES on Pain Care (annual presentation to Postdoctoral Residents), Atlanta VA Medical Center; annually, 2016-2021; 1.5 hours per presentation
ii. Fellowship Programs:
Monthly one-on-one presentations on Pain Psychology and CBT for Chronic pain to Fellows in the Interventional Pain Fellowship Program, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Emory University College of Medicine
iii. Master’s and PhD Programs:
Facilitated online course entitled Changing Health Behavior: Theory and Practice, Walden University, 09/2017-11/217; approximately 3 hours per week
iv. Undergraduate Programs:
Graduate level instructor/lecturer for on-campus courses entitled Stress and Health, Psychology of Women, and Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis School of Science, 08/2011- 05/2012, approximately 6 hours per week
Facilitated online courses entitled Theories of Health Behavior Change and Stress and Health, Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI 01/2013-08/2016, approximately 3 hours per week
17. Supervisory Teaching:
a. Postdoctoral Fellows Directly Supervised and Current Positions:
Debra Geisel, PsyD, 2014-2015, PCMHI Psychologist, Atlanta VA Healthcare System
Jennifer DelVentura PhD, 2014-2015, Staff Psychologist, Atlanta VA Healthcare System
Maggie Johnson, PhD, 2015-2016, Psychologist, Atlanta VA Healthcare System
Julia Denard Yearwood PhD, 2015-2016, PCMHI Psychologist, Salisbury VA Medical Center
Samantha Gaies, PhD, 2015-2017, Psychologist in private practice
Kandi Felmet, PhD, 2016-2017, Psychologist, Emory University School of Medicine
Rachel Gottlieb, PhD, 2016-2017, Psychologist in private practice
Carissa Balderas, PhD, 2017-2018, Sleep Psychologist, Atlanta VA Healthcare System
Terrence Jordan, PhD, 2017-2018, PCMHI Psychologist, Atlanta VA Healthcare System
Keri Kirk, PhD, 2018-2019, Staff Psychologist Fr. Belvar Military Base, Washington DC
Rachel Heatherly, PhD, 2019-2020, Staff Psychologist, Atlanta VA Healthcare System
Martale Davis, PhD, 2020, Staff Psychologist, Atlanta VA Healthcare System
b. Psychology Internship Trainees Directly Supervised and Current Positions:
Arthur Ryan, PhD, 2015-2016, Psychologist, Baltimore VA Medical Center MIRREC
Sierra Carter, PhD, 2015-2016, Assistant Professor, Georgia State University
Sarah Smith, PhD, 2015-2016, PCMHI Psychologist, Atlanta VA Healthcare System
Terrence Jordan, PhD, 2016-2017, PCMHI Psychologist, Atlanta VA Healthcare System
Jennifer Coleman, PhD, 2016-2017, position unknown
Suzanne Johnson, PhD, 2016-2017, Staff Psychologist, Atlanta VA Healthcare System
Craig Libman, PhD, 2017-2018, Staff Psychologist, Durham VA Medical Center
Sarah Roane, PhD, 2017-2018, Assistant Professor, Dartmouth University
Minnah Farook, PhD, 2018-2019, Postdoctoral Fellow, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Hannah Martyn, PhD, 2018-2019, Psychology Postdoctoral Resident, Atlanta VA Healthcare System
Mansi Mehta, PhD, 2018-2019, Postdoctoral Fellow, Emory University Veteran’s Program
c. Other
Formal Mentorship Assignments/ Individuals Mentored and Current Positions :
Carissa Balderas PhD, 2019-2020, Sleep Psychologist, Atlanta VA Healthcare System (mentorship through Georgia Psychological Association mentorship program)
Adrianna Philpot, PsyD, 2019-2020, Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow, Emory Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
18. Lectureships, Seminar Invitations, and Visiting Professorships:
Regional
Steiner, J.L. & Delventura, J.L. (2018). When Pain is More than Emotional: What all psychologists need to know to help clients dealing with chronic pain. 3-hour workshop presented by invitation at Georgia Psychological Association, Atlanta GA, 8/26/18.
DelVentura, J.L. & Steiner, J.L. (2019). Conducting Presurgical Psychological Evaluations: Practical, Ethical, and Diversity Considerations. 3-hour workshop presented at Georgia Psychological Association, Atlanta GA, 9/6/19.
Institutional:
Culturally Sensitive Psychotherapy (presentation to Psychology Staff), Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta GA, 1/27/2015
Advanced Topics in Pain Psychology. (presentation in Postdoctoral Seminar for Atlanta VA Psychology Postdoctoral Residents), Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta GA, presented annually from 2015-2019
The Experience and Management of Pain. (presentation in Seminar for Atlanta VA Psychology Practicum students), Henderson Mill Clinic of the Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta GA, presented annually from 2016-2019
The Role of Pain Psychology in Multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Management (presentation to VA Medical Staff), Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta, GA, 6/17/2016
Biopsychosocial Approaches to Pain Management: An Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (presentation to Fellows and Medical Staff of Anesthesiology Pain Department at Emory School of Medicine), Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta GA 9/5/18
How Race, Gender, and SES Impact Pain Care: Contextual Factors on the Patient and Provider Side. (presentation in Postdoctoral Seminar for Atlanta VA Psychology Postdoctoral Residents), Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta GA, 11/16/18 and 11/16/19
Panel Discussion on Board Certification in Professional Psychology (ABPP). (presentation in Postdoctoral Seminar for Emory University School of Medicine Postdoctoral Fellows in Psychology), Grady Hospital, Atlanta GA, 6/19/19
ABPP Board Certification. (presentation in Postdoctoral Seminar for Atlanta VA Psychology Postdoctoral Residents), Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta GA, 8/9/19
Presurgical Psychological Evaluations for Spinal Cord Stimulator Candidates. (presentation to Medical Staff of Anesthesiology Pain Management Clinic at Atlanta VA Healthcare System), Atlanta VA, Atlanta GA 8/17/19
Health Psychology Services at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System (presentation to 2019 COVER Commission), Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta GA, 8/26/19
Ethics, Diversity, & Pain: Health Inequity and the Impact of Diversity of Pain Care (virtual presentation to Emory Interventional Pain Fellowship Program); Emory School Of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 6/1/2020
Ethical Challenges associated with Opioid Therapy and Psychotherapy for Chronic Pain in Adults and Children (virtual presentation to the Psychology Division of Emory School of Medicine); Emory School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 10/16/2020
Panel Discussion on Board Certification in Professional Psychology (ABPP). (presentation in Postdoctoral Seminar for Emory University School of Medicine Postdoctoral Fellows in Psychology), Grady Hospital, Atlanta GA, 6/1/2021
ABPP Board Certification. (presentation in Postdoctoral Seminar for Atlanta VA Psychology Postdoctoral Residents), Atlanta VA Medical Center, Atlanta GA, 7/9/21
19. Abstract Presentations at National/International, Regional, and Institutional Conferences:
a. National and International:
Steiner, J.L.*, Tallman, E., Miller, K., & Bigatti, S.M. Can escape avoidance be a good form of
coping?. (Poster). Poster session presented at the annual 2009 conference of the Society of
Behavioral Medicine, Montreal, Canada. 2009.
Tallman, E.*, Bigatti, S.M., & Steiner, J.L. Sexual activity and marital satisfaction in husbands of
women with Fibromyalgia. (Poster). Poster session presented the annual 2009 conference of the
Society of Behavioral Medicine, Montreal, Canada. 2009.
Wagner, C.D.*, Steiner, J.L., Storniolo, A.M., & Bigatti, S.M. Patients and spouse cognitions in
advanced breast cancer: implications for treatment. (Oral). Paper presented at the annual 2009
conference of the International Psycho-Oncology Society. 2009.
Bayman, N.*, Steiner, J.L., & Bigatti, S.M. Depressive rumination in cancer patients and partners:
Implications for mental health and adjustment to illness. (Poster). Poster session presented at the
annual 2010 conference of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Seattle, Washington. 2010.
Steiner, J.L.*, Ang, D.C., & Chakr, R. Anger, catastrophizing and sensitivity to pain in
fibromyalgia patients. (Poster). Poster session presented at the annual 2010 conference of the
Society of Behavioral Medicine, Seattle, Washington. 2010.
Steiner, J.L.*, Bigatti, S.M., Merwin, R.M., & McCracken, L.M. Acceptance and commitment
therapy for fibromyalgia syndrome. In S. A. Johns (Chair), Innovative acceptance-based
approaches to the assessment, conceptualization, and treatment of complex medical and mental
health problems. (Oral). Symposium conducted at the 44th Annual Convention of the Association
for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA. 2010.
Steiner, J.L.*, & Bigatti, S.M. Pain acceptance moderates the relationship between pain intensity
and pain and self-schema enmeshment in fibromyalgia patients. (Poster) Poster session
presented at the annual 2011 conference of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC.
2011.
Steiner, J.L.*, & Bigatti, S.M. Schema-enmeshment in chronic pain: When self and illness are
one and the same. (Poster). Poster session presented at the annual 2011 APA convention,
Washington, DC. 2011.
Bigatti, S.M.*, Steiner, J.L., & Cronan, T.C. Dying well. (Oral). Paper presented at the Conference
on Cancer Across the Continuum sponsored by the Borchard Foundation, Missillac, France. 2011.
Bigatti, S.M.*, Steiner, J.L., & Cronan, T.C. Worldwide rates of distress in cancer patients: A
review. (Oral). Paper presented at the Conference on Cancer Across the Continuum sponsored by
the Borchard Foundation, Missillac, France. 2011.
Bigatti, S.M.*, Steiner, J.L., Merwin, R.M., & McCracken, L. Acceptance and commitment therapy
for fibromyalgia syndrome. (Poster). Poster session presented at the annual International
Congress of Behavioral Medicine, Budapest, Hungary. 2012.
Ang, D.C.*, Jensen, M.P., Steiner, J.L., Hilligoss, J., Gracely, R., & Saha, C. Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy and Milnacipran in Combination Appears to Be More Efficacious Than Either Therapy
Alone. (Poster). Poster session presented at the 2012 American College of Rheumatology/ARHP
Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. 2012.
Bigatti, S.M.*, Steiner, J.L., Merwin, R.M., & McCracken, L. Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy Improves Depression Symptoms in Fibromyalgia Syndrome. (Poster). Poster session
presented at the annual 2013 conference of the International Association for Women’s Mental
Health, Lima Peru. 2013.
Steiner, J.L.*, Bigatti, S.M., Slaven, J.E., & Ang, D.C. The complex relationship between pain
intensity and physical functioning in fibromyalgia: the mediating role of depression. (Poster).
Poster session to be presented at the 35th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain
Society, May 12th, 2016, Austin, Texas. 2016.
b. Regional:
Tallman, E.F.*, Steiner, J.L., Bigatti, S.M. Our illness: Husbands of fibromyalgia women report
marital satisfaction and changes in sexual activity since the onset of chronic illness. (Oral). Paper
presented at Transcending Boundaries in Sexuality Research: Bridging Disciplines &
Communities. National Sexuality Resource Center, Indiana University Bloomington, April 27, 2009.
Steiner, J.L. & Delventura, J.L. (2018). When Pain is More than Emotional” What all psychologists need to know to help clients dealing with chronic pain. (Oral). 3-hour workshop presented at Annual Meeting of Georgia Psychological Association, Athens GA, 4/15/18.
c. Institutional:
Steiner, J.L.*, Bogusch, L., & Bigatti, S.M. Success in living a valued life: Acceptance and
commitment therapy for fibromyalgia. (Poster). Poster session presented at the annual IUPUI
Research Day, Indianapolis, Indiana. 2012.
20. Research Focus:
My previous research focused on the way in which individuals and families cope with pain and
illness, as well as psychological interventions to assist with coping with Fibromyalgia. My research then shifted to clinical/program evaluation of interventions for chronic pain. I am also interested in evaluating Health Psychology Training programs.
21. Bibliography:
a. Published and Accepted Research Articles (clinical, basic science, other) in Refereed Journals:
1. Ang, D.C., Chakr, R., Mazzuca, S., France, C.R. Steiner, J.L., & Stump, T. Cognitive-behavioral therapy attenuates nociceptive responding in patient with fibromyalgia: A pilot study. Arthritis Care and Research, 2010.62(5), 618-623.
2. Steiner, J.L., Hernandez, A.M., Lydon, J.R., Johnson, E., & Bigatti, S.M. Role strains and marital satisfaction in husbands of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. Family Systems and Health, 2010, 28(3), 209-233.
3. Bigatti, S.M., Wagner, C.D., Lydon, J.R., Steiner, J.L., & Miller, K.D. Depression in husbands of breast cancer patients: Relations to coping and social support. Supportive Cancer Care, 2011, 19(4), 455-466. DOI 10.1007/s00520-010-0835-8.
4. Bigatti, S.M., Brown, L.F., Steiner, J.L., & Miller, K.D. Breast cancer in a wife: How husbands cope and how well it works. Cancer Nursing, 2011, 34(3), 193-201. DOI:10.1097/NCC.0b013e3181ef094c.
5. Bigatti, S.M., Steiner, J.L., Makinabakan, N. Hernandez, A.M., Johnston, E., & Storniolo, A.M. Matched and mismatched appraisals in patients with breast cancer and their partners: Implications for psychological distress. Psycho-Oncology, 2011. DOI: 10.1002/pon.2028.
6. Bigatti, S.M., Steiner, J.L., & Miller, K.D. The role of cognitive appraisals and coping in psychological distress in advanced breast cancer patients. Stress and Health, 2012, 28(5), 355-361.
7. Ang, D.C., Jensen, M.P., Steiner, J.L., Hilligoss, J., Graceley, R.M., & Saha, C. Combining cognitive behavioral therapy and milnacipran for fibromyalgia: A feasibility randomized-controlled trial. The Clinical Journal of Pain. 2013, doi: 10.1097/AJP.0b013e31827a784e
8. Dir, A., Coskupinar, A., Steiner, J.L., & Cyders, M. Personality and social learning predictors of sexting: Development of the sexting behaviors scale and the sextpectancies measure. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking. 2013. doi:10.1089/cyber.2012.0545
9. Steiner, J.L., Bogusch, L., & Bigatti, S.M. Values-based action in fibromyalgia: Results from a randomized pilot of acceptance and commitment therapy, Health Psychology Research, 2013, 1(3), DOI: 10.4081/hpr.2013.e34.
10. Steiner, J.L., Bigatti, S.M., & Ang, D.C. (2013). Trajectory of change in pain, depression, and physical functioning after physical activity adoption in fibromyalgia. Journal of Health Psychology. 2013, DOI: 10.1177/1359105313504234.
11. Rock, E.E., Steiner, J.L., Rand, K.L., & Bigatti, S.M. Dyadic influence of hope and optimism on patient marital satisfaction among couples with advanced breast cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2014. DOI: 10.1007/s00520-014-2209-0.
12. Steiner, J.L., Wagner, C.D., Bigatti, S.M., & Storniolo, A.M. Depressive rumination and cognitive processes associated with depression in breast cancer patients and their spouses. Families, Systems, and Health. 2014. DOI: 10.1037/fsh0000066.
13. Steiner, J.L., Bigatti, S.M., Slaven, J.E., & Ang, D.C. The complex relationship between pain intensity and physical functioning in fibromyalgia: The mediating role of depression. Accepted.
b. Review Articles:
1. Bigatti, S.M., Steiner, J.L., & Cronan, T.A. Rates of depression and anxiety in cancer patients: A review of cross-national findings. Praxis Klinische Verhaltensmedizin und Rehabilitation (Practice of Clinical Behavior Medicine and Rehabilitation). 2012.
c. Symposium Contributions: Papers published in the proceedings from a conference.
1. Tallman, E.F., Steiner, J.L., Bigatti, S.M. Our illness: Husbands of fibromyalgia women report marital satisfaction and changes in sexual activity since the onset of chronic illness. Paper presented at Transcending Boundaries in Sexuality Research: Bridging Disciplines & Communities. National Sexuality Resource Center, Indiana University Bloomington, April 27, 2009.
1. Wagner, C.D., Steiner, J.L., Storniolo, A.M., & Bigatti, S.M. Patients and spouse cognitions in advanced breast cancer: implications for treatment. Paper presented at the annual 2009 conference of the International Psycho-Oncology Society.
2. Steiner, J.L., Bigatti, S.M., Merwin, R.M., & McCracken, L.M. Acceptance and commitment therapy for fibromyalgia syndrome. In S. A. Johns (Chair), Innovative acceptance-based approaches to the assessment, conceptualization, and treatment of complex medical and mental health problems. Symposium conducted at the 44th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA. 2010.
3. Bigatti, S.M., Steiner, J.L., & Cronan, T.C. Dying well. Paper presented at the Conference on Cancer Across the Continuum sponsored by the Borchard Foundation, Missillac, France. 2011.
4. Bigatti, S.M., Steiner, J.L., & Cronan, T.C. (2011). Worldwide rates of distress in cancer patients: A review. Paper presented at the Conference on Cancer Across the Continuum sponsored by the Borchard Foundation, Missillac, France. 2011.
d. Published Abstracts:
1. Steiner, J.L., Tallman, E., Miller, K., & Bigatti, S.M. Can escape avoidance be a good form of coping?. Poster session presented at the annual 2009 conference of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Montreal, Canada. 2009.
2. Tallman, E., Bigatti, S.M., & Steiner, J.L. Sexual activity and marital satisfaction in husbands of women with Fibromyalgia. Poster session presented the annual 2009 conference of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Montreal, Canada. 2009.
3. Bayman, N., Steiner, J.L., & Bigatti, S.M. Depressive rumination in cancer patients and partners: Implications for mental health and adjustment to illness. Poster session presented at the annual 2010 conference of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Seattle, Washington. 2010.
4. Steiner, J.L., Ang, D.C., & Chakr, R. Anger, catastrophizing and sensitivity to pain in fibromyalgia patients. Poster session presented at the annual 2010 conference of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Seattle, Washington. 2010.
5. Steiner, J.L., & Bigatti, S.M. Pain acceptance moderates the relationship between pain intensity and pain and self-schema enmeshment in fibromyalgia patients. Poster session presented at the annual 2011 conference of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC. 2011.
6. Steiner, J.L., & Bigatti, S.M. Schema-enmeshment in chronic pain: When self and illness are one and the same. Poster session presented at the annual 2011 APA convention, Washington, DC. 2011.
8. Bigatti, S.M., Steiner, J.L., Merwin, R.M., & McCracken, L. Acceptance and commitment therapy for fibromyalgia syndrome. Poster session presented at the annual International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, Budapest, Hungary. 2012.
9. Ang, D.C., Jensen, M.P., Steiner, J.L., Hilligoss, J., Gracely, R., & Saha, C. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Milnacipran in Combination Appears to Be More Efficacious Than Either Therapy Alone. Poster session presented at the 2012 American College of Rheumatology/ARHP Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. 2012.
10. Bigatti, S.M., Steiner, J.L., Merwin, R.M., & McCracken, L. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Improves Depression Symptoms in Fibromyalgia Syndrome. Poster session presented at the annual 2013 conference of the International Association for Women’s Mental Health, Lima Peru. 2013.
11. Steiner, J.L., Bigatti, S.M., Slaven, J.E., & Ang, D.C. The complex relationship between pain intensity and physical functioning in fibromyalgia: the mediating role of depression. Poster session to be presented at the 35th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society, May 12th, 2016, Austin, Texas. 2016.
e. Other Publications:
1. Steiner, J.L., Bogusch, L., & Bigatti, S.M. Success in living a valued life: Acceptance and commitment therapy for fibromyalgia. Poster session presented at the annual IUPUI Research Day, Indianapolis, Indiana. 2012.
2. Bigatti, S.M. & Steiner, J.L. Appraisal of Caregiving Scale. In Encyclopedia of Quality of Life Research. 2014.
3. Steiner, J.L. & DelVentura, J.L. (2019). Helping Patients Get Their Life Back Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Southern Pain Society Newsletter. Retrieved from https://southernpainsociety.org/act-therapy/
4. DelVentura, J.L., & Steiner J.L. (2019). Gender Disparities in Pain and Pain Care. Southern Pain Society Newsletter. Retrieved from https://southernpainsociety.org/gender-disparity/
5. DelVentura, J.L., & Steiner J.L. (2019). Disparities in Pain and Pain Care; Combating Bias in Practice. Southern Pain Society Newsletter. Retrieved from https://southernpainsociety.org/disparities-in-pain-and-pain-care-combating-bias-in-practice/
6. Nelms, S.D., & Steiner, J.L. (2020). What is Health Psychology?. Georgia Psychological Association Newsletter. Retrieved from https://www.gapsychology.org/news/527204/What-is-Health-Psychology.htm?fbclid=IwAR1lmR3yEcdly9G23IeuldTdkPCV7OSInNh19o7f2rV_OJc5HhelI8o73_8
7. Steiner, J.L. (2021). Pain Management in Elderly: 5 Must Know Caregiving Tips. Center for Mental Health and Aging Blog. Retrieved from https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/pain-management-in-elderly-5-must-know-caregiving-tips/
8. Steiner, J.L. (2021). Pain In Elderly: FAQs About Chronic Pain and Aging. Center for Mental Health and Aging Blog. Retrieved from https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/pain-in-elderly-faqs-about-chronic-pain-and-aging/
22. Contributions Not Otherwise Noted:
a. Practice Sample Reviewer for ABPP in Clinical Health Psychology
b. Contributor to Mental Health Moments Podcast in partnership with the Georgia Psychological Foundation and WRFG (radio station)