Sarah Edwards, Ph.D., LP, Principal Investigator
I am an Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology at the APA accredited Counseling Psychology program at the University of North Dakota. I received my Ph.D. from Iowa State University, studying with David Vogel, Ph.D., and did my internship at the University of Iowa University Counseling Center.
Dr. Edwards has been studying human aggression for over 10 years. You can find her CV here.
I am an Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology at the APA accredited Counseling Psychology program at the University of North Dakota. I received my Ph.D. from Iowa State University, studying with David Vogel, Ph.D., and did my internship at the University of Iowa University Counseling Center.
Dr. Edwards has been studying human aggression for over 10 years. You can find her CV here.
Kathryn Bradshaw (Lab Co-Coordinator)
Kayte Bradshaw, M.A. is a third year direct admit student in the Counseling Psychology PhD Program. Kayte completed her undergraduate studies at Gonzaga University with a double major in Psychology and Classical Guitar performance and a minor in Philosophy, and received her Masters in Counseling and Community Service from the University of North Dakota. During her undergraduate education, Kayte spent much of her time involved in sexual violence prevention programming, engaging in research projects, playing music, and going to Gonzaga Basketball games. Prior research projects include gratitude interventions, temporal orientation, and graduate student coping mechanisms. As a result of her experiences, she has developed a passion for experimental design and conducting meaningful research to better understand sexual violence.
Kayte has been lab coordinator for the Sexual Aggression Team since May 2013, and strives to facilitate a collaborative and respectful environment to conduct research.
Kayte Bradshaw, M.A. is a third year direct admit student in the Counseling Psychology PhD Program. Kayte completed her undergraduate studies at Gonzaga University with a double major in Psychology and Classical Guitar performance and a minor in Philosophy, and received her Masters in Counseling and Community Service from the University of North Dakota. During her undergraduate education, Kayte spent much of her time involved in sexual violence prevention programming, engaging in research projects, playing music, and going to Gonzaga Basketball games. Prior research projects include gratitude interventions, temporal orientation, and graduate student coping mechanisms. As a result of her experiences, she has developed a passion for experimental design and conducting meaningful research to better understand sexual violence.
Kayte has been lab coordinator for the Sexual Aggression Team since May 2013, and strives to facilitate a collaborative and respectful environment to conduct research.
Michael F. Gallina (Lab Co-Coordinator)
Michael is a second-year direct-admit counseling psychology PhD student originally from Philadelphia, PA. A nontraditional student, Michael returned to college at the age of 29 and received his B.S. in psychology with minors in counseling psychology and sociology from the University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, where he graduated summe cum laude. During his undergraduate career, Michael conducted experimental research on various topics related to cognitive priming. His capstone study, “The Weapons Effect in College Females,” which was recently published in the journal, Violence & Gender, replicated the priming effects of weapons with a female sample.
Michael is currently interested in research related various factors of both religious and nonreligious identities. Specifically, he is working on a project related to the effects of religion on rape myth endorsement. Michael spends much of his leisure time reading and playing chess. However, during the summer months, you’ll most likely find him outdoors engaged in various activities.
Michael is a second-year direct-admit counseling psychology PhD student originally from Philadelphia, PA. A nontraditional student, Michael returned to college at the age of 29 and received his B.S. in psychology with minors in counseling psychology and sociology from the University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, where he graduated summe cum laude. During his undergraduate career, Michael conducted experimental research on various topics related to cognitive priming. His capstone study, “The Weapons Effect in College Females,” which was recently published in the journal, Violence & Gender, replicated the priming effects of weapons with a female sample.
Michael is currently interested in research related various factors of both religious and nonreligious identities. Specifically, he is working on a project related to the effects of religion on rape myth endorsement. Michael spends much of his leisure time reading and playing chess. However, during the summer months, you’ll most likely find him outdoors engaged in various activities.
Lindsey Meyer, MA (Sexual Aggression Team Member)
Lindsey is a first-year doctoral student at in the Counseling Psychology program at UND originally from Roberts, Wisconsin. Lindsey attended Winona State University for her undergraduate degree in Psychology. She completed her Master of Arts degree in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology at the University of Minnesota. Throughout her schooling, she has had an ongoing interest in the formation of romantic relationships and casual sexual behaviors in young adults. More recently, an added area of interest has been emotional infidelity when technology is involved. Other broad areas of clinical interest include mindfulness, suicidality, and relationship satisfaction.
Lindsey is a first-year doctoral student at in the Counseling Psychology program at UND originally from Roberts, Wisconsin. Lindsey attended Winona State University for her undergraduate degree in Psychology. She completed her Master of Arts degree in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology at the University of Minnesota. Throughout her schooling, she has had an ongoing interest in the formation of romantic relationships and casual sexual behaviors in young adults. More recently, an added area of interest has been emotional infidelity when technology is involved. Other broad areas of clinical interest include mindfulness, suicidality, and relationship satisfaction.
Carissa Erickson (Sexual Aggression Team Member)
Carissa is a first year doctoral student in Counseling Psychology and comes to UND from the very small town of Roseau, Minnesota. She received her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Bemidji State University where she has prior research experience in the areas of self-objectification and self-sexualization in females. She worked as a victim/ survivors’ advocate for a sexual assault program for three years which stimulated her interested in sexual violence research. Other areas of interest include issues related to trauma (PTSD, intergenerational and historical, etc.) and rural psychology.
Carissa is a first year doctoral student in Counseling Psychology and comes to UND from the very small town of Roseau, Minnesota. She received her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Bemidji State University where she has prior research experience in the areas of self-objectification and self-sexualization in females. She worked as a victim/ survivors’ advocate for a sexual assault program for three years which stimulated her interested in sexual violence research. Other areas of interest include issues related to trauma (PTSD, intergenerational and historical, etc.) and rural psychology.
Zachary Dschaak (Sexual Aggression Team Member)
Zach is a first year Masters student in Counseling with an emphasis on community mental health, and is originally from Fairview, Montana. Zach completed his undergraduate studies at Minot State University graduating magna cum laude with a double major in Psychology and Addiction Studies. Zach worked as a recovery coach for youth battling substance abuse issues, and this stimulated his interest in addiction stigma. Other research interests include novel measures of sexual aggression, and rural psychology.
Zach is a first year Masters student in Counseling with an emphasis on community mental health, and is originally from Fairview, Montana. Zach completed his undergraduate studies at Minot State University graduating magna cum laude with a double major in Psychology and Addiction Studies. Zach worked as a recovery coach for youth battling substance abuse issues, and this stimulated his interest in addiction stigma. Other research interests include novel measures of sexual aggression, and rural psychology.
Melissa Wheeler (Sexual Aggression Team Member)
Melissa is a third-year Masters student with an emphasis in Addictions in the Counseling Psychology program at UND. Her research interest includes substance abuse, assessment of risk and protective factors among American Indians, and community-based treatment for American Indians. In her spare time she enjoys trying new food and traveling.
Melissa is a third-year Masters student with an emphasis in Addictions in the Counseling Psychology program at UND. Her research interest includes substance abuse, assessment of risk and protective factors among American Indians, and community-based treatment for American Indians. In her spare time she enjoys trying new food and traveling.
Lauren Chapple (Sexual Aggression Team Member)
Lauren Chapple, M.A., PLPC hails from Rockford, Illinois, but recently moved to Grand Forks from Saint Louis, Missouri. She began her first year at UND's Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program this fall. Her clinical interests primarily lie in under-served and offender populations and focus on interpersonal trauma and sexual aggression. In her free time, she enjoys gaming and reading comics.
Lauren Chapple, M.A., PLPC hails from Rockford, Illinois, but recently moved to Grand Forks from Saint Louis, Missouri. She began her first year at UND's Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program this fall. Her clinical interests primarily lie in under-served and offender populations and focus on interpersonal trauma and sexual aggression. In her free time, she enjoys gaming and reading comics.