RESEARCH: A DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY APPROACH
My research is based in a developmental psychopathology framework in which pathological and normative development are mutually informative. We should consider normative development when investigating disorder, and study of disorder can inform our understanding of normal development. I draw inspiration from past clinical experiences, and have become a researcher so I may use my statistical and methods knowledge in order to influence policy and practice.
For more detailed descriptions of my research philosophy, current and past projects, request my RESEARCH STATEMENT.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
CURRENT PROJECTS
THESIS
Wach, D. (2013). Precursors to Borderline Personality Disorder Among Maltreated Children. (Unpublished
Master's Thesis). Cornell University, Ithaca NY.
EXAMPLE PRESENTATION
Wach Miller, D. (2012, March). Identifying precursors to borderline personality disorder among maltreated youth. Colloquium
presented for the Human Development Department in the College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca NY.
Presentation retrieved from hd-bpd-precursors-prezi
AWARD
2011 APA Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice Student Poster Award for:
Wach Miller, D. & Eckenrode, J. (2011, August). Precursors to borderline personality disorder among maltreated youth. Poster
presented at the American Psychological Association 119th Convention, Washington, DC. Poster available from
http://dianewach.weebly.com/precursors-to-bpd.html
For more detailed descriptions of my research philosophy, current and past projects, request my RESEARCH STATEMENT.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Trauma and child maltreatment
- Emotion and arousal regulation
- Media selection and effects
- Mental illness - Particularly anxiety and personality disorders
CURRENT PROJECTS
- The Impact of Trauma on Using Media to Regulate Emotion
- Predicting Adult Borderline Personality Disorder Traits Using Childhood Precursors
- Child Protective Services Investigation of Emotional Maltreatment
THESIS
Wach, D. (2013). Precursors to Borderline Personality Disorder Among Maltreated Children. (Unpublished
Master's Thesis). Cornell University, Ithaca NY.
EXAMPLE PRESENTATION
Wach Miller, D. (2012, March). Identifying precursors to borderline personality disorder among maltreated youth. Colloquium
presented for the Human Development Department in the College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Ithaca NY.
Presentation retrieved from hd-bpd-precursors-prezi
AWARD
2011 APA Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice Student Poster Award for:
Wach Miller, D. & Eckenrode, J. (2011, August). Precursors to borderline personality disorder among maltreated youth. Poster
presented at the American Psychological Association 119th Convention, Washington, DC. Poster available from
http://dianewach.weebly.com/precursors-to-bpd.html