{"id":1720,"date":"2012-10-27T21:29:42","date_gmt":"2012-10-28T02:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ddmh.lab.yorku.ca\/?page_id=86"},"modified":"2026-04-13T16:43:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:43:14","slug":"research-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/research-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our research team consists primarily of clinical-developmental psychology trainees (including Ph.D. and M.A. level students, and post-doctoral fellows) and research trainees (including research associates, coordinators, assistants, undergraduate thesis students, and volunteers). All lab members are supported by the York Research Chair in Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disability Mental Health.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id1720_299534-d4 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id1720_299534-d4 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id1720_299534-d4 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:12px solid #555555;border-right:12px solid #555555;border-bottom:12px solid #555555;border-left:12px solid 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#444444;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1720_299534-d4 kt-accordion-has-16-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane1720_787265-51\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Post-Doctoral Fellow<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/07\/PanettaL_018_WEB-6-edited-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/07\/PanettaL_018_WEB-6-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/07\/PanettaL_018_WEB-6-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/07\/PanettaL_018_WEB-6-edited.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/dr-larissa-panetta\/\"><strong>Dr. Larissa Panetta, PhD, C. Psych<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Broadly, my research explores how our internal patterns of physiological functioning shape our subjective experiences of ourselves in relation to the external world. As a clinical developmental psychologist, I am most interested in identifying these relationships in child and youth populations with autism, developmental disabilities, and other neurodivergent disorders. Currently, my post-doctoral research examines how a therapeutic photography intervention impacts the psycho-physiological well-being of autistic youth. Historically, my&nbsp;research has examined links between unseen bio-physiological patterns (e.g., heart rate variability, circadian misalignment), observable behaviours (e.g., parenting, academic performance), and self-reported social-emotional functioning (e.g., anxiety, depression).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane1720_7731d0-a8\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">PhD Students<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/07\/Annie-Headshot-Jan-2023_320x320-2-edited-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/07\/Annie-Headshot-Jan-2023_320x320-2-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/07\/Annie-Headshot-Jan-2023_320x320-2-edited.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/annie-mills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Annie Mills<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I am interested in how youth with developmental disabilities experience wellbeing and manage mental health challenges. My master\u2019s thesis investigated associations between child autism characteristics, parent co-regulation, and observed emotion dysregulation in autistic youth. For my dissertation research, I am exploring how youth with intellectual disability experience wellbeing (thriving), and the relationship between wellbeing constructs (social, emotional, and psychological wellbeing) and mental health problems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/07\/IMG_0007-e1536075295971-edited-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Flora Roudbarani\" class=\"wp-image-3421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/07\/IMG_0007-e1536075295971-edited-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/07\/IMG_0007-e1536075295971-edited-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/07\/IMG_0007-e1536075295971-edited-1.jpg 471w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/flora-roudbarani\/\"><strong>Flora Roudbarani<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>My current research interest includes investigating treatment interventions to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities.&nbsp;My master\u2019s thesis examined clinician factors related to the delivery of psychotherapy for autistic youth compared to youth with ADHD.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2022\/11\/TS_IMG_5881-copy-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2859\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/teresa-sellitto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Teresa Sellitto<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I am interested in understanding the factors that contribute to well-being for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. My Master\u2019s thesis aims to understand the links between ecological resources (e.g., environmental supports and caregiver responsiveness), mental health problems, and thriving among youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I also intend to explore how COVID-19-related stressors are associated with mental health problems among these youth, and if thriving buffers this association.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2022\/11\/NV_IMG_5910-copy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2860\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/nisha-vashi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nisha Vashi<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>My current research interests include investigating the role of families and caregivers in fostering the mental health and well-being of autistic children.&nbsp;I am also interested in investigating how community-based programs for children with autism can bolster treatment success to ultimately improve mental health outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2023\/11\/AI_IMG_5947-copy-2-small-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3213\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/alaa-ibrahim\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/alaa-ibrahim\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alaa Ibrahim<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">My current research interests include the well-being of individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and their caregivers. I am interested in examining different intervention approaches that aims at improving mental health outcomes. I also have an interest in culturally responsive care and in supporting underserved communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2023\/11\/MC_Lab_photo-copy-5-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3222\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/marina-charalampopoulou-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Marina&nbsp;<\/strong><br><strong>Charalampopoulou<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>My research interests include the application of a positive psychology lens to the development of accessible interventions for the well-being of young people with developmental disabilities. My Master\u2019s thesis employed a mixed methods approach to investigate the feasibility of a novel therapeutic photography intervention for the well-being of autistic young people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane1720_eb6068-02\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">MA Students<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/emmaheadshot-1-scaled-e1726857396969-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/emmaheadshot-1-scaled-e1726857396969-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/emmaheadshot-1-scaled-e1726857396969-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/emmaheadshot-1-scaled-e1726857396969-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/emmaheadshot-1-scaled-e1726857396969-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/emmaheadshot-1-scaled-e1726857396969-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/emmaheadshot-1-scaled-e1726857396969-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/emma-resendes\/\">Emma Resendes<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I am interested in the development of inclusive interventions to support the mental health of individuals with neurodevelopmental and intellectual disabilities. Specifically, I strive to understand the factors that contribute to well-being in this population and how interventions can be adapted to better meet individual needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/JessK-Headshot-scaled-e1726690400618-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/JessK-Headshot-scaled-e1726690400618-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/JessK-Headshot-scaled-e1726690400618-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/JessK-Headshot-scaled-e1726690400618-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/JessK-Headshot-scaled-e1726690400618-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/JessK-Headshot-scaled-e1726690400618.jpg 1416w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/jessica-klein\/\">Jessica Klein<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>My research interests include person-environment interactions within the social contexts of youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs), and how this subsequently affects mental health outcomes for this population. I am additionally interested in studying the development and implementation of interventions to improve mental wellbeing and quality of life for youth with NDDs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-14 kt-pane1720_3edb3e-cb\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Undergraduate Students<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heesoo Choi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anna Licu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane1720_10eda4-25\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Research Staff<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/IMG_2663-scaled-e1726863130701.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3554\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/IMG_2663-scaled-e1726863130701.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/IMG_2663-scaled-e1726863130701-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/IMG_2663-scaled-e1726863130701-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/IMG_2663-scaled-e1726863130701-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/IMG_2663-scaled-e1726863130701-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/lab\/ddmh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2024\/09\/IMG_2663-scaled-e1726863130701-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Tania Pereira <\/strong><br>Research Assistant &amp; Consultant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-16 kt-pane1720_6dfbf8-23\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Volunteer<\/strong>s<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seth Petel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sonya Labidi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our research team consists primarily of clinical-developmental psychology trainees (including Ph.D. and M.A. level students, and post-doctoral fellows) and research trainees (including research associates, coordinators, assistants, undergraduate thesis students, and volunteers). 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