SELECTED PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

• Albanese, A., Russo, G., & Geller, P.A. (in press). The role of parental self-efficacy in parent and child wellbeing: A systematic review of associated outcomes. Child: Care, Health and Development.
• Grunberg, V.A., Geller, P.A., Bonacquisti, A., & Patterson, C.A. (in press). NICU infant health severity and family outcomes: A systematic review of assessments and findings in psychosocial research. Journal of Perinatology.
• Vorndran Hendrick, A.K., Geller, P.A., Grunberg, V.A., & Mudrak, P.L. (in press). Female high reassurance-seekers are at risk for adolescent depression. Advances in Mental Health.
• Horowitz, J. A., Posmontier, B., Chiarello, L. A. & Geller, P. A. (2019). Introducing mother-baby interaction therapy for mothers with postpartum depression and their infants. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing., 33(3), 225-231. doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2019.05.002
• Bloch, J. R., McKeever, A., Zupan, S., Birati, S., Chiatti, B., Delvido, J. A., Maldonado, L., Geller, P.A. & Barkin, J. L. (2019). A practice-based research database to study perinatal nurse home visiting to pregnant women with diabetes. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 1-10. doi: 10.1111/wvn.12340.
• Geller, P. A., Posmontier, B., Horowitz, J. A., Bonacquisti, A., & Chiarello, L. (2018). Introducing Mother Baby Connections: A model of intensive perinatal mental health outpatient programming.Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 41(5), 600-613. doi: 10.1007/s10865-018-9974-z
• Bonacquisti, A., Cohen, M.J., & Schiller, C.E. (2017). Acceptance and commitment therapy for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders: Development of an inpatient group intervention. Archives of Women’s Mental Health.
• Geller, P.A., Bonacquisti, A., Barber, J., & Yeakel, L.H. (2017). Increasing racially and ethnically underrepresented women in medical school through an innovative program. International Journal of Medical Education, 8, 187-189. doi: 10.5116/ijme.5918.b789
• Aaron, E., Bonacquisti, A., Geller, P.A. & Polansky, M.P. (in press). Perinatal depression and anxiety in women with and without HIV infection. Women’s Health Issues.

SELECTED BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS

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• Geller, P.A., Bonacquisti, A. & Patterson, C.A. (2017). Maternal experience of neonatal intensive care unit hospitalization: trauma exposure and psychosocial responses. In M. Muzik & K.L. Rosenblum (Eds.), Motherhood in the Face of Trauma: Pathways of Healing and Growth.
• Friedman, K.B., Grunberg, V.A., Spiers, M.V., & Geller, P.A. (2017). Mother-infant bonding mediates relationships between postpartum depression, anxiety, and emotion recognition. In A. Freitas-Magalhaes (Ed.), Emotional Expression: The Brain and The Face (Vol. 9, pp. 86 – 131). Porto: FEELab Science Books.
• Geller, P.A. & Bonacquisti, A. (in press). Obstetric & Gynaecological Conditions. In T. Hadjistavropoulos (Ed.), Fundamentals of Health Psychology. Don Mills, Ontario: Oxford University Press.

SELECTED RECENT PRESENTATIONS

SELECT INVITED KEYNOTES/PRESENTATIONS

• Geller, P. A. (2019, January). Learning to juggle: Realistic stress management for women. Invited Keynote Speaker for the 2019 meeting of the Association for Women in Science, Philadelphia Chapter, Philadelphia, PA.
• Geller, P. A. (2018, October). Women’s perinatal journey: Current perspectives and empirical investigations of pregnancy loss. Invited Keynote Speaker at the inaugural Involuntary Pregnancy Loss Convention, Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Geller, P. A. (Presenter) & Posmontier, B. (Presenter) (2018, July). Mother Baby Connections. Invited presentation in M. Howard (Moderator) & J. Hesser (Chair), Innovation: Intensive Perinatal Mental Health Programs. Seminar conducted at 31st Postpartum Support International annual conference, Houston, TX.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

• Geller, P. A. & Grunberg, V. A. (2020, April). Coping with Pregnancy Loss: A Trauma for Women, a Target for Medical Providers. In N. Stevens (Chair), The effects of trauma exposure on women’s health: Examination of novel predictors and interventions. Symposium to be presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine annual conference, San Francisco, CA.
• Grunberg, V.A., Geller, P.A., & Patterson, C.A. (2019, October). Resources and stress among NICU parents: The role of perceived family burden. In P. Geller & A. Bonacquisti (Co-Chairs), Improving parental psychosocial functioning in the neonatal intensive care unit. Symposium at Marcè of North America (MONA), Chapel Hill, NC.**
• Hartman, A., Albanese, A., Russo, G., Tranquille, B., La Rocca, A., Patterson, C., & Geller, P.A. (2019, October). Psychosocial Care for Minority Parents in the NICU: A Historical Review. Oral session presented at the MONA Perinatal Mental Health Conference, Chapel Hill, NC.
• Albanese, A.M., Geller, P.A. & Barkin. J. (2019, October). In their own words: Development of a patient derived measure of maternal postpartum self-efficacy. In P.A. Geller & A. Bonacquisti (Co Chairs), Improving parental psychosocial functioning in the neonatal intensive care unit. Symposium presented at the 2019 Marcé of North America 4th Biennial Conference on Perinatal Mental Health, Chapel Hill, NC.**
• Albanese, A.M., Barkin, J.L., Geller, P.A. (2019, April). What makes a ‘good mom’? Development of a patient-derived measure of maternal postpartum self-efficacy. Oral presentation at the 2019 Drexel University Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Geller, P. A., Posmontier, B., Horowitz, J. A., Bonacquisti, A., & Chiarello, L. (2019, March). Mother Baby Connections: A model of intensive perinatal mental health outpatient programming. In N. Hamilton (Chair), Improving health during the postpartum period: Maternal health in crisis. Symposium presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine annual convention, Washington, DC.
• Geller, P.A. (2018, October). Empirical investigations of pregnancy loss: Diverse women’s experiences and educating medical professionals. Presentation at the 21st International Perinatal Bereavement Conference, Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Alliance, St. Louis, MO.
• Geller, P. A. & Posmontier, B. (2018, April). Mother Baby Connections program. In P.A. Geller (Chair), The time has come: The growth of mother-baby day treatment programs in the United States. Symposium presented at North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynecology annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Elgohail, M.*** & Geller, P.A. (2018, April). Using Social Media to Recruit Hard-to-Reach Populations. Oral presentation presented at the North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology (NASPOG) biennial meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
• Grunberg, V.A., & Geller, P.A. (2018, April). Breaking silence: Utilization of a diverse sample to identify women at-risk for depression and anxiety following pregnancy loss. Paper presentation at Society of Behavioral Medicine convention, New Orleans, LA.
• Elgohail, M. & Geller, P.A. (2018, April). Faith & Fertility: The Development of a CBT-based Intervention for Muslim Women Experiencing Infertility. In P. A. Geller (Chair), New Solutions to Old Problems: Improving Women’s Perinatal Mental Health. Symposium presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) annual meeting, New Orleans, LA.
• Geller, P.A., Russo G.R., & Albanese A.M. (2018, February). Historical review of attention directed towards psychosocial needs of parents in the NICU. Paper presented at the 31st annual Gravens Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL.
• Geller, P. A., Bonacquisti, A., Posmontier, B., Horowitz, J. A., Chiarello, L. & Patterson, C. (2017, November). Mother Baby Connections: An interdisciplinary approach to addressing postpartum distress and steps towards NICU adaptation. In P.A. Geller (Chair), Addressing postpartum distress in high risk populations: Innovative psychosocial evaluation and approaches in the NICU. Symposium presented at the 3rd Biennial Perinatal Mental Health Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Elgohail, M. (2017, August). The Impact of Microaggressions on Students of Diverse Backgrounds. In J. T. Taknint & N. Buchanan (Chairpersons), Systemic and Individual Responses to Microaggressions: An Interactive Skill-building Session. Skill-building session presented at the American Psychological Association (APA) annual conference, Washington, D.C.
• Geller, P.A., Posmontier, B., Horowitz, J., Chiarello, L., & Bonacquisti, A. (2017, July). Mother Baby Connections: New interdisciplinary program to address postpartum distress and maternal-infant interaction. InP.A. Geller (Chair), Innovative psychosocial programming to alleviate postpartum distress, Breakout Session presented at Postpartum Support International annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Geller, P. A. (2016, April). Introducing new interdisciplinary standards of psychosocial care in NICU settings. Presentation at North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology annual conference, New York, NY.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

• Hartman, A., Grunberg, V.A., & Geller, P.A. (2019, April). Causal attributions of pregnancy loss amongst women who experienced fertility treatment. Poster presented at the National Perinatal Association annual conference, Providence, RI.
• Grunberg, V.A., Vorndran Hendrick, A.K., & Geller, P.A. (2019, August). Adolescent Depression: The role of reassurance-seeking, empathy, and cognitive coping. Poster at American Psychological Association convention, Chicago, IL.**
• Bonacquisti, A., Geller, P.A., & Patterson, C.A. (2019, March). Evaluating maternal psychological responses to an infant’s admission to a neonatal intensive care unit. Poster presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, Washington, D.C.
• Russo, G. R. & Geller, P. A. (2019, March). The Relationship Between Social Support and Parent-Infant Bonding. Poster presented at the 2019 Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD Sex & Gender Research Forum, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.*

*Poster award winner
**Travel award winner
***Received Steiner Young Investigator Award

FULL LIST OF RECENT PRESENTATIONS

September 2019 - August 2020

• Grunberg, V.A., Geller, P.A., & Patterson, C.A. (2019, October). Resources and stress among NICU parents: The role of perceived family burden. In P. Geller & A. Bonacquisti (Co-Chairs), Improving parental psychosocial functioning in the neonatal intensive care unit. Symposium at Marcè of North America (MONA), Chapel Hill, NC.
• Hartman, A., Albanese, A., Russo, G., Tranquille, B., La Rocca, A., Patterson, C., & Geller, P.A. (2019). Psychosocial Care for Minority Parents in the NICU: A Historical Review. Oral session presented at the MONA Perinatal Mental Health Conference, Chapel Hill, NC.
• Albanese, A.M., Geller, P.A. & Barkin. J. (2019, October). In their own words: Development of a patient derived measure of maternal postpartum self-efficacy. In P.A. Geller & A. Bonacquisti (Co-Chairs), Improving parental psychosocial functioning in the neonatal intensive care unit. Symposium presented at the 2019 Marce of North America 4th Biennial Conference on Perinatal Mental Health, Chapel Hill, NC.

September 2018 - August 2019

• Grunberg, V.A. & Murphy, S. (2019, February). Genetic secrets: The neurocognitive profile of Xia-Gibbs Syndrome. Poster presented at The International Neuropsychological Society, New York, NY.
• Albanese, A.M., Barkin, J.L., Geller, P.A. (2019, March). In their own words: Development of a patient derived measure of maternal postpartum self-efficacy. Poster presented at the Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD Sex and Gender Research Forum, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Hartman, A., Grunberg, V.A., & Geller, P.A. (2019, March). Causal attributions of pregnancy loss amongst women who experienced fertility treatment. Poster presented at 2019 Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD Sex and Gender Research Forum, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Grunberg, V.A., Geller, P.A., & Patterson, C.A. (2019, March). In Child Sickness and In Health: Factors that Influence Couple Functioning among NICU Parents. Poster presented at Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD, Sex and Gender Research Forum, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. *Received poster award
• Russo, G. R. & Geller, P. A. (2019, March). The Relationship Between Social Support and Parent-Infant Bonding. Poster presented at the 2019 Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD Sex & Gender Research Forum, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. *Received poster award
• Bonacquisti, A., Geller, P.A., & Patterson, C.A. (2019, March). Evaluating maternal psychological responses to an infant’s admission to a neonatal intensive care unit. Poster presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, Washington, D.C.
• Bonacquisti, A., Geller, P.A., Wolf, S.M., Posmontier, B., Croft, D.J., & Montgomery, O.M. (2019, March). Improving screening and mental health care access for pregnant women: preliminary results of a pilot study. Poster presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, Washington, D.C.
• Geller, P.A., Posmontier, B., Horowitz, J.A., Bonacquisti, A., & Chiarello, L.C. (2019, March). Introducing Mother Baby Connections: A model of intensive perinatal mental health outpatient programming. In N.A. Hamilton (Chair), Improving health during the postpartum period: Maternal Health in Crisis. Symposium presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, Washington, D.C.
• Hartman, A., Mason, A.E., Schmidt, L.A., Ishkanian, L., Jacobs, L., Leung, C., Jensen, L., Cohn, M.A., Schleicher, S., Wojcicki, J., Lustig, R.H., & Epel, E.S. (2019, March). A brief intervention reduces sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption in high risk people during an SSB worksite sales ban. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, D.C.
• Hartman, A., Grunberg, V.A., & Geller, P.A. (2019, April). Causal attributions of pregnancy loss amongst women who experienced fertility treatment. Poster presented at the National Perinatal Association annual conference, Providence, RI.
• Russo, G. R. & Geller, P. A. (2019, April). Supporting Parent-Infant Bonding Parental Mental Health. Poster presented at the National Perinatal Association Annual Conference, Providence, Rhode Island.
• LaRocca, A.A., Grunberg, V.A., & Geller, P.A. (2019, April). The influence of infant medical attributes on parental psychosocial functioning. Drexel Explore and Serve Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Albanese, A.M., Geller, P.A., Barkin, J.L., (2019, April). What makes a ‘good mom’? Development of a patient-derived measure of maternal postpartum self-efficacy. Oral presentation at the 2019 Drexel University Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Hartman, A., Geller, P.A., Albanese, A., Russo, G., & Patterson, C. (2019, April). A historical analysis of psychosocial care of parents in the NICU: preliminary findings. Poster session presented at the Drexel University Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• LaRocca, A.A., Grunberg, V.A., & Geller, P.A. (2019, April). The influence of infant medical attributes on parental psychosocial functioning. Drexel Graduate Emerging Scholars Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Betchen, M., Gringlas, M., Grunberg, V.A. & Cardonick, E. (2019, May). Effects of maternal psychological status post cancer diagnosis on early childhood development. Oral presentation at American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Nashville, TN.
• Grunberg, V.A., Vorndran Hendrick, A.K., & Geller, P.A. (2019, August). Adolescent Depression: The role of reassurance-seeking, empathy, and cognitive coping. Poster presentation at American Psychological Association annual convention, Chicago, IL.
• Grunberg, V.A. & Geller, P.A. (2018, October). Women’s Perceptions of Support from Medical Providers Following Pregnancy Loss. Oral presentation at Involuntary Pregnancy Loss annual convention, Philadelphia, PA.
• Bonacquisti, A., Geller, P.A., & Patterson, C.A. (2018, October). The maternal experience of an infant’s admission to a neonatal intensive care unit. Oral presentation presented at the 2018 Involuntary Pregnancy Loss Conference, Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Russo, G.R., Jones, L.P., Patterson, C.A., & Geller, P.A. (2018, April). Sex differences in trauma among N/IICU parents. Poster presented at International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Philadelphia, PA.

September 2017 - August 2018

• Geller P.A., Russo G.R., & Albanese A.M., (2018, February). The Evolution and Recent Momentum of Psychosocial Care in the NICU. Poster presented at The 31st Annual Graven’s Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL.
• Russo, G.R., Patterson, C.A, Geller, & P.A. (2018, February). Variations of parental mental health in the N/IICU. Poster presented at Psi Chi Honor Society annual research day, Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Albanese, A.M., Russo, G.R., & Geller, P.A. (2018, March). The impact of maternal and paternal self-efficacy on parent-child relationships, mental health for parent and child, and child development: A systematic review. Poster to be presented at the 2018 Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD Sex and Gender Research Forum, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Bonacquisti, A., Geller, P.A. & Patterson, C.A. (2018, March). Maternal mental health in the neonatal intensive care unit. Oral presentation to be presented at the 2018 Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD Sex and Gender Research Forum, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
• DiSanza, C. B., Patterson, C.A., Geller, P.A., Hoffman, C., Njoroge, W. F. (2018, March). Addressing NICU Parental Distress: A Screening Initiative. Virtual poster submitted to the Drexel University Helen I. Moorhead-Laurencin, MD, Sex and Gender Research Forum, Philadelphia, PA.
• Elgohail., M. & Geller, P.A. (2018, March). Utilization of infertility treatment among ethnic minority muslim women. Poster to be presented at the 2018 Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD Sex and Gender Research Forum, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Geller, P.A., Bonacquisti, A., Wolf, S.M., Posmontier, B., Wolf, D.C., Montgomery, O. (2018, March). Improving screening and mental health care access for pregnant women: preliminary results of a pilot study. Poster to be presented at the 2018 Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD Sex and Gender Research Forum, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Grunberg, V.A., Geller, P.A., Patterson, C.A. (2018, March). Small babies, big stress: A statistical classification of NICU parents. Presentation or poster submitted to Sex and Gender Research Forum, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. *Student poster award
• Posmontier, B., Geller, P.A., Horowitz, J., Chiarello, L., & Bonacquisti, A. (2018, March). Mother Baby Connections: 4-week treatment outcomes for an interdisciplinary intensive outpatient perinatal mental health program. Oral presentation to be presented at the 2018 Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD Sex and Gender Research Forum, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Stasko, E.C.. & Geller, P.A. (2018, March). Sexting and sexual satisfaction during fertility treatment: Preliminary findings of a novel intervention. Poster to be presented at Sex and Gender Research Forum, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Russo, G.R., Geller, P.A. (2018, March). Sex differences in perinatal depression: A preliminary review. Poster presented at the 2018 Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD Sex and Gender Research Forum, Drexel University, Philadelphia. PA *Student poster award
• Russo, G.R. & Geller, P.A. (2018, April). Parental sex differences in perinatal distress and the impact on children. Poster to be presented at the 3rd Annual Maternal and Child Health Symposium, “Social Determinants of Infant Mortality: Partnerships, Innovations, and Community Engagement for Solutions,” Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Albanese, A.M., Russo, G.R., & Geller, P.A. (2018, April).Historical review of psychosocial care for parents in the NICU. Oral presentation to be presented at the 3rd Annual MCH Symposium, "Social Determinants of Infant Mortality: Partnerships, Innovations, and Community Engagement for Solutions," Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. *one of top three rated abstracts which were selected for oral presentation
• Russo, G.R., Grunberg, V.A., Patterson, C.A., & Geller, P.A. (2018, April). Social support in the N/IICU: Impact on maternal and paternal mental health. Poster accepted to Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Albanese, A.M., Russo, G.R., & Geller, P.A. (2018, April). The impact of parental self-efficacy on parent-child relationships, mental health for parent and child, and child development: A systematic review. Presentation or poster submitted to Sex and Gender Research Forum, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Grunberg, V.A. & Geller, P.A. (2018, April). Breaking silence: Utilization of a diverse sample to identify women at-risk for depression and anxiety following pregnancy loss. Oral presentation to be presented at for Society of Behavioral Medicine convention, New Orleans, LA.
• Grunberg, V.A., Geller, P.A., Patterson, C.A. (2018, April). A novel assessment for understanding the parental NICU experience. Poster to be presented at Society of Behavioral Medicine convention, New Orleans, LA.
• DiSanza, C. B., Geller, P.A., Patterson, C.A. (2018, April). Here and Now: Parental Mindfulness in the NICU. Presentation submitted to Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LO.
• Elgohail, M. & Geller, P.A. (2018, April). Faith & Fertility: The Development of a CBT-based Intervention for Muslim Women Experiencing Infertility. Presentation submitted to Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LO.
• Stasko, E.C. & Geller, P.A. (2018, April). Let’s Get Sexty! A novel intervention to improve sexual satisfaction during fertility treatment. Presentation submitted to Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LO.
• Bonacquisti, A., Geller, P.A., Patterson, C.A. (2018, April). Postpartum mood and anxiety symptoms and barriers to psychological treatment among in mothers in the neonatal intensive care unit. Poster to be presented at the North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetric & Gynecology (NASPOG) annual convention, Philadelphia, PA.
• DiSanza, C., Geller, P. A. & Patterson, C. A. (2018, April). Be here & now in the NICU: A pilot study. In P. A. Geller (Chair), Novel psychosocial interventions to address perinatal mental health. Symposium presented at North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Elgohail, E., & Geller, P. A. (2018, April). Introducing a novel treatment approach to reduce depression in Muslim women experiencing infertility. In P. A. Geller (Chair), Novel psychosocial interventions to address perinatal mental health. Symposium to be presented at North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Elgohail, E., & Geller, P. A. (2018, April). Using social media to recruit hard-to-reach populations. Steiner Young Investigator Award oral presentation to be presented at North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology annual conference, Philadelphia, PA. *Recipient: Steiner Young Investigator Award
• Geller, P. A. & Posmontier, B. (2018, April). Mother Baby Connections program. In P.A. Geller (Chair), The time has come: The growth of mother-baby day treatment programs in the United States. Symposium to be presented at North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Geller P.A., Albanese A.M., & Russo G.R., (2018, April). Historical review of attention directed towards psychosocial needs of parents in the NICU. Poster submitted to North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetric & Gynecology (NASPOG) annual convention, Philadelphia, PA.
• Grunberg, V.A., Friedman, K.B., Spiers, M.V., & Geller, P.A. (2018, April). Relationships matter: Neurocognitive outcomes for women with postpartum depression. Poster to be presented at North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetric & Gynecology (NASPOG) annual convention, Philadelphia, PA.
• Grunberg, V., & Geller. P.A., Patterson, C.A. (2018, April). Identifying NICU parents at-risk for stress and family burden: A hierarchical cluster analysis. Steiner Young Investigator Award oral presentation to be presented at North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.*Recipient: Steiner Young Investigator Award
• Patterson, C. A., Geller, P., Grunberg, V. (2018, April). Parental stress: Results from the Parent Survival Guide intervention. In P. A. Geller (Chair), Novel psychosocial interventions to address perinatal mental health. Symposium to be presented at North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Geller, P.A., Bonacquisti, A., Posmontier, B., Horowitz, J. Chiarello, L. & Patterson, C. (2017, November). Mother Baby Connections: An interdisciplinary approach to addressing postpartum distress and steps towards NICU adaptation. In P.A. Geller (Chair), Addressing postpartum distress in high risk populations: Innovative psychosocial evaluation and approaches in the NICU. Symposium presented at the 3rd Biennial Perinatal Mental Health Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Grunberg, V.A. & Geller, P.A. (2018, August). An unspoken journey: Women’s experiences with pregnancy loss. Poster to be presented at American Psychological Association convention, San Francisco, CA.
• Grunberg, V.A., Geller, P.A., Patterson, C.A. (2018, August). When two becomes three: Couple functioning among NICU parents. Poster to be presented at American Psychological Association convention, San Francisco, CA.
• DiSanza, C, B., Geller, P. A., & Patterson, C. A. (2017, November). Mindfulness for NICU Parents: A Pilot Study Assessing Feasibility and Impact. In P.A. Geller (Chair), Addressing Postpartum Distress in High Risk Populations: Innovative Psychosocial Evaluation and Approaches in the NICU. Symposium to be presented at the 3rd Biennial Perinatal Mental Health Society Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Bonacquisti, A., Geller, P.A., & Patterson, C.A. (2017, November). The impact of maternal-infant attachment on postpartum mood and anxiety symptoms in NICU mothers. In P.A. Geller (Chair), Addressing postpartum distress in parents of newborns in NICU. Symposium presented at the 3rd Biennial Perinatal Mental Health Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Geller, P. A., Bonacquisti, A., Posmontier, B., Horowitz, J. A., Chiarello, L. & Patterson, C. (2017,November). Mother Baby Connections: An interdisciplinary approach to addressing postpartum distress and steps towards NICU adaptation. In P.A. Geller (Chair), Addressing postpartum distress in high risk populations: Innovative psychosocial evaluation and approaches in the NICU Symposium presented at the 3rd Biennial Perinatal Mental Health Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Patterson, C. A., Geller, P. A., Hoffman, C., & Njorge, W. (2017, November). Screening in the NICU: The right time, the right measures, the right resources. In P.A. Geller (Chair), Addressing postpartum distress in high risk populations: Innovative psychosocial evaluation and approaches in the NICU Symposium presented at the 3rd Biennial Perinatal Mental Health Conference, Chicago, IL.

September 2016 - August 2017

• Bonacquisti, A., Geller, P.A. & Patterson, C.A. (2017, August). Perinatal mental health in the NICU: Using research to inform clinical best practices. In A. Van Arsdale (Chair), Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders: Research and advocacy for the most common pregnancy complication. Symposium presented to the American Psychological Association (APA) annual conference, Washington, D.C.
• Grunberg, V.A., Geller, P.A., Chuo, J., & Patterson, C.A. (2017, August). The development of a parental self-report measure for NICU infant health severity. Poster presented at American Psychological Association annual convention, Washington, D.C.
• Elgohail, M. (2017, August). The Impact of Microaggressions on Students from Diverse Backgrounds: An introduction. In J. T. Taknint (Chair) & N. Buchanan (Co-Chair), Systemic and Individual Responses to Microaggressions: An Interactive Skill-building Session. Symposium presented to the American Psychological Association (APA) annual conference, Washington, D.C.
• Daniel, D. K., Elgohail, M., Giannone, D. (2017, August). In J. A. Lewis & K. Frye (Chairpersons), Student Perspectives on Navigating the World of Psychology – A Multicultural Perspective. Symposium presented at the American Psychological Association (APA) annual conference, Washington D.C.
• Bonacquisti, A., Cohen, M.J., Schiller, C.E. & Brandon, A. (2017, July). Acceptance and commitment therapy: An innovative approach to treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. In P.A. Geller (Chair), Innovative psychosocial programming to alleviate postpartum distress, Breakout Session presented at Postpartum Support International annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Bonacquisti, A., Geller, P.A. & Patterson, C.A. (2017, July). Maternal mental health in the neonatal intensive care unit: Postpartum depression, anxiety, and attitudes towards mental health treatment. Poster presented at Postpartum Support International annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• DiSanza, C. B., Geller, P. A., & Patterson, C. A. (2017, July). Mindful NICU: A novel mindfulness program for parents of NICU infants. In P.A. Geller (Chair), Innovative psychosocial programming to alleviate postpartum distress, Breakout Session presented at Postpartum Support International annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Geller, P.A., Posmontier, B., Horowitz, J., Chiarello, L., & Bonacquisti, A. (2017, July). Mother Baby Connections: New interdisciplinary program to address postpartum distress and maternal-infant interaction. In P.A. Geller (Chair), Innovative psychosocial programming to alleviate postpartum distress, Breakout Session presented at Postpartum Support International annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Grunberg, V.A., Friedman, K.B., Spiers, M.V., & Geller, P.A. (2017, July). A novel analytic strategy for examining cognitive biases in postpartum depressed and anxious mothers. In P.A. Geller (Chair), Innovative psychosocial programming to alleviate postpartum distress, Breakout Session presented at Postpartum Support International annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Patterson, C.A., Stasko, E. C., Elgohail, M., DeRuyter, L., & Geller, P.A. (2017, July). The N/IICU Parent Survival Guide: A unique intervention to help parents navigate the NICU and their emotions. In P.A. Geller (Chair), Innovative psychosocial programming to alleviate postpartum distress, Breakout Session presented at Postpartum Support International annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Posmontier, B., Geller, P.A., Horowitz, J., Izzetoglu, M., Grunberg, Hernandez, G., & Slaughter, J. (2017, July). Assessing prefrontal cortex brain activity among depressed and non-depressed mother-infant dyads. Poster presented at Postpartum Support International annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Posmontier, B., Horowitz, J.A., Geller, P.A., Izzetoglu, M., & Grunberg, V.A. (2017, June). Feasibility of using fNIRS to compare cortical hemodynamic response between postpartum depressed and non-depressed mothers and their infants. Poster presented at International Family Nursing Association annual convention, Pamplona, Spain.
• Posmontier, B., Geller, P.A., Horowitz, J.A., Chiarello, L.C., Grunberg, V.A., & Bonacquisti, A. (2017, June). Mother Baby Connections: An intensive outpatient perinatal mental health program. Poster presented at International Family Nursing Association annual convention, Pamplona, Spain.
• Posmontier, B., Geller, P.A., Horowitz, J.A., Izzetoglu, M. & Grunberg, V.A. (2017, June). Neuro-imaging markers for postpartum depression: A systematic review. Poster presented at International Family Nursing Association annual convention, Pamplona, Spain.
• DiSanza, C. B., Geller, P. A., Patterson, C. A. (2017, May). Developing and Implementing a Mindfulness Program for NICU Parents. In P.A. Geller & E. C. Stasko (Co-Chairs), A rocky road to parenthood: Examinations f the perinatal journey. Symposium presented to Association of Psychological Science (APS) annual convention, Boston, MA.
• Stasko, E. C. & Geller, P. A. (2017, May). Let’s talk about sext, baby! Improving sexual satisfaction during infertility treatment. In P.A. Geller & E. C. Stasko (Co-Chairs), A rocky road to parenthood: Examinations f the perinatal journey. Symposium presented to Association of Psychological Science (APS) annual convention, Boston, MA.
• Grunberg, V.A., Friedman, K.B., Spiers, M.V., & Geller, P.A. (2017, May). Postpartum depression and emotion recognition: Why can’t I read my baby?. In P. A. Geller & E. C. Stasko (Co-Chairs), A rocky road to parenthood: Examinations of the perinatal journey. Symposium presented at Association for Psychological Science (APS) annual convention, Boston, MA.
• Elgohail, M. & Geller, P.A. (2017, May). Stresses of Baby-Making: Understanding the Experience of Ethnic Minority Women in the Age of Social Media. In P. A. Geller (Chair) & E. C. Stasko (Co-Chair), A Rocky Road to Parenthood: Examinations of the Perinatal Journey. Symposium presented at the 29th Annual Convention of the Association of Psychological Science, Boston, MA.
• Morris, J., Grunberg, V.A., & Geller, P.A. (2017, April). Impact of parental report of infant health severity on parental stress levels after NICU discharge. Drexel University Health Professions Student Research Symposium, Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia, PA.
• Posmontier, B., Horowitz, J.A., Geller, P.A., Izzetoglu, M., & Grunberg, V.A. (2017, April). Feasibility of comparing cortical hemodynamic response between postpartum depressed and non-depressed mothers and their infants. Poster presented at the Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) annual convention, Philadelphia, PA.
• Horowitz, J.A., Geller, P.A., Posmontier, B., Izzetoglu, M., & Grunberg, V.A. (2017, April). Neuro-Imaging markers for postpartum depression: A systematic review. Poster presented at Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) annual convention, Philadelphia, PA.
• Elgohail, M. & Geller, P.A. (2017, April). Understanding Reproductive Health Disparities: Ethnic Differences in the Utilization of Infertility Treatment. Poster presented at the Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
• Stasko, E.C., & Geller, P.A. (2017, April). I Wanna Sext You Up. In Gross Anatomy: Sex. Oral presentation at Philadelphia Science Festival, Philadelphia, PA.
• Stasko, E.C., & Geller, P.A. (2017, April). "Let's Talk about Sext, Baby!" Development of an Intervention to Improve Sexual Satisfaction during Infertility Treatment. Oral presentation at the inaugural Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Grunberg, V.A., Geller, P.A., & Patterson, C.A. (2017, April). Parental distress as a function of infant medical issues. Poster presented at Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars Program, Philadelphia, PA.
• Stasko, E.C., & Geller, P.A. (2017, April). "Let's Talk about Sext, Baby!" Sexting and satisfaction among adults. Oral presentation at the inaugural Sexting Arts Festival, New York, NY.
• Patterson, C.A. (2017, March) Psychology in the NICU. Invited speaker for National Perinatal Association annual conference, Atlanta, GA.
• Patterson, C.A., Hoffman, C.H., & Geller, P.A. (2017, March). Piloting a parent mental health screening program in the NICU. National Perinatal Association annual conference, Atlanta, GA
• Stasko, E.C., & Geller, P.A. (2017, March). "Let's Talk about Sext, Baby!" Development of an intervention to improve sexual satisfaction during infertility treatment. Flash talk oral presentation at Drexel University Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD, Sex and Gender Research Forum, Philadelphia, PA.
• Stasko, E.C., & Geller, P.A. (2017, March). Sexting and satisfaction among adults. Virtual poster presented at Drexel University Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD, Sex and Gender Research Forum, Philadelphia, PA.
• Elgohail, M., Patterson, C.A., & Geller, P.A. (2017, March). Caring for NICU parents: Results from a new intervention for parental stress. Virtual poster presented at Drexel University Helen I. Moorehead Laurencin, MD, Sex and Gender Research Forum, Philadelphia, PA.
• Elgohail, M. & Geller, P.A. (2017, March). Impact of infertility: Psychological, sexual, and social concerns amongst women. Virtual poster presented at Drexel University Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD, Sex and Gender Research Forum, Philadelphia, PA.
• DiSanza, C. B., Geller, P. A., Patterson, C. A. (2017, March). Creation of a mindfulness program for NICU parents. Virtual poster presented at Drexel University Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD, Sex and Gender Research Forum, Philadelphia, PA.
• Grunberg, V.A., Geller, P.A., & Patterson, C.A. (2017, March). Multivariable analysis of risk and resilience factors for NICU family adjustment. Flash talk oral presentation presented at Drexel University Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD, Sex and Gender Research Forum, Philadelphia, PA.
• Grunberg, V.A., Friedman, K.B., Spiers, M.V., & Geller, P.A. (2017, March). Maternal mental health: Implications for mother-infant bonding and emotion recognition. Virtual poster presented at Drexel University Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD, Sex and Gender Research Forum, Philadelphia, PA.
• Posmontier, B., Geller, P.A., Horowitz, J.A., Grunberg, V.A., & Izzetoglu, M. (2017, March). Using fNIRS to assess maternal-infant interaction in the postpartum period. Virtual poster presented at Drexel University Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, MD, Sex and Gender Research Forum, Philadelphia, PA.
• Geller, P.A., Bonacquisti, A., Posmontier, B., Wolf, S.M., & Croft, D.J. (2017, March). Enhancing mental health care access for low-income pregnant women: Coordination of perinatal health care and mental health services. Poster presented at the Drexel University Sex and Gender Research Forum, Philadelphia, PA.
• Geller, P.A., Posmontier, B., Horowitz, J.A., Chiarello, L., & Bonacquisti, A. (2017, March). New interdisciplinary intensive outpatient perinatal mental health program at Drexel University. Poster presented at the Drexel University Sex and Gender Research Forum, Philadelphia, PA.
• Rosenthal, L., Earnshaw, V. A., Moore, J., Ferguson, D., Lewis, T. T., Reid, A. E., Lewis, J. B., Stasko, E. C., Tobin, J. N., & Ickovics, J. R. (2017, March). Discrimination in pregnancy predicts poorer infant development at one year. Advances in Understanding Health Effects of Stigma and Discrimination in Family Contexts. Symposium presented at the Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine: San Diego, CA.
• Elgohail, M. (2017, January). Can Religious Coping Style Predict Depressive Symptoms Amongst Muslim Women Struggling to Conceive? In L. Shawahin (Chair), Muslim Women: Exploring health and wellbeing at the intersection of race, religion and gender. Symposium presented at the National Multicultural Conference and Summit, Portland, OR.
• Posmontier, B., Horowitz, J.A., Geller, P.A., & Bonacquisti, A. (2016, November). Mother Baby Connections: An intensive outpatient perinatal mental health program. Presentation at the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
• Grunberg, V.A., DiSanza, C.A., Geller, P.A., & Patterson, C.A. (2016, October). Chronic health problems in NICU graduates and maternal well-being. Poster presented at Women's Special Interest Group (SIG) Poster Exposition at the 50th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.
• Stasko, E.C. & Geller, P.A. (2016, October). The Relationship Between Sexting and Satisfaction for Women. Poster presented at the Women's Special Interest Group (SIG) Poster Exposition at the 50th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.
• Elgohail, M., Syed, M.R., & Geller, P.A. (2016, October). Demographic Trends and Their Implications Amongst Muslim Women with Fertility Problems. Poster presented at the 50th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.
• Posmontier, B., Geller, P.A., Horowitz, J.A., Grunberg, V.A., Izzetoglu, M. (2016, October). Neuroimaging signature of postpartum depression: A systematic review. Poster presented at Drexel University College of Medicine, Discovery Day, Philadelphia, PA.
• Stasko, E.C. & Geller, P.A. (2016, October). The Relationship Between Sexting and Satisfaction for Women. Poster presented at the Women's Special Interest Group (SIG) Poster Exposition at the 50th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.
• Bonacquisti, A, Geller, P, & Patterson, C. (2016, September). Psychological responses and treatment among mothers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Poster presented at the 2016 Annual Quality Congress, Vermont Oxford Network, Chicago, IL.