Resume

• 2015

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Clinical Psychology

  University of Central Florida

  Master of Science - MS

  Clinical Psychology

  University of Central Florida

• 2010

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  Clinical Psychology

  Marshall University

• 2005

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  Psychology

  West Virginia Wesleyan College

• Statistics

  Higher Education

  Data Analysis

  SPSS

  Lecturing

  Psychological Testing

  Teaching

  Research

  Group Therapy

  Peer Tutoring

  Therapists

  Public Speaking

  Experimental Design

  Individual Therapy

  Nonprofits

  Academic Tutoring

  Editing

  Data Entry

  Psychological Assessment

  Understanding the relationship between mothers’ childhood exposure to intimate partner violence and current parenting behaviors through adult intimate partner violence: A moderation analysis.

  Kimberly Renk

  It is understood that childhood exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) can contribute directly and indirectly to adult outcomes

  including parenting behaviors. To further understand these associations

  this study examined the relationship between mothers’ childhood exposure to IPV and their parenting behaviors while using adult IPV as a moderator. The study included a sample of 133 mothers with children who could range in age from 1½- to 5-years. Mothers provided ratings of their childhood exposure to IPV

  their adult IPV experiences

  and their parenting behaviors. Findings suggested that mothers’ adult IPV experiences moderated significantly the relationship between mothers’ exposure to childhood IPV and their parenting behaviors (i.e.

  positive parenting

  negative/inconsistent parenting

  and punitive parenting). These findings suggested that mothers’ childhood exposure to IPV was related to how they parent their young children in the context of mothers’ IPV experiences in their adult relationships. These findings further suggested the importance of preventing children’s exposure to IPV

  identifying interventions for mothers who were exposed to IPV in their childhood as well as in their adult relationships

  and providing appropriate parenting interventions for these mothers. Such multi-targeted approaches will aid in potentially reducing the rates of intergenerational IPV in families.

  Understanding the relationship between mothers’ childhood exposure to intimate partner violence and current parenting behaviors through adult intimate partner violence: A moderation analysis.

  Violence prevention targeted at women: What can be done to improve the life of women in Jamaica?

  Kimberly Renk

  This case study followed a 4-year-old Caucasian female in cancer remission who presented with symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Given the age of this young girl and the health difficulties that she experienced

  the preschool PTSD treatment (PPT) manual was implemented to address her distressing symptoms. In addition

  it was important to include this young girl’s primary caregiver at each step of the treatment process. Following treatment

  this young girl demonstrated significant improvement in her symptomology

  as measured quantitatively and qualitatively. Further

  this young girl was able to utilize the skills and techniques that she learned and generalize them to other circumstances that caused discomfort or emotional difficulty for her. This case study also demonstrated that incorporating intensive parental involvement with PPT can further the reduction of PTSD symptoms in young children who have experienced medically related trauma.

  My first time hurt: Using Preschool PTSD Treatment to address PTSD symptoms in a young child with a history of pediatric cancer.

  Stephenson

  Winchester Surgical and Medical Institute

  Marshall University

  University of Central Florida

  University of the West Indies

  Caribbean Child Development Centre

  The University of the West Indies Open Campus

  Kingston

  Jamaica

  Caribbean Child Development Centre

  The University of the West Indies Open Campus

  Adjunct Faculty

  Marshall University

  Winchester Surgical and Medical Institute

  Kingston

  Jamaica

  Clinical Psychologist

  Jamaica

  Lecturer/Practicum Coordinator

  University of the West Indies

  Orlando

  Florida

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  University of Central Florida