Julia Taylor Woodward
Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Woodward is integrated into the multidisciplinary team at the Duke Fertility Center. She specializes in working with patients coping with infertility, pregnancy loss, and perinatal mood disorders and offers third-party reproduction evaluation and consultation. Her research focuses on family and child outcomes for first-time parents in their forties and fifties as well as enhancing adaptation to the stress of infertility.
Current Research Interests
(1) Family and child outcomes of first-time parents who conceive in the peri- and postmenopausal period, often with Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) including donor gametes; (2) Promoting adaptive coping in patients facing prolonged infertility treatment and/or recurrent pregnancy loss.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
- Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Adult Psychiatry & Psychology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2021
- Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology & Fertility, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2020
Contact Information
- 5601 Arringdon Park Drive, Suite 201, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Box 3143 DUMC, Durham, NC 27710
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julia.woodward@duke.edu
(919) 572-8853
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Duke Fertility Center Profile
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Psychiatry Profile
- Background
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Education, Training, & Certifications
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pain Prevention and Treatment Research Program, Psychiatry, Duke University School of Medicine 2004 - 2005
- Intern, Medical Psychologoy, Duke University 2003 - 2004
- Ph.D., University of Kansas 2004
- M.A., University of Kansas 2000
- B.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 1995
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Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2019 - 2020
- Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology & Fertility, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2019 - 2020
- Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2013 - 2019
- Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology & Fertility, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2016 - 2019
- Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2007 - 2013
- Clinical Associate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2004 - 2007
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Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke
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Co-Director, Third Party Reproduction Program, Duke Fertility Center
Co-chair, OBGYN Resident Wellness Program Task Force (2012- 2017)Duke Perinatal Psychiatry Steering Committee (2018-2020)
Duke Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Steering Committee (2016-present)
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- Recognition
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In the News
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MAY 30, 2020 The Washington Post -
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OCT 10, 2018 The Telegraph
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- Expertise
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Subject Headings
- Research
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Selected Grants
- Publications & Artistic Works
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Selected Publications
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Academic Articles
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Zweifel, Julianne E., and Julia T. Woodward. “The risky business of advanced paternal age: neurodevelopmental and psychosocial implications for children of older fathers.” Fertil Steril 118, no. 6 (December 2022): 1013–21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.10.029.Full Text Link to Item
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Schuette, Stephanie A., Julia T. Woodward, and Moria J. Smoski. “Preferences Toward Psychological Interventions Among Women Experiencing Infertility.” Integrative Medicine Reports 1, no. 1 (March 1, 2022): 7–13. https://doi.org/10.1089/imr.2021.0011.Full Text
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Tsai, Shelun, Kathryn Shaia, Julia T. Woodward, Michael Y. Sun, and Suheil J. Muasher. “Surrogacy Laws in the United States: What Obstetrician-Gynecologists Need to Know.” Obstet Gynecol 135, no. 3 (March 2020): 717–22. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000003698.Full Text Link to Item
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Zweifel, Julianne E., Julia T. Woodward, Robert W. Rebar, and Mark V. Sauer. “Is it time to establish age restrictions in ART?” J Assist Reprod Genet 37, no. 2 (February 2020): 257–62. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-019-01649-w.Full Text Link to Item
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Pasch, Lauri A., Jean Benward, Joanna E. Scheib, and Julia T. Woodward. “Donor-conceived children: the view ahead.” Hum Reprod 32, no. 7 (July 1, 2017): 1534. https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dex105.Full Text Link to Item
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Woodward, Julia T. “Third-party reproduction in the Internet Age: the new, patient-centered landscape.” Fertil Steril 104, no. 3 (September 2015): 525–30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.05.030.Full Text Link to Item
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Thompson, Elizabeth H., Julia T. Woodward, and Annette L. Stanton. “Dyadic goal appraisal during treatment for infertility: how do different perspectives relate to partners' adjustment?” Int J Behav Med 19, no. 3 (September 2012): 252–59. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-011-9172-7.Full Text Link to Item
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Thompson, Elizabeth H., Julia T. Woodward, and Annette L. Stanton. “Moving forward during major goal blockage: situational goal adjustment in women facing infertility.” J Behav Med 34, no. 4 (August 2011): 275–87. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-010-9309-1.Full Text Link to Item
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Thompson, Elizabeth H., Julia T. Woodward, and Annette L. Stanton. “DYADIC GOAL APPRAISAL DURING TREATMENT FOR INFERTILITY.” Annals of Behavioral Medicine 41 (April 1, 2011): S115–S115.Link to Item
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Thompson, Elizabeth, Julia T. Woodward, and Annette L. Stanton. “GOAL ADJUSTMENT DURING INFERTILITY.” Annals of Behavioral Medicine 39 (April 1, 2010): 34–34.Link to Item
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Sears, Sharon R., Julia T. Woodward, and Robert K. Twillman. “What do I have to lose? Effects of a psycho-educational intervention on cancer patient preference for resuscitation.” J Behav Med 30, no. 6 (December 2007): 533–44. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-007-9128-1.Full Text Link to Item
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Cheavens, J. S., D. B. Feldman, J. T. Woodward, and C. R. Snyder. “Hope in cognitive psychotherapies: On working with client strengths.” Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy 20, no. 2 (January 1, 2006): 135–45. https://doi.org/10.1891/jcop.20.2.135.Full Text
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Snyder, C. R., Carla Berg, Julia T. Woodward, Amber Gum, Kevin L. Rand, Kristin K. Wrobleski, Jill Brown, and Ashley Hackman. “Hope against the cold: individual differences in trait hope and acute pain tolerance on the cold pressor task.” J Pers 73, no. 2 (April 2005): 287–312. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6494.2005.00318.x.Full Text Link to Item
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Snyder, C. R., Kevin L. Rand, Elisa A. King, David B. Feldman, and Julia T. Woodward. “"False" hope.” J Clin Psychol 58, no. 9 (September 2002): 1003–22. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.10096.Full Text Link to Item
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Snyder, C. R., David B. Feldman, Julia D. Taylor, Lisa L. Schroeder, and Virgil H. Adams. “The roles of hopeful thinking in preventing problems and enhancing strengths.” Applied and Preventive Psychology 9, no. 4 (September 2000): 249–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0962-1849(00)80003-7.Full Text
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Book Sections
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Hayes, M., and J. T. Woodward. “Lesbians pursuing parenthood: pathways, challenges, and best practices.” In Psychological and Medical Perspectives on Fertility Care and Sexual Health, 123–40, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822288-1.00001-4.Full Text
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Stanton, A. L., and J. T. Woodward. “Infertility.” In Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine, Second Edition, 756–58, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511543579.191.Full Text
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Taylor, Julia D., David B. Feldman, R. S. Saunders, and Steven S. Ilardi. “Hope theory and cognitive-behavioral therapies.” In Handbook of Hope Theory, Measures, and Applications, edited by C. R. Snyder. Academic Press, 2000.
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Taylor, Julia D., Scott T. Michael, and Jennifer S. Cheavens. “Hope theory as applied to brief treatments: Problem-solving and solution-focused therapies.” In Handbook of Hope Theory, Measures, and Applications. Academic Press, 2000.
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Woodward, J. T., and C. R. Snyder. “Hope as a common factor across psychotherapy approaches: A lesson from the Dodo’s verdict.” In Handbook of Hope Theory, Measures, and Applications, edited by C. R. Snyder. Academic Press, 2000.
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Taylor, Julia D. “Confronting breast cancer: Hopes for health.” In Handbook of Hope: Theory, Measures, and Application, edited by C. R. Snyder, 355–69. New York: Academic Press, 2000.
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Woodward, J. T., Sandra J. Waters, and Francis J. Keefe. “Cognitive-behavioral therapy for pain in older adults.” In Pain in Older Persons: Progress in Pain Research and Management, 239–61. IASP Press, n.d.
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Woodward, J. T., and Katherine E. MacDuffie. “Individual and family outcomes of first-time parents over 40: Implications of later-life parenting.” In Contemporary Fertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology: Advancing Global Discussion in Theory, Practice, Policy and Research, edited by Patricia Hershberger and Eleanor Stevenson. Springer Publishing Company, n.d.
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Woodward, Julia, and Marie Hayes. “Lesbians Pursuing Parenthood: Pathways, Challenges, and Best Practices. Amsterdam: Elsevier Publishing Company.” In Psychological and Medical Perspectives on Infertility and Sexual Dysfunction., edited by William Petok and Kim Bergman. Amsterdam: Elsevier Publishing Company, n.d.
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Other Articles
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Woodward, Julia. “How old is too old?: The rise of parenting at advanced reproductive age.” Duke Ob/Gyn Magazine, n.d.
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Digital Publications
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Woodward, Julia. “Using an Egg Donor: What you Should Know.” All About Fertility, July 2020.Link to Item
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Berger, Eric. “Better fertility treatments can mean much older parents. But how does this affect their offspring?” The Washington Post, May 30, 2020.Link to Item
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Conference Papers
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Woodward, Julia T., and Mephanie Schuette. “DOES WAITING TO HAVE A BABY CHANGE PARENTING EXPERIENCE? ELUCIDATING EXPERIENCES OF PATIENTS WHO USED FERTILITY TREATMENT IN THEIR 20s, 30s, AND 40s.” In Fertility and Sterility, 118:E93–E93, 2022.Link to Item
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Woodward, Julia Taylor, and Katherine E. MacDuffie. “ATTITUDES OF OOCYTE DONORS AND NON-DONORS TOWARDS THEIR GENETIC MATERIAL.” In Fertility and Sterility, 114:E271–E271, 2020.Link to Item
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Woodward, J. T., J. Norten, M. G. Jamison, and D. K. Walmer. “P-672.” In Fertility and Sterility, 86:S382–S382. Elsevier BV, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.07.1051.Full Text
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Taylor, Julia D., Jennifer S. Cheavens, K. Kahle, and C. R. Snyder. “Interactions of high- and low-hope individuals: A look at interpersonal theory,” n.d.
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Taylor, Julia D., T. J. Keating, and J. T. Woodward. “The cost-effectiveness of remote sensing and repair in reducing motor vehicle nitrogen oxide emissions,” n.d.
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Woodward, J. T., Elizabeth Thompson, and Annette L. Stanton. “Dyadic goal appraisal during treatment for infertility,” n.d.
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Woodward, J. T., Elizabeth Thompson, and Annette S. Stanton. “Goal Adjustment During Infertility,” n.d.
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Woodward, J. T., J. R. Hockemeyer, L. A. Laub, D. Craig-Claar, and Annette L. Stanton. “Meeting breast cancer patients’ psychosocial needs: Relationship of preferences and practices of physicians and patients to patient satisfaction with care,” n.d.
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Woodward, J. T., Jennifer Norton, David K. Walmer, and M. G. Jamison. “Fertility patients’ preferences and attitudes about gamete donation: What kind of donor and donor program do they want?,” n.d.
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Woodward, J. T., Timothy J. Strauman, Keri Merrill, A. Vieth, and M. Carrig. “Treatment of Depression with Cognitive and Self-System Therapies: Methods, Outcome, and Adherence.,” n.d.
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Woodward, J. T., and Annette L. Stanton. “Acceptance and regoaling in the context of infertility: How do we move forward during blockage of a major life goal?,” n.d.
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Woodward, J. T., and C. R. Snyder. “HIV prevention behaviors among adolescent women: The role of hope and coping strategies,” n.d.
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Theses and Dissertations
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Woodward, Julia T. “Acceptance and Regoaling in the Context of Infertility: How Do We Move Forward During Blockage of a Major Life Goal?” Edited by Annette L. Stanton, 2004.
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Exhibitions, Screenings, & Performances
- Teaching & Mentoring
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Advising & Mentoring
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Research Mentor – Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship program (Jessica Selter, MD)
Mentor - Duke Clinical Psychology Intern (Breanna Beard)
Mentor & Research Advisor – Duke Oncofertility Postdoctoral Fellow (Juliann Stalls, PhD)
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Research Mentor – Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship program (Jessica Selter, MD)
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Teaching Activities
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Founder and Practicum Supervisor, Duke Reproductive Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Postdoctoral Fellowship Practicum Supervisor, Perinatal Psychiatry program
Faculty and Practicum Supervisor, Duke Clinical Psychology Internship Program, Behavioral Health Track
Practicum Supervisor, Duke Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program
Lecturer, Duke Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship Program
Specific Didactics & Lectures:
- Duke Fertility Center’s Reproductive Psychology course series (2011 – present)
- Role: Creator of curriculum, course director, and lecturer
- Duke Reproductive Endocrinology Mental Health Didactic Series (2013-Present)
- Role: Creator of curriculum, course director, and lecturer
- Didactics delivered to REI Fellows as well as Embryology lab staff and nursing team
- Duke Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Lectures
- Psychosocial Aspects of Infertility (once per year)
- Psychosocial Aspects and Optimal Support for Pregnancy Loss (once per year)
- Psychosocial Aspects of Third-Party Reproduction (once per year)
- Implications of Later-Life Parenting (once per year)
- Medical student rotation in reproductive psychology (unofficial rotation) (2018 - present)
- Role: Attending psychologist for participating medical student; case observation, conceptualization, and discussion including didactics
- Duke Clinical Psychology Internship Program
- Providing Integrated Psychological Services in a Medical Setting (2018 – present)
- Interprofessional Communication: Talking to other members of the health care team (2020 – present)
- Duke Family Studies Program (2013 – present)
- Talking to Couples about Sex (once per year)
- Duke Fertility Center’s Reproductive Psychology course series (2011 – present)
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Founder and Practicum Supervisor, Duke Reproductive Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
- Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
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Presentations & Appearances
- Interactive Case-Based Analysis: Clinical and Ethical Challenges in Surrogacy and Gamete Donation Counseling. Jefferson Infertility Counseling Conference. April 2023 2023
- Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Fertility Populations. Jefferson Infertility Counseling Conference. April 2023 2023
- Trauma-Informed Care in Reproductive Medicine. American Society of Reproductive Medicine. October 2022 2022
- Report Writing for Donor and Gestational Carrier Evaluations: Best practices and documentation guidelines. . Jefferson Infertility Counseling Conference. April 2022 2022
- “What’s in the Best Interests of the Child?”: Ethics in Third-Party Assisted Reproduction Technology. Jefferson Infertility Counseling Conference. April 2022 2022
- Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Pregnancy Loss. Women's Mental Health Teleconference. U.S. Veteran’s Administration . February 11, 2021 2021
- How Old is Too Old? Pursuit of Parenthood at Advanced Age.. Reproductive Mental Health Course. Meredith College. April 2020 2020
- Exploring Clinical Complexities in PGT & Mosaic Embryo Transfer. The Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society. September 2019 2019
- How Old is Too Old? Pursuit of Parenthood at Advanced Age. The Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society. September 2019 2019
- Psychological and Emotional Aspects of Infertility in Women Veterans. U.S. Veteran’s Administration Women's Mental Health Teleconference. July 2019 2019
- How Old is Too Old? Pursuit of Parenthood at Advanced Age.. Women’s Mood Disorders Program Lecture Series. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. June 2019 2019
- How old is too old?: Pursuit of Parenthood at Advanced Age. OBGYN Grand Rounds. Duke University. November 2018 2018
- Finding solutions for delayed parenting: Developing clinic age policies, public awareness, and social policies. Pre-Congress Course invited lecture. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. October 2018 2018
- Psychosocial implications of delayed parenting from the perspective of the parent. Pre-Congress Course invited lecture. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. October 2018 2018
- Psychosocial implications of later-life parenting. Jefferson Infertility Counseling Conference. May 2018 2018
- Third-Party Reproductive Evaluations: Best practices in documentation and interprofessional communication. Jefferson Infertility Counseling Conference. May 2018 2018
- Etiology and Treatment of Pain in Endometriosis. MHPG Pre-Congress Course, Chair. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. October 2017 2017
- Multidimensional Impact of Endometriosis on Quality of Life. MHPG Pre-Congress Course, Chair. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. October 2017 2017
- Identifying and Addressing Clinical Complexities in Preimplantation Genetic Screening. ASRM Symposium. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. October 2015 2015
- The Role of the Mental Health Provider in an REI Practice. ASRM Practice Managers Symposium. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. October 2015 2015
- Later-life and Single Parents: How do the families fare? . MHPG Pre-Congress Course Invited Talk. American Society for Reproductive Medicine. October 2013 2013
- Managing the Highly Stressed Fertility Patient. Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellows Institute. July 2013 2013
- The Role of the Psychologist in a Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Practice. Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellows Institute. July 2013 2013
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Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
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Service to the Profession
- Advisory Board Member. Jefferson Infertility Counseling Conference. Thomas Jefferson University. 2021 - 2024 2021 - 2024
- ASRM Mental Health Professional Group Representative. SART (Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology) Executive Council. October 2019 - October 2022 2019 - 2022
- Chair, Continuing Education Committee. Mental Health Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 2014 - 2015 2014 - 2015
- Chair, Education Committee. Mental Health Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 2013 - 2014 2013 - 2014
- Education Committee, Member. Mental Health Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 2011 - 2013 2011 - 2013
- Chair, Membership Committee. Mental Health Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 2009 - 2010 2009 - 2010
- Membership Committee, Member. Mental Health Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. 2006 - 2009 2006 - 2009
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Service to Duke
- Duke Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Psychiatry Department Education Mission Work Group. 2019 2019
- Duke Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, Executive Steering Committee. 2016 - 2021 2016 - 2021
- Duke Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Resident Wellness Program Task Force . 2012 - 2017 2012 - 2017
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Clinical Activities
- As the Director of Psychological Services for the Duke Fertility Center, I specialize in working with patients coping with infertility, pregnancy loss, third-party reproduction, fertility preservation, and perinatal mood disorders.
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