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Sara F. Stein
PhD Student. Social Work/Psychology - Clinical Graduate - 2021
Interpersonal trauma exposure such as intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive problem associated with severe, long-term physical and mental health problems. Yet, current treatments for those who have experienced IPV show limited effectiveness in reducing future IPV victimization, suggesting the mechanisms of risk for experiencing IPV remain largely unknown. The central aim of my program of research is to identify mechanisms of trauma-related risk transmission across generations to increase effectiveness of evidence-based treatments and mitigate detrimental long-term physical and mental health outcomes in families and children. This goal has motivated 4 complementary lines of inquiry involving sophisticated analytic techniques including longitudinal multi-level modeling: 1) delineating mechanisms of risk for interpersonal trauma exposure victimization; 2) identifying sequalae of interpersonal trauma on women and children; 3) investigating predictors of suboptimal parenting practices in trauma-exposed families; and 4) conducting clinical intervention evaluation research, clinical work, and translational activities. Sara is also currently a fully licensed, practicing clinical social worker in the State of Michigan, with expertise in the treatment of complex trauma.
Dissertation Title
Towards Intentional Relational Well-Being: Syndemic Contributions of Mental Health, Trauma Exposure, and Sociodemographic Factors to Risk for Intimate Partner Violence Victimization
Education
| Year | Degree | School | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | PhD | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor | |
| 2016 | MS | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor | |
| 2015 | MSW | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor | |
| 2007 | BA | Wellesley College |
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Stein, S.F., Hong, J., Smith, A., Grogan-Kaylor, A.C., Eisman, A, Ngo, Q.M. (January 2020). Facets of Trait Mindfulness As Potential Mediators between Dating Violence Exposure and the Development of Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation. Poster presentation at the 24th Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR). Washington, D.C. |
| 2019 | Galano, M.M., Grogan-Kaylor, A.C., Clark, H.M., Stein, S.F., & Graham-Bermann, S.A. (November 2019). Factors Inhibiting and Supporting Eight-Year Resilience Trajectories in IPV-Exposed Children. Poster presented at the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. |
| 2019 | Galano, M. M., Grogan-Kaylor, A. C., Clark, H. M., Stein, S.F., & Graham-Bermann, S. A. (March 2019). Profiles of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Children Who Have Witnessed Intimate Partner Violence. International Convention of Psychological Science. Paris, France. |
| 2019 | Stein, S.F. (October 2019). Correlates of maternal involvement in Latinas who have experienced intimate partner violence. Paper presentation at the 65th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education. |
| 2019 | Ngo, Q.M., Kusunoki, Y., Bevilacqua, K., Veliz, P.T., Stein, S.F., Boyd, C.J. (June 2019). Adolescent sexual violence trajectories: Substance use and mental health correlates. Paper presented at the 2019 College on Problems Drug Dependence. San Antonio, TX. |
| 2019 | Ngo, Q.M., Stein, S.F., Walton, M.A., Cunningham, R. (April 2019). A whole person approach: Mindfulness and resilience among emerging adults involved in intimate partner violence. Paper presented at the 2019 Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research. Cincinnati, OH. |
| 2019 | Galano, M.M., Grogan-Kaylor, A.C., Clark, H.M, Stein, S.F., & Graham-Bermann, S.A. (March 2019). The relationship between maternal and child PTSS in IPV-exposed families. Paper presented at the 2019 Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development. Baltimore, MD. |
| 2019 | Galano, M. M., Grogan-Kaylor, A. C., Clark, H. M., Stein, S.F., & Graham-Bermann, S. A. (March 2019). Profiles of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Children Who Have Witnessed Intimate Partner Violence. International Convention of Psychological Science. Paris, France. |
| 2018 | Ramirez, J.I., Stein, S.F., Hart, N., Cunningham, R., Walton, M.A., Chermack, S., Ngo, Q.M. (June 2018). Non-partner violence perpetration among emerging adults: Relationship between poly-substance. Poster presentation at The College on Problems of Drug Dependence’s 80th Annual Scientific Meeting. San Diego, California. |
| 2018 | Marino, D., Stein, S.F., Bayer, A.R., Grogan-Kaylor, A.C., & Graham-Bermann, S.A. (July 2018). Predicting gun or knife violence against women who have experienced intimate partner violence. Poster presentation at the 2018 International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference. Portsmouth, New Hampshire. |
| 2018 | Bayer, A.R., Stein, S.F., Marino, D., Grogan-Kaylor, A.C., & Graham-Bermann, S.A. (July 2018). Who provides social support to children following exposure to intimate partner violence? Poster presentation at the 2018 International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference. Portsmouth, New Hampshire. |
| 2018 | Stein, S.F., Grogan-Kaylor, A.C., Galano, M.M., Clark, H.M., Graham-Bermann, S.A. (November 2018). Risk and protective factors for engagement with multiple violent intimate partners across eight years. Poster presentation at the 34 Annual Meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Washington, D.C. |
| 2018 | Galano, M.M., Grogan-Kaylor, A.C., Clark, H.M., Stein, S.F., & Graham-Bermann, S.A. (July 2018). A Randomized control trial of The Moms’ Empowerment Program for women exposed to IPV: Eight-Year PTSS outcomes. Paper presentation at the 2018 International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference. Portsmouth, New Hampshire. |
| 2018 | Clark, H.M., Galano, M.M., Stein, S.F., Grogan-Kaylor, A.C., Graham-Bermann, S.A., (November 2018). Mothers’ depressive symptoms mediate the relation between preschoolers’ intimate partner violence (IPV) exposure and their executive functioning 8 years later: a longitudinal analysis. Paper presentation at the 34 Annual Meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Washington, D.C. |
| 2018 | Ngo, Q., Kusunoki, Y., Stein, S.F., Veliz, P., Boyd, C.J. (April 2018). Patterns and Correlates of Sexual Violence: Results from A Regional Study of Adolescents in Middle and High School. 2018 Society for Research on Adolescence Biennial Meeting. Minneapolis, Minnesota. |
| 2018 | Veliz, Philip. Ngo, Q., Stein, S.F., Zdroik, J., Kusunoki, Y., Wackerman, E., Boyd, C.J. (April 2018). Adolescent Peer-to-Peer Sexual Violence: Is Participation in Sport a Risk or Protective Factor? 2018 Society for Research on Adolescence Biennial Meeting. Minneapolis, Minnesota. |
| 2018 | Stein, S.F., Ribaudo, J., Sayfer, P., Rosenblum, K.L., Muzik, M. (May 2018). The clinical complexities of using an attachment-informed model of child-led play to enhance children's felt sense of security: The Child Team Component of the Mom Power Program. Poster presentation at the 16th World Association for Infant Mental Health World Congress. Rome, Italy. |
| 2018 | Stein, S.F., Veliz, P.T., Kusunoki, Y. Boyd, C.J., Ngo, Q.N. (June 2018). Contributions of sexual violence perpetration and victimization to drug and alcohol abuse risk in adolescence: a four-year longitudinal study. Poster presentation at The College on Problems of Drug Dependence’s 80th Annual Scientific Meeting. San Diego, California. |
| 2018 | Stein, S.F., Grogan-Kaylor, A.C., Galano, M.M., Clark, H.M., & Graham-Bermann, S.A. (July 2018). Longitudinal predictors of women’s engagement with multiple intimate violent partners over eight years Paper presentation at the 2018 International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference. Portsmouth, New Hampshire. |
| 2017 | Stein, S.F. (March 2017). Clinical Application of a Contemplative Practice-based Intervention for Dating Violence Perpetration and Substance Use in Emerging Adults. Clinical case presentation at the University of Michigan Clinical Science Brown Bag, Ann Arbor, Michigan. |
| 2017 | Galano, M. M., Grogan-Kaylor, A. C., Clark, H. M., Stein, S. F., & Graham-Bermann, S. A. (April 2017). A prospective investigation into the long-term trajectory of PTSD symptoms in children exposed to early intimate partner violence. Paper presentation at the 2017 SRCD Biennial Meeting. Austin, Texas. |
| 2017 | Clark, H. M., Galano, M. M., Stein, S. F., Grogan-Kaylor, A. C., & Graham-Bermann, S. (April 2017). Executive functioning among children exposed to intimate partner violence. Paper presentation at the 2017 SRCD Biennial Meeting. Austin, Texas. |
| 2017 | Carey, E.T., Galano, M. M., Clark, H. M., Stein, S. F., Bayer, A.R., Grogan-Kaylor, A., & Graham-Bermann, S.A. (May 2017). Forms of Intimate Partner Rape Experienced by Latinas with and without PTSD. Poster Presentation at the 29th Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention. Boston, Massachusetts. |
| 2017 | Adams, E., Clark, H.M., Galano, M.M., Stein, S.F., Jaward, D., Grogan-Kaylor, A.C. & Graham-Bermann, S.A. (May 2017). Predictors of housing instability in women exposed to intimate partner violence. Poster Presentation at the 29th Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention. Boston, Massachusetts. |
| 2017 | Prakken, K.R., Stein, S.F., Galano, M.M., Clark, H.M., Marino, D.C., Grogan-Kaylor, A.C., Graham-Bermann, S.A. (May 2017). Correlates of Maternal Warmth in Latina Women Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence. Poster Presentation at the 29th Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention. Boston, Massachusetts. |
| 2017 | Graham-Bermann, S. A., Galano, M.M., Clark, H., Stein, S. F., & Grogan-Kaylor, A. G. (May 2017) The Moms’ Empowerment Program reduces traumatic stress over seven years. Poster Presentation at the 29th Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention. Boston, Massachusetts. |
| 2017 | Stein, S.F., Grogan-Kaylor, A.C., Galano, M.M., Clark, H.M., Graham-Bermann, S.A. (May 2017). Psychosocial correlates of percentage of intimate partners who are violent. Poster Presentation at the 29th Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention. Boston, Massachusetts. |
| 2017 | Ramirez, J., Stein, S.F., Cunningham, R., Walton, M., Chermack, S., Eisman, A., Ngo, Q.M. (June 2017). Public assistance, alcohol misuse and non-partner violence: Is there a connection? Poster presentation at the 40th Annual Research Society on Alcoholism Scientific Meeting. Denver, Colorado. |
| 2017 | Ngo, Q.M., Walton, M., Stein, S.F., Ramirez, J., Chermack, S., Eisman, A., Kusunoki, Y., Cunningham, R. (June 2017). Can it be done and how?: technology interventions for alcohol and dating violence perpetration among difficult to reach high-risk youth. Paper presentation at the 40th Annual Research Society on Alcoholism Scientific Meeting. Denver, Colorado. |
| 2017 | Stein, S.F., Ramirez, J., Walton, M., Cunningham, R., Chermack, S., Kusunoki, Y., Singh, V., Ngo, Q.M. (June 2017). Alcohol use, depressive symptoms, and dating violence among emerging adults recruited from an urban emergency department. Poster presentation at the 40th Annual Research Society on Alcoholism Scientific Meeting. Denver, Colorado. |
| 2017 | Ngo, Q.M., M.A. Walton, M.A., Stein, S.F., Ramirez, J., Cunningham, R.M. (September 2017). The role of mindfulness in physical dating violence, injuring a partner and psychological dating violence. Paper presentation at the 6th Annual National Society for the Advancement of Violence and Injury Research Conference. Ann Arbor, Michigan. |
| 2017 | Hong, J., Stein, S.F., Zbizek-Nulph, L., Ramirez, J., Cunningham, R.M., Walton, M.A., Chermack, S., Ngo, Q.M. (September 2017). Correlates of Digital Dating Violence Among High-risk Emerging Adults. Paper presentation at the 6th Annual National Society for the Advancement of Violence and Injury Research Conference. Ann Arbor, Michigan. |
| 2017 | Ramirez, J., Stein, S.F., Zbizek-Nulph, L., Cunningham, R., Walton, M., Ngo, Q.M. (September 2017). Psychosocial Correlates of Physical Violence Perpetration and Sexual Coercion Among At-Risk Emerging Adults. Paper presentation at the 6th Annual National Society for the Advancement of Violence and Injury Research Conferene. Ann Arbor, Michigan. |
| 2017 | Stein, S.F., Galano, M.M., Clark, H.M., Grogan-Kaylor, A.C., Graham-Bermann, S.A. (September 2017). Contributions to Depressed Affect in violence-exposed Latina Women: Examining the Effectiveness of the Moms’ Empowerment Program. Paper presentation at the 6th Annual National Society for the Advancement of Violence and Injury Research Conference. Ann Arbor, Michigan. |
| 2016 | Potel, M. E., Galano, M. M., Stein, S. F., Clark, H. M., Grogan-Kaylor, A.C. & Graham-Bermann, S. A. (May 2016). Predictors of Aggressive Behavior in a Diverse Sample of Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence. Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention, Chicago, IL. |
| 2016 | Stein, S.F., Prakken, K., Galano, M.M., Clark, H.M., Grogan-Kaylor, A.C., Graham-Bermann, S.A. (May 2016) What Distinguishes Women Still Living with a Violent Partner From Those Who leave? Poster Presentation at the 28th Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention, Chicago, Illinois. |
| 2016 | Graham-Bermann, S. A., Galano, M., Clark, H., & Stein, S. F. & Grogan-Kaylor, A. C. (July 2016). Longitudinal Study of Intervention for Young Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence. International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference. Portsmouth, New Hampshire. |
| 2016 | Clark, H. M., Grogan-Kaylor, A. C., Galano, M. M., Stein, S. F., & Graham-Bermann, S. A. (July 2016). Reducing Latinas’ Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence through the Moms’ Empowerment Program. Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference. Portsmouth, New Hampshire. |
| 2016 | Galano, M. M., Grogan-Kaylor, A. C., Stein, S. F., Clark, H. M., & Graham-Bermann, S. A. (July 2016). Investigating the Efficacy of the Moms’ Empowerment Program in Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Latinas Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence. Paper Presentation at the International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference. Portsmouth, New Hampshire. |
| 2016 | Stein, S.F., Grogan-Kaylor, A., Galano, M., Clark, H.M., Graham-Bermann, S. (July 2016). Understanding the Characteristics of Women with Multiple Intimate Violent Partner Relationships. Paper Presentation at the International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference. Portsmouth, New Hampshire. |