Phillip Nelson Smith, Ph.D.
Curriculum Vitae
Department of Psychology
University of South Alabama
75 S. University Blvd., 1000UCOM
Mobile, AL 36688
Email: pnsmith@southalabama.edu
Phone: 251.460.6690
Fax: 251.460.6320
Current Position
2011
Assistant Professor, University of South Alabama, Department of Psychology
2011
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of South Alabama, Department of Psychiatry
Education
2009 – 2011
National Institute of Mental Health, National Research Service Award Postdoctoral
Fellow, Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide, Department of Psychiatry, University
of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
2009
APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Internship, Southwest Consortium Predoctoral
Psychology Internship, Albuquerque, New Mexico
2009
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
2006
M.A. Psychology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
2003
M.S. Psychology, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania
2001
B.A. Psychology cum laude, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Licenses & Certifications
2012
Alabama State License for Professional Practice of Psychology (#1746)
2010
New York State License for the Professional Practice of Psychology (#018858-1)
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Research Funding
2013-2015
Clinical Loan Repayment Program, National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Mental
Health
2013
University of South Alabama, Faculty Development Council, Research Grant
2012
University of South Alabama, College of Arts & Sciences, Professional Development Award
2012
University of South Alabama, College of Arts & Sciences, Faculty Development Summer
Research Grant
2012-2015
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Young Investigator Grant (YIG-0-10-286), PI:
Phillip Smith, Ph.D., role: Principal Investigator
2011-2013
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Young Investigator Grant (YIG-0-10-293), PI:
Jon Mandracchia, Ph.D., role: Co-Investigator
2010-2012
Clinical Loan Repayment Program, National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Mental
Health
2009-2011
National Institute of Mental Health, Early Career Training Grant (T32MH020061), PI:
Yeates Conwell, M.D., role: National Research Service Award Postdoctoral Fellow
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Smith, P.N., Van Orden, K.A., Chen, T., & Conwell, Y. (in press). A case controlled examination of the
interpersonal theory of suicide in the second half of life. Archives of Suicide Research.
Wolford-Clevenger, C., Vann, N., & Smith, P.N. (in press). The association of partner abuse types and suicidal
ideation among men and women college students. Violence & Victims.
Poindexter, E.K., Mitchell, S.M., Jahn, D.R., Smith, P.N., Hirsch, J.K., & Cukrowicz, K.C. (in press). PTSD
symptoms and suicide ideation: Testing the conditional indirect effects of thwarted interpersonal needs
and using substances to cope. Personality and Individual Differences.
Smith, P.N., Poindexter, E.K., Wolford-Clevenger, C., Selwyn, C., Lechner, W., DeMond, M.G., & Cukrowicz,
K.C. (in press). An exploratory analysis of the relations between the rate of physiological habituation,
the acquired capability for suicide, and acute risk factors for suicide. Journal of Aggression, Conflict
and Peace Research.
Granato, S., Smith, P.N., & Selwyn, C. (in press). Acquired capability and gender role conformity: Potential
pathways to higher rates of male suicide. Psychology of Men & Masculinity.
Mandracchia, J.T. & Smith, P.N. (in press). The interpersonal theory of suicide applied to male prisoners.
Suicide & Life Threatening Behavior.
Wolford-Clevenger, C. & Smith, P.N. (2015). A theory-based approach to understanding suicide risk in shelterseeking women. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 16, 169-178. DOI: 10.1177/1524838013517562.
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Smith, P.N., Selwyn, C., Wolford-Clevenger, C., & Mandracchia, J.T. (2014). Psychopathic personality traits,
suicide ideation, and suicide attempts in male prison inmates. Criminal Justice & Behavior, 41, 364379. DOI: 10.1177/0093854813506884.
Smith, P.N., Wolford-Clevenger, C., Mandracchia, J.T., & Jahn, D.R. (2013). An exploratory factor analysis of
the acquired capability for suicide scale in male prison inmates. Psychological Services, 10, 97-105.
DOI: 10.1037/a0030817.
Witte, T.K., Gordon, K.H., Smith, P.N., & Van Orden, K.A. (2012). Stoicism and sensation seeking: Male
vulnerabilities for the acquired capability for suicide. Journal of Research in Personality, 46, 384-392.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jrp.2012.03.004
Cort, N. A., Gamble, S. A., Smith, P. N., Chaudron, L., Lu, N., He, H., & Talbot, N. L. (2012). Predictors of
treatment outcomes among depressed women with childhood sexual abuse histories. Depression &
Anxiety, 29, 479-486. DOI: 10.1002/da.21942
Smith, P.N., Gamble, S.A., Cort, N.A., Ward, E., Conwell, Y., & Talbot, N.L. (2012). The relationships of
attachment style and social maladjustment to death ideation in depressed women with a history of
childhood sexual abuse. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 68, 78-87. DOI: 10.1002/jclp.20852.
Smith, P.N., Gamble, S.A., Cort, N. A., Ward, E., He, H., & Talbot, N.L. (2012). Attachment and alliance in the
treatment of depressed, sexually abused women. Depression & Anxiety, 29, 123-130. DOI:
10.1002/da.20913
Gamble, S.A., Smith, P.N., Poleshuck, E.L., He, H., & Talbot, N.L., (2011). Domain-specific social functioning
improvements during treatment of depressed women with histories of childhood sexual abuse. Journal
of Affective Disorders, 130, 478-482. DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2010.10.016
Cukrowicz, K.C., Schlegel, E.F., Smith, P.N., Jacobs, M.P., Van Orden, K.A., Pettit, J.A., Paukert, A.L, &
Joiner, T.E. (2011). Suicide ideation among college students evidencing subclinical depression. Journal
of American College Health, 59, 575-581. DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2010.483710
Smith, P.N., Poindexter, E., & Cukrowicz, K.C. (2010). The effect of participating in suicide research: Does
participating in a research protocol on suicide and psychiatric symptoms increase suicide ideation and
attempts? Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior, 40, 535-543. DOI: 10.1521/suli.2010.40.6.535
Smith, P.N., Cukrowicz, K.C., Poindexter, E.K., Hobson, V., & Cohen, L.M. (2010). The acquired capability
for suicide: A comparison of suicide attempters, suicide ideators, and non-suicidal controls. Depression
& Anxiety, 27, 871-877. DOI: 10.1002/da.20701
Smith, P. N., & Cukrowicz, K.C. (2010). Capable of suicide: A functional model of the acquired ability to enact
lethal self-injury. Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior, 40, 266-275. DOI: 10.1521/suli.2010.40.3.266
Cukrowicz, K.C., Smith, P.N., Hohmeister, H.C., & Joiner, T.E. (2009). The moderation of an early
intervention program for anxiety and depression by specific psychological symptoms. Journal of
Clinical Psychology, 65, 337-351. DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-10-766.
Smith, P. N., & Mumma, G.H. (2008). A multiwave web based evaluation of the cognitive content specificity
hypothesis. Cognitive Therapy & Research, 32, 50-65. DOI: 10.1007/s10608-007-9171-9
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Steel, H.R., Möller, A.T., Cardenas, G., & Smith, P. N. (2006). The survey of personal beliefs: Comparison of
South African, Mexican, and American samples. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior
Therapy, 24, 125-142. DOI: 10.1007/s10942-006-0028-z
Ziegler, D.J., & Smith, P.N. (2004). Anger and the ABC model underlying rational-emotive behavior therapy.
Psychological Reports, 94, 1009 – 1014. DOI: 10.2466/PR0.94.3.1009-1014
Book Chapters & Invited Commentaries
Currier, J.M., Kuhlman, S., & Smith, P.N. (in press). Empirical and ethical considerations for addressing
spirituality among veterans and other military populations at risk for suicide. Spirituality in Clinical
Practice.
Currier, J.M., Kuhlman, S., & Smith, P.N. (in press). Spirituality, meaning, and suicide: Response to Drs.
Kopacz and Bryan. Spirituality in Clinical Practice.
O’Riley, A.A., & Smith, P.N. (2011). Older men and suicide risk. In J.E. Lavigne (Ed.), Suicide: Risk factors
and prevention. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
Cukrowicz, K. C., Smith, P. N., & Schlegel, E. F. (2010). Managing suicidality. In J. Thomas & M. Hersen
(Eds.) Handbook of clinical psychology competencies. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
Paper Presentations, Panel Discussions, & Symposia
Granato, S., Kuhlam, S., & Smith, P.N. (2015, April). Violence Perpetration and Victimization in relation to the
Acquired Capability for Suicide Among Psychiatric Inpatients. Paper to be presented at the annual
conference of the American Association of Suicidology, Atlanta, GA.
Smith, P.N., Wolford-Clevenger, C., Granato, S., Mitchell, S.M., Poindexter, E. (2015, April) Understanding
the Connection between Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Risk. Symposium to be presented at the
annual conference of the American Association of Suicidology, Atlanta, GA.
Van Orden, K.A., Smith, P.N., & Stanley, I. (2014, November). Acquired Capability and Fearlessness About
Death as a Predictor of Suicidal Behavior Among Ideators. Symposium presented at the annual
convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.
O’Riley, A.A., Van Orden, K.A., Smith, P. N., & Conwell, Y. (2013, April). Social disconnection and helpseeking in individuals hospitalized on an inpatient psychiatric unit for the management of suicide risk.
Paper presented at the annual convention of the American Association of Suicidology, Austin, TX.
Van Orden, K.A., & Smith, P.N. (2013, April). Developing fearlessness about death through repeated exposure
to painful and provocative events. Paper presented at the annual convention of the American
Association of Suicidology, Austin, TX.
Smith, P.N., Poindexter, E.K., Selwyn, C., Wolford-Clevenger, C., Hirsch, J., & Cukrowicz, K.C. (2013, April).
The effects of trauma, negative life events, and thwarted interpersonal needs on suicidal ideation.
Symposium presented at the annual convention of the American Association of Suicidology, Austin,
TX.
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Wolford-Clevenger, C., Newhams, N., & Smith, P.N. (2013, April). Relationships among intimate partner
violence, perceived burdensomeness, and thwarted belongingness. Paper presented at the annual
convention of the American Association of Suicidology, Austin, TX.
Selwyn, C., Granato, S., & Smith, P.N. (2013, April). An examination of the relationship between trauma,
restrictive emotionality, and suicide ideation. Paper presented at the annual convention of the American
Association of Suicidology, Austin, TX.
Smith, P.N., Wolford-Clevenger, C., Selwyn, C., & Mandracchia, J.T. (2013, April). The relationship of life
events, the acquired capability for suicide, and suicide attempt history in male prison inmates. Paper
presented at annual conference of American Association of Suicidology, Austin, TX.
Wolford-Clevenger, C., Selwyn, C., Granato, S., Alonzo, M., Anderson, A., Newhams, N., & Smith, P.N.
(2013, March). Suicide ideation and attempts in shelter-seeking women. Paper presented at the annual
convention of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.
Selwyn, C., Wolford-Clevenger, C., Anderson, T., Granato, S., & Smith, P.N. (2013, March). Examination of
the relationship between trauma, restrictive emotionality, and suicide. Paper presented at the annual
convention of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.
Cukrowicz, K.C., Lester, D., Smith, P.N., Fiske, A., & Rogers, J.R. (2012, April). Meet the experts: A studentfocused Q&A panel. Panel discussion presented at the annual conference of the American Association
of Suicidology, Baltimore, MD.
Smith, P.N., Van Orden, K.A., & O’Riley, A. (2012, February). The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide: An
empirical test and applications to inpatient psychiatry. Paper presented at the annual convention of the
Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.
Smith, P.N. (2011, October). The acquired capability for suicide: What’s risky about a risk factor? University
of South Alabama School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds Presentation. Mobile,
AL.
Van Orden, K.A., Smith, P.N., O’Riley, A., & Conwell, Y. (2011, November). The Interpersonal Theory of
Suicide applied to older adults: Theoretical and empirical foundations. Paper presentation submitted to
the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Boston, MA.
Van Orden, K.A., Smith, P.N., & Conwell, Y. (2010, November). Testing the Interpersonal Theory with a
psychological autopsy study. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral
and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.
Schlegel, E.F., Smith, P.N., Trotter, D., Jahn, D.R., & Cukrowicz, K.C. (2010, November). What leads to shortterm change in suicide ideation? The impact of perceptions of being a burden on others. Paper
presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San
Francisco, CA.
Witte, K.T., Gordon, K., Smith, P.N., & Van Orden, K.A., (2010, November). Emotional stoicism is associated
with fearlessness of death and pain tolerance. Paper presented at the annual convention of the
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.
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Witte, T., Van Orden, K.A., Anestis, M.D., Cukrowicz, K.C., & Smith, P.N. (discussant). (2010, November).
New empirical tests of the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide. Symposium presented at the annual
convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.
Smith, P.N., Talbot, N.L., & Gamble, S. (2010, July). Attachment style and working alliance predict depression
outcomes among women with childhood sexual abuse histories. Paper presented at the International
Association for Relationship Research, Herzliya, Israel.
Smith, P.N., Poindexter, E.K., & Cukrowicz, K.C. (2010, April). Does participating in non-treatment research
on suicide and psychiatric symptoms increase suicide ideation and behaviors? Paper presented at the
annual convention of the American Association of Suicidology, Orlando, FL.
Smith, P.N., Talbot, N.L., & Conwell, Y. (2010, April). Evaluation of the relationship between attachment
style, social adjustment, and suicide ideation. Paper presented at the annual convention of the American
Association of Suicidology, Orlando, FL
Smith, P.N., Hobson, V., Poindexter, E.K., Cukrowicz, K.C., & Cohen, L.S. (2009, April). Moderation of the
startle reflex by suicide related images: A test of the acquired capability for suicide. In K.C. Cukrowicz
(Chair), An Overview and Examination of the Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide.
Symposium conducted at the annual convention of the American Association of Suicidology, San
Francisco, CA.
Smith, P.N., Hobson, V., Poindexter, E.K., Cukrowicz, K.C., & Cohen, L.S. (2008, November). Moderation of
the startle reflex by suicide related images: A test of the acquired capability for suicide. In K.C.
Cukrowicz (Chair), An Overview and Examination of the Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of
Suicide. Symposium conducted at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and
Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.
Smith, P.N. (2006, November). Idiographic assessment in research and clinical practice: issues and
applications. Panel discussion presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and
Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.
Smith, P.N. (2006, August). Testing a cognitive case formulation in a clinical training setting. In G.H. Mumma
(Chair), Evaluating Cognitive Behavioral Case Formulation Hypotheses Using Repeated Measurement.
Symposium conducted at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, New
Orleans, LA.
Poster Presentations
Guidry, E.G., Cukrowicz, K.C., Jahn, D.R., & Smith, P.N. (2015, April). An examination of a two-factor
structure of assessments of the acquired capability for suicide. Poster to be presented at the annual
convention of the American Association of Suicidology, Atlanta, GA.
Faulk, R.D., D’Amato, D., & Smith, P.N. (2015, March). The acquired capability for suicide in female victims
of violence. Poster to be presented at the annual convention of the Southeastern Psychological
Association, Hilton Head, NC.
Byas, J., Granato, S., & Smith, P.N. (2014, November). The interaction between psychopathic traits and social
support as predictors of suicide ideation. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Association
of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.
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Vann, N., D’Amato, D., Wolford-Clevenger, C., D’Amato, D., Varner, S., Faulk, R.D., Slattery, T.J., Smith,
P.N. (2014, November). Cognitive bias and the acquired capability for suicide. Poster presented at the
annual convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.
Smith, P.N. & Granato, S. (2014, November). Interpersonal-psychological factors predict over-time changes in
suicide ideation in psychotherapy outpatients. Poster presented at the annual convention of the
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.
D’Amato, D., Wolford-Clevenger, C., & Smith, P.N. (2014, November). Intimate partner violence perpetration
and victimization differentially relate to critical risk factors for suicide. Poster presented at the annual
convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.
Granato, S., Price, A., & Smith, P.N. (2014, November). The distinct pathways of influence of victimization and
perpetration of violence on suicide risk factors. Poster presented at the annual convention of the
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.
Langhinrichsen-Rohling, J., Kahn, M., Selwyn, C.N., McCullars, A., Var, M., & Smith, P.N. (2014, May). A
longitudinal study of the mental and behavioral health effects expressed in lower alabama areas
affected by the deepwater horizon oil spill. Poster presented at the International Oil Spill Conference,
Savannah, GA.
Hacket, A., Selwyn, C.N., & Smith, P.N. (2014, March). An examination of acquired capability and resolved
plans and preparations for suicide in an inpatient sample. Poster presented at the annual convention of
the Southeastern Psychological Association, Nashville, TN.
Mandracchia, J.T., Smith, P.N., and Gonzalez, R. (2014, March). A test of the interpersonal-psychological
theory of suicide in prison inmates. Poster presented at the annual conference of the American
Psychology-Law Society, New Orleans, LA.
Wolford-Clevenger, C., Granato, S., Selwyn, C., Anderson, A., Alonzo, M., Newhams, N., & Smith, P.N.
(2013, April). Relationships among traumatic life events, acquired capability for suicide, and lifetime
suicide attempts in shelter-seeking women. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American
Association of Suicidology, Austin, TX.
Smith, P.N., Selwyn, C., Granato, S., Wolford-Clevenger, C., Newhams, N. (2013, March). Life events and the
acquired capability for suicide in male prison inmates. Poster presented at the annual University of
South Alabama Faculty Development Council Research Forum, Mobile, AL.
Misra, T.A., Selwyn, C., Wolford-Clevenger C., Anderson, T., Alonzo, M., McCullars, A., & Smith, P.N.
(2012, November). Impact of gender role conflict among suicide attempters and self-injurers for both
men and women. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and
Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD.
Wolford-Clevenger, C., Selwyn, C., LeCroix, B., & Smith, P.N. (2012, November). Partner abuse effects on
nonsuicidal self-injury, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts. Poster presented at the annual convention
of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, MD.
Selwyn, C., McCullars, A., Lamport, D., Williams, M., Wolford-Clevenger, C., Misra, T., LanghinrichsenRohling, J., Mandracchia, J.T., & Smith, P.N. (2012, April). Psychopathy and suicide attempts in male
prison inmates. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Association of
Suicidology, Baltimore, MD.
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Wolford-Clevenger, C., Williams, M., Lamport, D., McCullars, A., Selwyn, C., Misra, T., LanghinrichsenRohling, J., Mandracchia, J.T., & Smith, P.N. (2012, April). Psychopathy and depression interact to
predict suicide ideation in male prison inmates. Poster presented at the annual convention of the
American Association of Suicidology, Baltimore, MD.
Wolford-Clevenger, C., Lamport, D., Mandracchia, J.T., & Smith, P.N. (2012, February). A test of the acquired
capability for suicide in male prison inmates. Poster presented at the annual convention of the
Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.
Smith, P.N., Roth, A., Laboulaye, M., Koven, J., Jahn, D., & Mandracchia, J.T. (2011, August). A test of the
acquired capability for suicide in male prison inmates. Poster presented at the annual convention of the
American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Van Orden, K.A., Smith, P.N., O’Riley, A., & Conwell, Y. (2011, March). Perceived burdensomeness detects
suicidal ideation in an inpatient setting. Poster presented at the Collier Research Meeting, Rochester,
NY.
Mandracchia, J. T., Pendleton, S., Gonzalez, R., & Smith, P. N. (2011, August). Criminal thinking and
psychopathy: An analysis of related constructs. Poster presented at the annual convention of the
American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Schlegel, E.F., Cukrowicz, K.C., Jacobs, M.P., & Smith, P.N. (2008, November). Protective elements of social
support among depressed older adults. Poster session presented at the annual convention of the
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.
Jacobs, M., Cukrowicz, K.C., Schlegel, E.F., & Smith, P.N. (2008, November). The role of protective factors as
moderators of burdensomeness in older adults. Poster session presented at the annual convention of the
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.
Smith, P.N., Cukrowicz, K.C., Schlegel, E.F., & Jacobs, M.P. (2008, April). Developing the capability for
suicide: A test of the relationship between suicide, negative life events, and the acquired capability to
engage in lethal self-injury in older adults. Poster session presented at the annual convention of the
American Association of Suicidology, Boston, MA.
Smith, P.N, Blount, T., & Cukrowicz, K.C. (2007, November). Adaptation of dialectical behavior therapy skills
group: A brief group in a clinical training setting. Poster session presented at the annual convention of
the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.
Trotter, D.R.M., Vanderveen, J., Smith, P.N., Bacon, A., Cohen, L.M. (2007, February). Does chewing gum
help with stress related to nicotine withdrawal? Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the
Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco, Austin, TX.
Smith, P.N., & Mumma, G.H. (2006, November). Content specificity of hopelessness to depression: A bivariate
extension of the trait-state-occasion model. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Association
for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.
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Smith, P.N. & Mumma, G.H. (2006, November). Testing functional hypothesis in a cognitive behavioral case
formulation. Poster presented at annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies, Chicago, IL.
Smith, P.N., Mumma, G.H., Riggins, J., Fluck, J.R., & Benitscheck, T.J. (2005, November). Dimensional
structure of event appraisals: An exploratory analysis and cross validation study. Poster presented at
the 2005 annual convention of the Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, Washington
D.C.
Smith, P.N., Mumma, G.H., Riggins, J., Fluck, J.R., & Benitscheck, T.J. (2005, November). Discriminant
validity of dimensions of self-reported cognitions: ratings of frequency and intensity of thought versus
strength of belief. Poster presented at the 2005 annual convention of the Association for Cognitive and
Behavioral Therapies, Washington D.C.
Smith, P.N., Mumma, G.H., Riggins, J., & Fluck, J.R. (2005, November). Evaluation of the intra-individual
cognitive content specificity hypothesis: A multiwave web based weekly assessment of thoughts &
beliefs. Poster presented at the 2005 annual convention of the Association for Cognitive and Behavioral
Therapies, Washington D.C.
Riggins, J.M, Mumma, G.H., Smith, P.N., & Fluck, J.R. (2005, November). discriminant validity of frequency
of thought versus strength of belief ratings in depressive cognitions. Poster presented at the 2005 annual
convention of the Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, Washington D.C.
Smith, P.N., Mumma, G.H., Riggins, J., & Fluck, J.R. (2005, August). Evaluation of the intra-individual
cognitive content specificity hypothesis using multiwave weekly assessment. Poster presented at the 2005
annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington D.C.
Mooney, S., Mumma, G.H., Hilsabeck, R.C., Smith, P.N., Malek-Ahmadi, P., Abu-Quaider, Y., and Variyam,
E. (2005, August). Intra-individual Construct validity of anxiety, depression, fatigue, & irritability in
HCV. Poster presented at the 2005 annual convention of the American Psychological Association,
Washington D.C.
Benitscheck, T.J., Smith, P.N., Fluck, J.R., & Mumma, G.H. (2005, April). Evaluating the dimensional
structure of event appraisals. Poster presented at the 2005 Llano Estacado Undergraduate Psychology
Research Colloquium, Lubbock, TX.
Smith, P.N., Riggins, J., Fluck, J.R., & Mumma, G.H (2005, April). Evaluation of the intra-individual cognitive
content specificity hypothesis: A multiwave web based weekly assessment of thoughts & beliefs. Poster
presented at the 4th annual Texas Tech University Graduate Research Poster Competition (Awarded 1st
place: Social Sciences Division), Lubbock, TX.
Workshops Delivered
Smith, P.N. & Selwyn, C.N. (2014, October). Suicide Risk Assessment & Clinical Management. Workshop
delivered at the Alabama Jail Association Annual Conference, Orange Beach, AL.
Smith, P.N. (2014, October). Suicide Risk Assessment & Clinical Management. In-Service Workshop delivered
to the staff of the University of South Alabama Counseling & Testing Services Center, Mobile, AL.
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Hoadley, R. & Smith. P.N. (2014, May). Breathe In, and Out: Relaxation and Adjustment During Cardiac
Rehab. Workshop delivered to the patients of Mobile Infirmary’s Bounce-Back Cardiovascular
Rehabilitation Program, Mobile, AL.
Smith. P.N. (2014, May). Suicide & Self-Injury. Workshop delivered at the University of South Alabama
Department of Professional Studies Spring Development Workshop, Mobile, AL.
Smith, P.N. (2013, November). Stress Management During the Holidays. Workshop delivered to the employees
of Alabama Power, Mobile, AL.
Smith, P.N. (2013, August). Suicide Awareness, Assessment, Referral, & Documentation. In-service workshop
delivered to the Mobile County Public Schools System, Mobile, AL.
Smith, P.N. (2013, August). Trauma, Life Events, & the Acquired Capability for Suicide: What’s Risky About a
Risk Factor? Full day workshop delivered at the 42nd annual Delaware Summer Institute on Substance
Abuse and Mental Health, Newark, DE.
Johns, K. & Smith, P.N. (2013, June). Motivational Interviewing: Core Concepts & Applications in Health
Care Settings. Workshop delivered to the clinical staff of Mobile Infirmary’s Bounce-Back
Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program, Mobile, AL.
McAbee, J. & Smith, P.N. (2013, June). Depression, Stress, and Coronary Heart Disease in Older Adults.
Workshop delivered to the patients of Mobile Infirmary’s Bounce-Back Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
Program, Mobile, AL.
Wolford-Clevenger, C. & Smith, P.N. (2013, May). Trauma History, Mental Health Symptoms, and Risk
Factors For Suicide Ideation in Shelter-Seeking Women. Workshop delivered to the staff of Penelope
House Family Violence Shelter, Mobile, AL.
Chaired Doctoral Dissertations, Master’s Theses, & Undergraduate Honor’s Theses
Doctoral Dissertations
Selwyn, C. (in progress). An examination of the role of restrictive emotionality and interpersonal violence in
severity of suicide ideation prior to psychiatric hospitalization. Unpublished doctoral dissertation.
University of South Alabama.
Masters’ Theses
Granato, S. (2014). Attachment orientation: A psychological vulnerability to the development of thwarted
belonging under conditions of social rejection. Unpublished master’s thesis. University of South
Alabama.
Vann, N. (2014). Depression and suicide ideation impact lexical decisions in young adults. Unpublished
master’s thesis. University of South Alabama.
Wolford-Clevenger, C. (2013). Examination of control-based intimate partner violence & suicide ideation &
attempts. Unpublished master’s thesis. University of South Alabama.
Undergraduate Honor’s Theses
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Faulk, R. (in progress). Acquired capability & psychiatric symptoms. Unpublished undergraduate honor’s thesis.
University of South Alabama.
Research Mentor, Undergraduate Research
Eason, L., & Smith, P.N. (2007). The relationship between negative life events and depression mediated by a
pessimistic attribution style and avoidant coping. Poster awarded second place in the 2007 Psi Chi
Poster Competition at the Southwest Psychological Association.
Anderson, A., Jackson, S., Wolford-Clevenger, C., & Smith, P.N. (2012, October). Partner abuse history
among non-, single, and multiple attempters. Poster presented at the annual University of South
Alabama Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mobile, AL.
Alonzo, M., Granato, S., & Smith, P.N. (October, 2012). The relationship between past parenting styles and
depression in college undergraduates. Poster presented at the annual University of South Alabama
Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mobile, AL.
Teaching & Supervision Experience
Primary Course Instructor for Graduate Courses
Introduction to Applied Psychology and Diagnostic Interviewing
University of South Alabama; Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015
Introductory Practicum in Clinical/Counseling Psychology
University of South Alabama; Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2015
Advanced Practicum in Clinical/Counseling Psychology
University of South Alabama; Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Summer 2015, Spring 2015
Seminar on Suicide: Risk Assessment and Clinical Interventions
University of South Alabama; Spring 2014
Primary Course Instructor for Undergraduate Courses
Undergraduate Abnormal Psychology
University of South Alabama; Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Summer 2014, Spring 2015, Summer 2015
Texas Tech University; Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Summer 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007
Undergraduate Personality Psychology
Texas Tech University; Spring 2007
Undergraduate General Psychology
Texas Tech University; Fall 2004, Spring 2005
Teaching Assistant for Graduate Courses
Introduction to Clinical Psychology
Texas Tech University; Spring 2008
Behavioral Assessment
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Texas Tech University; Fall 2006
Single Subject and Time Ordered Designs
Texas Tech University; Fall 2005, Fall 2007
Teaching Assistant for Undergraduate Courses
Research Methods in Psychology
Texas Tech University; Fall 2003, Spring 2004
Villanova University; Fall 2002
Physiological Psychology
Villanova University; Spring 2003
Undergraduate Advisor
Department of Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office; Texas Tech University
Department of Psychology Undergraduate Advisor; University of South Alabama
Panel Discussant
Medical Student Training in Suicide Risk Assessment; University of Rochester Medical Center
Career Directions in Psychology and Psychiatry; University of Rochester Medical Center
Career Directions in Psychology and Applying to Graduate School; Texas Tech University
Article Editor
Sage Open
Ad Hoc Reviewer for
Archives of Suicide Research
Behavioral Sciences
Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention
Death Studies
General Hospital Psychiatry
Journal of Aggression, Conflict & Peace Research
Journal of Clinical Psychology
Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology
Patient Education and Counseling
Personality and Mental Health
Psychiatry Research
Psychology of Violence
Psychopathology
Psychological Services
Suicide and Life Threatening Behavior
Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology
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Clinical Positions
August 2011 – Present
Clinical Practicum Supervisor, Psychological Clinic, University of
South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
Clinic Director: Kimberly Zlomke, Ph.D.
April 2010 – August 2011
Individual Psychotherapist, Adult Ambulatory Clinic, University of
Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
Supervisor: Stephanie Gamble, Ph.D.
January 2009 – July 2009
Internship Rotation, Suicide Prevention & Consultation Service,
New Mexico VA Medical Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Supervisor: Brenda Mayne, Ph.D.
January 2009 – July 2009
Internship Rotation, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Outpatient
Clinic, New Mexico VA Medical Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Supervisor: Jennifer Rielage, Ph.D.
January 2009 – July 2009
Internship Rotation, Home Based Primary Care, New Mexico VA
Medical Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Supervisor: Erika Johnson-Jimenez, Ph.D.
July 2008 – January 2009
Internship Rotation, Psychiatric Consultation and Liaison Service,
University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Supervisor: Janet Robinson, Ph.D.
July 2008 – January 2009
Internship Rotation, Substance Abuse, Trauma, and Rehabilitation
Residence (S.T.A.R.R.) Program, New Mexico VA Medical Center,
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Supervisor: Evelyn Sandeen, Ph.D.
January 2007 – January 2008
External Practicum, John T. Montford Psychiatric/Medical Unit,
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Lubbock, Texas
Supervisor: Charles Giles, Ph.D.
January 2007 – June 2008
Research Clinician, Suicide and Depression Research Program,
Department of Psychology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Supervisor: Kelly Cukrowicz, Ph.D.
March 2007 – June 2007
Group Therapy Co-Leader, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills
Group, Texas Tech University, Department of Psychology Clinic
Supervisor: Kelly Cukrowicz, Ph.D.
September 2004 – December 2006
Practicum in Clinical Psychology, Texas Tech University,
Department of Psychology Clinic
Supervisors: Catherine Epkins, Ph.D., Kelly Cukrowicz, Ph.D., Lee
Cohen, Ph.D., & Gregory Mumma, Ph.D.
September 2004 – May 2006
Research Clinician, Clinical Assessment and Treatment Lab,
Department of Psychology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Supervisor: Gregory Mumma, Ph.D.
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January 2005 – May 2005
Group Therapy Co-Leader, Children’s Advocacy Center Group
for Victims of Sexual Abuse, Children’s Advocacy Center, Lubbock,
Texas
Supervisor: Joaquin Borrego, Jr., Ph.D.
October 2004 – December 2004
Group Therapy Co-Leader, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for
Parkinson's Disease Patients, Garrison Geriatric Care Center/Texas
Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock Texas
Supervisor: Robin Hilsabeck, Ph.D.
June 2002 – January 2003
Resident Counselor, Children and Adolescents with Behavioral
Disorders, The Devereux Foundation, West Chester, Pennsylvania,
Carriage Place inpatient unit for male adolescent sex offenders, Daman
Villa inpatient unit for females with severe behavioral disorders
Supervisor: Jim Jacobs, MSW
Professional & Research Training
October 2009
Commitment to Living: Understanding and Responding to Suicide
Risk, Half-day workshop, University of Rochester Medical Center
April 2009
Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk: Essential Skills for
Clinicians, Two-day workshop presented at the American Association
of Suicidology 2009 Annual Convention
October 2008
Gathering of Healers Native American Cultural Training
Workshop, Three-day workshop, New Mexico VA Medical Center
June 2008
Summer Research Institute in Suicide Prevention, Level 1
Participant, University of Rochester Medical Center
April 2008
Workshop on the Collaborative Assessment and Management of
Suicidality (CAMS), Day workshop presented by David Jobes, Ph.D.
at the 41st American Association of Suicidology Annual Convention
June 2007
Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-TR Diagnosis – 101,
Didactic Training Series, Biometrics Research Department, Columbia
University
Professional References
Available upon request
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