Lauren N. Meyer
Ph.D., LP, NSCP
Education
University of Arizona (APA Accredited Program) Major: School Psychology, Minor: Rehabilitation Counseling Dissertation: A Change in Forecast: A Preliminary Analysis of the Effects of a Brief Mindfulness Breathing Intervention on Elementary School Class Climate Dissertation Advisor: Katie Eklund, Ph.D. City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Major: Forensic Psychology Arizona State University Major: Psychology, Minor: Justice Studies
Teaching & Supervision Experience
University of Arizona, Department of Disability & Psychoeducational Studies Assistant Professor of Practice Supervisor: Jina Yoon, Ph.D., Professor, Department Chair Courses: SERP412-512/ Violence in Schools and Communities: Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Response, SERP674B/Cognitive Assessment, SERP679/Psychoeducational Assessment, SERP511a/Academic Interventions for High Incidence Disabilities, SERP694/Mental Health Practicum, SERP686/Child Psychotherapy, SERP693B/Internship Supervision Mesa Community College, Department of Psychological Science Adjunct Faculty Supervisor: Ly Tran-Nguyen, Ph.D., Department Chair Courses: PSY101/Introduction to Psychology, PSY132/Culture & Psychology, PSY156/Understanding Death & Dying, PSY210/Educational Psychology University of Wisconsin – Madison, School of Education Adjunct Faculty Supervisor: Andy Garbacz, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Co-Program Director Courses: EDP506/School Safety & Crisis Response University of Arizona, Department of Disability & Psychoeducational Studies Adjunct Faculty Supervisor: Carl Liaupsin, Ph.D., Professor, Department Chair Courses: SERP412-512/ Violence in Schools and Communities: Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Response, SERP679/Psychoeducational Assessment University of Arizona, College of Education School Psychology Program Graduate Teaching Assistant Professor: Katie Eklund, Ph.D. & Michael Sulkowski, Ph.D. Course: SERP412-512/ Violence in Schools and Communities: Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Response University of Arizona, College of Education School Psychology Program Graduate Teaching Assistant Professor: Jennifer Kirkpatrick, Ph.D. Course: SERP674B/Cognitive Assessment University of Arizona, The Think Tank Math Exam Prep Instructor Supervisor: Marco Ortiz, M.A., Math & Science Specialist Course: MAT112/Algebra II Mesa Community College, Department of Math and Science Adjunct Faculty Supervisor: Daphne Rossiter, M.A., Department Chair Courses: MAT 082/Arithmetic, MAT 090/Algebra I Mesa Community College, The Learning Enhancement Center (LEC) Learning Facilitator, Supervisor Supervisor: Kevin Gibson, Ph.D., Learning Associate Courses: MAT 082/Arithmetic, MAT 090/Algebra I, MAT 120/Algebra II, MAT150/ Functions, MAT182/Pre-Calculus, PSY 101/Introductory Psychology, PSY 230/Statistics, PSY 256/Research Methods John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Department of Psychological Science Guest Lecturer Professor: Katherine Sothmann, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor Courses: PSY 370/Introductory Psychology John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Department of Math and Science Instructor Supervisor: Margaret Smith, Ph.D., Professor Courses: MAT81/Introductory Algebra, MAT91/Intermediate Algebra
Clinical & Practical Experience
Meyer Therapeutics, PLLC Founder and Lead Psychologist Sun Prairie Area School District (SPASD) School Psychologist, Patrick Marsh Middle School 504 & Student Support Team (SST) Coordinator, Patrick Marsh Middle School Equitable Multi-Level System of Support Calibration Coordinator, SPASD Supervisor: Jennifer Apodaca, Director of Student Services Sun Prairie Area School District, Patrick Marsh Middle School Post-Doctoral Fellow, School Psychologist 504 & Student Support Team (SST) Coordinator, Patrick Marsh Middle School Supervisor: Kathryn Bush, Ph.D., Child & Adolescent Psychologist Louisiana State University, Human Development Center (APA Accredited Program) Louisiana School Psychology Internship Consortium, Einstein Charter Schools Pre-Doctoral Intern Supervisor: Gail Gillespie, Ph.D., Child & Adolescent Psychologist University of Arizona, Department of Psychiatry Commitment to Underserved People (CUP) Programs, The MIND Clinic Child & Adolescent Therapy Coordinator & Graduate Therapy Extern Supervisor: Michael Sulkowski, Ph.D., Associate Professor University of Arizona Counseling and Psych Services (CAPS) Psychology Extern Supervisor: Megan Orcutt, Psy.D., Counseling Psychologist Santa Clara Elementary School, Sunnyside School District School Psychology Extern Supervisor: Jennifer Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., Assistant Professor University of Arizona Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) Mindful Ambassadors Coordinator Supervisor: Marian Binder, Ph.D., Director Tu Nidito (“Your Little Nest”), A Grief Support Organization Adult & Teen Support Group Facilitator Supervisor: Michelle Perfect, Ph.D., Associate Professor Intermountain Centers for Human Development, Summit Program Psychology Extern Supervisor: Toby Sanchez, Psy.D., Director Banner University Medical Center – Adolescent Psychiatry Practicum Student Supervisor: Noshene Ranjbar, M.D., Adolescent Psychiatrist Vail Inclusive Preschool, Vail Unified School District Practicum Student Supervisor: Kristin Thompson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Desert Willow Elementary School & Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School, Vail Unified School District Practicum Student Supervisor: Katie Eklund, Ph.D., Assistant Professor La Cima Middle School & Rillito Center, Amphi Unified School District Practicum Student Supervisor: Rebecca Spencer, Ph.D., School Psychologist Treatment Alternatives to Safer Communities, TASC of Brooklyn Assistant Case Manager, Court Liaison Supervisor: Evie McLeod, M.F.A., Coordinator
Research Experience
Tools and Training for Tier 2 Behavioral Interventions Post-Doctoral Fellow University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin Center for Education Research Institute for Education Sciences (IES) Principal Investigators: Stephen Kilgus, Ph.D. & Katie Eklund, Ph.D. Training School Resource Officers to Improve School Climate and Student Safety Outcomes Graduate Research Assistant University of Arizona, College of Education; Arizona Department of Education; National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Principal Investigators: Kris Bosworth, Ph.D. & Katie Eklund, Ph.D. College Success & Resilience Project Coordinator University of Arizona, College of Education Principal Investigator: Michael Hartley, Ph.D. Math 2012 Research Initiative Project Coordinator John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Department of Math and Science Principal Investigator: Margaret Smith, Ph.D. Youth & Violence Lab Research Coordinator John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Department of Psychological Science Principal Investigator: Maureen Allwood, Ph.D. Tempe Police Department, Crime Analysis Unit Forensic Research Intern Supervisor: Matthew D’Anna, Ph.D., Crime Analyst
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Hartley, M., Clark, B., Meyer, L., & Eklund, K. (Manuscript in preparation). Resilience, life satisfaction, and academic achievement among college students. Studies in Higher Education. Kilgus, S. P., Eklund, K., von der Embse, N. P., Zahn, M. R., Meyer, L., Peet, C., & Willenbrink, J. (Accepted pending revisions.) Educator training to support the collection and use of Intervention Selection Profile- Function data: Two randomized controlled trials. Journal of School Psychology. Kilgus, S. P., Bonifay, W. E., Eklund, K., von der Embse, N. P., Peet, C., Izumi, J., Shim, H., & Meyer, L. (2020). Development and validation of the Intervention Skills Profile–Skills: A brief measure of student social- emotional and academic enabling skills. Journal of School Psychology, 83, 66-88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsp.2020.10.001 Kilgus, S. P., Maggin, D. M., Eklund, K., von der Embse, N. P., Meyer, L., Zahn, M., & Peet, C. (2020). Treatment utility of the Intervention Selection Profile–Function: A single-case design study. Remedial and Special Education. (Registered Report) Meyer, L., & Eklund, K. (2020). The impact of a mindfulness intervention on elementary classroom climate and student and teacher mindfulness: A pilot study. Mindfulness, 11(4), 991-1005. doi: 10.1007/s12671-020- 01317-6 Eklund, K., Kilgus, S., Taylor, C., Allen, A., Meyer, L., Izumi, J., Beardmore, M., Frye, S., McLean, D., Calderon, F., & Kilpatrick, K. (2019). Efficacy of a combined approach to tier 2 social-emotional and behavioral intervention and the moderating effects of function. School Mental Health, 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s12310-019-09321-5 Kilgus, S., von der Embse, N., Eklund, K., Izumi, J., Peet, C., Meyer, L., & Taylor, C. (2019). Reliability, validity, and accuracy of the Intervention Selection Profile-Function: A brief functional assessment tool. School Psychology, 34(5), 531-540. doi: 10.1037/spq0000325 Eklund, K., Meyer, L., McLean, D. & Way, S. (2017). Impact of school psychologist to student ratios influencing the availability of student mental health supports. Psychology in the Schools, 54(3), 279-293. Eklund, K., Meyer, L., & Bosworth, K. (2016). The role of school resource officers on crisis response and school safety teams. Journal of School Violence. doi: 10.1080/15388220.2016.1263797 Eklund, K., O’Malley, M., & Meyer, L. (2016). Gauging mindfulness in children and youth: School-based applications. Psychology in the Schools Special Issue, 54(1), 101-114. doi: 10.1002/pits.21983 Meyer, L. (2016). Lessons from the field: State-level advocacy, an action plan for graduate students. School Psychology: From Science to Practice to Policy, 9(2), 25-28. Eklund, K., Rossen, E., Charvat, J., Meyer, L., & Tanner, N. (2016). The National Association of School Psychologists’ self-assessment tool for school psychologists: Factor structure and relationship to the National Association of School Psychologists’ practice model. Journal of Applied School Psychology, 32(2), 122-142. doi: 10.1080/15377903.2016.1151848 Meyer, L. (2014). Lessons from the field: Left coast to right coast - and the policy in – between. School Psychology: From Science to Practice to Policy, 7(3), 8 – 10.
Chapters in Scholarly Books
K., Kilgus, S., Meyer, L., & Barber, A. (2020.) Universal screening for monitoring students’ emotional, academic, and behavioral health. In P. Lazarus, S. Suldo, & B. Doll (Eds.), Fostering the emotional well- being of our youth: A school-based approach. New York, NY: Oxford. Eklund, K., Meyer, L., Splett, J., & Weist, M. (2019). School mental health: Policies and practices. In K. Hennessy, B. Levin, & A. Hanson (Eds.), Foundations of behavioral health. New York, NY: Springer. Eklund, K., & Meyer, L. (2015). Understanding and managing challenging behaviors. In N., Mather, S. Goldstein, & K. Eklund (Eds.), Learning disabilities and challenging behaviors: A guide to intervention and classroom management. Baltimore, MD: Paul Brookes Publishing.
Electronic Publications
Kilgus, S. P., Bonifay, W. E., Eklund, K., von der Embse, N. P., & Meyer, L. N. (2019). Development and validation of the ISP–Skills: A brief measure of student social-emotional skills (Research Brief No. 2019- 2). Available from https://www.smhcollaborative.org Kilgus, S. P., Eklund, K., von der Embse, N. P., & Meyer, L. N. (2019). Reliability, validity, and accuracy of the Intervention Selection Profile–Function: A brief functional assessment tool (Research Brief No. 2019-1). Available from https://www.smhcollaborative.org Meyer, L. (2017, October 27). Building resilience and surviving rejection. [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.findingsuccessingraduateschool.com/the-blog/building-resilience-surviving-rejection. Meyer, L. (2017, October 13). Getting it (dissertation) done: Propose, defend, and move on… All in one year. [Blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.findingsuccessingraduateschool.com/the-blog/getting-it- dissertation-done-propose-defend-and-move-on-all-in-one-year. Meyer, L. (2015, February 15). The university of Arizona think tank: Messages from the math universe. [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://scaffoldingthelearningcenter.wordpress.com Meyer, L. & Gardner, K. (2014). Academic support systems in research and practice. College Reading & Learning Association: Mathematics Special Interest Group, 1(1), 2 – 3. Meyer, L., & Simmons, J. (2014) Do you remember your first time at NASP? Intervention: The Official Newsletter of the Arizona Association of School Psychologists, 46(4), 1 – 4.
Professional Conference Presentations
Meyer, L. (2023, October). Suicide assessment and intervention: Recommendations for educators. Workshop presentation at the Annual Resilience Summit, Tucson, AZ. Meyer, L., & Stathatos, M. (2023, February). Suicide prevention and intervention for gender diverse youth. Mini-skills presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Denver, CO. Peet, C., Meyer, L., Reynolds, F., von der Embse, N. P., Eklund, K., & Kilgus, S.P. (2020, February). Educator training to support tier 2 behavioral intervention selection. Poster presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD. Eklund, K. & Meyer, L. (2019, February). Responding to trauma in schools. Symposium presented at the meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists. Atlanta, GA. Meyer, L., & Eklund, K. (2018, February). Mindfulness and elementary school class climate: A preliminary analysis. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists. Chicago, IL. Meyer, L., & Lee, X. (2017, November). Best practices for instituting school supports for students with mental health needs. Paper presented at the meeting of the Louisiana School Psychological Association. Lafayette, LA. Bryan, S., Meyer, L., & Tsze, V. (2017, November). Improving the care of children with special health care needs through multi-agency collaboration. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities, Washington, D.C. Eklund, K., Bosworth, L., & Meyer, L. (2016, August). The effects of a multidisciplinary partnership between school resource officers, psychologists, and principals on improving school climate and student safety. Poster presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Denver, CO. Taylor, C., Meyer, L., Kilpatrick, K., Allen, A., Frye, S., Eklund, K., & Kilgus, S. (2016, August). Integrated tier 2 intervention: Combining check-in/check-out and social skills training. Poster presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Denver, CO. Meyer, L., McLean, D., & Eklund, K. (2016, May). School psychologists and mental health services: A call for advocacy. Paper presented at the meeting of the Mental Health Education Integration Consortium, Salt Lake City, UT. Cardenas, J., Adodo, I., Meyer, L., & Yoon, J. (2016, March). Supporting the mental health needs of undocumented students and their families. Roundtable discussion presented at the meeting of the National Association of Ethnic Studies, Tucson, AZ. Eklund, K., Meyer, L., Way, S. (2016, February). Advocating for school psychologists as mental and behavioral health providers. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA. Meyer, L., Eklund, K., & O’Malley, M. (2015, February). Keep this in mind: A review of adolescent mindfulness measures. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Orlando, FL. Dill, A., Meyer, L., & Allwood, M. (2010, August). The relationship between verbal aggression and internalizing symptoms. Poster presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
Professional Development Presentations & Training
University of Arizona Psychology Internship Consortium (UA-PIC) Title: Suicide Prevention, Intervention, & Response for School Psychologists Southern Arizona Psychological Association Title: Suicide Risk Assessment, Supporting Transgender Students, and the Intersection of These Practices in Schools University of Arizona Healthy and Active Minds Society (HAMS) Title: Self-Care for Graduate Students & Early Career Practitioners Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopment and Related Disorders (LEND), Louisiana State University Title: Supporting Tough Kids: A Behavioral Framework University of Arizona Think Tank, Staff Roundtable Title: Academic Success and Resilience: Our Role as Supporters Pima Community College, Undergraduate Psychology Title: School Psychology Awareness Week, What is a School Psychologist? BASIS High School, Peer Mentor Training Title: Building Relationships Gateway Community College, Faculty Workshop & Roundtable Title: The Distress Signal, Recognizing Signs of Emotional Detachment in College Students Mesa Community College, Adjunct Convocation Title: Arizona Master Teacher Seminar, Reflections of a Master Teacher
Service
Student Affiliates in School Psychology (SASP) Faculty Advisor University of Arizona College of Education Safety Committee Committee Member Editorial Service Journal of Applied School Psychology Sun Prairie Area School District, Anti-Bullying Policy Taskforce Committee Member Patrick Marsh Middle School, Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) Committee, Coach Patrick Marsh Middle School, Gender-Sexuality Alliance Staff Advisor University of Wisconsin – Madison, School of Education, School Psychology Program Practicum & Internship Supervisor Sun Prairie Area School District Social-Emotional Learning Steering Committee, Multi-Level System of Support Committee, Committee Member Division 16, Student Affiliates in School Psychology, From Science to Practice to Policy Ad Hoc Committee Member American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Arizona Chapter Advocate Child and Family Advocacy Committee, Arizona Association of School Psychologists Committee Member Editorial Service, Student Ad Hoc Reviewer Assessment for Effective Intervention Journal of School Psychology Journal of Applied School Psychology School Psychology Quarterly University of Arizona, Graduate and Professional Student Council Travel Grant Reviewer University of Arizona, College of Education Student Government (EdGov) President University of Arizona, Student Affiliates in School Psychology (SASP) President University of Arizona, College of Education Student Government (EdGov) Director of Finance Crime Victim’s Treatment Center, St. Luke’s – Roosevelt Hospital Survivor’s Advocate Arizona State University, Advantage Mentorship Program Freshmen Year Experience (FYE) Mentor International Student Volunteers Volunteer Hospice of the Valley End of Life Planning Volunteer
Grants
Conference Travel Grant Amount: $450, Status: Funded Funding source: University of Arizona, College of Education Graduate Research and Project (ReaP) Grant, Principal Investigator Amount: $1,907.00, Status: Funded Funding source: University of Arizona, Graduate and Professional Student Council Dissertation title: A Change in Forecast: A Preliminary Analysis of the Effects of a Brief Mindfulness Breathing Intervention on Elementary School Class Climate College of Education Student Development Grant, Coordinator Amount: $13,797, Status: Funded Funding source: University of Arizona, Graduate and Professional Student Council Conference Travel Grant Amount: $750, Status: Funded Funding source: University of Arizona, Graduate and Professional Student Council School Psychology Professional Development Grant, Coordinator Amount: $1,354.16, Status: Funded Funding source: University of Arizona, Graduate and Professional Student Council Graduate Research and Project (ReaP) Grant, Coordinator Amount: $1,289.00, Status: Funded Funding source: University of Arizona, Graduate and Professional Student Council Project title: The College Success & Resilience Study
Awards, Honors & Fellowships
University of Arizona, College of Education Outstanding Graduate Student and Convocation Speaker 2018 Maternal and Child Health Bureau University of Arizona College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics Arizona Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (ArizonaLEND) Fellow 2016 Herman and Lillian Capsuto Memorial Scholarship University of Arizona, College of Education 2016 Mary F. & Maude Miller Scholarship University of Arizona, College of Education 2016 Erasmus Circle Scholar University of Arizona, College of Education 2015 Mary F. & Maude Miller Scholarship University of Arizona, College of Education 2015 Community Leader Scholarship Arizona State Savings & Credit Union 2014 Graduate Assistant Scholarship, Public Policy Institute National Association of School Psychologists/George Washington University 2014 Adjunct Faculty Professional Growth Award Maricopa Community Colleges 2014 College of Education Fellowship University of Arizona, College of Education 2013 Arizona Master Teacher Award & Scholarship Maricopa Community Colleges 2013 Excellence in Graduate Studies Scholarship City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice 2010 Graduate Dean’s List City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice 2008 - 2010 Undergraduate Dean’s List Arizona State University 2004 - 2008 Academic Excellence Scholarship Arizona State University 2004 - 2008 Excellence in Service Award Tempe Police Department 2008 Student Journalist of the Year The Arizona Republic
Certifications, Trainings, & Credentials
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission (PSY-PACT) Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) Mobility #21229 Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Synchronous Training Course Alicia’s Place - Alicia Miller, PhD, National TF-CBT Trainer Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Asynchronous Training Course TF-CBT Web, The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Psychiatry Certified Higher Education Instructor, Effective Teaching Practices Association of College & University Educators (ACUE) Licensed Psychologist, License #PSY-005552 Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners PREPaRE Crisis Training for Schools, 3rd Edition National Association of School Psychologists Health Service Psychologist, Registrant #144601 National Registry of Health Service Psychologists Licensed Psychologist, License #3973-57 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Public Services Pupil Services License – School Psychologist, Certificate #4449517 Arizona Department of Education Fingerprint Clearance Card, Card #2020A07560 Arizona Department of Public Safety Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Certified Instructor Mental Health First Aid USA Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), Certificate #52494 National Association of School Psychologists Pupil Services License – School Psychologist, License #842684 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) Journey Mental Health Crisis Prevention Institute, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training Program Louisiana State University, Louisiana School Psychology Internship Consortium Public Policy Institute National Association of School Psychologists George Washington University PREPaRE Crisis Training for Schools, 2nd Edition National Association of School Psychologists Introduction to the Incident Command System for Schools (IS-100.SCA) Federal Emergency Management, Emergency Management Institute Arizona Master Teacher Seminar Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction School on Crime, Law, and Psychology Prague Center for Public Policy: Prague Summer Schools
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association, Division 16: School Psychology American Psychological Association, Division 41: American Psychology – Law Society Arizona Association of School Psychologists International School Psychology Association National Association of School Psychologists Southern Arizona Psychological Association