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General
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Oh, did you think we were done adding personnel to the lab? Well, think again!
AHBL proudly welcomed a new research coordinator last month. Watch the video to unveil the new staff member before heading over to the Team page to read their bio.
PD Corner: What's the Scoop?
Tip 1
AI can be a helpful tool to enhance original writing when used correctly.
"Treat it as you would a writing consultant, by asking it to focus on the 4 Cs: clarity, cohesion, consistency (voice), and concision. This ensures that your voice is maintained and you don't run the risk of plagiarism. When it comes to editing specifically (i.e., grammar and syntax), personally, I like to use the free version of Grammarly."
- Tara
(Former University Writing Center Consultant ;D)
Interview of the Month
Fifth Year Graduate Student
What has your experience with the dissertation process been like? How did you decide what you were going to focus on?
My doctoral research has focused on identifying transdiagnostic biological and psychological mechanisms to guide the development of more precise treatments for anxiety and trauma-related disorders. My master’s thesis examined an integrated PTSD and cigarette dependence intervention designed
to target two transdiagnostic mechanisms implicated in both conditions, anxiety sensitivity and distress intolerance.
My decision to investigate self-compassion, another transdiagnostic treatment target, crystallized after designing and leading the first self-compassion group therapy program for men
with severe mental illness at the Travis County Jail...
