Michelle Byrd, Ph.D.**

Dr. Michelle Byrd is a fully licensed clinical psychologist who practices evidenced-based treatments for children, families, and adults.

In particular, Dr. Byrd has experience and expertise in behavioral and cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) modalities such as parent management training (PMT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as other mindfulness-based approaches to clinical care. In addition, Dr. Byrd has both clinical and research experience in the integration of behavioral and medical care in primary healthcare settings, particularly in the area of pediatrics.

**Dr. Byrd operates an independent practice and is not an employee or agent of McCaskill Family Services.

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Here is a bit of background on Dr. Byrd:

A native of southeastern Michigan, Dr. Byrd earned her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and both her Masters and Doctoral degrees at the University of Nevada, Reno. She returned to the Detroit area in 2001 to complete her pre-doctoral internship at Henry Ford Health Sciences in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, where she gained considerable training and experience working with medically ill populations. In addition to her clinical practice at McCaskill Family Services, Dr. Byrd was a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Eastern Michigan University from 2002-2022 and holds the title of Professor Emertius in her retirement.

Check out Dr. Byrd's interview on relationships here.

Publications

Maragakis, A., Ham, H., Bruni, T., Byrd, M.R., LaLonde, L., Neenan, A., Caserta, A., & Turiner, L. (2021). Promoting a holistic family care model: Ethical and practical considerations for treating adult caregivers in integrated pediatric settings. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology. Advanced Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/cpp0000390
Brookshire-Gay, K.A. and Byrd, M. (2021). Commentary: The importance and complexities of understanding parent–adolescent concordance regarding fertility perspectives prior to cancer treatment. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 46(21), 1159–1161. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsab097
Brookshire-Gay, K., LaLonde, L., Byrd, M., Neenan, A., Seyedsalehi, S., Hanauer, D. A., Choi, S. W., & Hoodin, F. (2020). Health information technology utilization by adolescent and young adult aged inpatients undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation. Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, 00(00), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1089/jayao.2020.0079
Hennrick, H. C., & Byrd, M. (2019). Survivor–therapists and sexual-assailant–clients: A unified approach to sexual communication skills building and assault prevention. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 29(2), 138-150. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/int0000158
Brookshire, K., Warfield, C., McDiarmid, L., Kentor, R., Ostarello, L., Churay, T., Byrd, M., Hoodin, F., & Choi, S. W. (2018). Measuring the caregiver experience in hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT): How does the CQOLC perform? Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 52, S500.
Byrd, M., Warfield, C. & Ostarello, L. (2018). Treatment of pediatric sleep resistance in integrated healthcare settings. In Maragakis, A. & O’Donohue, (Eds.) Principle Based Stepped Care and Brief Psychotherapy for Integrated Care Settings. Springer: New York.
Byrd, M., Warfield, C., Brookshire, K., & Ostarello, L. (2018). Screening for behavioral health problems in adult primary care. In Duckworth, M. & O’Donohue, W. (Eds.) Behavioral Medicine and Integrated Care: Efficient Delivery of the Most Effective Treatments. Springer: New York.
Fauer, A.J.*, Hoodin, F.*, McDiarmid, L., Errickson, J., Runaas, L., Churay, T., Seyedsalehi, S., Warfield, C., Chappell, G., Brookshire, K., Chaar, D., Shin, J., Byrd, M., Magenau, J., Hanauer, D., & Choi, S.W. *equal contributing authors (2018). Impact of a health information technology tool addressing information needs of caregivers of adult and pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients. Supportive Care in Cancer, Sept. 20 doi: 10.1007/s00520-018-4450-4.
Runaas, L., Hoodin, F., Munaco A., Fauer, A., Sankaran, R., Churay, T., Mohammed, S., Seyedsalehi, S., Chappell, G., Carlozzi, N., Fetters, M., Kentor, R., McDiarmid, L., Brookshire, K., Warfield, C., Byrd, M., Kaziunas, S., Maher, M., Magenau,, J., An, L., Cohn, A., Hanauer, D.A., & Choi, S.W. (2018). Novel health information technology tool use by adult patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation: Longitudinal quantitative and qualitative patient reported outcomes. Journal of Clinical Oncology, Clinical Cancer Informatics, 2, 1-12.
Byrd, M.R., Kentor, R., and Perez, M. (2017). Promoting active treatment engagement in child and family therapy. In Practical strategies and tools to promote treatment engagement, O'Donohue, W.T., James, L, and Snipes, C. (Ed.). New York, NY: Springer
Drayton, A.K., Byrd, M.R., Albright, J.J., Nelson, E.M., Andersen, M.N., & Morris, N.K. (2017). Deconstructing the time-out: What do mothers understand about a common disciplinary procedure? Child & Family Behavior Therapy(2), 91-107.
Runaas, L., Hoodin, F., Kentor, R., Seyedsalehi, S., Ostarello, L., Bischoff, E., Byrd, M., Brookshire, K., Warfield, C., McDiarmid, L., et al. (2017). User- centered design and development of a personalized mobile health application for adult HCT patients in the inpatient setting. Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 23, S419-S420. doi:10.1016/j.bbmt.2016.12.508
Byrd, M.R., O’Donohue, W.T., & Maragakis, A. (2015). Pilot testing of the pediatric screening inventory in the primary care setting. Acta Psychopathologica, Vol. 1, No. 1:8.
Sexton, M.B. & Byrd, M.R. (2015). Disclosure of fertility-related negative emotions: Supports utilized and relationships to resilience, psychiatric symptoms, and infertility-specific distress in women seeking medical interventions. Acta Psychopathologica.
Sehgal, R., Saules, K., Young, A., Grey, M.J., Gillem, A.R., Nabors, N.A., Byrd, M.R., Jefferson, S. (2011). Practicing what we know: Multicultural counseling competence among clinical psychology trainees and experienced multicultural psychologists. Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology.
Sexton, M. B., Byrd, M.R., O’Donohue, W.T., & Jacobs, N. (2010). Web-based treatment for infertility-related psychological distress. Archives of Women’s Mental Health.
Alschuler, K. N., Hoodin, F., & Byrd, M. R. (2009). Rapid assessment for psychopathology in a college health clinic: Utility of college student specific questions. Journal of American College Health.
Anson, H. M., Byrd, M.R., and Koch, E. I. (2009). Cognitive behavioral treatment to improve adherence to hemodialysis fluid restrictions: A case report. Case Reports in Medicine.
Sexton, M.B., Byrd, M.R., and von Kluge, S. (2009). Measuring resilience in women experiencing infertility using the CD-RISC: Examining infertility-related stress, general distress, and coping styles. Journal of Psychiatric Research.
Alschuler, K. N., Hoodin, F., & Byrd, M. (2008). Integrated care in a college health center: A preliminary investigation. Health Psychology, 27, 388-393.
Byrd, M.R. and Alschuler, K.N. (2008). Assessment in integrated care. In James, L.C. & O’Donohue, W.T. (Eds.) The Primary Care Toolkit. Springer: New York.
Byrd, M.R., Nelson, E.M., & Manthey, L. (2006). The treatment of thumbsucking. In Fisher, J. & O’Donohue, W. (Eds.), Practitioners Guide to Evidence Based Psychotherapy, Kluwer Academic Publications.
O’Donohue, W.T., Beitz, K., & Byrd, M.R. (2006). Overview of behavioral assessment with adults. In M. Hersen (Ed.) Clinical Handbook of Behavioral Assessment (CHOBA), New York: Academic Press.
Byrd, M.R., Henderson, D.A., Oksol, E., Ferguson, K. & O’Donohue, W.T. (2005). Integrating the behavioral treatment of asthma into the primary care setting. In O’Donohue, W.T., Byrd, M.R., Henderson, D. A., & Cummings, N. A., (Eds.), Behavioral Integrative Care. New York: Brunner-Routledge.
Byrd, M.R., O’Donohue, W.T., & Cummings, N.A. (2005). The case for integrated care: Coordinating behavioral healthcare with primary care medicine. In O’Donohue, W.T., Byrd, M.R., Henderson, D. A., & Cummings, N. A., (Eds.), Behavioral Integrative Care. New York: Brunner-Routledge.
O’Donohue, W.T., Byrd, M.R., Henderson, D. A., & Cummings, N. A., (Eds.). (2005). Behavioral integrative care: Treatment that work in the primary care setting. New York: Brunner-Routledge.
Hayes, S.C., Wilson, K.G., Gifford, E., Bissett, R., Piasecki, M., Batten, S.G., Byrd, M.R., & Gregg, J. (2005). A randomized controlled trial of twelve-step facilitation and acceptance and commitment therapy with polysubstance abusing methadone maintained opiate addicts. Behavior Therapy, Vol. 36(1).
Wilson, K. G. & Byrd, M. R. (2005). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Substance Abuse and Dependence. In S. C. Hayes & K. Strosahl, (Eds.) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Clinician’s Guide. New York: Guilford Press.
Byrd, M.R., Richards, D., & Friman, P.C. (2001). The treatment of trichotillomania in a young child using response blocking. Invited paper for Behavior Modification. Jul;26(3):400-11.
Friman, P.C., Byrd, M.R., & Oksol, E. (2001). Oral digital habits: Demographics, phenomenology, causes, functions, and clinical associations. In D. Woods & R. Miltenberger (Eds.), Tic Disorders, Trichotillomania, and Other Repetitive Behavior Disorders: Behavioral Approaches to Analysis and Treatment. New York, New York: Kluwer Academic Press.
O’Donohue, W.T. & Byrd, M.R. (2000). Silence: Sexual harassment commentary heard only as a whisper. Review of the book Organizing silence: A world of possibilities. Contemporary Psychology APA Review of Books, 45(5), 514-516.
Wilson, K.G., Hayes, S.C., & Byrd, M.R. (2000). Exploring compatibilities between acceptance and commitment therapy and 12-step treatment for substance abuse. Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 18(3), 207-232.

Professional Presentations

Neenan, A., Byrd., M., Hoodin, F., & Staples, A. D. (2022, April 7-9). Understanding activism and coping among parents of children with Cancer. Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ, United States.
Brookshire-Gay, K., Byrd, M. & Hoodin, F. (2021, April). Are pediatric cancer caregivers (PCC) turning to social media for social support? Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) Annual Conference, Virtual.
Neenan, A., Byrd, M., Hoodin, F., and Staples, A. (April, 2021). Activism, hope, and resilience among parents of children with cancer. Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) Annual Conference, Virtual.
Brookshire-Gay, K., Byrd, M., & Hoodin, F. (2021, May). Social Media Use in Pediatric Cancer Caregivers. Poster presented and chosen as a Research Spotlight at Society of Behavioral Medicine's (SBM) Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, Virtual.
LaLonde, L., Neenan, A., Good, J., Hoodin, F., Byrd, M., B., Bouma, S., & Choi, S. (2021, May). Dietary Self-Efficacy Among Parents of Children Undergoing Stem-Cell Transplant, Poster presented at Society of Behavioral Medicine's (SBM) Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, Virtual
Neenan, A., Byrd, M., Hoodin, F., and Staples, A. (May, 2021). Exploring activism as coping among parents of children with cancer. Poster presented at Society of Behavioral Medicine's (SBM) Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, Virtual.
Brookshire-Gay, K., Byrd, M., & Hoodin, F. (2020, May). Social media use in caregivers of pediatric cancer patients [Poster session cancelled due to COVID-19]. 32nd Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.
Neenan, A., LaLonde, L., Brookshire-Gay, K., Kentor, R., Byrd, M., Kullgren, K., Hoodin, F., & Yanik, G. (2019, March). What are siblings of children with cancer told about diagnosis, prognosis, and potential side effects? Poster presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions in Washington D. C.
Brookshire-Gay, K., LaLonde, L., Warfield, C., Byrd, M., Churay, T., Seyedsalehi, S., Hoodin, F., Choi, S. W. (2019, March). AYA’s utilization of a personalized mobile health application during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Poster presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions in Washington D. C.
Brookshire, K., Warfield, C., McDiarmid, L., Kentor, R., Ostarello, L., Churay, T., Byrd, M., Hoodin, F., & Choi, S. (2018, March). Measuring the caregiver experience in hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT): How does the CQOLC perform? Poster presented at Society of Behavioral Medicine 39th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, New Orleans, Louisiana. ****Also presented at Graduate Research Conference at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan on March 16, 2018.
Kentor, R., Hoodin, F., McDiarmid, L., Brookshire, K., Warfield, C., Byrd, M., Staples, A., Kullgren, K., Ostarello, L., Yanik, G. (March, 2018). Context is key: The importance of family functioning in illness-related information disclosure from parents to their children with cancer. Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.
McDiarmid, L., Warfield, C., Brookshire, K., Kentor, R., Ostarello, L., Byrd, M., Kullgren, K., Hoodin, F., & Yanik, G. (April, 2018). Miscarried helping among parents of children with cancer. Poster presentation at Society of Behavioral Medicine 39th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, Louisiana. ****Also presented at Graduate Research Conference at Eastern Michigan University on March 16, 2018.
Warfield, C., Byrd, M., Jefferson, S., & Chow, C. M. (2018, April). The acculturation gap: Investigating the relationship between inter-partner acculturation discrepancy and parenting quality. Poster presented at Michigan Psychological Association Annual Spring Conference in East Lansing, MI.
Kentor, R., McDiarmid, L., Perez, M., Ostarello, L., Hoodin, F., Byrd, M., Kullgren, K., & Yanik, G. (March, 2017). Assessing experiential avoidance in parents of children with cancer: Validation of the parental acceptance and action questionnaire. Poster presented at Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon.
McDiarmid, L., Warfield, C., Brookshire, K., Kentor, R., Byrd, M., Perez, M., Ostarello, L., Kullgren, K., Hoodin, F., & Yanik, G. (March, 2017). Patterns of experiential avoidance and miscarried helping in parents of children with cancer. Poster presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions in San Diego, California.
Warfield, C., Brookshire, K., McDiarmid, L., Kentor, R., Perez, M., Ostarello, L., Byrd, M., Kullgren, K., Hoodin, F., & Yanik, G. (February, 2017). Experiential avoidance in parenting and miscarried helping in caregivers of pediatric cancer patients: How well do psychometrics of the PAAQ and HHI hold up? Poster presented at the Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan Conference in Ypsilanti, MI.
Brookshire, K., Warfield, C. Hoodin, F., Kentor, R., Perez, M., Ostarello, L., Byrd, M., Kulgren, K., & Yanik, G. (2016). Miscarried helping in pediatric oncology: Psychometrics of the HHI in caregivers. Poster presented at the Health Psychology Research Symposium at the University of Michigan, Dearborn.
Kentor, R., McDiarmid, L., Perez, M., Ostarello, L., Hoodin, F., Byrd, M., Kullgren, K., & Yanik, G. (November, 2016). Assessing experiential avoidance in parents of children with cancer: Validation of the PAAQ. Poster presented at University of Michigan, Dearborn Health Psychology Symposium in Dearborn, MI.
Kentor, R., Ostarello, L., Perez, M., Armstrong, R., Slaughter, K., Hoodin, F., Byrd, M., Kullgren, K., Stanton, C., Mody, R., & Yanik, G. (2015, November). To Divulge or Not To Divulge? The impact of illness-information disclosure by caregivers to their children with oncologic diseases. Poster presented at the Eastern Michigan University Graduate Research Conference, Ypsilanti, MI.
Kentor, R., Perez, M., Ostarello, L., Armstrong, R., Slaughter, K., Hoodin, F., Byrd, M., Kullgren, K., Stanton, C., Mody, R., & Yanik, G. (2015, November). When “no news” isn’t good news: Experiential avoidance and information disclosure to pediatric cancer patients. Poster presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Ostarello, L., Armstrong, R., Kentor, R., Perez, M., Slaughter, K., Hoodin, F., Byrd, M., Kullgren, K., Stanton, C., Mody, R., & Yanik, G. (2015, November). Will primary caregivers answer questions regarding disclosure of medical information to their children with oncologic disorders? Poster presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual
Ostarello, L., Armstrong, R., Kentor, R., Perez, M., Slaughter, K., Hoodin, F., Byrd, M., Kullgren, K., Stanton, C., Mody, R., & Yanik, G. (2015, November). Will primary caregivers answer questions regarding disclosure of medical information to their children with oncologic disorders? Poster presented at the Eastern Michigan University Graduate Research Conference, Ypsilanti, MI.
Ostarello, L., Armstrong, R., Kentor, R., Perez, M., Slaughter, K., Hoodin, F., Byrd, M., Kullgren, K., Stanton, C., Mody, R., & Yanik, G. (2015, November). Will primary caregivers answer questions regarding disclosure of medical information to their children with oncologic disorders? Poster presented at the Pediatric Research Symposium of University of Michigan Health Systems, Ann Arbor, MI.
Perez, M., Slaughter, K., Armstrong, R., Ostarello, L., Kentor, R., Stanton, C., Byrd, M., Hoodin, F., Kullgren, K., Mody, R., & Yanik, G. (2015, November). Parent-factors affect what medical information parents choose to disclose to their children with cancer. Paper presented at the Pediatric Research Symposium of University of Michigan Health Systems, Ann Arbor, MI.
Slaughter, K., Perez, M., Armstrong, R., Ostarello, L., Kentor, R., Stanton, C., Byrd, M., Hoodin, F., Kullgren, K., Mody, R., & Yanik, G. (2015, November). Parenting and pediatric oncology: Parent-factors affect what medical information parents choose to disclose to their children with cancer. Poster presented at the annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.
Slaughter, K., Perez, M., Armstrong, R., Ostarello, L., Kentor, R., Stanton, C., Byrd, M., Hoodin, F., Kullgren, K., Mody, R., & Yanik, G. (2015, November). Parenting and pediatric oncology: Parent-factors affect what medical information parents choose to disclose to their children with cancer. Poster presented at the Eastern Michigan University Graduate Research Conference, Ypsilanti, MI.
Colbert, A., Reynolds, C., Oswald, K., & Byrd, M. (2014). Exploring Relationships Between Child and Parent Mindfulness and Negative Affective States in a Non-Clinical Sample. Poster presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies International Conference (Parenting and Families Special Interest Group), Philadelphia, PA.
Drayton, A.K., & Byrd, M. (2011, May). Deconstructing the Time Out: What Do Mothers Understand About a Common Disciplinary Procedure? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International Conference, Denver, CO.
Byrd, M.R., Kavanagh, E., & Drayton, A.K. (2011, Sept.). Understanding Barriers to Successful PCIT Training: Deconstructing Parental Conceptualizations of Time Out as a Disciplinary Procedure. Poster presented at the Biennial International Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Convention, Gainesville, FL (Blue Ribbon for Best Poster of Tour).
Kavanagh, E., Byrd, M., & Drayton, A.K. (2011, March). Disciplinary and General Parenting Practices of Fathers. Poster presented at the Eastern Michigan University Graduate Research Fair, Ypsilanti, MI.
Carey, J., Hart, L., Hoodin, F., Byrd, M., Kuhl, E., Lynch, T. Alschuler, K., Mendelow, M. (2009, April). Depression in parents of adolescents with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis is related to ethnicity and patient functioning. Poster presented at Society of Behavioral Medicine 30th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, Montreal, Canada.
Carey, J., Hoodin, F., Alschuler, K., Kuhl, E., Byrd, M., Lynch, T., Mendelow, M. (2009, November). Quality of Life in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: The Roles of Pain Perception and Parental Psychopathology. Poster accepted for presentation at Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapies, New York.
Drayton, A.K., & Byrd, M. (2009, May). A rose by any other name: Deconstructing the major parent management training programs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Lynch, T.J., Hoodin, F. Rice, J., Lupo, R., Byrd, M., Mendelow, M.J. (2009, April). A Modified Daily Reconstruction Method and Replicated Single-Subject Design Reveal Variables Influencing Objectively Measured Adolescent Brace-wear for Scoliosis. Poster presented at Society of Behavioral Medicine 30th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, Montreal, Canada.
Lynch, T.J., Hoodin, F., Lupo, R., Byrd, M., Rice, J., Mendelow, M.J. (2009, April). Problems in objectively and subjectively measuring adherence: What EMA and a modified day reconstruction method reveal. Poster presented at Society of Behavioral Medicine 30th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, Montreal, Canada.
Carey, J., Hoodin, F., Lynch, T. J., Alschuler, K., Byrd, M., Pouliot, G., & Mendelow, M. (2008). Complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM) utilization among individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Poster presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine's 29th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, San Diego, CA.
Alschuler, K., Hoodin, F., & Byrd, M. (2007, November). Screening for psychopathology in the college health care population: The benefits of adding college-specific questions. Poster presented at the 41st conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA
Alschuler, K., Hoodin, F., & Byrd, M. (2007, March). Why college health care would benefit from integrated care. In Paper Session: Optimizing Health Care Delivery. Oral presentation conducted at the Society of Behavioral Medicine's 28 th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, Washington, D.C.
Hoodin, F., Mendelow, M., Byrd, M., Alschuler, K., Lynch, T. J., & Saunders-Scott, D. (2007, November). Do depression and anxiety affect self-reported disability in scoliosis patients? In D. McNeil (Chair), Pain and Comorbidity: Basic Research Leading to Clinical Interventions. Symposium conducted at the 41st conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.
Hoodin, F., Kaur, A., Mendelow, M., Byrd, M., Alschuler, K., & Lynch, T. (2007, November). Which contributes more to depression and anxiety in orthopedic patients: Skeletal deformity or body-image? Poster presented at the 41st conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.
Kuhl, E.S., Hoodin, F., Byrd, M., Lynch, T., and Mendelow, M. (2007, March). Coping and quality of life of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Poster presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington DC.
Byrd, M.R., Shadle, M.B., Manthey, L.A., & Weatherup, L.M. (2004). Applying ACT to a Substance Abusing Population. Paper presented at the Behavioral Analysis Association of Michigan, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Manthey, L.A., Shadle, M.B., Harcleroad, K., & Byrd, M.R. (2004). Future Directions: Where Do We Go from Here? Paper presented at the Behavioral Analysis Association of Michigan, Ypsilanti, MI.
Shadle, M.B., Byrd, M.R. (2004). A Brief Introduction to the Science and Practice of ACT. Paper presented at the Behavioral Analysis Association of Michigan, Ypsilanti, MI.
Byrd, M.R., Hoodin, F., Lynch, T.J., Shadle, M.B., & Saules, K.K. (2003). Exploring the mind-body connection: Mediating and moderating variables in providing behavioral health care within a physical health context. Panel discussion presented at the 37th Annual Convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.
Byrd, M. and Manthey, L. (May, 2003). Causal attribution errors in integrated care settings: Tales from the trenches of consultation-liaison psychiatry. Paper presented at the 75th annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, Illinois.
Nelson, E.M., Byrd, M.R., & Manthey, L. (2003). The Relationship Between Attributions and Staff Disciplinary Behaviors of Direct Care Staff in a Residential Treatment Facility. Poster presented at the 37th Annual Convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.
Wilson, K. G. & Byrd, M. (June, 2003). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Experiential Workshop I. Presented at the Pine Hills Camp and Retreat Center, Hamburg, MI.
Byrd, M.R. & O’Donohue, W.T. (2002, November). Assessing behavioral problems in the primary care setting: The development and preliminary evaluation of the pediatric screening inventory. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV.
Patra, K. K., Byrd, M.R., and Mahr, G. C.(2002). Examining the practice of mental health within the medical setting: What constitutes a quality consultation?. Poster presented at the 36th Annual Convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, Nevada.
Byrd, M.R. (2000). Managed care in the new millennium: Where do we go from here?. Chair, symposium presented at the 34th Annual Convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans.
Byrd, M.R., Fruzzetti, A.E. & Rubio, A. (2000). Assessing parenting skills in distressed mothers. Poster presented at the 34th Annual Convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans.
Byrd, M.R. & O’Donohue, W.T. (2000). Understanding the scope of managed care: A broad overview. Paper presented at the 34th Annual Convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans.
Byrd, M. R. & Fruzzetti, A.E. (November, 1998). Assessing parenting skills in distressed mothers. Poster presented at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, D.C.
Fruzzetti, A.E., Byrd, M.R., Rubio-Kuhnert, A., and Thorp, S.R. (April, 1998). Understanding couple interactions: Implications for individuals and relationships. Invited symposium presented at the Western Psychological Association Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Joint Convention, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Byrd, M.R. & Fruzzetti, A.E. (November, 1997). Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program for multi-problem parents. Poster presented at the Second Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Improvement and Teaching of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Miami, Florida.
Byrd, M.R., Ross, J.H., Fruzzetti, A.E., and Saedi, N. (June, 1997). The efficacy of two methods for assessing parenting style. Paper presented at the Fifth International Family Violence Research Conference, Durham, New Hampshire.
Fruzzetti, A.E., Saedi, N., and Byrd, M. (June, 1997). The functions of aggression and violence in couples: The role of intimacy. Paper presented at the Fifth International Family Violence Research Conference, Durham, New Hampshire.
Ross, J.H., Byrd, M.R., and Fruzzetti, A.F. (November, 1997). Research in parenting behavior: A comparison of subject identified vs. anonymous sampling methodologies. Poster presented at the 31st Annual Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy Convention, Miami, Florida.
Batten, S.V., Follette, V.M., Byrd, M.R., and Rice, N.M. (November, 1996). The development of the self and it’s relationship to childhood sexual abuse. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, San Francisco, California.
Graham-Bermann, S.A., DeVoe, E., Robohm, J., and Byrd, M. (July, 1995). Correspondence between post-traumatic stress symptoms of mothers and children in families with domestic violence. Paper presented at the Fourth International Family Violence Research Conference, Durham, New Hampshire.