Emily Trask - Child and Adolescent Services Research Center

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EMILY TRASK
CURRICULUM VITAE
Address:
University of California, San Diego /
Child and Adolescent Services Research Center
3665 Kearney Villa Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 966-7703 x3618
Fax: (858) 966-7704
Email Address: evtrask@ucsd.edu
EDUCATION
2004-2009 Doctor of Philosophy
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Department of Psychology
Clinical Psychology Training Program (APA Accredited)
Area of Emphasis: Child and Family
Dissertation: Efficacy of Treatments for Sexually Abused Children: A Meta-
Analysis
Major Advisor, Dissertation Chair: David DiLillo, Ph.D.
Completed: June 2008
2002-2004 Master of Arts
San Diego State University
Department of Psychology
Thesis: Putting Assumptions of Placement Stability to the Test of
Empiricism
Completed: May 2004
1997-2002 Bachelor of Arts
California State University, Long Beach
Graduated Cum Laude
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology

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SUMMARY OF RECENT ASSISTANTSHIPS / FELLOWSHIPS
2009-Current Postdoctoral Scholar - University of California, San Diego / Child and Adolescent
Services Research Center (CASRC)
2008-2009 Predoctoral Psychology Intern - Baylor College of Medicine
2007-2008 Behavioral Pediatric Therapist - Behavioral Health Center, Lincoln Medical
Education Partnership
2006-2007 Mental Health Consultant - Head Start, Lincoln Action Program
2005-2006 Graduate Research Assistant - University of Nebraska-Public Policy Center
2004-2005 Project Coordinator, NIMH funded - Newlywed Project, University of Nebraska-
Lincoln
2002-2004 Graduate Research Assistant - San Diego State University
PRE-DOCTORAL CLINICAL INTERNSHIP
June 2008 -
June 2009
APA-Accredited Clinical Psychology Internship Program
Baylor College of Medicine/DePelchin Children’s Center
Houston, TX
Internship Director: Carla Sharp, Ph.D.
Primary Rotation: DePelchin Children’s Center
Total hours: 2220
Description: Child/Family intern at the Baylor College of Medicine.
Responsibilities: Primary rotation responsibilities at DePelchin Children’s Center, a National Child
Traumatic Stress Network member, included: conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations
with children, assisting in implementing a new trauma grant, providing therapy for adolescents in an
inpatient setting, and outpatient therapy for children and families (e.g., social thinking groups for
children with autism, anger management groups, Trauma-Focused CBT). Other responsibilities
involved: providing outpatient therapy at the Baylor College of Medicine to families, medical
students, and sex offenders.
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
July 2009 –
Current
Postdoctoral Scholar
University of California, San Diego / Child and Adolescent Services Research
Center (CASRC)
Project: System of Care Evaluation
Supervisor: Ann Garland, Ph.D.

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As a postdocotoral scholar for the Systems of Care Evaluation, primary responsibilities include:
planning, conducting, and analyzing service use and clinical outcome evaluation data for
children’s mental health care. Additional responsibilities involve: providing consultation to the
County of San Diego Children’s Mental Health Services regarding data collection, analysis,
interpretation and the translation of these research findings for use in policy and practice
decision-making.
June 2006 -
June 2008
Primary Investigator, NRSA F31 Dissertation Grant
Efficacy of Treatments for Sexually Abused Children: A Meta-Analysis
Department of Psychology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Supervisor: David DiLillo, Ph.D
The primary objectives of this National Institutes of Health funded project included: conducting a
comprehensive meta-analysis of the efficacy of psychological and behavioral treatments for sexually
abused children; investigating treatment characteristics (e.g., theoretical approach to treatment,
treatment modality, type of study design) that may moderate the efficacy of interventions for children
with a history of sexual abuse; and examining the impact of the participant characteristics of age,
gender, and ethnicity on treatment outcomes.
June 2005 -
May 2006
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Nebraska Public Policy Center
Supervisor: Mark DeKraai, JD, Ph.D
The Public Policy Center provides assistance to policymakers and researchers at the local, state, and
federal levels. Responsibilities ranged from analyzing results of an online survey to interviewing
research participants for a public engagement project on pandemic influenza. The online project
consisted of creating a database, coding variables, running the statistical analyses, as well as
completing a qualitative analysis. Other responsibilities involved serving as a graduate research
assistant for the Early Childhood Mental Health subcommittee of a State Infrastructure grant.
August 2004 -
May 2005
Project Coordinator
Newlywed Project
NIMH-Funded Project (5K01MH066365-05)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Supervisor and Principal Investigator: David DiLillo, Ph.D.
The Newlywed Project is a longitudinal study examining how early life experiences (e.g., child
maltreatment) impact adult functioning, particularly within a marriage. Responsibilities included
running the day-to-day aspects of the project; supervising two teams of undergraduate research
assistants; creating study protocols; interviewing participants; and implementing a Social Support
Coding System.
May 2003 -
May 2004
Primary Investigator, Master’s Thesis
Instability in the Living Arrangements of Maltreated Children and its
Relationship to Child Functioning
Department of Psychology, San Diego State University
Supervisor: Alan J. Litrownik, Ph.D.

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Completed a master’s thesis, which examined levels of instability (i.e., changes in residence, school,
and caregiver) in the lives of children who had been maltreated and the relationship of this instability
to their psychological and behavioral functioning. Results suggested that while reunified children
experienced the highest amount of instability in their home environments, they were functioning
better in the adaptive and psychological arenas than children in other placements.
August 2002 -
May 2004
Graduate Research Assistant
Child and Adolescent Services Research Center
Longitudinal Studies of Child Abuse and Neglect (LONGSCAN), San Diego
site
Supervisor and Principal Investigator: Alan J. Litrownik, Ph.D.
LONGSCAN is a 20-year multisite study examining the antecedents and outcomes of child
maltreatment. Primary responsibilities included generating and implementing research ideas,
presenting research findings, and conducting clinical interviews. One independent research project
consisted of investigating the applications of using a Geographic Information System in child
maltreatment research.
May 2001-
August 2001
Research Assistant
Psychiatry Laboratory
University of California, San Diego Medical Center
Supervisor: Ruth Newton, Ph.D.
Assisted in creating a rating system to investigate the effectiveness of 3-D ultra sounds to facilitate
bonding between parents and infants. Co-constructed and scored questionnaires assessing the
effectiveness of light treatment therapy to treat seasonal affective disorder.
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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
June 2007 -
June 2008
Behavioral Pediatric Therapist
Behavioral Health Center
Lincoln Medical Education Partnership (LMEP) - Lincoln NE
Supervisor: Mary Fran Flood, Ph.D., and Laurel Van Ham, Ph.D.
Description: LMEP provides residency training in family medicine.
Responsibilities: Conducted psychological evaluations and treatment for an average of 8-10 child,
adolescent, and family clients each week. Clients were referred for a range of developmental and
behavioral problems. Other responsibilities included: consulting with family practice physicians and
co-conducting mental health workshops to provide behavioral medicine education to residents.
September 2006 -
May 2008
Clinical Psychology Extern
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services
Bryan LGH Medical Center West - Lincoln, NE
Supervisors: Mary Fran Flood, Ph.D. and David Hansen, Ph.D
Site Description: Bryan LGH Medical Center West provides psychiatric services to inpatient
children and adolescents.

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Responsibilities Include: Conducted comprehensive psychological evaluations of children and
adolescents (e.g., administered, scored, and interpreted test results) admitted to Child and Adolescent
Psychiatric Services (CAPS) of Bryan LGH.
March 2006 -
May 2008
Psychotherapist
Anxiety Disorders Clinic
Psychological Consultation Center
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Supervisor: Debra Hope, Ph.D.
Site Description: The Anxiety Disorders Clinic located at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s
Psychological Consultation Center provides outpatient diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy
services to adults with anxiety disorders.
Responsibilities Include: Provided cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based therapy utilizing
empirically-supported protocols for adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders, including panic
disorder, social anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. Supervised doctoral-level
therapists early in their training.
August 2005 -
May 2008
Psychotherapist
Psychological Consultation Center
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Supervisors: Debra Hope, Ph.D., Paul Kaufmann, JD, Ph.D., Jennifer Perry,
Ph.D., Mario Scalora, Ph.D., Bill Shuart, Ph.D.
Site Description: The Psychological Consultation Center provides outpatient psychotherapy services
and assessment for adults, children, couples, and families.
Responsibilities Include: Provided individual and family psychotherapy; conducted diagnostic
intake interviews; performed psychological and court-ordered evaluations.
June 2005 -
May 2008
Group Treatment Therapist
Project SAFE (Sexual Abuse Family Education)
Brief Family Intervention
Child Advocacy Center - Lincoln, NE
Supervisors: Dave Hansen, Ph.D. and Mary Fran Flood, Ph.D.
Site Description: Project SAFE services include a 12-week group and a Brief Family Intervention
(3-6 individual therapy sessions) for sexually abused youth and their non-offending caregiver(s).
Responsibilities Include: Co-facilitated groups using standardized treatment protocols that
incorporate cognitive-behavioral techniques and psychoeducation. Conducted post-treatment and
follow-up assessments with group members.
June 2006 -
June 2007
Child and Family Behavior Consultant
Head Start
Lincoln Action Program
Supervisor: Mary Fran Flood, Ph.D.
Site Description: The Lincoln Action Program is a non-profit organization that provides services to
low-income families in Lancaster County, Nebraska.

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Responsibilities Included: Provided in-home and clinic-based assistance to Head Start children and
parents using Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), individual therapy, and family therapy.
Conducted screenings for depression in pregnant women and behavioral observations. Provided
mental health consultation to Head Start Advocates and conducted mental health workshops.
Implemented Teacher-Child Interaction Training in Head Start classrooms and provided behavioral
consultation to Head Start teachers. Supervised undergraduate research assistants to manage Head
Start research databases.
February 2006 -
May 2006
Group Treatment Therapist
Whitehall Adolescent Sex Offender Residential Treatment Program
Lincoln Regional Center - Lincoln, NE
Supervisor: Daniel Ullman, Ph.D.
Site Description: Whitehall is a residential treatment program for adolescent sex offenders operated
through the Lincoln Regional Center.
Responsibilities Included: Co-facilitated a 16-week Relationship Skills Group for adolescent male
sex offenders. Implemented a manualized treatment protocol that utilized psychoeducation,
cognitive-restructuring, modeling, and role-playing techniques to enhance social skills and
appropriate social interactions with peers and adults.
September 2005 -
December 2005
Group Treatment Therapist
Alcohol Skills Training Program
Psychological Consultation Center
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Supervisor: Dennis McChargue
Site Description: The Alcohol Skills Training Program located at the University of Nebraska-
Lincoln’s Psychological Consultation Center provides group therapy for students who violate the
University of Nebraska’s alcohol consumption policies.
Responsibilities Included: Conducted group therapy utilizing psychoeducation and motivational
interviewing techniques to address alcohol consumption; provided individual feedback based on brief
substance use assessments.
September 2002 -
May 2004
Clinical Interviewer
Longitudinal Studies of Child Abuse and Neglect
Child and Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC)
Rady’s Children’s Hospital – San Diego, CA
Supervisor: Alan Litrownik, Ph.D.
Site Description: CASRC is a research center comprised of over 100 researchers, statisticians, and
administrative staff implementing research projects on pediatric mental health with the common goal
of improving public pediatric mental health care.
Responsibilities Included: Conducted face-to-face 2 hour interviews with 12- and 14-year-old youth
with substantiated reports of early child maltreatment. Administered standardized and projectdeveloped
measures to assess multiple domains of child functioning.
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MANUSCRIPTS ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION
DiLillo, D., Fortier, M. A., Hayes, S. A., Trask, E., Perry, A. R., Messman-Moore, T. L.,
Fauchier, A., & Nash, C. (2006). Retrospective assessment of childhood sexual and physical
abuse: A comparison of scaled and behaviorally specific approaches. Assessment, 13, 297-
312.
Trask, E., & Cronch, L. (in press). Adolescent Report by Others’ Measures. In D. W. Nangle, D.
J. Hansen, C. A. Erdley, & P. J. Norton (Eds.), Practitioner’s guide to empirically based
measures of social skills: New York: Springer.
DiLillo, D., Peugh, J., Walsh, K., Panuzio, J., Trask, E., & Evans, S. (2009). Child
maltreatment history among newlywed couples: A longitudinal study of marital outcomes
and mediating pathways. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 77, 680-692.
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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Trask, E. & Garland, A. (2010, March). Are children improving? Results from outcome
measurement in a large mental health system. Poster presented at the 23 rd annual Children’s
Mental Health Research and Policy Conference, Tampa, FL.
Trask, E., Walsh, K., DiLillo, D. (2008, November). A Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of
Treatments for Sexually Abused Children: An Extension of Prior Findings. Poster presented
at the 42nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
(ABCT), Orlando, FL.
Evans, S. E., Trask, E., Bryner, N., & DiLillo, D. (2008, November). Resiliency to child
maltreatment: The role of observational spousal social support. Poster presented at the 42nd
Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT),
Orlando, FL.
Trask, E., Walsh, K., DiLillo, D. (2007, November). Efficacy of Treatments for Sexually Abused
Children: A Pilot Meta-Analysis. Poster presented at the 41 st Annual Convention of the
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), Philadelphia, PA.
Gale, E. B., Trask, E., & DiLillo, D. (2007, November). Emotion Regulation During Marital
Conflict: A Comparison Between Victims and Non-Victims of Child Maltreatment. Poster
presented at the 41 st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies (ABCT), Philadelphia, PA.
Tavkar, P., Trask, E., Cronch, L., Huenink, M., Hill, M., & Flood, M. F. (2007, November).
Evaluation of a Four-Phase Teacher-Child Interaction Training Protocol for Reducing
Behavior Problems in Preschool Classrooms. Poster presented at the 41 st Annual
Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT),
Philadelphia, PA.
Trask, E. S., Cuadra, L. E., Liu, N. H., & DiLillo, D. (2006, November) Exploration of

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Relationships between Child Maltreatment, Alcohol Abuse, and Revictimization. Poster
presented at the 40 th Annual Convention of the Association for Advancement of Cognitive
Behavior Therapy, Chicago, IL.
Perry, A., Trask, E., DeGue, S., & DiLillo, D. (2005, November) Child Maltreatment, Family
Environment, and Subsequent Adjustment: Extending Findings to Dyadic Outcomes. Poster
presented at the 39th Annual Convention of the Association for Advancement of Cognitive
Behavior Therapy, Washington, DC.
Kras, A., Trask, E. & DiLillo, D. (2004, November) The co-occurrence between adverse
childhood events and the childhood physical or sexual abuse. Poster presented at the 38th
Annual Convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans,
LA.
Trask, E. & Litrownik, A. (2004, January) Putting assumptions of placement stability to the test
of empiricism. Paper presented at the 18 th Annual San Diego Conference on Child and
Family Maltreatment, San Diego, CA.
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SELECTED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
2009 Treating OCD in Children using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Training provided to psychiatric residents at Baylor College of Medicine
2008 Childhood Sexual Development and Behavior
Training co-presented to family physicians
ADHD
Training co-presented to family physicians
2007 Enuresis and Encopresis
Training co-presented to family physicians
Child Directed Interaction Workshop
Mental health training for Head Start Teachers
Recommending Referrals and Maintaining Boundaries with Clients
Mental health training presented to Head Start Family Advocates
Consequences for Undesirable Behavior in Toddlers
Mental health training presented to Early Head Start Family Advocates
2006 Special Play / Child Directed Interaction
Mental health training presented to Early Head Start Family Advocates
2003 Using a GIS in the Social Sciences. Workshop presentation, Child
and Adolescent Services Research Center, San Diego, CA.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Fall 2004 -
Spring 2005
Guest Lecturer
Career Planning for Psychology
Psychology Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln,
Supervisor: David DiLillo, Ph.D.
Prepared and presented two lectures: 1) Preparing for graduate school and the
application process; 2) Careers in psychology that can be attained with a
bachelor’s degree.
2003-2004 Teaching Assistant
Graduate Level Statistics: two-course sequence
Psychology Department, San Diego State University
Supervisor: Scott Roesch, Ph.D.
Created homework keys, graded, and provided guidance on
Regression and ANOVA
2002-2003 Teaching Assistant
Research Methods
Psychology Department, San Diego State University
Supervisor: Sandy Mollenauer, Ph.D.
Taught a laboratory section on statistical analysis using SPSS, statistical
concepts, and writing APA format papers.
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EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES
2010 Reviewer, Child Abuse & Neglect
2007 Co-Reviewer, Journal of Clinical Psychology
Under the supervision of David DiLillo, Ph.D.
2006 - 2007 Co-Reviewer, Aggression and Violent Behavior
Under the supervision of David J. Hansen, Ph.D.
2006 Co-Reviewer, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
Under the supervision of David DiLillo, Ph.D.
2006 Co-Reviewer, Clinical Psychology Review
Under the supervision of David J. Hansen, Ph.D.
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GRANTS AND FUNDING
September 2007 -
July 2008
National Institutes of Mental Health Grant # 1F31MH080533 - 01A1
Efficacy of Treatments for Sexually Abused Children: A Meta-Analysis.
September 2007 – July 2008
Total Award $36,528.
Emily Trask, Principle Investigator

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2005 - 2008 Research Advisory Committee / Warden Travel Award
Total Award: $500/year
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AWARDS AND HONORS
2000 - 2002 Member of the Golden Key International Honors Society
2000 - 2001 President’s Honor Roll
2001 - 2002 Member of Psi Chi, Psychology National Honors Society
2001 Fieldworker of the month, Casa Youth Shelter
2001 Psychology Student of the Year, California State University, Long Beach
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2008 - Present California Psychological Association
2007 - Present San Diego Psychological Association
2006 - Present APA, Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
2004 - Present American Psychological Association
2004 - Present Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
2004 - Present ABCT, Child Maltreatment and Interpersonal Special Interest Group
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