Academic Work

Below you will find a summary of my academic work. Please note that I am also available for - and frequently conduct - workshops, educational programs and seminars for schools, organizations, medical centers, etc. If you would like more information on the services I offer, please see the "Contact me" section of my site.

Publications

Original Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Schumpf, J. & Rego, S.A. (in press). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): Modifications and Outcomes. Current Psychiatry.

Maher, M.J., Rego, S.A., & Asnis, G.M. (2006). Sleep Disturbances in Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Epidemiology, Impact, and Approaches to Management. CNS Drugs, 20(7), 567-590.

Rego, S.A., Muller, K.L., & Jacobson, C. (2005). 'Distracting' patients from anxiety. Current Psychiatry, 4(11), 2.

Rego, S.A. & Franklin, M.E. (2005). A Successful Application of Habit Reversal Training (HRT) In a Patient with Comorbid Trichotillomania and Dermatotillomania. Canadian Psychology, 46:2a, 79.

Rego, S.A. (2004). Results of the Professional Issues Committee Survey. Behavior Therapist, 27(7), 161.

Rego, S.A. (2004). Update from the Professional Issues Committee. Behavior Therapist, 27(5), 97.

Asnis, G.M., De La Garza, R., Rego, S.A., Henderson, M.A., & Reinus, J.F. (2004). Interferon for Hepatitis C Patients With Psychiatric Disorders. American Journal of Psychiatry, 161(12), 2332.

Sanderson, W.C. & Rego, S.A. (2000). Empirically supported treatment of panic disorder: Research, theory, and application of cognitive behavioral therapy. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 14(3), 219-244.

Sanderson, W.C. & Rego, S.A. (2000). Assessment and empirically supported psychological treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia. Medscape Psychiatry. Available at: http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/350

Sanderson, W.C. & Rego, S.A. (2000). The movement towards evidence-based psychotherapies. Trends in Evidence-Based Neuropsychiatry, 2(5), 50-55.

Chapters in books

Rego, S.A. (in press). Culture and Anxiety disorders. In S. Eshun and R. Gurung (Eds.). Sociocultural Influences on Mental Health: Blackwell Publishing.

Rego, S.A., Muller, K.L., & Sanderson, W.C. (in press). Psychopathological Mechanisms Across Anxiety Disorders. In K. Salzinger and M. Serper (Eds.) Behavioral Mechanisms for Behavioral Disorders and Their Treatment. APA Press.

Muller, K.L., Rego, S.A., & Sanderson, W.C. (2008). Manualized Treatments in Psychotherapy. In L. L’Abate (Ed.) Towards a Science of Clinical Psychology: Laboratory Evaluations and Interventions. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Sanderson, W.C. & Rego, S.A. (2002). Empirically supported treatment for panic disorder: Research, theory, and application of cognitive behavioral therapy. In R.L. Leahy & E.T. Dowd (Eds.), Clinical Advances in Cognitive Psychotherapy: Theory and Application. NY: Springer.

Sanderson, W.C. & Rego, S.A. (2001). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic Disorder: An Overview of Empirically Supported Treatment Strategies. In W.J. Lyddon and J.V. Jones (Eds.). Empirically-Supported Cognitive Therapies. New York: Springer Publishing Co.

Book reviews

Rego, S.A. (2004). Cognitive Approaches to Obsessions and Compulsions: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 18(4), 367-369.

Conference Presentations

Rego, S.A. (Chair). Panel: Craske, M.G., Hollon, S.D., & Wilson, G.T. (2008, November). “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda”: Lessons learned from treatment ‘failures’. Panel to be presented at the 42nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Orlando, Florida, USA.

Lau, A.W. (Moderator). Panel: Rego, S.A., Hsu, J., Iwamasa, G., & Tarlow, G. (2008, November). Issues in Professional Development: Keys to Establishing and Maintaining a Successful Career. Panel to be presented at the 42nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Orlando, Florida, USA.

Muller, K.L., Nagle, S., & Rego, S.A. (2008, November). Development and Implementation of an Integrated Weight Management Group. Poster to be presented at the 42nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Orlando, Florida, USA.

Fast, N. & Rego, S.A. (2008, November). An Application of CBT for Schizophrenia in an Asian-Born Outpatient with Limited Medication Response. Poster to be presented at the 42nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Orlando, Florida, USA.

Schultz, L.T. & Rego, S.A. (2008, November). Adjunctive CBT for Specific Phobia of Blood Injection Injury. Poster to be presented at the 42nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Orlando, Florida, USA.

Schumpf, J. & Rego, S.A. (2008, November). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I):
Modifications and Outcomes for Outpatient Psychiatric Populations. Poster to be presented at the 42nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Orlando, Florida, USA.

Muller, K.L. & Rego, S.A. (2008, August). E/RP Exposed! An Insider’s Guide to Exposure Therapy for OCD. Workshop conducted at the 15th Annual Conference of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Muller, K.L., Rego, S.A., Cohan, S.L., Fasulo, S.J., Harris, S.F., & Pressman, D.L. (2008, March). Development and Implementation of an “Adjunct” Cognitive Behavior Therapy Model. Poster presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. Savannah, Georgia, USA.

Rego, S.A. (Chair). Panel: Barlow, D.H., McCrady, B.S., Persons, J.B., & Hildebrandt, T.B. (2007, November). Implementing Empirically Supported Treatments in “Real World” Clinical Settings. Panel presented at the 41st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2007, July). Birds of a Feather can be treated together: An Introduction to Habit Reversal Training for body-focused repetitive behaviors. Workshop conducted at the 14th Annual Conference of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. The Woodlands, Texas, USA.

Muller, K.L. & Rego, S.A. (2007, July). What is Exposure Treatment for OCD? A Psychoeducational Workshop for Sufferers, Family Members, and Providers. Workshop conducted at the 14th Annual Conference of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. The Woodlands, Texas, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2007, May). Implementing a Stress Management Program in the Workplace. Workshop conducted at the 70th Annual Convention of the New York State Psychological Association. Albany, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Ryder, A.G. (2006, November). What went wrong? A partially successful translation of CBT for Compulsive Hoarding with a patient diagnosed with OCD and comorbid Dysthymia. Poster presented at the 40th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Harris, S.F. & Rego, S.A. (2006, November). CBT for Insomnia in a Russian-Born Patient with a Primary Psychotic Disorder. Poster presented at the 40th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Harding, O.R. & Rego, S.A. (2006, October). Use of the DSM's Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) Diagnostic Category. Poster presented at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. San Diego, California, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2006, July). The A to Zzz's of Insomnia Treatment. Workshop conducted at the 13th Annual Conference of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Muller, K.L. & Rego, S.A. (2006, July). The Basics of Exposure Therapy for OCD: A Psychoeducational Workshop for Sufferers, Family Members, and Providers. Workshop conducted at the 13th Annual Conference of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2006, May). CBT for PTSD: Essential ingredients for an effective treatment. Workshop conducted at the 69th Annual Convention of the New York State Psychological Association. Lake Placid, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2005, July). How to Find Help: A Map for the Mystified. Workshop conducted at the 12th Annual Conference of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. San Diego, California, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Franklin, M.E. (2005, June). A Successful Application of Habit Reversal Training (HRT) in a Patient with Comorbid Trichotillomania and Dermatotillomania. Poster presented at the 66th Annual Convention of the Canadian Psychological Association. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2005, May). Out of the lab and into your practice: Evidence-based assessment and treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia. Workshop conducted at the 68th Annual Convention of the New York State Psychological Association. Ellenville, New York, USA.

Riggs, D.S., Kalmanson, D., Rego, S., Volpicelli, J., & Foa, E.B. (2003, November). Mechanisms of Comorbidity in PTSD and Alcohol Dependence: Implications for Treatment. Paper presented at the 37th Annual Convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy. Boston, MA, USA.

Franklin, M.E., Keuthen, N.J., Furr, J.M., Anderson, E., Rego, S., & Foa, E.B. (2002, November). Trichotillomania and OCD: Monozygotic Twins or Distant Cousins? Paper presented at the 36th Annual Convention of Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy. Reno, Nevada, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2001, July). Treating Panic Disorder: An Exploration of the Impact of Cognitive Restructuring and Session Spacing. Poster presented at the 2001 World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Koch, W.J., Rego, S., Newth, S., & O'Neill, M. (2001, July). Empirically Supported Treatments in Internships and Applied Settings. Paper presented at the 2001 World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  

Rego, S.A. (1999, October). Designing and Implementing a Specialized Treatment Program Within a General Psychological Clinic. Paper presented at the Rutgers University Board of Trustees Advisory Committee Meeting. Winants Hall, Rutgers University, New Jersey.  

Pastor, J. & Rego, S.A. (1999, October). F.O.O.D. (Focus On Our Diversity): The Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Initiative to Explore Diversity Among Mental Health Professionals. Poster presented at the 5th Annual Student Alliance on Multicultural and Mental Health Issues Conference. Teachers College, Columbia University, New York.

Invited Presentations

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2008, May). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression. Presented at the 2008 Spring Symposium of The Henry and Lucy Moses Community Advisory Board “Understanding and Treating Depression in the Bronx.” Bronx, New York, USA

Rego, S.A.  (2008, February). Psychopathological mechanisms across anxiety disorders: Treatment implications. Grand Rounds, Department of Psychiatry, Interfaith Medical Center. Brooklyn, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A.  (2008, February). Navigating the Internship Process. Colloquium for the Department of Psychology, Hofstra University. Hempstead, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Muller, K.L. (2007, November). The Challenges of Change in the Workplace. Workshop conducted at the 8^th Leadership Development Institute for Montefiore Medical Center. White Plains, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A.  (2007, April). CBT-I: An Evidence-Based Intervention for Insomnia. 50th anniversary Colloquium Series, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University. Bronx, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A.  (2007, March). Eliciting the Relaxation Response: An experiential lecture. Sleep Medicine Conference, Department of Neurology, Montefiore Medical Center. Bronx, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A.  (2006, December). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Insomnia. Sleep Medicine Conference, Department of Neurology, Montefiore Medical Center. Bronx, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2006, May). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Anxiety Disorders: An Overview of the Major Treatment Strategies. Grand Rounds, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. Bronx, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2005, November). Insomnia: What it is and how it can be treated. Presented at the Presbyterian Senior Services - Caregivers Support Program. Bronx, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. & Maher, M. (2005, June). Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. PGY-1 Resident lecture. Bronx, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2004, June). Behavioral Cognitive Approaches to Managing Insomnia. Presented at the 2004 Academic Summit “Optimizing Patient Care and Managing Comorbid Disorders”. Bronx, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2004, June). Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Depression. Presented at the Symposium “Advances In The Treatment of Depression”. New York, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2004, April). Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment. Guest lecture given in Cognitive Behavioral Assessment and Treatment Planning (Adult), Graduate Level Course, Department of Psychology, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Rego, S.A. (2003, December). Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Presented at the Symposium “New Insights Into PTSD”. New York, New York, USA.

Rego, S.A. (2003, April). Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment. Guest lecture given in Cognitive Behavioral Assessment and Treatment Planning (Adult), Graduate Level Course, Department of Psychology, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Rego, S.A. (1999, April). Behavior Management and Adolescents: Keys to Improving and Maintaining Positive Behavior. Workshop conducted at IEP Youth Services, Inc., Freehold, New Jersey.

Rego, S.A. (1998, October). Behavior Management and Adolescents: Dealing with Noncompliance. Workshop conducted at IEP Youth Services, Inc., Freehold, New Jersey.

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