Clinical lunch - Dr. Christina Balderrama-Durbin (Binghamton University)

Trauma exposure is exceedingly common and reactions to trauma vary. Understanding reactions to trauma from a socioecological perspective helps optimize our scientific approach to the design, evaluation, and implementation of prevention/intervention programs targeting high-risk and marginalized individuals and couples. My research and clinical work largely focus on examining biological, psychological, and social aspects related to trauma reactions in high-risk (military and Veteran) and marginalized (LGBTQIAA+) couples. This talk will highlight the use of translational science to best inform novel approaches to clinical practice when working with couples with high rates of exposure to acute stress and trauma.