Dr. Joanne Gusella Curriclum Vitae

December 2015 REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION Registration: Psychologist (Nova Scotia) Place of Birth: Ottawa Certificate #219 Listee: Canadian Register of Health Languages: English/French Service Providers in Psychology (#04516) Private Practice: Halifax Professional Centre Suite 422, 5991 Spring Garden Rd Halifax, N.S. B3H 1Y6 Telephone: (902) 422-6517 Dalhousie University: Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry Faculty of Medicine Clinical Associate in Ph.D. Clinical Psychology E-Mail: joanne.gusella@gmail.com EDUCATION 1981-1986 Ph.D., Clinical Psychology Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario 1979-1981 M.A., Psychology Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario 1976-1979 B.Sc., First Class Honours in Psychology Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario

ACADEMIC AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESEARCH GRANTS 2010 As Team Leader for the Eating Disorders Clinic, accepted Team Award for Excellence in

Patient and Family Centered Care at the IWK Health Centre 2006 Research grant from IWK for a research project aimed at learning more about the needs

and experiences of nurses caring for youth with anorexia nervosa in our Health Centre, led by nurse Arra-Robar.

2003-2006 Canadian Institute of Health Research, 3 year grant awarded to Dr. Gail McVey and Dr. Joanne Gusella ($267,750.00) Evaluation of a web-based program designed to evaluate the dissemination of best practice models in the primary prevention of disordered eating. 2005 IWK Research Grant- Category A ($4,000). The experiences of registered nurses caring for patients with eating disorders (co-investigator). 1998-2002 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC; Principal Investigator, $30,000.00) to develop and evaluate a school-based program for the prevention of unhealthy weight regulation and body image issues. 2001 Best Poster Award ($250.00) at the Dalhousie University 11th Annual Department of Psychiatry Research Day, Feb. 9 for "Body Image Self-Evaluation Colouring Lens: Comparing the Ornamental vs. The Instrumental Body Views of Adolescent Females". 1994-1996 National Health Research Directorate Program (NHRDP) ( Co-investigator, $170,000.00). To develop and evaluate an electronic parenting forum for teenage mothers. 1989-1992 IWK Children's Hospital Research Fund (Co-Principal Investigator, $17,252.90). To develop and evaluate an early mother-infant intervention for infants with cerebral palsy. 1986-1987 Longwoods Research Award for Doctoral Thesis, Queen's University 1982-1987 Medical Research Council Studentship, Queen's University 1981-1982 Graduate Fellowship, Queen's University 1981-1982 National Institute on Mental Retardation (Research Grant) 1980-1981 NSERC Post-Graduate Scholarship, Carleton University 1980-1981 Carleton University Scholarship/Practicum 1980 President's Award, O PA, for B.Sc. Honours Thesis 1979-1980 Carleton University Scholarship/Teaching Assistant 1978 Dr. F.W.C. Mohr Scholarship, Carleton University 1975 Ontario Scholarship, High School, Ottawa

COMMUNITY SERVICE, AWARDS, Special Contributions 2012 IWK Stars Ambassador Award for contributing a song to inspire the care, and

caregivers at the IWK 2011 Chosen to participate in the National Prevention Strategy meeting in Toronto, Nov. 17-18,

under the leadership of Dr. Gail McVey 2010 IWK Award for Excellence in Patient and Family Centred Care granted to the Eating Disorders Team; Dr. Joanne Gusella is the Team leader. 2010 Co-thesis supervisor for Jillian Aucoin who won a Canadian Psychological Association Certificate of Academic Excellence for her Honours Thesis in Psychology at Saint Mary’s University entitled Investigating Stages of Readiness to Change in Children and Adolescents with an Eating Disorder 1999 Certificate of Appreciation for KIDS HELPING KIDS Enrichment Day 1998 SWISSAIR disaster relief effort- Volunteer Professional Services 1998 Certificate of Appreciation for development of the PARENT POINTERS (TM), a series of cards aimed at helping parents deal with common issues encountered with children under 6. 1996 Maritime Consortium proposing a CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE ON WOMEN'S HEALTH 1995 FAMILY SOS Board - In recognition of Outstanding Community Service 1995 HOSPITAL HERO award for setting a positive example of teamwork, caring and respect through music, achieving the hospital mission, and enhancing many hospital events as a member of the Choir. 1994 Certificate of Appreciation for Keynote Address "CARING FAMILY-BRIGHT FUTURE" A conference for parents

CLINICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE 1996-present Part time Private Practice. Dr. Joanne Gusella has been practicing as a registered psychologist in Nova Scotia for

27 years. She treats children, adolescents and adults using individual and family therapy. Dr. Gusella has expertise in helping youth and adults who are feeling anxious or

depressed, to be able to manage stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others, as well as to find and harness their own voice, in order to be able to move forward towards their personal goals. She also has a specialty in the treatment of eating disorders in children and youth using Family Based Therapy, and in treating adults with individual therapy. Along with a Cognitive Behavioural Approach, Dr. Gusella utilizes a variety of therapeutic strategies emerging from Narrative and Solution Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as Emotion Focused Family Therapy.

Dr. Gusella is an Assistant Professor with Dalhousie Psychiatry and a Clinical Associate of Dalhousie Department of Psychology. She is also a representative on the Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Treatment Network, whose mandate is to enhance evidence-based services to individuals who develop an eating disorder. Her most recent research at the IWK Health Centre has involved evaluating Family Based Treatment Informed practice, and a 2-day workshop based on principles of Emotion Focused Family Therapy.

1996-2015

a) Multi-disciplinary Team Leader. Eating Disorders Clinic. Administrative responsibilities include overseeing the development and smooth functioning of the clinic, preparing the budget, collecting and interpreting patient statistics, staff development, program evaluation, coordinating research efforts, chairing team meetings, Partnership development with Public Health and Health Educators. Clinical responsibilities include group and individual therapy with in- and out-patients, and consultation. Teaching duties include the development and presentation of workshops, prevention efforts (i.e. educating students in junior high and high schools, involvement in the education of pediatric, psychiatric residents and psychology interns and practicum students.

b) Private Practice: I have a part-time private practice in Halifax. I see children, adolescents and adults, and the services that I provide are assessment, treatment and consultation. My areas of practice include: Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders including OCD, Child Behavior Problems, Parenting Skills, Stress, Depression and Anger management, Social Skills and Assertiveness training, Interpersonal/Relationship problems, Self-Esteem Building. Approaches include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Maudsley Family Therapy,

1996-1998 Clinical Psychologist. Community Mental Health. Assessment and treatment of children and adolescents up to age 19 with the full range of behavioral, emotional and psychiatric problems including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (Autism), Learning Disabilities and learning problems, d Developmental and emotional problems including Major Depression, Eating Disorders, Bipolar illness, Anxiety Disorders. I also taught parenting skills for parents of children and adolescents, and conducted family assessment and treatment. Individual and couple sessions were also conducted with parents, when parents required individual therapy, or marriage counselling. 1991-1996 Clinical Psychologist/Consultant to Psychiatry (children and adolescents, in- and outpatients, IWK Children's Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia). Involves the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with a range of emotional and behavioral problems including ADHD, Autism, Oppositional Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, OCD. Also involved in parent education. Co-developer of the Eating Disorders Clinic, and psychologist on the multi disciplinary treatment team.

1988-1991 Clinical Psychologist/Infant/Preschool Clinical Division. IWK Children's Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Involved in assessment and early intervention with infants and preschoolers with special needs. 1986-1988 Psychologist/Senior Therapist. Residential and Community Treatment Programs. William Roper Hull Home, Calgary, Alberta. Involved the assessment and treatment of adolescents with Pervasive Developmental Disorder, through a residential program with a focus on social skill and life skill development. 1984-1985 Psychology Intern. Queen's Student Counselling Services, Kingston, Ontario 1983 Psychology Intern. Beechgrove Regional Children's Centre, Kingston, Ontario

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & PROFESSIONAL BOARDS 2013 on Clinical Associate, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology

Ph.D. Program, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Dalhousie University 2011-2012 Involved in planning and hosting the 2012 Eating Disorders Association of Canada

conference in Halifax, and involved in the Canadian Partnership on Eating Disorders in Halifax, Oct. 2012.

2010-2012 Representing the IWK as a Participant in the national meeting to create an

interdisciplinary, multi-institutional pediatric eating disorders outcomes research partnership. The partnership is called “Canadian Partnership on Eating Disorders (CanPED), Toronto, Nov. 2010, and Halifax Oct. 2012.

2004-2009 Member of committee to standardize the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and adults with eating disorders in Nova Scotia. 2002-2005 Co-chair in the development of a Provincial Eating Disorders Program for Nova Scotia,

with Dr. David Pilon and the Nova Scotia Eating Disorders Network 2002-2013 Adjunct Clinical Associate, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Clinical

Psychology Ph.D. Program, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Dalhousie University 2002-on Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University 2002 Maritime Provinces, Committee to develop Clinical Pathways for Eating Disorders 1996-2008 Board Member representing Atlantic Canada on Canadian Association of Adolescent Health 1996-on Advocacy Committee, Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia 1994-1996 Community Liaison Coordinator, Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia 1994-on Lecturer, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University 1992-on Clinical Associate of Clinical Psychology Program, Dalhousie University 1992-on Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University 1992-on Served on Oral Examination committees for registration of candidates by Nova Scotia

Present Board of Examiners in Psychology 1991 Honorary Research Associate, Acadia University 1991-1995 Board Member, Family S.O.S., Halifax, Nova Scotia 1991-1996 Community Liaison Coordinator; Association of Psychologists of N.S.

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS Stillar, A., Strahan, E., Nash, P., Files, N., Scarborough, J., Mayman, S., Henderson, K., Gusella, J., Connors, L., Orr, E., Marchand, P., Dolhanty, J. & Lafrance Robinson, A. (in press) The Influence of Carer Fear and Self-Blame When Supporting a Loved One with an Eating Disorder. Eating Disorders: Journal of Treatment and Prevention. Norris, M., Strike, J., Pinhas, L. , Gomez, R., Elliott, A., Ferguson, P., & Gusella, J. (2013) The Canadian Eating Disorder Program Survey – Exploring Intensive Treatment Programs for Youth with Eating Disorders, J Can Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry, 22:4, 310-316. Adair, C. E., Marcoux, G.C., Bischoff, T.F., Cram, B.S., Ewashen, C.J., Pinzon, J., Gusella, J.L., Geller, J., Scattolon, Y., Fergusson, P., Styles, L., & Brown, K.E. (2010) Responsiveness of the Eating Disorders Quality of Life Scale (EDQLS) in a longitudinal multi-site sample. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 8:83. Arra-Robar, A., Price, S., Kelly, M., Gusella, J., Thomas, A. & Broom, B. (2010) The Experiences of Registered Nurses Caring for Children and Youth with Eating Disorders. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing. Submitted. McVey, G., Gusella, J., et al. (2009). A controlled evaluation of web-based training for teachers and public health on the prevention of eating disorders. Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention, 17:1-26. Gusella, J., Goodwin, J., van Roosmalen, E. (2007). "I want to lose weight": Early risk for disordered eating? Paediatrics & Child Health, 13(2), 105-110. Adair, E.C., Marcoux, G.C., Cram, B.S., Ewashen, C.J., Chafe, J., Cassin, S.E., Pinzon, J., Gusella, J.L., Geller, J. Scattolon, Y, Fergusson, P., Styles, L, Brown, K.E. (2007). Development and Multi-site validation of a new condition-specific quality of life measure for eating disorders. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 5:23, 21 pages. Gusella, J., Clark, S., van Roosmalen, E. (2004). Body Image Self-evaluation Colouring Lens: Comparing the Ornamental and Instrumental Views of Adolescent Girls with Eating Disorders. European Eating Disorders Review, 12: 223-229. Gusella, J., Bird, D. & Butler (2003). "Tipping the Scales": Is Decision Making Related to Readiness to Change in adolescent girls with eating disorders? Canadian Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Review, 12: 100-127. Gusella, J.L., Nichols, V., & Butler, G. (2003). A brief questionnaire to assess readiness to change in adolescents with eating disorders: It's applications to group therapy. European Eating Disorders Review, 11: 58-71. Nichols, S., and Gusella, J. (2003). Food for thought: will adolescent girls with eating disorders self-monitor in a CBT group? Canadian Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Review, 12: 37-39. Gusella, J., & Casey, S. (2002). A review of evidence-based treatments for children and adolescents with eating disorders. Canadian Child Psychiatry Review, 11: 9-13. Gusella, J. (1999). When self-worth is weighed on the bathroom scales: Adolescent girls with eating disorders helping each other to recover. Journal of Youth and Child Care, 13: 35-47. Dunham, P.J., Hurshman, A., Litwin, E., Gusella, J., Ellsworth, E., & Dodd, P. (1998). Computer- mediated social support: Single young mothers as a model system. American Journal of Community Psychology, 26: 281-306.

Gusella, J.L., Ward, A.M. & Butler, G. (1998). The experience of hospitalized adolescents: How well do we meet their needs? Children's Health Care, 27: 131-145. Gusella, J.L., Muir, D. & Tronick, E.Z. (1988). The effect of manipulating maternal behavior during an interaction on three and six-month-old's affect and attention. Child Development, 59: 1111-1124. Gusella, J.L., & Fried, P.A. (1984). Effects of maternal social drinking and smoking on offspring at 13 months. Neurobehavioral Toxicology and Teratology, 6: 13-17. PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS Gusella, J., Campbell, A., Casey, S., Parkinson McGraw, L., White, T. (2012) Does Maudsley Family Therapy Promote Weight Gain in Youth with Anorexia Nervosa? Poster presented at Canadian Psychological Association, Halifax June 15. Gusella, J., Campbell, A., Casey, S., Parkinson McGraw, L., White, T., Ashley-LeBlanc, J. (2010). Does placing parents in charge increase weight gain for youth (<16 years) in treatment for anorexia nervosa?: a pilot study. Biennial Conference of the Eating Disorders Association of Canada, Toronto, November 17th – 18th, 2010. Gusella, J., Goppoldova, E., Wilson, E., & Marcoux, G.(2009). What motivates people to change? An examination of the Pros and Cons of “taking action” against an eating disorder over a six-month period. Accepted by the International Conference on Eating Disorders Proceedings, April 29, Cancun, Mexico. Blake, K., & Gusella, J. (2007). Reply to Bokken et al. On the impact of simulation on people who act as simulated patients. Medical Education, 41(6), 619-620 Gusella, J., & Schurter, M.(2000). From Readiness to Recovery: Can Group Therapy Help Adolescent Girls with Eating Disorders to Move Forward in their Stage of Recovery? Evaluating the Past and Envisioning the Future, New York City, New York, May 7, p. 61. Gusella, J. & DeWolfe, N. (1997). Evaluating Psychoeducational Groups for Adolescent Girls with Eating Disorders. Gender & Health from Research to Policy. The Fifth National Health Promotion Research Conference, Dalhousie University, Halifax, N.S., July 4. Gusella, J.L. & Corkum, V. (1995). Evaluating group therapy for adolescents with eating disorders. Canadian Psychology, 36: 223. Gusella, J.L. & Ward, A.M. (1995). The experience of hospitalized adolescents: how well do we meet their developmental needs? Healing Health Care Transcending the Psycho social Conference Proceeding. Association for the Care of Children's Health, 30th Anniversary Conference, May 28-31, Boston, Massachusetts. Gusella, J.L. & Ellsworth, C.P. (1989). Reading infants emotional signals: Implications for a clinical population. Canadian Psychology, 30: 373. Ellsworth, C.P., & Gusella, J.L. (1988). Maternal perception of infant's emotional signals. Infant Behavior and Development,11: 83. Gusella, J.L., & Muir, D. (1986). Experimental Manipulations of mother-infant interactions: isolating salient aspects, Infant Behavior and Development, 9.

Gusella, J.L., Roman, J. & Muir, D. (1986). Experimental manipulations of mother-infant interchanges over T.V., Canadian Psychology, 27: 266. Gusella, J. (2000). What is Helping? How to help youth in the stages of recovery from an eating disorder. National Eating Disorder Centre Bulletin, 15: October 2000.

INVITED PUBLICATIONS Gusella, J. (2003). Amanda's Gift. Therapist's Voice. Eating Disorders: Journal of Treatment and Prevention, 11:149-154. Gusella, J., Casey, S. & Schurter, M. (2002). Recovery Mountain and the Stages of Change. How I Practice. Eating Disorders: Journal of Treatment and Prevention, 10: 339-343. Gusella, J. (1998). Eating Disorders Clinic for Pre-adolescents and adolescents: IWK-Grace Health Centre for Children, Women and Families. Pro-teen. Canadian Association for Adolescent Health, December, p. 21-25. Gusella, J. (1998). The Swissair Tragedy: A Personal Debriefing. Nova Scotia Psychologist, 12: Winter issue. Gusella, J. (1998). Are you dieting because of "Fat-Phobia"?Rebelle Magazine, Winter Issue, p. 17. Gusella, J.L. (1998). Why did she develop an eating disorder? Parents 'n' kids magazine. Summer issue. Ellsworth, C., Gusella, J., McNeill, G. and Phillips, A.-N. (1998). Parent Pointer Cards .Reproduced in partnership with Lawton's Drugs, Gerber Foods and Pampers. Gusella, J.L. (1997). Thin and Heavy children and adolescents: Assessing and addressing weight concerns. Canadian Journal of Continuing Medical Education, 9: 21-28. Gusella, J.L. (1997). Fat Phobia in Children and Teenagers. Parent-Child Guidebook, August issue. Unruh, A.M. & Gusella, J.L. (1992). Adolescents Dealing with Challenged Siblings. Workshop report. FACTS The NS Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, p.4. Gusella, J.L. (1990). Early Intervention Programs: Laying a solid foundation. The Nova Scotia Psychologist APNS, 5 (3). Gusella, J. (1990). Assessing development, setting goals and teaching children with special needs. Conference proceedings. Early Intervention: Current Issues and Future Directions. May 24-26. Unruh, A.M., & Gusella, J. (1990). Understanding the needs of brothers and sisters. The Progress Centre for Early Intervention. Progression, Halifax, N.S. Full Edition. PROGRAMS, MANUALS AND MEASURES DEVELOPED IN THE AREA OF EATING DISORDERS AND BODY IMAGE Gusella, J. (2010) Participated in the development of the Standardized Eating Disorder Assessment Manual for the Province of Nova Scotia, as a committee member of the Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Treatment Network. Gusella, J. & Butler, G. (2004). Hi/Lo Feeling Thermometer and Problem Pendulum were developed as therapeutic measurement tools. Available from Dr. Joanne Gusella, joanne.gusella@dal.ca . Gusella, J., & Clark, S. (2003). Manual Kit for the Body Image Self-Evaluation Lens. Unpublished manual.

Gusella, J.L., & van Roosmalen, E. (2003). Canadian Trademark Ownership obtained on words: "Feeling Good Inside & Out" for materials and educational tools for the promotion of healthy body image and lifestyles in youth. Gusella, J. (2002). Manual Kit for the Motivational Stages of Change for Adolescents Recovering from an Eating Disorder. Unpublished manual. Gusella, J.L. (2000). Teaching Tapes. Young Women in their stages of recovery from an eating disorder. IWK Health Centre, Eating Disorders Clinic. Halifax, N.S. Gusella, J.L., & FGI&O team (2000). Feeling Good Inside & Out- Fact and Fiction about Body image, healthy eating, & activity (pamphlets for students, teachers, coaches and parents on body image, bookmarks, binders and interactive power point presentation) Gusella, J.L., and Eating Disorders Team (1995). In-patient protocol for weight restoration of children and youth with Anorexia Nervosa. IWK Health Centre, Halifax, N.S.. Gusella, J.L., & Pond, M. (1997) Feeling Good Inside & Out (TM). A psycho educational group lesson plan for girls in junior high, to prevent, or modify body dissatisfaction and unhealthy weight regulation practices. Unpublished manuscript, IWK Health Centre, Psychology Department. Gusella, J.L. et al. (1996). Eating Disorders Program for Pre adolescents and Adolescents. A multi disciplinary team approach. IWK Health Centre, Halifax, N.S.. DeWolfe, N. & Gusella, J.L. (1994) In-patient treatment of adolescents with eating disorders over seven years at the IWK Children's Hospital: a chart review with summary statistics. IWK Health Centre, Mental Health Program. ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS, POSTERS AND INVITED TALKS INTERNATIONAL: Gusella, J., Goppoldova, E., Wilson, E., & Marcoux, G.(2009). What motivates people to change? A quantitative and qualitative examination of the pros and cons of “Taking Action” against an eating disorder over a six-month time period. International Conference on Eating Disorders Proceedings, April 29, Cancun, Mexico.(accepted for presentation) Gusella, J. & vanRoosmalen, E. (2005). Disordered eating in a school based sample of pre-adolescent and young adolescent boys and girls. International Conference on Eating Disorders, Treatment, Prevention and Research.. April 27-30. Blake, K., Greaven, S., Gusella, J., Wakefield (2002). Adolescent girls as standardized patients with risk-taking behaviors: evaluation of potential risks and benefits. 2002 COMSEP Annual Meeting., Nashville Tennessee, March 14-17. Gusella, J.L., Clark, S., & van Roosmalen, E. (2001). Body Image Self-Evaluation Colouring Lens: Comparing the Ornamental vs. Instrumental view of the body in adolescent girls. Poster presented at the International Conference on Eating Disorders, Vancouver, B.C. May 18, 2001. Gusella, J., & Schurter, M.(2000). From Readiness to Recovery: Can Group Therapy Help Adolescent Girls with Eating Disorders to Move Forward in their Stage of Recovery? Evaluating the Past and Envisioning the Future, Academy of Eating Disorders. New York City, New York, May 7, p. 61.

Gusella, J.L., & Schurter, M. (2000). From readiness to Recovery: Can Group therapy Help Adolescent Girls with Eating Disorders to Move Forward in Their Stage of Recovery. Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Eating Disorders, New York City, May 7. Gusella, J.L., & DeWolfe, N.A. (1996). The development of an inpatient eating disorders program for children and adolescents in the Maritime Provinces. Poster presented at the 2nd Biennial International conference, Victoria, B.C., February, 8 and 9. Ellsworth, C.P., & Gusella, J.L. (1988). Maternal perception of infants' emotional signals. Poster presented at Sixth Biennial International Conference on Infant Studies, Washington, DC. NATIONAL: Gusella, J., & Connors, L. (2014). Pilot of an EFFT carer workshop for parents of adolescents with an eating disorder. To be presented as a poster at the 4th Biennial Eating Disorders Association of Canada conference in Vancouver October 6-7. Files, N., Gusella, J., Connors, L., et al. (2014). “For the first time in a long time I feel hopeful”: Facilitator experiences and participant outcomes following a 2-day EFFT Workshop for caregivers. To be presented as a workshop at the 4th Biennial Eating Disorders Association of Canada conf. in Vancouver October 6-7. Gusella, J., Campbell, A., Casey, S., Parkinson McGraw, L., White, T. (2012) Does Maudsley Family Therapy Promote Weight Gain in Youth with Anorexia Nervosa? Poster presented at Eating Disorders Association of Canada Biennial Conference in Halifax Oct 11-12. Gusella, J. Campbell, A., Casey, S., Parkinson McGraw, L., White, T., Ashley-LeBlanc, J. (2011). Does placing parents in charge increase weight gain for youth (<16 years) in treatment for anorexia nervosa?: a pilot study. Exploring the future of children’s health care: What can we expect? How do we prepare? Canadian Association of Paediatric Health Care Centres, Ottawa, October 16-19, to be presented. Gusella, J., & Heinmaa, M.(2008). Motivation Work (Interviewing and Therapy) with children and youth with eating disorders. Ontario Community Outreach Program for Eating Disorders. Annual Training Event, November 13. Gusella, J. (2003). The Long & Winding Road: How to support families when a youth has an eating disorder. Shaping the Future 2, Helping Clients achieve freedom from eating disorders. Workshop: Summerside, P.E.I., September, Loyalist Country Inn, September 23. ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS, POSTERS AND INVITED TALKS (National cont’d) Gusella, J.L. (2002). Ready or Not: Here we come!: Motivational strategies for working with youth with eating disorders: Workshop. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, March 19. Gusella, J. (2001). Assessing Readiness for Change, Therapeutic Goals and Strategies for each stage. Shaping the Future: Helping Clients Achieve Freedom from Eating Disorders. Keynote address presented in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, April 26. Gusella, J.L. (2001). Ready or Not: Here we Come. The use of adolescent-friendly motivational enhancement techniques for youth with eating disorders. Workshop: For students in clinical psychology at University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. Gusella, J.L. (2000). Motivation and Readiness to Change: Treatment of Adolescents with Eating Disorders. Workshop: presented at the Children's Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Feb. 7.

Gusella, J.L. (1998). Motivating adolescents to "fight back" against their eating disorder: from pre-contemplation to action. Workshop: at the Canadian Association of Adolescent Health conference, Montreal, Quebec, October 29. Gusella, J.L. (1998). When self-worth is weighed on the bathroom scales: assessing and treating children and adolescents with eating disorders. Workshop: in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, May 8. Gusella, J.L. (1998).When self-worth is weighed on the bathroom scales. How psycho-educational groups can help adolescent girls struggling with an eating disorder. Workshop: at the Eleventh National Child and Youth Care Conference, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, May 29. Gusella, J.L., & Ellsworth, C. (1996). Computer based social support network for teenage mothers. XXV1 International Congress of Psychology, Montreal, August 16-21. Ellsworth, C. & Gusella, J.L. (1991). Teaching social contingencies to "at risk" infants. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development. Seattle, April 18. Gusella, J.L. & Ellsworth, C.P. (1989). Reading infants' emotional signals: implications for a clinical population. Poster presented at the Canadian Psychological Association, June 9, Halifax. Gusella, J.L. & Gardner, K. (1987). Facilitating group process through behavioral techniques. Workshop: at the Eighth Annual Conference of the Canadian Group Psychotherapy Association, Calgary, Alberta. Gusella, J.L. & Muir, D. (1986). The sensitivity of infants to perturbations in their mother's interactive behavior. Invited talk, University of Western Ontario, London. Gusella, J.L., & Fried, P.A. (1985). Effects of maternal social drinking and smoking on offspring at 13 months. Invited symposium paper presented at the meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Toronto, Ontario. Gusella, J.L. (1984). The mother-infant communication system. Invited talk for Hotel Dieu Hospital staff and students, Kingston, Ontario. Gusella, J.L. (1984). The effects of soft drug use during pregnancy on the offspring in the first year of life. Invited talk to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology team at the Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario. Gusella, J.L. (1980). The effects of intra-uterine exposure to moderate levels of alcohol and nicotine on the behavior of the offspring. Invited paper presented at the meeting of the Ontario Psychological Association in Toronto, Ontario. This research also won the President's Award of the association. Gusella, J.L., Roman, J., & Muir, D. (1986). Experimental manipulations of mother-infant interchanges over T.V. Presented at the Canadian Psychological Association, Toronto, Ontario. Gusella, J.L. (1980). A follow-up of the effects of soft drug use on the offspring at 13 months. Poster presentation at the meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Calgary, Alberta. Gusella, J.L. (1979). The effects of intra-uterine exposure to moderate levels of alcohol and nicotine on the behavior of the offspring. Presented at the Fortieth Annual Meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Quebec City, Quebec. LOCAL:

Hamilton, M.M., Gusella, J., Jones, S., Aumerally, N., Rea, K. et al., (2014). Eating Disorders in Dance: Examining our role in prevention, early detection, and support. Presented by Dance Nova Scotia in partnership with the IWK Eating Disorders Clinic, The Eating Disorder Project (Self-Help Connection), and Ballet Jorgen Canada, at the IWK on April 14, 2014. Gusella, J, Connors, L., Orlik, H., Parkinson McGraw, L., White, T., Aumerally, N. (2013). Workshop on assessment and treatment of youth with eating disorders: building capacity in community clinics Phase 1. CAPA Day Training, December 13, 2013, Faculty Club, Dalhousie University. Gusella, J., Campbell, A., Casey, S., Parkinson McGraw, L., White, T. (2012) Does Maudsley Family Therapy Promote Weight Gain in Youth with Anorexia Nervosa? Poster presented at Department of Psychiatry (Dalhousie U) Research Day, Nov. 2. Arra-Robar, A. Broom, B., Price, S., Gusella, J., Kelly, M., & Jones, A. (2009) The experiences of registered nurses caring for children and youth with eating disorders. Dalhousie Nursing Research Conference, Citadel Hotel Halifax, October 29. Gusella, J.(2009). What motivates people to change? A quantitative and qualitative examination of the pros and cons of “Taking Action” against an eating disorder over a six-month time period. Eating Disorder Network for the Treatment of Eating Disorders in Nova Scotia, June 18, QE-11 Health Centre, Halilfax.; and at the Interdisciplinary Research Conference Poster Presentation, IWK Health Centre, November 5. Gusella, J.(2009). How to address weight issues in children and teens. Psychology for You series, IWK Health Centre. Gusella, J. (2008) Psychiatry Academic Rounds. Maudsley Family Therapy as practised at the IWK Health Centre Eating Disorders Clinic. IWK Health Centre, April 23. Gusella, J. (2003). What do I need to know as an educator about eating disorders in youth? ATEC Teachers Conference, Halifax, N.S., October 24. Gusella, J. (2003). What's involved in promoting healthy body image and preventing disordered eating?: listening to students and their mentors. Dalhousie University Department of Psychiatry Research Day, March 28, Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax. Gusella, J. (2003). Promoting Healthy Body Image and Preventing Disordered Eating. An interactive educational display for parents, educators and students for the Capital Health Fair, QE-11 Health Sciences Centre. Gusella, J.L. (2002) The treatment of youth with eating disorders. Psychology Discipline meeting. IWK Health Centre, Halifax, N.S., June 3. Gusella, J., Bird, D. & Butler (2002). "Tipping the Scales": Is Decision Making Related to Readiness to Change in Girls with Eating Disorders?" 12th Annual Psychiatry Research Day, March 22, Halifax, N.S. Nichols, S., Gusella, J., & Chapman, M. (2002). "Food for Thought: Will Adolescent Girls with Eating Disorders Self-monitor in a CBT group?" 12th Annual Psychiatry Research Day, March 22, Halifax, N.S. Gusella, J.L., and the eating disorders team (2002). Evidence-based Family Based Therapy for youth with Anorexia Nervosa. Psychiatry Rounds, IWK Health Centre. Gusella, J.L. (2001). Ready or Not...Here we come! Treating Children and Adolescents with Eating Disorders. Dalhousie University Community Recognition Lecture, April 2, Halifax.

Gusella, J.L. (2000). Facing their Fears: How to help adolescents with eating disorders to navigate through the stages of recovery. An invited lecture at Acadia University, October 12. Gusella, J.L.(2000). Eating Disorders in Children. Workshop:for health professionals in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, July 14. Gusella, J.L., & Schurter, M. (2000). Can Group therapy Help Adolescent Girls with Eating Disorders to Move Forward in Their Stage of Recovery? A poster presented at Research Day 2000, Dalhousie University, Department of Psychiatry, March 10. Gusella, J.L., vanRoosmalen, E. (1999). Feeling Good Inside and Out: Body Image, Nutrition & Active Living. Workshop: presented at Young Women: Raising Voices, Channelling Energies, IWK-Grace Health Centre, February 4. Gusella, J.L. and Hirsch, D. (1998). Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents. Continuing Medical Education Presentation at the South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater, N.S. Presented on April 16. Gusella, J.L. (1998). Eating Issues and Your Child. Putting the Family First. A Parent Conference on the Eastern Shore, Musquodoboit Harbour, N.S,. April 4th. Gusella, J.L. (1997). Eating Disorders in Adolescents: Stages of Change in the Process of Recovery. Psychiatric Grand Rounds, April 11, IWK-Grace Health Centre. Gusella, J.L. (1996). Thin and Heavy Children and Adolescents: Assessing and Addressing Weight Concerns. Invited presentation at the 70th Annual Dalhousie University CME, World Trade and Convention Centre, November 22. Gusella, J.L. (1991). Infants suspected of having cerebral palsy: enhancing social interactions. Pediatric Grand Rounds, February 20, 1991, IWK Children's Hospital. Gusella, J.L. (2001). Body Image and Self-Esteem: ways to feel good about yourself and yourkids. Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Feb. 21. Gusella, J.L. (2001). Eating Disorders, Feast, Famine and Fears, as part of National Eating Disorders Week, Feb. 8, a public forum presented along with colleagues from the QE-11 Health Centre, Royal Bank Theatre, Halifax. Gusella, J.L., vanRoosmalen, E. (2000). How to feel like a millionaire? A Power Point presentation for youth on Facts and Fiction in Body Image, Nutrition & Active Living. An interactive display prepared for a Health Fair on Youth at the MicMac Mall Halifax, organized by the Darrmouth General Hospital, September 23. Gusella, J.L. (2000). Workshops on Feeling Good Inside & Out project at Youthquake! A two day youth forum held in Halifax, N.S..May 12-13. Gusella, J.L, vanRoosmalen, E., & Streatch, C. (1999) Body Image, Self-Esteem , and Eating Disorders. A workshop presenters at the Association for Teachers of Exceptional Children Conference, Halifax. Gusella, J.L (1998-2000). Body Image, Nutrition, and the dangers of Eating Disorders. Invited presentations to Junior High Students at various Junior Highs and High schools including Beechville-Lakeside-Timberlea, Sackville Heights, Halifax West, Cornwallis, G.P. Vanier, and Choices: a program for youth with alcohol and drug dependency,CP Allen, Sir John A. MacDonald, Brookside. Gusella, J.L. (1997). Healthy Body Image and Self-Esteem. Invited presentation to the Sackville Boys and Girls Club, N.S., July 14.

Gusella, J.L, & DeWolfe, N. (1997). Self-esteem in teens: putting together the pieces of the puzzle. Invited talk at Gorsebrook Jr. High School. Gusella, J.L. (1997). Feeling good about our bodies. Lunch and Learn for Nutrition Month, March 19, IWK-Grace Health Centre. Gusella, J.L., & Pond, M. (1997). Healthy minds, healthy bodies and healthy emotions: an 8 session group for adolescents with weight and body image concerns. Gaetz Brook Jr. High, January to May 1997. Gusella, J.L. (1996). Stress management for parents of children with autism. Autism Interest Group. IWK-Grace Health Centre, January 20. ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS, POSTERS AND INVITED TALKS (cont’d) Gusella, J.L. (1995). Building self-esteem in teenagers. 12th Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference. October 27. Gusella, J.L. (1995). Eating Disorders in adolescents: How to answer their calls for help. Youth Help Line, Halifax, October 16. Gusella, J.L. (1995). Stress, Coping and Self-Esteem Building. Diabetes Teen Day, November 4. Gusella, J.L. (1995). The Experience of Hospitalized Adolescents. Association of Mental Health Staffs. IWK Children's Hospital, September 8. Gusella, J.L. (1994). Tools for Parenting. Keynote address and workshop at a conference for parents in Lunenburg County School Board, Bridgewater, November 5. Gusella, J.L. (1994). Hospitalized Adolescents. Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference, IWK Children's Hospital, October 28. Gusella, J.L. (1994). Family Preservation Services. The Teaching Family and Homebuilders Models. Family SOS. Annual General Meeting June 20. Gusella, J.L. (1994). Sleep Problems in Preschoolers. Parents and Children Together (PACT), Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, May 9. Gusella, J.L. (1994). Behavioural management of preschoolers, children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADD Association. IWK Children's Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 4, 1994. Gusella, J.L. (1993). The challenges of working with adolescents in hospital. IWK Children's Hospital retreat for 7 East Nursing Staff, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Gusella, J.L. (1993). Stop and Smell the Roses. Ways to reduce your stress when looking after young children. La Leche League of Atlantic Canada Area Conference, May 1, 1993, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Gusella, J. & Unruh, A. (1990). Sibling Support Groups. The concerns of siblings of children with special needs. A presentation to staff of the Canadian Association of Community Living. July 18 and September 5. Gusella, J.L. (1989). Parenting Adolescents. A presentation and panel discussion with parents and teachers at J.L. Ilsley High School, February 7. Gusella, J.L. & Ellsworth, C.P. (1988). Contributions of genetics and environment to the child's social-emotional development. Fourth National Adoption Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Ellsworth, C.P., & Gusella, J.L. (1988). Personality Development: The nature-nurture controversy. Adoptive Parent's Association, Nova Scotia. Gusella, J.L. (1988). Teaching social skills to youths with deficits in social competence: individual and group methods. In service for 4 south, psychiatry staff, IWK Children's Hospital, November 17. Gusella, J.L. (1988). A residential treatment program for adolescents with severe social skill deficits. Psychiatry Academic Rounds, Halifax, N.S.. TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2014 Family Physician Refresher on Evidence Based Family Therapy for youth with Anorexia Nervosa (and Bulimia) 2002-2013 Motivational assessment and treatment of youth with eating disorders. Talk given to

interns yearly 1993-1999 Suicide Assessment and intervention with adolescents. Taught yearly to doctoral level

clinical students. 1992-on Lecture/Seminar for pediatric, and psychiatric residents on Eating Disorders 1992-on Lectures/Tutorial for 1st year medical students and Ph.D. students in clinical psychology on Adolescent behavior and problems. 1992-2003 Clinical Supervision of a psychologist towards registration in the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology. 1992 Adolescent Problems. Continuing Medical Education 1/2 day workshop presented with Dr. Herbert Orlik. 1992 A workshop for adolescents with challenged siblings. Making Progress '91. Annual Conference of the NSACL, Dartmouth, N.S. 1991 Discipline for Toddlers. Dartmouth Y. Parent Group. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. 1991 Social skills for preschoolers. Halifax County Recreational Centre, Parent-Tot-Group. Cole Harbour United Church, Halifax, N.S. (with A. Unruh) 1991 The needs of siblings with a "special" brother or sister. Family Support Group, Truro, N.S. 1990 Teaching social skills and using discipline in a preschool setting. Sackville-Bedford Developmental Centre, Halifax, County, N.S. 1990 Dealing with behavior problems in a preschool setting. ECE Resource Centre Program. Halifax, N.S. 1990 Assessing development, setting goals and teaching children with special needs. Presented at the Atlantic Regional Conference on Early Intervention, Mount Saint Vincent University, May 25 and May 26. 1989-on Clinical Supervision of psychology interns towards completion of their doctoral degrees.

MEDIA ACTIVITIES oneinfive.ca Eating Disorders: A Day in the Life of a Psychologist by Dr. Joanne Gusella Izaak magazine interviewed re: our research study providing evidence that Family-based

Therapy gives best results for those youth struggling with Anorexia Nervosa (spring-summer issue, 2014)

CBC & Chronicle Herald Interviewed re: connection between Dance and Eating Disorders.

Workshop presented in partnership with Dance Nova Scotia IWK Eating Disorders Clinic, Self-help Connection and Ballet Jorgen Canada, April 14, 2014.

Psychology For You Eating Disorders Awareness Week Feb. 3rd, 2014; Paths to Recovery from an Eating Disorder: with Dr. Joanne Gusella, IWK Health Centre, and Tanya Hamilton, Capital Health Eating Disorders Clinic, and individuals who have recovered. Headlines (Psychiatry) Interviewed for a feature profile of my research career (March 2013) Living Healthy in Atlantic Canada Interviewed for a feature article on Eating Disorders in Youth Spring/Summer 2013, Vol 6(1) IWK Psychology Rounds How to address weight issues in children and teens March 2008, Volume 3(1): 7-8. Chronicle Herald Issues of Dieting in teenage girls, 2008 CBC radio School based research on weight loss in youth, 2008 Today's Parent Magazine Article on problems facing adolescents, 2005 Today's Parent Magazine Article on Eating Disorders in Young Children, 2004 Daily News Article on Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents Psychiatry Monitor Article on Treatment of Eating Disorders- Family Approach Dalhousie Medical School 2002-2003 MegaSearch: Healthy body image (for grade 5 students) I was interviewed as a medical researcher in area of body image for this comic strip, aimed at getting grade 5 students interested in medical research Magazine Article King's College: Eating Disorders in Athletes, 2003 Magazine Article What Magnet: Pursuit of the Perfect Male, June 2002 Radio Interview World News: CBC: National Prevention of Eating Disorders, Feb.8, 2002 Newspaper article Daily News: Dealing with adolescent and youth eating disorders, February 8, 2002

Television Interview Global-Maritimes Today: Eating Disorders in Youth April 9, 2001 Television Interview ATV- Live at 5: Obesity in Youth, December 2000 Newspaper Interview Chronicle Herald: Preparing for School, August 2000. Television Interview Unplugged- for youth: What's an eating disorder?, November 1999 Magazine Interview Today's Grandparent - Presents with presence, Fall 1999 Magazine Interview Zeller's Parent Magazine- Parent Stress, Fall 1999. Magazine Interview Today's Parent, Lying in Children and Teens, Newspaper Interview The Guardian, Charlottetown PEI. Eating disorders on the rise, May 12. Magazine article Rebelle magazine, Are you dieting because of "Fat- Phobia"?, Winter, 1997 Magazine Interview Canadian Reader's Digest . Obesity in Children. Magazine Article Parents 'n' Kids. Why did she develop an eating disorder? Newspaper Article Parent-Child Guidebook: Fat Phobia in Children and Teens, Aug. 1997 Breakfast Television ATV. Topic: Preparing children for 1st day of school, Aug.27, 1997 Television Interview ATV in Halifax. Topic: Starting School, August 18, 1997. Television Interview ATV in Halifax. Topic: Dieting and Health, January 1997. Television Interview ATV in Halifax. Topic: Tickle Me Elmo, December 1996. Television Interview ATV in Halifax. Topic: Over programming your children, Aug. 6, 1996. Television Interview CBC for Telethon: Treating adolescents with Eating Disorders, June 2, 1996. Newspaper Interview Daily News. Topic: What does the book say? All about parenting books, December 28, 1995. Television Interview MITV in Halifax. Topic: Use of spanking in disciplining children, December 15, 1995. Radio Interview Bridgewater, Topic: Tools for parenting, November 5, 1994. Magazine Interview Today's Parent. Lying in 6-8 year olds. December, 1994. Magazine Interview Children's Time. Growing Pains. Winter, 1994. Newspaper Interview The Chronicle Herald. Topic: Low self-esteem in teenage girls, May 1994.

Television Interview ASN in Halifax; Topic: Holiday Stress, December 22, 1993. Newspaper interview Globe and Mail; Topic: Diet product in a "Back to School" pack, August 11, 1992. Television Interview ATV in Halifax; Topic: Shyness in Children, May 9, 1991. Radio Interview C-100 in Halifax; Topic: Ronald MacDonald House, aired on January 6, 1991. Newspaper Article Globe and Mail, p.6 (Metro section) Topic: Drinking and Smoking During Pregnancy, April, 1985. CERTIFICATES AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 2014 Training in conducting Two day Parent workshop for parents of youth with eating disorders using Emotion Focused Coaching with Dr. Adele Lafrance Robinson 2014 Member of Eating Disorders Association of Canada 2014 continues to represent IWK Eating Disorders Clinic on Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Treatment Network 2013 Certificate for the scoring of the Eating Disorders Symptom Severity Scale 2012 Attendance at CAPA workshop (the Choice and Partnership Approach) to service

delivery 2012 Certificate of participation and attendance at Eating Disorder Association of Canada

conference 2012 2011-2014 Member of Canadian Partnership on Eating Disorders (cross Canada Research on

Eating Disorders) 2011 Certificate in Non-violent Crisis Intervention 2009 Workshop on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (Dr. David Burns) 2003 Basic Hypnosis Training 1995 Certificate in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing 1995 Board Member of Canadian Association for Adolescent Health 1995 Member of Association for the Care of Children's Health 1991-1995 Community Service Certificate of Appreciation. Family SOS Board 1994 Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team at IWK Children's Hospital. 1993-1994 Member of International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 1993 Member of Advisory Committee for Family Resource Library

1992 Member of Advocacy Committee, Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia 1991 Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology 1991-1994 Member Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy 1988 Registration as a Clinical Psychologist in Nova Scotia 1988 Member of Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia 1988 Member of Canadian Psychological Association 1988 Member of Canadian Group Psychotherapy Association 1987 Certificate in Suicide Prevention Training (CMHA) 1987 Certificate in St. John Council of Alberta (First Aid) 1987 Certificate in Crisis Prevention by the National Crisis Prevention Institute 1987-1988 Chartered Psychologist with the Psychologist's Association of Alberta. End of curriculum vitae Dr. Joanne Gusella