CURRICULUM VITAE SONDRA ELICE SOLOMON, Ph.D. September 2014 PERSONAL DATA

SONDRA ELICE SOLOMON, PH.D.
CURRICULUM VITAE
SONDRA ELICE SOLOMON, Ph.D.
September 2014
PERSONAL DATA
University Address:
University of Vermont
Department of Psychology
John Dewey Hall, 346
Burlington, VT 05452
University Phone:
Person Environment Zone Laboratory:
OWL Initiative Laboratory:
FAX:
E-Mail:
802-656-3034
802-656-8029
802-656-3004
802-656-8783
[email protected]
Home Address:
118 Longmeadow Village, #2
Colchester, VT 05446
Home Phone:
Mobile:
802-951-8914
802-373-1932
EDUCATION
Ph. D. (1994):
University of Vermont
APA Approved Program
Clinical Psychology
M.A. (1990):
New York University
Psychology
B.A. (1970):
Long Island University
Pre-Doctoral, Post Doctoral and Clinical Certification
Post-Doctoral Residency:
Oregon Health Sciences University
Resident in Medical Psychology
Portland, OR
1994-1995
Pre-Doctoral Internship:
Department of Medicine and Surgery of the Veterans
Administration
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Seattle, WA
1993-1994
Clinical Certification:
Licensed Psychologist: Doctorate
Vermont State License # 000048683
Additional Post-Doctoral Training:
American Academy of Forensic Psychology
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Clinical Experience
Psychologist
Behavior Therapy and Psychotherapy Center
July 1997 – Date
Graduate Supervision (Individual and Group Supervision of Graduate Interns)
University of Vermont, Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology
Burlington, VT 05405
July 1999-June 2009
Consulting Psychologist
Fletcher Allen Health Care, Infectious Disease Clinic - Comprehensive Care Clinic
Burlington, VT
September 1998 – Date
Faculty
Fletcher Allen Health Care
Medical Staff
Burlington, VT
September 1998 to Date
Forensic Consultation
Chittenden County Public Defender
ACADEMIC APOINTMENTS
Associate Professor
University of Vermont
Department of Psychology
College of Arts and Sciences
Fall 2006 to Date
Clinical Associate Professor
University of Vermont
Department of Psychiatry
College of Medicine
Summer 2006 to Date
Assistant Professor
University of Vermont
Department of Psychology
Fall 1999 – Spring 2006
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Vermont
College of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry
Spring 1998 - Spring 2006
Visiting Assistant Professor
University of Vermont
Department of Psychology
Fall 1995 - Spring 1999
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
American Psychological Association
Division 9
Division 35
Division 38
Society for Behavioral Medicine
Association for Psychological Science
International AIDS Society
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Director of Undergraduate Program, Department of Psychological Science, University of Vermont
National Institute of Mental Health, Standing Committee Member, Behavioral and Social Consequences of
HIV/AIDS Study Section Center for Scientific Review
Member, Patient Oriented Outcome (PRO) Working Group, Response Evaluation in Neurofibromatosis and
Schwannomatosis (REiNS)
New England Genetics Collaborative
American Psychological Association: Certified HOPE (HIV/AIDS Office on Psychology Education).2004-2014
National Institute of Health, Office of AIDS Research: Workshop Leader for the August 2009 Trans-Caribbean
HIV/AIDS Research Initiative
Director: University of Vermont / Department of Psychology Fall Institute on Racism, Heterosexism, Bias and
Oppression
Board President: Behavior Therapy and Psychotherapy Center, Burlington, VT August 2011 to Date
Board Member: Behavior Therapy and Psychotherapy Center, Burlington, VT August 2006 to Date
Board Member: People with AIDS Coalition, Montpelier, VT
Vermont Chapter Chair: Children’s Tumor Foundation, New York, NY
Ad Hoc Reviewer: Health Psychology
Ad Hoc Reviewer: Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Marriage and Family
Ad Hoc Reviewer: International Perspectives in Psychology: Research Practice and Consultation
Ad Hoc Reviewer: Journal of Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Ad Hoc Reviewer: Psychological Reports
GRANTS
Solomon, S.E. & Miller, C.T
Coping with Rural Community HIV Stigma: Sexual Risk and Psychological Well-Being
$2.2 million (direct costs)
National Institute of Mental Health
September 2008-June 2014
Solomon, S.E., Miller, C.T. & Forehand, R.
Rural Ecology and Coping with HIV Stigma
$1.064 million (direct costs)
National Institute of Mental Health
January 2004 – September 2008
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Rothblum, E.D., & Solomon, S.E.
Same-Sex Couples in Legalized Relationships in the United States: Civil Unions in Vermont, Domestic
Partnerships in California, and Marriages in Massachusetts.
$15,000.00
The Gill Foundation
2004 – 2005
Rothblum, E.D., & Solomon, S.E.
Three-Year Follow-up of Lesbian and Gay Male Couples in Civil Unions, Their Same Sex Friends Without Civil
Unions, and their Married Heterosexual Siblings.
$5,000.00
Placek Award of the American Psychological Foundation
2004-2005
Solomon, S.E. & Rothblum, E.D.
Three-Year Follow-up of Lesbian and Gay Male Couples in Civil Unions, their Same Sex Friends Without Civil
Unions, and their Married Heterosexual Siblings.
$10,000
Scrivner Award of the American Psychological Foundation
2003-2004
Solomon, S. E. & Rothblum, E.D.
Civil Unions in the State of Vermont: A Profile of the Population.
$15,000
Gill Foundation
2001
Solomon, S.E.
Evaluation of Fall Institute on Racism, Heterosexism, Bias and Oppression Program.
University of Vermont, College of Arts & Sciences, Dean’s Fund for Faculty Research Award
$1,300
Fall 2001
Solomon, S.E.
Community Integration, Resilience, Social Support, Adjustment and Psychosocial Experience in an Adult
Sample with HIV/AIDS in Vermont.
University of Vermont, College of Arts & Sciences, Summer Research Incentive Award.
$7,000
Summer 2000
Solomon, S.E.
Psychosocial Sequelae of Burn Survivors.
University of Vermont, College of Arts & Sciences, Dean's Fund for Faculty Research
Fall 1998
$2,000
Solomon, S.E.
Ethnic Minority Women with Facial Distinctions.
Henry A. Murray Research Center Dissertation Award
Spring 1993
$2,000
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Solomon, S.E.
Disability and Attribution: Assessing the Non-disabled Person's Perceptions of the Social Skills of Disabled
Individuals.
National Science Foundation, Minority Graduate Research Fellowship
1990 – 1992
$2,000
AWARDS
2005 -06 Samuel L. Dietzel Award: Awarded by Saint Michael’s College, Department of Psychology
2005 Ally of the Year: Awarded by the University of Vermont’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
Questioning, & Ally Program
2004 Womanist of the Year: Awarded by the University of Vermont’s Department of Women’s Studies,
Presidents Commission on the Status of Women and Women’s Center
2004 Fourth Annual Roy Scrivner Award: Awarded by the American Psychological Foundation
TEACHING
Courses
Undergraduate
 General Psychology
 Abnormal Psychology
 Psychology of Women
 Health Psychology
 Cross Cultural Psychology
 Culture and Mental Illness
 Meanings of Madness
Graduate and Post-Graduate
 Cross Cultural Issues in Assessment Intervention and Research
 Cultural Issues and Cultural Competence in Psychiatric and Medical Settings
 Adult Psychological Assessment
 Advanced Topics in Health Psychology
PUBLICATIONS
1. Miller, C.T., Bunn, J.Y., Grover, K.W., Solomon, S.E. (2014). Perceptions of behavioral norms related
to HIV transmission by people with HIV and by residents of their communities. Social Influence, 9, 1, 119.
2. Varni, S.E., Miller, C.T., McCuin, T., & Solomon, S.E. (2012). Disengagement and engagement coping
with HIV/AIDS stigma and psychological well-being of people with HIV/AIDS. Journal of Social and
Clinical Psychology, 31, 123-150.
3. Varni, S.E. Miller, C.T., Solomon, S.E., (2012). Sexual behavior as a function of stigma and coping
with stigma among people with HIV/AIDS in rural New England. AIDS and Behavior, 16, 2330-2339.
4. Rothblum, E.D., Balsam, K.F. & Solomon, S.E. (2011). Narratives of same-sex couples who had civil
unions in Vermont. Journal of Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 8, 183-189.
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5. Gotta, G., Green, R.J., Rothblum, E. D., Solomon, S. E., Balsam, K. & Schwartz, P. (2011).
Heterosexual, lesbian, and gay male relationships: A comparison of couples in 1995 and 2000. Family
Process, 50, 3, 353-376.
6. Rothblum, E.D., Balsam, K.F. & Solomon, S.E., (2011). The longest “legal” U.S. same-sex couples
reflect on their relationships. Special Issue: Marriage Amendments and the Same Sex Marriage
Debate: The Social, Psychological and Policy Implications, Journal of Social Issues, 67, 2, 302-315.
7. Miller, C.T., Grover , K.S., Bunn, J.Y., & Solomon, S.E. (2011). Community norms about suppression
of HIV/AIDS prejudice and perceptions of stigma by people with HIV/AIDS. Psychological Science, 22,
579-583.
8. Gonzalez, A., Grover, K. S., Miller, C. T., & Solomon, S. E. (2011). A preliminary examination of sexual
orientation as a social vulnerability for experiencing HIV/AIDS-related stigma. Journal of Applied Social
Psychology, 41, 5, 1258-1274.
9. Rothblum, S.E., Balsam, K.F. & Solomon, S.E. (2011). Narratives of same-sex couples who had civil
unions in Vermont. Journal of Sexuality Research and Social Policy 8,3,SI, 183-191. Elder, G.,
Rothblum, E.D., Solomon, S.E. (2010). The geography of civil union households. Journal of GLBT
Family Studies, 6, 58-67.
10. Gonzalez, A., Zvolensky, M. J., Solomon, S. E., & Miller, C. T. (January 2010). Exploration of the
relevance of anxiety sensitivity among adults living with HIV/AIDS for understanding anxiety
vulnerability. Journal of Health Psychology, 15, 1, 138-146.
11. Gonzalez, A., Zvolensky, M. J., Solomon, S. E., & Miller, C. T. (2010). Exploration of the relevance of
anxiety sensitivity among adults living with HIV/AIDS for understanding anxiety vulnerability. Journal of
Health Psychology, 15, 138-146.
12. Gonzalez, A., Miller, C.T., Solomon, S.E., Bunn, J.Y. & Cassidy, D. (2009). Size matters: Community
size, HIV stigma, and gender differences. AIDS and Behavior,13, 6, 1205-1212.
13. Gonzalez, A., Solomon, S. E., Zvolensky, M. J. & Miller, C. T. (2009). The interaction of mindful-based
attention and awareness and disengagement coping with HIV/AIDS-related stigma in regard to
concurrent anxiety and depressive symptoms among adults with HIV/AIDS.
Journal of Health Psychology, 14, 3, 403-413.
14. Rothblum, E.D., Balsam, K.F., & Solomon, S.E., (2009). Comparison of same-sex couples who were
married in Massachusetts, had domestic partnerships in California, or had civil unions in Vermont.
Journal of Family Issues, 48-78.
15. Balsam, K.F., Beauchaine, T.P., Rothblum, E.D. & Solomon, S.E. (2008). Three-year follow-up of
same-sex couples who had civil unions in Vermont, same-sex couples not in civil unions, and
heterosexual married couples. Developmental Psychology, 44, 102-116.
16. Ryan, K. K., Forehand, R. L., Solomon, S. E., Miller, C.T. (2008). Depressive symptoms as a link
between barriers to care and sexual risk behavior of HIV-infected individuals living in non-urban areas.
AIDS Care: Psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV, 20, 331-336.
17. Zvolensky, M. J., Feldner, M. T., Eifert, G. H., Vujanovic, A. A., & Solomon, S. E. (2008).
Cardiophobia: A critical analysis. Transcultural Psychiatry.
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18. Bunn, J.Y, Solomon, S.E., Varni, S.E., Miller, C.T., Forehand, R.L., Ashikaga, T. (2008). Urban-rural
differences in motivation to control prejudice towards people with HIV/AIDS: The impact of perceived
identifiably in the community. Journal of Rural Health, 24, 3, 285-291.
19. Bunn, J.Y., Solomon, S.E., Miller, C.T., Forehand, R.L. (2007). Measurement of stigma in people with
HIV: A re-examination of the HIV stigma scale. AIDS Education and Prevention,19, 198-208.
20. Henehan, D. Rothblum, E.D., Solomon, S.E. & Balsam, K.F., (2007). Social and demographic
characteristics of gay, lesbian, and heterosexual adults with and without children. In F. Tasker J.J.
Bigner (Eds.). Gay and lesbian parenting: New directions (pp 35-80).
21. Henehan, D., Rothblum, E.D., Solomon, S.E., & Balsam, K.F. (2007). Social and demographic
characteristics of gay, lesbian, and heterosexual adults with and without children. Journal of GLBT
Family Studies: Innovations in Theory, Research and Practice, 35-80.
22. Rothblum, E.D., Balsam, K.F., Solomon, S.E., Factor, R.J. (2007). Lesbian, gay male, bisexual, and
heterosexual siblings: Discrepancies in income and education in three US samples. In L. Badgett & J
Franks (Eds.). Sexual Orientation and Discrimination: An International Perspective, pp 62-75, NY:
Routledge
23. McKee, L., Zvolensky, M.J., Solomon, S.E., Bernstein, A., & Leen-Feldner, E.W. (2007). Emotional
vulnerability and mindfulness: Associations between negative affectivity, anxiety sensitivity, and
mindfulness skills. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 36, 91-101.
24. Solomon, S.E. & Saucier, D.A., (2006). Perceived effectiveness of a bias awareness program. Race,
Gender & Class13, 96-107.
25. Zvolensky, M. J., Solomon, S. E., McLeish, A. C., Cassidy, D., Bernstein, A., Bowman, C. J., & Yartz,
A. R. (2006). Incremental validity of mindfulness-based attention in relation to the concurrent prediction
of anxiety and depressive symptomatology and perceptions of health. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 35,
148-158.
26. Rothblum, E.D., Balsam, K.F., Todosijevic, J., Solomon, S.E. (2006). Same sex couples in civil unions
compared with same-sex couples not in civil unions and heterosexual siblings: An overview. Gay and
Lesbian Psychology Review, 7, 180-188.
27. Solomon, S.E., Rothblum, E.D., & Balsam, K.F. (2005). Money, housework, sex, and conflict: Samesex couples in civil unions, those not in civil unions, and heterosexual married siblings. Sex Roles, 52,
561-575.
28. Todosijevic, J., Rothblum, E.D., & Solomon, S.E. (2005). Relationship satisfaction, affectivity, and
gay-specific stressors in same-sex couples joined in civil unions. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 29,
158-166.
29. Rothblum, E.D., Balsam, K.F., Solomon, S.E., & Factor, R.J. (2005). Siblings and sexual orientation:
Products of alternative families or the ones who got away? Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 1, 71-87.
30. Solomon, S.E., Rothblum, E.D., & Balsam, K.F. (2004). Pioneers in partnership: Lesbian and gay
male couples in civil unions compared with those not in civil unions, and heterosexual married siblings.
Journal of Family Psychology, 18, 275-286.
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31. Solomon, S.E. (2003). Teaching abnormal psychology: Diversifying Structure and Content. In,
Teaching Gender and Multicultural Awareness: Resources for the Psychological Classroom, Phyllis
Bronstein and Kathryn Quinna (Eds.). American Psychological Association: Washington, DC
32. Solomon, S. E. (1998). On An Island by Myself: Women of Color with Facial Distinctions. Journal of
Burn Care and Rehabilitation, 19, 268-278.
33. Solomon, S.E. (1996). Women of Color with Facial Distinctions. Focus, December 1996, 15-17.
34. Wiens, A. N., Brazil, P. J., Fuller, K.H., & Solomon, S.E., (1995). The Practitioner's New WeaponData. Psychotherapy Bulletin, 30, 46-53.
35. Solomon, S.E. (1993). Women and physical distinction: A review of the literature and suggestions for
intervention. Women and Therapy, 4, 91-103.
36. Cogan, J., Solomon, S.E., & Rothblum, E.D. (1993). Feminist conceptualizations: The future of
personality theory and psychopathology. Review of Personality and psychopathology: Feminist
reappraisals. Contemporary Psychology, 38, 729-730.
37. Bronstein, P., Rothblum, E.D., & Solomon, S.E. (1993). Ivy halls and glass walls: Barriers to academic
careers for women and ethnic minorities. In R. Boice & J. Gainen (Eds.), New Directions for Teaching
and Learning, 53, 17-33, CA: Jossey-Bass.
38. Rothblum, E.D.; Berman, J.S.; Coffey, P.; Shantinath, S., & Solomon, S. E. (1993). Feminist
approaches to therapy with depressed women: A discussion. Journal of Training and Practice in
Professional Psychology, Volume,100-112.
39. Solomon, S.E. (1991). Physical Difference- A Personal Account. The Vermont Psychologist,
Proceedings of the Networking Conference for Vermont Women Mental Health Professionals,15, 10-40.
PAPERS UNDER REVIEW AND IN PRESS
1. Miller, C.T., Bunn, J.Y., Grover, K.S. & Solomon, S.E. (Under Review). Is obesity “normal”? Structural
stigma, perceived community norms, and youth related outcomes, Social Science and Medicine,
Special Issue: Structural Stigma.
BOOK CHAPTERS IN PRESS
1. Solomon, S.E. (In Press). Visible distinctions and congenital anomalies of the upper
extremities: Psychological considerations. In Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Extremities:
Causes and Treatment. Laub, D.R. (Ed). Springer Verlag: New York.
POSTERS AND ABSTRACTS
1. Bunn, J.Y., Miller, C.T., Solomon, S.E. Hodge, J. J. & Varni, S. E. (2014). Does stigma put people at
risk for poor health or vice versa.: A prospective study of people with HIV. Poster presented at the 35th d
annual conference of the Society for Behavioral Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
2. Solomon, S.E., & Laub, D.R. (2013). Outrageous fortune: An intervention to manage
Neurofibromatosis-related stigma. Poster presented at the Annual Children's Foundation Conference,
June 7-11, 2013 Monterey, CA.
3. Solomon, S.E. (2012). Managing NF related stigma following surgical intervention. Poster presented at
the Children’s Tumor Foundation Conference, New Orleans, LA.
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4. Knapp, A., Solomon, S.E., & Miller, C.T. (2011). Balloon analogue risk task (BART) predicts link
between behavior and HIV acquisition. Poster presented at the 2011 annual conference of the
Association for Psychological Science, Washington, DC
5. Solomon, S.E., Miller, C.T., Desenna, A. D. (2011). Exquisite voices: Women of color living with
HIV/AIDS. Poster presented at the 32nd annual conference of the Society for Behavioral Medicine,
Washington, DC.
6. Gotta, G., Rothblum, E.D., Balsam, K., Solomon, S., Schwartz, P., &Green, R.J (August, 2009).
Monogamy in heterosexual and same-sex couples: Changes over 25 years. Poster presented at the
annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
.
7. Gotta, G., Rothblum, E.D., Balsam, K., Solomon, S., Schwartz, P., &Green, R.J. (April, 2009).
Heterosexual and same-sex relationships: A comparison of 1975 and 2000. Poster presented at the
annual convention of the Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR.
8. Gonzalez, A., Weibust, K. S., Miller, C. T., Solomon, S. E., & Parent, J. M. (April 2009). A preliminary
examination of sexual orientation as a social vulnerability for experiencing HIV/AIDS-related stigma.
Poster presented at the 30th annual meeting for the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Montreal, Canada.
9. Gonzalez, A., Solomon, S. E., Zvolensky, M. J., Miller, C.T, & Parent, J. M. (April 2009). The singular
and interactive effects of mindful-based attention and awareness and disengagement coping with
HIV/AIDS-related stigma in regard to concurrent depression and anxiety symptoms among people with
HIV/AIDS. Poster presented at the 30th annual meeting for the Society of Behavioral Medicine,
Montreal, Canada.
10. Solomon, S.E., Bunn, J.Y., Miller, C.T., McCuin, T.M. (April 2009). Reports of events related to HIV
prejudice among seropositive adults in Vermont. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society
of Behavioral Medicine. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
11. Weibust, K. S., Miller, C. T., Bunn, J. Y., & Solomon, S. E. (April 2009). Community norms surrounding
prejudice expression and the experience of HIV/AIDS-related stigma. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
12. Gonzalez, A., Solomon, S. E., Zvolensky, M. J. & Miller, C. T. (March 2009). The role of mindfulness in
relation to disengagement coping with HIV/AIDS-related stigma and depression and anxiety symptoms
among people with HIV/AIDS. Paper presented at the 29th annual conference of the Anxiety Disorders
Association of America, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM.
13. Solomon, S.E., (August 2008). Developing HIV/AIDS competencies: A model for graduate research
training. (Stepleman, L. [Chair], Werth, J.L., Radcliffe, J., Robinson-Hankins, Santos, M. Cellucci, T.)
Symposium presented at the 2008 APA annual convention. Boston, MA.
14. Solomon, S.E., Bunn, J.Y., & Miller, C.T. (August 2008) HIV/AIDS Stigma in Rural Populations.
Invited talk, Academy for Educational Development’s Center on AIDS and Community Health (AEDCOACH). Washington, DC.
15. Solomon, S.E. (June 2008). Coping with HIV stigma: A model for research. Invited talk. University
of the Virgin Islands, Department of Nursing, St. Croix, VI.
16. Solomon, S.E. (July 2008). Workshop: Mindfulness and Coping with HIV Stigma. Workshop
presented at the Annual Gathering of Friends: People with AIDS Coalition, Stowe, Vermont.
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17. Solomon, S.E., (July 2008). Support Group: People of Color Living with HIV. Support Group offered at
the Annual Gathering of Friends: People with AIDS Coalition, Stowe, VT.
18. Solomon, S.E., Bunn, J.Y., Miller, C.T. & Forehand, R.L. (2007). Disclosure and enacted stigma
among adults with HIV in New England. 18th Annual Association for Psychological Science.
Washington, DC.
19. Gonzalez, A., Solomon, S.E., Bunn, J.Y., Varni, S.E., Miller, C.T. & Cassidy, D.G. (2007). HIV stigma:
Metropolitan, micropolitan, rural and gender differences. Association for Psychological Science.
Washington, DC.
20. Solomon, S.E., Cassidy, D., Bunn, J.Y., Varni, S.E., Miller, C.T., & Forehand, R. (2006, August). Rural
ecology and coping with HIV/AIDS sigma. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International
AIDS Symposium, Toronto, Canada.
21. Gonzalez, A., Cassidy, D.G., Ryan, K.K., & Solomon, S.E., (2006, May). Rural, sexually risky, and
non-risky HIV positive MSM respond differently to HIV stigma. Poster presented at the annual meeting
of the Association for Psychological Science, New York, NY.
22. Solomon, S.E., Bunn, J.Y., Varni, S.E., Forehand, R., & Miller, C.T. (2006, May). The stability of
perceived HIV/AIDS stigma in rural areas. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association
for Psychological Science, New York, NY.
23. Varni, S.E., Cassidy, D.G., Bunn, J.Y, Ryan, K.K., Gonzalez, A., Solomon, S.E., & Miller, C.T. (2006,
March). Coping with HIV/AIDS stigma and risky sexual behavior in rural New England. Poster
presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA.
24. Varni, S.E., Ryan, K.K., Miller, C.T., & Solomon, S.E. (2006, May). Is the stigma of HIV/AIDS
‘contagious’? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science,
New York, NY.
25. Cassidy, D.G., Varni, S.E., Bunn, J.Y., Gonzalez, A., Ryan, K.K., & Solomon, S.E. (March, 2006).
Psychological Indicators, perceptions of HIV/AIDS stigma, and risky sexual behavior, among rural New
Englanders living with HIV/AIDS. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Behavioral
Medicine, San Francisco, CA.
26. McKee, L. G., Vujanovic, A. A., Zvolensky, M. J., Solomon, S. E., Bernstein, A., & Leen-Feldner, E. W.
(November 2005). Emotional-vulnerability and mindfulness: Associations between negative affectivity,
anxiety sensitivity, and mindfulness skills. Presented at the 40th annual convention of the Association
for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Chicago, IL
27. Solomon, S.E., Varni, S. Miller, C.T., Forehand, R.L. (2005). Rural ecology and perceptions of HIVrelated stigma. 2005 Annual Meeting of the Society for Behavioral Medicine. New York, NY.
28. Solomon, S.E. & Nair, V.S. (2002) Psychological symptomology, community integration and
resilience: Comprehensive care for adults with HIV/AIDS in Vermont. Annual Convention of the
Society for Behavioral Medicine. New York, NY.
29. Solomon, S.E. & Nair, V.S. (April 2001). Resilience, social support and community integration in
Vermont adults with HIV/AIDS. Poster, Annual Convention of the Society for Behavioral Medicine,
New York, NY.
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30. Solomon, S.E. & Roy, R.S. (August 2000). Social support and self-regard: Psychological
symptomology in burn survivors. American Psychological Association, 108th Annual Convention.
31. Saucier, D.A. & Solomon, S.E. (August 2000). Measuring racism via individual’s ratings of the
persuasiveness of racist arguments. American Psychological Association, 108th Annual Convention.
32. Solomon, S.E. & Roy, R.S. (March 2000) Psychological symptomology and perceived social
support among adult burn survivors. 32nd Annual Meeting of the American Burn Association, Las
Vegas, NV.
WORKSHOPS, SUPPORT GROUPS, PRESENTATIONS, SYMPOSIA AND INVITED TALKS
1. Solomon, S.E., Miller, C.T., Bunn, J.Y., Richardson, S.E., Hodge, j. M. (2014). Rural HIV stigma: It’s
not what we thought it was. Third annual Rural HIV education and Training Conference, Georgia
Southern University, Savannah, GA.17437
2. Solomon, S.E. (2014). Clinical Support Group Facilitator, Women Involved in Life Learning from Other
Women (WILLOW). 24th Annual Gathering of Friends, People with AIDS Coalition, Inc. Stowe, VT.
3. Solomon, S.E. & Batiste, V. M. (2014). What’s HIV got to do with it?: Coping with impermanence and
promoting resilience. Invited workshop presented at the 23rd Annual Gathering of Friends, People with
AIDS Coalition, Inc. Stowe, VT.
4. Solomon, S.E. (2014). The Story Book Tapestry Project: How Your Words Can Set You Free.
Workshop presented at the 24th Annual Gathering of Friends, People with AIDS Coalition, Inc. Stowe,
VT.
5. Solomon, S.E. (2013). Clinical Support Group Facilitator Women Involved in Life Learning from Other
Women (WILLOW). 23rd Annual Gathering of Friends, People with AIDS Coalition, Inc. Stowe, VT.
6. Solomon, S.E., Baptiste, V.M. (2013). Don't Believe Everything You Think: How You Can Manage the
Hype and Stress of Daily Life Utilizing What You Hear to Promote Flow and Positive Well-Being. Invited
workshop presented at the 23rd Annual Gathering of Friends, People with AIDS Coalition, Inc. Stowe,
VT.
7. Solomon, S.E. (2013). The Story Book Tapestry Project: How Your Words Can Set You Free.
Workshop presented at the 23rd Annual Gathering of Friends, People with AIDS Coalition, Inc. Stowe,
VT.
8. Solomon, S.E., Miller, C.T., Bunn, J.Y. & Varni, S.E. (2013). Understanding the experience /
prevalence of HIV/AIDS stigma in rural New England. Workshop presented at the Northern New
England HIV STD Viral Hepatitis Conference, Sponsored by the Center for Health and Wellness,
Brattleboro, Vermont April 26, 2013.
9. Miller, C.T., Varni, S. Bunn, J.Y. & Solomon, S.E. (2012). Does reducing stigma necessarily improve
health outcomes? Symposium paper presented at the meeting of the Society of Experimental Social
Psychology, Austin Texas.
10. Miller, C.T., Bunn, J.Y., & Solomon, S.E. (2012). Might structural stigma help people control their
weight? A multi-level approach to community perceptions of weight-related norms. Invited talk
presented at the Structural Stigma Conference, Columbia University, New York, NY.
11. Solomon, S.E. (2012). Clinical Support Group Facilitator Women Involved in Life Learning from Other
Women (WILLOW). 22nd Annual Gathering of Friends, People with AIDS Coalition, Inc. Stowe, VT.
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12. Solomon, S.E., Knapp, F.K., (2012). What next: How the here and now prevents us from envisioning
our future selves. Workshop presented at the 22nd Annual Gathering of Friends, Vermont People with
AIDS Coalition, Inc. Stowe, VT.
13. Solomon, S.E. Baptiste, V.M. (2012): HIV-related stigma, social relationships, self-image, and
psychological well-being: Using mindfulness strategies to silence the dull roar. Workshop presented at
22nd Annual Gathering of Friends, Vermont People with AIDS Coalition, Inc. Stowe, VT.
14. Solomon, S.E. & Baptiste, V.M. (2012). Silencing the dull roar: Mindfulness strategies to manage
stress and promote resilience: Workshop presented at the Children’s Tumor Foundation, Chapter
Council Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
15. Solomon, S.E. (2012). NF-related stigma, social relationships and psychological well-being. Invited
Address, 4th Annual NF Forum, Children’s Tumor Foundation, Inc. New Orleans, LA.
16. Solomon, S.E. & Baptiste, V.M. (2012). It’s not about you: Tune out, tune in and experience the five
ways to know yourself. Workshop presented at the Annual Twin States Network Women’s Retreat,
Guilford, VT.
17. Solomon, S.E. (2012). The way of human goodness: Utilizing the visual senses to experience wellbeing and promote loving kindness. Workshop presented at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters,
Waterbury, VT.
18. Solomon, S.E. (2012). Saving face: Coping with crainiofacial distinction and stigma in a culture with
expectations of perfection. Invited Talk: New England Ophthalmological Society, Boston, MA.
19. Solomon, S.E. (July 2011). Neurofibromatosis and stigma: Living in a world with expectations of
perfection. Invited Address, 3rd Annual NF Forum, Children’s Tumor Foundation, Inc. Minneapolis, MN.
20. Solomon, S. E. , Knapp. F. A. (July 2011). Managing grief, loss and mortality and HIV. Workshop
presented at the 21st Annual Gathering of Friends, People with AIDS Coalition, Inc. Stowe, VT.
21. Solomon, S.E. (2011). Clinical Support Group Facilitator Women Involved in Life Learning from Other
Women (WILLOW). 21st Annual Gathering of Friends, People with AIDS Coalition, Inc. Stowe, VT.
22. Solomon, S.E. (June 2011). Invited Workshop: It’s not about me: How the culture conspires to make us
think it’ our fault. Annual meeting of the Twin States Network, Inc., Guilford, VT
23. Solomon, S. E. (June 2011) Invited Workshop: Mindfulness and Coping with HIV/AIDS. Annual
Meeting of the Twin States Network, Inc. Guilford, VT
24. Solomon, S. E. (2010). Race, gender and stigma. Keynote speaker for the 19th Annual Diversity
Conference: Barriers Awareness. University at Albany, Division of Counseling Psychology. Albany, NY.
25. Solomon, S.E., & Knapp. A. (July, 2010). The audacity of happiness: Coping with HIV/AIDS stigma.
Workshop presented at the 20th Annual Gathering of Friends, People with AIDS Coalition, Inc. Stowe,
VT., Inc. Stowe, VT.
26. Solomon, S.E. (September, 2009). Developing research proposals for HIV/AIDS stigma in the
behavioral and social sciences. Invited Workshop National Institute of Mental Health, Office of AIDS
Research: HIV/AIDS Trans-Caribbean Research Initiative [TSCHARI] . Bethesda, MD.
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27. Solomon, S.E. (September 2009). Neurofibromatosis, body image and stigma. Invited Presentation.
2009 Neurofibromatosis Symposium, Harvard Medical School Center for Neurofibromatosis and Allied
Disorders. Boston, MA
28. Bunn, J.Y., Miller, C.T., Solomon, S. E. & Weibust, K.S. (April 2009). Perceptions of prevalence and
approval of risky behaviors in HIV-infected and uninfected Individuals. Paper presented at the Society
of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
29. Solomon, S.E., (August 2008). Developing HIV/AIDS competencies: A model for graduate research
training. (Stepleman, L. [Chair], Werth, J.L., Radccliffe, J., Robinson-Hankins, Santos, M. Cellucci, T.)
Symposium presented at the 2008 APA Annual Convention. Boston, MA.
30. Solomon, S.E., Bunn, J.Y., (August 2008) HIV/AIDS Stigma in Rural Populations. Invited talk,
Academy for Educational Development’s Center on AIDS and Community Health (AED-COACH).
Washington, DC.
31. Solomon, S.E. (June 2008). Coping with HIV stigma: A model for research. Invited talk. University of
the Virgin Islands, Department of Nursing, St. Croix, VI
32. Solomon, S.E. (July 2008). Workshop: Mindfulness and Coping with HIV Stigma. Workshop presented
at the Annual Gathering of Friends: People with AIDS Coalition, Stowe, Vermont.
33. Solomon, S.E., (July 2008). Support Group: People of Color Living with HIV. Support Group offered at
the Annual Gathering of Friends: People with AIDS Coalition, Stowe, VT.
34. Solomon, S.E., Bunn, J.Y., McCuin, T., & Miller, C.T., (December 2007). Critical Updates: Rural
ecology and coping with HIV stigma. Invited Talk to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Family HIV Program,
Infectious Diseases & International Health Section. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.
35. Solomon, S.E., Bunn, J.Y., McCuin, T., & Miller, C.T., (December 2007). Critical Updates: Rural
ecology and coping with HIV stigma. Invited talk to the Infectious Diseases and Comprehensive Care
Clinics of Vermont, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, VT.
36. Solomon, S.E. (2007). Are we on an island by ourselves? Discussion and talk given at the People with
AIDS Coalition Annual Gathering of Friends. Stowe, VT.
37. Solomon, S.E., Bunn, J.Y., Varni, S.E., & Merges, T.A. (2006, September). Coping with HIV Stigma
and Conducting HIV Research in Rural Settings. Invited talk given at the annual meeting of the United
States Conference on AIDS, Hollywood, FL.
38. Solomon, S.E., (Sept 2006). People of Color, Stigma and HIV/AIDS in Vermont. Vermont Minority
Health Conference, Wyndham Hotel, Burlington, VT.
39. Solomon, S.E. & Frappier, C. (June 2006). Cultural Competency for Public Defenders. Invited Talk,
Vermont Defender General Annual Training Retreat. Inn at Essex, Essex, VT.
40. Solomon, S.E. (May 2006). Coping with HIV Stigma in Rural New England. Guest Speaker, AIDS
Walk, AIDS Project of Southern Vermont. Brattleboro, VT.
41. Solomon, S.E. (March 2006). Men of Color with HIV/AIDS in Rural New England. Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Medical Center Lebanon, New Hampshire.
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42. Solomon, S.E. & Miller, C.T. (2005). Rural ecology and coping with HIV stigma: Description of a
theoretical model. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center World AIDS Day Panel Discussion. Lebanon,
New Hampshire.
43. Solomon, S.E. (2005). Coping with the stigma of HIV/AIDS. (Spring 2005). Invited talk. McNair
Scholars Program Speaker Series. University of Vermont. Burlington, VT
44. Solomon, S.E. & Adetoun, B. (March 2005). Invited talk. Towards equality: The global empowerment of
women. University of Vermont International Women’s Day Panel Discussion. Burlington, VT.
45. Rothblum, E., Todosijevic, J. & Solomon, S.E. (2005). Relationship satisfaction, coping, and gayspecific stressors in same-sex couples who had civil unions. Invited Symposium: Annual meeting
Association of Women in Psychology.
46. Solomon, S.E. (February 2004) Psychosocial aspects of disability. School of Allied Health, University
of Vermont. Burlington, VT
47. Solomon, S.E. (November 2004) Rural ecology and coping with HIV stigma. Twin States Network,
Burlington, VT.
48. Solomon, S.E. (October 2004). Rural aspects of HIV/AIDS. Vermont Community Health Center.
Burlington, VT.
49. Solomon, S.E., (2003). Pioneers in partnership. Civil unions in the state of Vermont. Annual Meeting
of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. San Antonio, TX
50. Solomon, S.E. & Lawson, R.B. (2003). Cultural shift: The dynamics of privilege, power and difference
at the University of Vermont. Annual Department Chair’s Retreat. Burlington, VT
51. Solomon, S.E. (2003). Keynote Speaker. Rural ecology and coping with HIV stigma. Annual Meeting of
the Vermont HIV/AIDS Steering Advisory Committee. Burlington, VT.
52. Solomon, S.E. (2001). Guest Speaker, International Women’s Day. (2001) Breaking the silence:
Global concerns of women with HIV/AIDS, University of Vermont, College of Education and Social
Sciences. Burlington, VT.
53. Solomon, S.E. (April, July, October 2000 – 2005). Cultural competency training for the HIV Orasure
testing initiative. Vermont of Health HIV/AIDS Program. Burlington, VT.
54. Solomon, S.E. (November 2000). Psychosocial concerns of individuals with facial distinctions.
University of Vermont, Department of Physical Therapy. Burlington, VT .
55. Solomon, S.E., Gillis, J.R., Erlich, H., Holiday, B.G., Wakabayashi, R., Schwareiss, S.O.,
Crevececoeur, D.A. & Dunbar. E. W. [Chair] (August 2000). Dialogue on psychology and hate crimes.
Panel Discussion: American Psychological Association 108th Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
56. Solomon, S.E., Iijima-Hall, Cervantes, J.M., Wakabayashi, R. & Dunbar, E.W. [Chair] (August 2000).
Multicultural approaches to hate violence – Intervention strategies in educational settings. Symposium,
American Psychological Association, 108th Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
57. Solomon, S.E., Fine, M., Trotman-Reid [Chair] (August 2000). Multiculturalism Across Boundaries –
Infusing diversity across the psychology curriculum, Symposium, American Psychological Association,
108th Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
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58. Solomon, S.E. (July 2000). Resilience, social support, self-esteem and psychological symptoms
among adult burn survivors. World Burn Congress, San Francisco, CA.
59. Solomon, S.E. (April 2000). Assessment issues in HIV/AIDS. Fletcher Allen Health Care,
Psychological Services, Burlington, VT.
60. Solomon, S.E. (April 2000). Intervention and clinical concerns for individuals with HIV/AIDS. Fletcher
Allen Health Care, Psychological Services, Burlington, VT.
61. Solomon, S.E. (March 2000). Cultural competence in medical settings. Fletcher Allen Health Care,
Psychological Services. Burlington, VT.
62. Solomon, S.E. (October 1999). Responding to hate crimes on campus: Initiatives and research. Hate
Crimes: Research Policy and Action Conference, University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles,
CA.
63. Solomon, S.E. (August, 1999). Psychology department initiatives in response to biased behavior at the
University of Vermont, American Psychological Association, 107th Convention Boston, MA.
64. Solomon, S.E. (November 1998). The nexus of appearance, culture and color. Workshop, Building Our
Community, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT.
65. Solomon, S.E. (March 1997). Women of color with facial burns. 29th Annual Conference American
Burn Association. New York, NY.
66. Solomon, S.E. (November 1996). Infusing multiculturalism in the curriculum. Workshop, Building Our
Community, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT.
67. Solomon, S.E. (March 1996). Women of color with cranio-facial distinctions. Disability Culture Forum,
University of Colorado, Boulder, Office of Disabilities Services, Boulder, CO.
68. Solomon, S.E. (May 1995). Gang related intervention and treatment for adolescents in Multnomah
County. Seminar, Department of Medical Psychology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland,
OR.
69. Solomon, S.E. (February 1995). Neuropsychological sequelae of HIV/AIDS. Seminar, Department of
Medical Psychology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR.
70. Solomon, S.E. (January 1995). Ethnic minority women with facial distinctions. Colloquium, National
Foundation for Facial Reconstruction, New York, NY.
71. Solomon, S.E. (November 1994). Psychosocial aspects of facial distinction, Seminar, Department of
Medical Psychology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR.
72. Solomon, S.E. (October 1992). Eating disorders. Seminar in Adult Psychopathology, Department of
Psychology, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT.
73. Solomon, S.E. (October 1992). Women with physical distinctions. Seminar in Health Psychology,
Department of Psychology, University of Vermont.
74. Solomon, S.E. (November 1991). Seminar on mood disorders, Department of Psychology, University
of Vermont, Burlington, VT
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75. Brand, P.A., Felicio, D.M., Solomon, S.E., Rothblum E.D., & Miller, C.T. (August 1991). Social skills
deficits and compensation strategies of obese women. Paper Presented at the 99th Annual Convention
of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
76. Solomon, S.E. and Fontaine, P. (March 1991). Physical differences for women: Affirming diversity in
feminist therapy. Workshop, Annual Conference of the Association for Women in Psychology, Hartford,
CT.
77. Solomon, S.E. (February 1991). Networking for Vermont women mental health professionals. Vermont
Psychological Association, South Royalton, VT.
78. Solomon, S.E. (March 1990), Tolerance is not enough. Panel Discussion Sponsored by the University
of Vermont's President's Commission on the Status of Women. Burlington, VT.
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