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Joy R. Pemberton
Associate Professor
Also affiliated: Texas Tech University (2006–2007); University of Arkansas Medical Center (2015); Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (2012–2014)
PSY Psychiatry, College of Medicine
16 h-index
31 pubs
664 cited
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Joy R. Pemberton's research focuses on the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents experiencing trauma and behavior problems. She investigates the dissemination of evidence-based practices, particularly within clinical settings. Her work has explored the neural mechanisms underlying treatment response, such as changes in amygdala functional connectivity during cognitive reappraisal in adolescent girls with post-traumatic stress disorder undergoing trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Pemberton also examines factors influencing treatment decisions and sustainability. This includes research on cultural factors in reporting child physical abuse and the acceptability of treatments among specific populations, such as Mexican American parents. She has also contributed to understanding the implementation and long-term maintenance of evidence-based practices in large-scale initiatives.
Her collaborations include work with Karin L. Vanderzee, Glenn R. Mesman, Sufna Gheyara John, and Elissa H. Dougherty, primarily at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Pemberton has authored 31 publications with 659 citations and an h-index of 16.
Research Overview
Joy R. Pemberton, Ph.D., is a Licensed Psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Her areas of expertise include assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with a history of trauma and/or behavior problems, parenting interventions, and dissemination of evidence-based practices. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Texas Tech University, completed internship at UAMS, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. She returned to UAMS in 2012 to participate in research and clinical work related to the dissemination of evidence-based treatments for children experiencing behavior problems and/or trauma.
Metrics
- h-index: 16
- Publications: 31
- Citations: 664
Positions
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Associate Professor publications 2012–2026University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences PSY Psychiatry, College of Medicine Institutional directory
Selected Publications
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Managing Youth Trauma Effectively: Evaluating the virtual delivery of a brief psychoeducational group for caregivers of trauma-exposed young children (2023)
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Behavior Management in Young Children Exposed to Trauma: A Case Study of Three Evidence-Based Treatments (2023)
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Feasibility and Satisfaction with Virtual Trainings for Evidence-Based Child Trauma Treatments during the COVID-19 Pandemic (2022)
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Drills in the PCIT Child-Directed Interaction Phase: A Compilation with Recommendations for Appropriate Use (2022)
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Pairing policy change with investments in supports to improve outcomes for children impacted by family violence: The Arkansas experience (2021)
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Sleep as a Moderator of Young Children’s Traumatic Stress and Behavior Problems: a Treatment-Referred Sample (2020)
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Treatments for Early Childhood Trauma: Decision Considerations for Clinicians (2018)
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A mixed-methods study of system-level sustainability of evidence-based practices in 12 large-scale implementation initiatives (2017)
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Effects of Maternal Depression Symptoms and Alcohol Use Problems on Child Internalizing and Externalizing Behavior Problems (2017)
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A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF THEMANAGING YOUTH TRAUMA EFFECTIVELYPROGRAM FOR SUBSTANCE-ABUSING WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN (2017)
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Modes of Large-Scale Brain Network Organization during Threat Processing and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Reduction during TF-CBT among Adolescent Girls (2016)
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Changes in functional connectivity of the amygdala during cognitive reappraisal predict symptom reduction during trauma-focused cognitive–behavioral therapy among adolescent girls with post-traumatic stress disorder (2016)
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Who is advocating for children under six? Uncovering unmet needs in child advocacy centers (2016)
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Factors Associated with Clinician Participation in TF-CBT Post-workshop Training Components (2015)
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Amygdala response predicts trajectory of symptom reduction during Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy among adolescent girls with PTSD (2015)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Karin L. Vanderzee
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
12 shared publications
In database
- Changes in functional connectivity of the amygdala during cognitive reappraisal predict symptom reduction during trauma-focused cognitive–behavioral therapy among adolescent girls with post-traumatic stress disorder
- Amygdala response predicts trajectory of symptom reduction during Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy among adolescent girls with PTSD
- Modes of Large-Scale Brain Network Organization during Threat Processing and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Reduction during TF-CBT among Adolescent Girls
- Treatments for Early Childhood Trauma: Decision Considerations for Clinicians
- Who is advocating for children under six? Uncovering unmet needs in child advocacy centers
Showing 5 of 12 shared publications
Glenn R. Mesman
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
9 shared publications
In database
- Moderators of the Relationship Between Maternal Substance Abuse Symptoms and Preschool Children’s Behavioral Outcomes
- Promoting Adolescent Behavioral Adjustment in Violent Neighborhoods: Supportive Families Can Make a Difference!
- Effects of Maternal Depression Symptoms and Alcohol Use Problems on Child Internalizing and Externalizing Behavior Problems
- Supportive fathers lessen the effects of mothers' alcohol problems on children's externalizing behaviors
- Sleep as a Moderator of Young Children’s Traumatic Stress and Behavior Problems: a Treatment-Referred Sample
Showing 5 of 9 shared publications
Sufna G. John
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
7 shared publications
In database
- Treatments for Early Childhood Trauma: Decision Considerations for Clinicians
- A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF THEMANAGING YOUTH TRAUMA EFFECTIVELYPROGRAM FOR SUBSTANCE-ABUSING WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN
- Sleep as a Moderator of Young Children’s Traumatic Stress and Behavior Problems: a Treatment-Referred Sample
- Pairing policy change with investments in supports to improve outcomes for children impacted by family violence: The Arkansas experience
- Managing Youth Trauma Effectively: Evaluating the virtual delivery of a brief psychoeducational group for caregivers of trauma-exposed young children
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Teresa L. Kramer
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
6 shared publications
In database
- Changes in functional connectivity of the amygdala during cognitive reappraisal predict symptom reduction during trauma-focused cognitive–behavioral therapy among adolescent girls with post-traumatic stress disorder
- Amygdala response predicts trajectory of symptom reduction during Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy among adolescent girls with PTSD
- Modes of Large-Scale Brain Network Organization during Threat Processing and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Reduction during TF-CBT among Adolescent Girls
- Factors Associated with Clinician Participation in TF-CBT Post-workshop Training Components
- Who is advocating for children under six? Uncovering unmet needs in child advocacy centers
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Lorraine McKelvey
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
6 shared publications
In database
- Moderators of the Relationship Between Maternal Substance Abuse Symptoms and Preschool Children’s Behavioral Outcomes
- Promoting Adolescent Behavioral Adjustment in Violent Neighborhoods: Supportive Families Can Make a Difference!
- Effects of Maternal Depression Symptoms and Alcohol Use Problems on Child Internalizing and Externalizing Behavior Problems
- Supportive fathers lessen the effects of mothers' alcohol problems on children's externalizing behaviors
- Child and family factors associated with teacher‐reported behavior problems in young children of substance abusers
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Benjamin A. Sigel
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
5 shared publications
In database
- Changes in functional connectivity of the amygdala during cognitive reappraisal predict symptom reduction during trauma-focused cognitive–behavioral therapy among adolescent girls with post-traumatic stress disorder
- Amygdala response predicts trajectory of symptom reduction during Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy among adolescent girls with PTSD
- Modes of Large-Scale Brain Network Organization during Threat Processing and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Reduction during TF-CBT among Adolescent Girls
- Treatments for Early Childhood Trauma: Decision Considerations for Clinicians
- Factors Associated with Clinician Participation in TF-CBT Post-workshop Training Components
Nicola A. Conners‐Burrow
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
5 shared publications
- Moderators of the Relationship Between Maternal Substance Abuse Symptoms and Preschool Children’s Behavioral Outcomes
- Factors Associated with Clinician Participation in TF-CBT Post-workshop Training Components
- Promoting Adolescent Behavioral Adjustment in Violent Neighborhoods: Supportive Families Can Make a Difference!
- Who is advocating for children under six? Uncovering unmet needs in child advocacy centers
- Child and family factors associated with teacher‐reported behavior problems in young children of substance abusers
Nicola A. Conners Edge
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
5 shared publications
In database
- Effects of Maternal Depression Symptoms and Alcohol Use Problems on Child Internalizing and Externalizing Behavior Problems
- A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF THEMANAGING YOUTH TRAUMA EFFECTIVELYPROGRAM FOR SUBSTANCE-ABUSING WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN
- Sleep as a Moderator of Young Children’s Traumatic Stress and Behavior Problems: a Treatment-Referred Sample
- Pairing policy change with investments in supports to improve outcomes for children impacted by family violence: The Arkansas experience
- Managing Youth Trauma Effectively: Evaluating the virtual delivery of a brief psychoeducational group for caregivers of trauma-exposed young children
Elissa H. Dougherty
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4 shared publications
In database
- Sleep as a Moderator of Young Children’s Traumatic Stress and Behavior Problems: a Treatment-Referred Sample
- Pairing policy change with investments in supports to improve outcomes for children impacted by family violence: The Arkansas experience
- Drills in the PCIT Child-Directed Interaction Phase: A Compilation with Recommendations for Appropriate Use
- Feasibility and Satisfaction with Virtual Trainings for Evidence-Based Child Trauma Treatments during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Josh M. Cisler
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
3 shared publications
- Changes in functional connectivity of the amygdala during cognitive reappraisal predict symptom reduction during trauma-focused cognitive–behavioral therapy among adolescent girls with post-traumatic stress disorder
- Amygdala response predicts trajectory of symptom reduction during Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy among adolescent girls with PTSD
- Modes of Large-Scale Brain Network Organization during Threat Processing and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Reduction during TF-CBT among Adolescent Girls
Sonet Smitherman
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
3 shared publications
- Changes in functional connectivity of the amygdala during cognitive reappraisal predict symptom reduction during trauma-focused cognitive–behavioral therapy among adolescent girls with post-traumatic stress disorder
- Amygdala response predicts trajectory of symptom reduction during Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy among adolescent girls with PTSD
- Modes of Large-Scale Brain Network Organization during Threat Processing and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Reduction during TF-CBT among Adolescent Girls
Clinton D. Kilts
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
3 shared publications
- Changes in functional connectivity of the amygdala during cognitive reappraisal predict symptom reduction during trauma-focused cognitive–behavioral therapy among adolescent girls with post-traumatic stress disorder
- Amygdala response predicts trajectory of symptom reduction during Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy among adolescent girls with PTSD
- Modes of Large-Scale Brain Network Organization during Threat Processing and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Reduction during TF-CBT among Adolescent Girls
Chad M. Sievers
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
3 shared publications
In database
- Factors Associated with Clinician Participation in TF-CBT Post-workshop Training Components
- Managing Youth Trauma Effectively: Evaluating the virtual delivery of a brief psychoeducational group for caregivers of trauma-exposed young children
- Feasibility and Satisfaction with Virtual Trainings for Evidence-Based Child Trauma Treatments during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Lindsey T. Roberts
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
2 shared publications
- Pairing policy change with investments in supports to improve outcomes for children impacted by family violence: The Arkansas experience
- Feasibility and Satisfaction with Virtual Trainings for Evidence-Based Child Trauma Treatments during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Daryl T. Cooley
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2 shared publications
In database
- Feasibility and Satisfaction with Virtual Trainings for Evidence-Based Child Trauma Treatments during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Behavior Management in Young Children Exposed to Trauma: A Case Study of Three Evidence-Based Treatments
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