Podcast Interview
I was recently interviewed for the AFTA Podcast. I talk about my work with relational mindfulness and embodied social justice. Download or listen here.
Video Abstract
Watch a video about my research.
New! See a recent virtual edition of JMFT that I edited about mindfulness:
Publications
Gambrel, L. E., Sude, M. E., Burge, A., Bandemer, S. (2020). Teaching systemic concepts through reality television. Journal of Family Therapy. doi:10.1111/1467-6427.12311
Gambrel, L. E., Burge, A., Sude, M. (2019). Creativity, acceptance, and the pause: A case example of mindfulness and art in therapy with an adolescent. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health. doi: 10.1080/15401383.2019.1640151
Sheedy, A., & Gambrel, L. E. (2019). Coparenting negotiation during the transition to parenthood: A qualitative study of couples’ experiences as new parents. The American Journal of Family Therapy. doi:10.1080/01926187.2019.1586593
Firestone, J., Cardaciotto, L., Goldbacher, E., Vergnig, P., & Gambrel, L. E. (2019). A web-based self-guided program to promote valued-living in college students: A pilot study. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science. doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2019.01.004
Sude, M., & Gambrel, L. E. (2017). A Contextual Therapy framework for family therapy educators: Facilitating trustworthy asymmetrical training relationships. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 43(4), 617–630. doi: 10.1111/jmft.12224
Litwin, R. A., Goldbacher, E., Cardaciotto, L. & Gambrel, L. E. (2016). Negative emotions and emotional eating: The meditating role of experiential avoidance. Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, 1–8. doi: 10.1007/s40519-016-0301-9
Sude, M., & Gambrel, L. E. (2016). Talking about versus talking with: An experiential self of the therapist training exercise. Journal of Family Therapy, 38(3), 435–442. doi: 10.1111/1467-6427.12121
Gambrel, L. E., Faas, C., Kaestle, C., & Savla, J. (2016). Interpersonal neurobiology and couple relationship quality: A longitudinal model. Contemporary Family Therapy, 38(3), 272–283. doi:10.1007/s10591-016-9381-y
Winek, J. L., & Gambrel, L. E. (2016). Satir Transformational Systemic and Symbolic –Experiential family Therapy. In J. L. Winek, Systemic Family Therapy: From theory to practice (2nd Ed.). Los Angeles, CA: Sage.
Gambrel L. E., & Piercy F. P. (2015). Mindfulness-based relationship education for couples expecting their first child—part 1: A randomized mixed-methods program evaluation. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 41, 5–24. doi: 10.1111/jmft.12066
Gambrel, L. E. & Piercy, F. P. (2015). Mindfulness-based relationship education for couples expecting their first child—part 2: Phenomenological findings. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 41, 25–41. doi: 10.1111/jmft.12065
Gambrel, L. E. & Butler VI, J. L. (2013). Mixed methods research in marriage and family therapy: A content analysis. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 39: 163–181. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-0606.201.00260.x
Savla, J. T., Roberto, K. A., Jaramillo-Sierra, A. L., Gambrel, L. E., Karimi, H., & Butner, L. M. (2013). Childhood abuse affects emotional closeness with family in mid- and later life. Child abuse & neglect, 37(6), 388–399. doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2012.12.009
Jarrott, S. E. & Gambrel, L. E. (2011). The bottomless file box: Electronic portfolios for learning and evaluation purposes. International Journal of ePortfolio 1(1).
Gambrel, L. E., & Keeling, M. L. (2010). Relational aspects of mindfulness: Implications for the practice of marriage and family therapy. Contemporary Family Therapy 32(4), 412-426.
Williams, I. D., Richardson, T., Moore, D. D., Gambrel, L. E., & Keeling, M. L. (2010). Perspectives on self-care. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health 5(3), 320-338.
Gambrel, L. E. (2009). Positive Psychology and Family Therapy, book review. Journal of Family Psychotherapy 21(1).
Selected Conference Presentations
Gambrel, L. E., Mizell, K., Gale, J., Nickels, B., Sloan Couch, D., Gallet De St. Aurin, G., & Martin, H. (June 2020). Social Justice Training in MFT Education. Presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2020 Annual Meeting, Alexandria, VA. (Conference canceled).
Gambrel, L. E., Gale, J., & Nickels, B. (Nov 2019). Mindfulness and White Fragility: Tools for Engagement. Poster session at the 10th annual Association for Contemplative Mind in Higher Education (ACMHE) Conference, Amherst, MA.
Gambrel, L. E., Gale, J., Fordham, B. (Jun 2019). A Feminist Analysis of Online Parenting Programs. Presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2019 Annual Meeting, Oakland, CA.
Gambrel, L. E., Sude, M., Reed, K., & Wilson, S. (Jun 2017). Using Video to Enhance Learning of Systems Theory. Presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2017 Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
Reed, K., Wilson, S., Gambrel, L. E., & Sude, M. (Jun 2016). Images and Narratives of New Parent Couples. Poster presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2016 Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
Sude, M. & Gambrel, L. E. (Jun 2016). Experiential Self of the Therapist Training. Presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2016 Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
Gambrel, L. E. (June 2014). Relational mindfulness and attunement: An application of interpersonal neurobiology to couples therapy. Brief presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2014 Annual Meeting, Athens, GA.
Brenner, E. & Gambrel, L. E. (Jun 2014). Mindfulness and Family Therapy Interest Group. Facilitated at the American Family Therapy Academy 2014 Annual Meeting, Athens, GA.
Johnson, K. C. Gambrel, L. E., DeAngelis, C. L., Platt, M. E., & Sheedy, A. V. (April 2014). “New me, new you, new us:” A qualitative process of change analysis of the mindful transition to parenthood program (MTPP). Poster presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2014 Annual Meeting, Athens, GA.
Moran, L., Shortway, K., Block-Lerner, J., Bethea, A., Gambrel, L. G., & Cardaciotto, L. (Nov 2013). Self-compassion as a predictor of campus integration across two college student samples. Poster presentation at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Conference, Nashville, TN.
Gambrel, L. E., Jones, P., & Brenner, E. (Jun 2013). Mindfulness and Family Therapy Interest Group. Facilitated at the American Family Therapy Academy 2013 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Sude, M. E, & Gambrel, L. E. (Jun 2013). Professor as supervisor: Facilitating clinical and personal growth in academia. Brief presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2013 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Gambrel, L. E. (Feb 2013). Promoting relationship quality for couples becoming parents: Mixed methods results. Brief presentation at the International Family Therapy Association Congress, Orlando, FL.
Gambrel, L. E. (April 2012). A mindfulness program for the transition to parenthood: Couples' experiences. Poster presentation at the International Symposia for Contemplative Studies, Denver, CO.
Gambrel, L. E., Gillespie, B., Dash, R., & Gale, J. (March 2012). Mindfulness and loving kindness meditation: Relational practices in couple and family therapy. Panel presentation at the International Family Therapy Association Congress, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Gambrel, L. E. (June 2011). Relational mindfulness for couples: Research, theory, and clinical practice. Brief presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2011 Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.
Gambrel, L. E. (July 2010). Couple relationship quality: The role of parental support, self-acceptance, and emotional stability. Paper presentation at the Add Health Users Conference, Bethesda, MD.
Gambrel, L. E.* & Butler, J. B. (March 2010). Multimethod and mixed methods research in marriage and family therapy: A content analysis. Poster presentation at the 26th Annual Graduate Student Assembly Research Symposium, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg. *Co-first authors
Gambrel, L. E. (Feb 2010). Mindful parenting: From birth to adolescence. Workshop presentation at the Southeastern Symposium on Child and Family Development, University of Georgia, Athens.
Gambrel, L. E. (Oct 2009). Mindfulness and secure attachment priming for couples. Paper presented at the Alaska Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Meeting, Anchorage.
Gambrel, L. E. (Aug 2009). Mindfulness and marriage and family therapy: Implications for practice and training. Paper presented at the5th Critical Multicultural Counselling and Psychotherapy Conference, University of Toronto, Canada.
Gambrel, L. E. (Apr 2009). Mindfulness for therapists-in-training: Exploring contemplative education. Poster presented at the Virginia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Spring Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
Gambrel, L. E. (Feb 2009). Contemplative education: Promoting mindful learning. Poster presented at the Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg.
Gambrel, L. E., Burge, A., Sude, M. (2019). Creativity, acceptance, and the pause: A case example of mindfulness and art in therapy with an adolescent. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health. doi: 10.1080/15401383.2019.1640151
Sheedy, A., & Gambrel, L. E. (2019). Coparenting negotiation during the transition to parenthood: A qualitative study of couples’ experiences as new parents. The American Journal of Family Therapy. doi:10.1080/01926187.2019.1586593
Firestone, J., Cardaciotto, L., Goldbacher, E., Vergnig, P., & Gambrel, L. E. (2019). A web-based self-guided program to promote valued-living in college students: A pilot study. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science. doi:10.1016/j.jcbs.2019.01.004
Sude, M., & Gambrel, L. E. (2017). A Contextual Therapy framework for family therapy educators: Facilitating trustworthy asymmetrical training relationships. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 43(4), 617–630. doi: 10.1111/jmft.12224
Litwin, R. A., Goldbacher, E., Cardaciotto, L. & Gambrel, L. E. (2016). Negative emotions and emotional eating: The meditating role of experiential avoidance. Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, 1–8. doi: 10.1007/s40519-016-0301-9
Sude, M., & Gambrel, L. E. (2016). Talking about versus talking with: An experiential self of the therapist training exercise. Journal of Family Therapy, 38(3), 435–442. doi: 10.1111/1467-6427.12121
Gambrel, L. E., Faas, C., Kaestle, C., & Savla, J. (2016). Interpersonal neurobiology and couple relationship quality: A longitudinal model. Contemporary Family Therapy, 38(3), 272–283. doi:10.1007/s10591-016-9381-y
Winek, J. L., & Gambrel, L. E. (2016). Satir Transformational Systemic and Symbolic –Experiential family Therapy. In J. L. Winek, Systemic Family Therapy: From theory to practice (2nd Ed.). Los Angeles, CA: Sage.
Gambrel L. E., & Piercy F. P. (2015). Mindfulness-based relationship education for couples expecting their first child—part 1: A randomized mixed-methods program evaluation. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 41, 5–24. doi: 10.1111/jmft.12066
Gambrel, L. E. & Piercy, F. P. (2015). Mindfulness-based relationship education for couples expecting their first child—part 2: Phenomenological findings. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 41, 25–41. doi: 10.1111/jmft.12065
Gambrel, L. E. & Butler VI, J. L. (2013). Mixed methods research in marriage and family therapy: A content analysis. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 39: 163–181. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-0606.201.00260.x
Savla, J. T., Roberto, K. A., Jaramillo-Sierra, A. L., Gambrel, L. E., Karimi, H., & Butner, L. M. (2013). Childhood abuse affects emotional closeness with family in mid- and later life. Child abuse & neglect, 37(6), 388–399. doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2012.12.009
Jarrott, S. E. & Gambrel, L. E. (2011). The bottomless file box: Electronic portfolios for learning and evaluation purposes. International Journal of ePortfolio 1(1).
Gambrel, L. E., & Keeling, M. L. (2010). Relational aspects of mindfulness: Implications for the practice of marriage and family therapy. Contemporary Family Therapy 32(4), 412-426.
Williams, I. D., Richardson, T., Moore, D. D., Gambrel, L. E., & Keeling, M. L. (2010). Perspectives on self-care. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health 5(3), 320-338.
Gambrel, L. E. (2009). Positive Psychology and Family Therapy, book review. Journal of Family Psychotherapy 21(1).
Selected Conference Presentations
Gambrel, L. E., Mizell, K., Gale, J., Nickels, B., Sloan Couch, D., Gallet De St. Aurin, G., & Martin, H. (June 2020). Social Justice Training in MFT Education. Presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2020 Annual Meeting, Alexandria, VA. (Conference canceled).
Gambrel, L. E., Gale, J., & Nickels, B. (Nov 2019). Mindfulness and White Fragility: Tools for Engagement. Poster session at the 10th annual Association for Contemplative Mind in Higher Education (ACMHE) Conference, Amherst, MA.
Gambrel, L. E., Gale, J., Fordham, B. (Jun 2019). A Feminist Analysis of Online Parenting Programs. Presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2019 Annual Meeting, Oakland, CA.
Gambrel, L. E., Sude, M., Reed, K., & Wilson, S. (Jun 2017). Using Video to Enhance Learning of Systems Theory. Presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2017 Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
Reed, K., Wilson, S., Gambrel, L. E., & Sude, M. (Jun 2016). Images and Narratives of New Parent Couples. Poster presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2016 Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
Sude, M. & Gambrel, L. E. (Jun 2016). Experiential Self of the Therapist Training. Presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2016 Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
Gambrel, L. E. (June 2014). Relational mindfulness and attunement: An application of interpersonal neurobiology to couples therapy. Brief presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2014 Annual Meeting, Athens, GA.
Brenner, E. & Gambrel, L. E. (Jun 2014). Mindfulness and Family Therapy Interest Group. Facilitated at the American Family Therapy Academy 2014 Annual Meeting, Athens, GA.
Johnson, K. C. Gambrel, L. E., DeAngelis, C. L., Platt, M. E., & Sheedy, A. V. (April 2014). “New me, new you, new us:” A qualitative process of change analysis of the mindful transition to parenthood program (MTPP). Poster presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2014 Annual Meeting, Athens, GA.
Moran, L., Shortway, K., Block-Lerner, J., Bethea, A., Gambrel, L. G., & Cardaciotto, L. (Nov 2013). Self-compassion as a predictor of campus integration across two college student samples. Poster presentation at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Conference, Nashville, TN.
Gambrel, L. E., Jones, P., & Brenner, E. (Jun 2013). Mindfulness and Family Therapy Interest Group. Facilitated at the American Family Therapy Academy 2013 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Sude, M. E, & Gambrel, L. E. (Jun 2013). Professor as supervisor: Facilitating clinical and personal growth in academia. Brief presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2013 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Gambrel, L. E. (Feb 2013). Promoting relationship quality for couples becoming parents: Mixed methods results. Brief presentation at the International Family Therapy Association Congress, Orlando, FL.
Gambrel, L. E. (April 2012). A mindfulness program for the transition to parenthood: Couples' experiences. Poster presentation at the International Symposia for Contemplative Studies, Denver, CO.
Gambrel, L. E., Gillespie, B., Dash, R., & Gale, J. (March 2012). Mindfulness and loving kindness meditation: Relational practices in couple and family therapy. Panel presentation at the International Family Therapy Association Congress, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Gambrel, L. E. (June 2011). Relational mindfulness for couples: Research, theory, and clinical practice. Brief presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy 2011 Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.
Gambrel, L. E. (July 2010). Couple relationship quality: The role of parental support, self-acceptance, and emotional stability. Paper presentation at the Add Health Users Conference, Bethesda, MD.
Gambrel, L. E.* & Butler, J. B. (March 2010). Multimethod and mixed methods research in marriage and family therapy: A content analysis. Poster presentation at the 26th Annual Graduate Student Assembly Research Symposium, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg. *Co-first authors
Gambrel, L. E. (Feb 2010). Mindful parenting: From birth to adolescence. Workshop presentation at the Southeastern Symposium on Child and Family Development, University of Georgia, Athens.
Gambrel, L. E. (Oct 2009). Mindfulness and secure attachment priming for couples. Paper presented at the Alaska Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Meeting, Anchorage.
Gambrel, L. E. (Aug 2009). Mindfulness and marriage and family therapy: Implications for practice and training. Paper presented at the5th Critical Multicultural Counselling and Psychotherapy Conference, University of Toronto, Canada.
Gambrel, L. E. (Apr 2009). Mindfulness for therapists-in-training: Exploring contemplative education. Poster presented at the Virginia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Spring Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
Gambrel, L. E. (Feb 2009). Contemplative education: Promoting mindful learning. Poster presented at the Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg.
