presentations
SELECT PRESENTATIONS
- Dell, C., Williamson, L., Gibson, M., & Pavealich, A. (Forthcoming, 2021). The Varied Helping Roles of Service Dogs in the Recovery Journeys of Veterans Diagnosed with PTSD & Substance Use Disorder. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) Issues of Substance 2021 conference. Virtual Panel.
- Dell, C. & Chalmers, D. (2021). Veteran Affairs Canada Special Committee – Service Dogs. Ottawa, ON. Virtual Presentation.
- Williamson, L. (2021). The Role of Service Dogs in the Lives of Canadian Veterans’ Spouses. 3-Minute Postdoc (3MP) Competition, College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, University of Saskatchewan. Virtual Presentation. Awarded first place.
- Rath, G., Williamson, L., & Dell, C. (2021). Considering Canine Welfare among Service Dogs Paired with Veterans. Human-Animal Interaction Section of Division 17 of the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. Virtual Poster. Journal club presentation (17:59).
- Williamson, L., Rath, G., & Dell, C. (2021). Examining the role of significant others in canine welfare within the context of veterans working with service dogs. International Working Dog Conference (IWDC), Virtual Platform.
- Pavelich, A. (2021). Animal-assisted Intervention and Suicidality: The Impact of Service Dogs for Veterans at High-risk for Suicide. American Psychological Association (APA) Convention - Human Animal Interaction Social Hour, in Washington, DC.
- Dell, C. (2021). Why is there a Dog in the Store? Answers to this and other Important Questions for Psychologists. Saskatoon Psychologists Lunch and Learn. Virtual Presentation.
- Pavelich, A. (2021). Animal Assisted Intervention and Suicidality: The Impact of Service Dogs for Veterans at High-Risk for Suicide. Human-Animal Interaction Section of Division 17 of the American Psychological Association Annual Convention. Virtual Poster. Journal club presentation (:59).
- Williamson, L. (2021). Causality vs Contribution: How should we Evaluate a Service Dog Organization Serving Canadian Veterans with PTSD? Canadian Evaluation Society. Virtual Presentation.
- Pavelich, A. (2021). Exploring animal-assisted intervention among military veterans: The potential social significance and impact of psychiatric service dogs. Paper presentation at the Anthrozoology as International Practice: A Student Conference in Animal Studies at the University of Exeter, UK on March 4-5, 2021. Lightening presentation.
- Dell, C. (2021). Examining Changes in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Substance Use Among a Sample of Canadian Veterans Working With Service Dogs: An Exploratory Longitudinal Study. National Institute on Drug Abuse, International Forum Plenary Session. USA. Virtual Presentation.
- Williamson, L. Dell, C., Osgoode, N., Chalmers, D., Lohnes, C., LaPointe, M., Carleton, N., & Asmundson, G. (2021). Examining Changes in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Substance Use among a Sample of Canadian Veterans Working with Service Dogs: An Exploratory Longitudinal Study. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) International Forum. Virtual Poster.
- Gibson, M., Williamson, L., Dell, C., Chalmers, D. (2020). Insight into Social Influences on Veterans’ Use of Medical Cannabis to Manage PTSD Symptoms. NIDA International Forum/CPDD International Research Poster Session. Virtual Poster.
- Gibson, M, Williamson, L., Dell, C., Chalmers, D., DeGroot, P. (2020). Insight into Social Influences on Veterans’ Use of Medical Cannabis to Manage their PTSD Symptoms. SK Health Research Showcase Conference. Saskatoon: SK. Virtual Presentation.
- Dell, C., Chalmers, D., Williamson, L., Gibson, M. (2020). The Impact of Service Dogs on Veterans’ PTSD Symptoms and Substance Use: Project Update. Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, Conservative Party of Canada Members of Parliament. Saskatoon, SK. Virtual Presentation.
- Williamson, L., Dell, C., Chalmers, D., Lohnes, C., LaPointe, M., Carleton, N., Asmundson, G. (2020). Examining Changes in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Substance Use among a Sample of Canadian Veterans Working with Service Dogs: An Exploratory Longitudinal Study. INCAM Research Symposium. Saskatoon, SK. Virtual. Abstract.
- Williamson, L. , Chalmers, D., Osgoode, N., Lohnes, C., Lapointe, M., Dell, C. (2019). A Pilot Test of the Effect of Psychiatric Service Dogs on PTSD Symptoms and Problematic Substance Use among a Sample of Canadian Veterans. Saskatchewan Health Authority Research Showcase. Regina: SK. Virtual Presentation.
- Ahmed, A., Husband, A., Dell, C., Williamson, L. 2019. PTSD-Diagnosed Veterans Combating Problematic Substance Use with Psychiatric Service Dogs: What Community Pharmacists Should Know. Issues of Substance – Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. Ottawa, ON. Virtual Poster.
- Chalmers, D., Dell, C., Williamson, L., Rodgers, N., Husband, A., Carey, B. (2019). Researchers Training a Service Dog to Learn about Veterans’ Experiences with Problematic Opioid Use: A Patient-Oriented Research Approach. Issues of Substance – Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. Ottawa, ON. Virtual Poster.
- Cruz, M., Gibson, M., Williamson, L., Chalmers, D., Osgoode, N., & Dell, C. (2019). The Impact of Service Dogs in the Lives of Veterans Who Problematically Use Opioids. Animal-Human Relationship: Ways of Knowing and Understanding, University of Saskatchewan. Virtual Poster.
- Dell, C. (2019). Addressing Stigma. Ministry of Social Services-Community Living Service Delivery.
Saskatoon: SK. Presentation. - Dell, C., J. Retzlaff (2019). PAWS for Thought. Prince Albert Psychiatric Nursing Meeting. Prince Albert: SK. Presentation.
- Dell, C. (2019). PAWS for Thought. Stigma Ends With Me Workshop. Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction & Community Addictions Peer Support Association. Saskatoon: SK. Presentation.
- Dell, C. (2019). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Role for Animal-Assisted Interventions? Family Service Saskatoon. Saskatoon, SK. Presentation.
- Chalmers, D., Lohnes, C., Lapointe, M., Raschke, S., Dell, D., Dell, C. (2018). AUDEAMUS Service Dog Program: An Evidence-Based Curriculum Supporting the Health and Wellbeing of Veterans. Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Forum. Regina, SK. Poster.
- Dell, C., Arratoon, C., Lapointe, M., Lohnes, C. (2018). Brighter Days and Calmer Nights: The Impact of Service Dogs in the Lives of Veterans who Problematically Use Substances. National Institute on Drug Abuse, International Program. San Diego, CA. Poster.
- Lohnes, C., M. LaPointe, D. Dell, Dell, C. (2018). AUDEAMUS OSI/PTSD Curriculum. Hawaii International Conference on Education. Oahu, HI. Poster.
- Dell, C. & Chalmers, D. 2018. Exploring the Therapeutic Bonds between People & Implications for Social Services. Ministry of Social Services Staff Training Day. Saskatoon, SK. Presentation.
- Dell, C. & Chalmers, D. (2018). Service Dogs and Companion Animals as Mental Health Supports. Canadian Mental Health Association. Saskatoon, SK. Presentation.
- Dell, C. (2018). AUDEAMUS Service Dog Project: An Introduction. Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse Annual Meeting. Saskatoon, SK. Presentation.
- Dell, C. (2017). Brighter Days & Calmer Nights: The Impact of Service Dogs on the Wellbeing of Veterans Who Problematically Use Substances. Issues of Substance Conference. Calgary, AB. Presentation.
- Goodfellow, H., Dell, C., Lapointe, M., Lohnes, C., J. Smith, M. Steeves. (2017). AUDEAMUS. SCPOR
Share the Vision: A Day to Learn and Connect. Saskatoon, SK. Presentation.