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- Dell, C. (2023). Considering the Human Animal Bond as Support, Social Justice YXE: A Panel Event, Saskatoon, SK.
- Pavelich, A.(2022). The Life-Saving Role of Service Dogs for Military Veterans Experiencing Suicidality. Suicide Research Symposium (SRS) – Inaugural Conference, Mount Sinai Health System, New York City, NY.
- Dell, C. (2022). Why is there a Dog in the Office? Answers to This and Other Important Questions for Individuals Working in the Forensic Field. International Forensic Psychiatry Lecture Series with St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and McMaster University.
- Pavelich, A. (2022). The Life-Saving Role of Service Dogs in Promoting "Mattering" for Military Veterans Experiencing Suicidality. Canadian Sociological Association - Annual Congress, May 16 - 20.
- Pavelich, A. (2022). The Life-Saving Role of Service Dogs for Canadian Military Veterans Experiencing Suicidality. Critical Suicide Studies 4th Annual Meeting, Victoria, BC.
- Dell, C., Chalmers, DS. & Lohnes, C. (2021). The Influential Role of Animals in Improving Human
Quality of Life. Social Innovation and Community Development Directorate, Employment and
Social Development Canada. Ottawa, ON. - Dell, C. & Chalmers, D. (2021). Veteran Affairs Canada Special Committee – Service Dogs. Ottawa, ON.
- Dell, C., Williamson, L., Gibson, M., & Pavealich, A. (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.
- Dell, C. & Chalmers, D. (2021). Veteran Affairs Canada Special Committee – Service Dogs. Ottawa, ON.
- 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. 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. 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).
- 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.
- 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).
- Pavelich, A. (2021). Exploring animal-assisted intervention among military veterans: The potential social significance and impact of psychiatric service dogs. Poster submitted for presentation at the Anthrozoology as International Practice: A Student Conference in Animal Studies at the University of Exeter, UK.
- Williamson, L. (2021). Causality vs Contribution: How should we Evaluate a Service Dog Organization Serving Canadian Veterans with PTSD? Canadian Evaluation Society.
- 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.
- Pavelich, A.(2021). Exploring animal-assisted intervention among military veterans: The potential social significance and impact of psychiatric service dogs. Paper submitted for presentation at the Anthrozoology as International Practice: A Student Conference in Animal Studies at the University of Exeter, UK
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.