Publications

Rocchio, L.M. (Spring 2011). Ethics corner: Ethical Considerations in Trauma Psychology: Vicarious Traumatization and Self-Care. The Newsletter of the Rhode Island Psychological Association.

Rocchio, L.M. (Spring 2009). Ethics corner: How should I respond to a subpoena? The Newsletter of the Rhode Island Psychological Association.

Lott, B. & Rocchio, L. M. (1998). Standing up, talking back, and taking charge: Strategies and outcome in collective action against sexual harassment. In L.H. Collins, J. Chrisler, and K. Quina (Eds.) Career strategies for women academics: Arming Athena. NY: Sage.

Lott, B. & Rocchio, L. M. (1997). Individual and collective action: Social approaches and remedies for sexist discrimination. In H. Landrine and E. A. Klonoff (Eds.) Sexist discrimination: Prevalence, correlates, and remedies. CA: Sage.

Rocchio, L. M., Feinstein, C., & Appareddy, V. (1997). The sibling of the psychiatrically disturbed child. In J. Nashpitz (Ed), Handbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Baker's Dozen (1997). Feminist student voices. In J. Worell and N. Johnson (Eds.) Feminist visions: New directions for education and practice. American Psychological Association.

Professional Presentations

Rocchio, L.M. (August, 2013). Trauma in the treatment room: What the independent practitioner needs to know. Skill building session presented at the National Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Rocchio, L.M. (August, 2012). The forensic evaluation of traumatic stress and dissociation in civil litigation. In L. Rocchio (Chair), The forensic evaluation of traumatic stress and dissociation: Malpractice and personal injury cases. Symposium conducted at the National Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.

Rocchio, L.M. (April, 2012). Trauma psychology: Legal considerations and ethical dilemmas in treatment. Workshop presented at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, Arlington, VA.

Courtois, C.A. & Rocchio, L.M. (April, 2012). Relationship dimensions and ethical factors in the treatment of complex trauma. Workshop presented at the 32 nd Annual Meeting of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, Arlington, VA.

Anthony, J., Feil, L., Rocchio, L.M., Plante, W., Sabo, R., and Spencer, M. (March 2012). Mental health professionals in transition: Clinical, ethical, and practical considerations when life changes. Professional Continuing Education Workshop sponsored by the Rhode Island Psychological Association, Providence, RI.

Rocchio, L. M. (March, 2011). Conceptualization, assessment, and treatment of trauma and dissociation: Translating research into practice. In K. Rose (Chair), Advancing the applications and boundaries of traumatic stress research: Translation between empirical inquiry and clinical case findings. Symposium conducted at the National Meeting of the American Anxiety Disorders Association, New Oreans, LA.

Rocchio, L.M. (March, 2011). The effects of trauma on the therapist. Paper presented at the National Meeting of the American Anxiety Disorders Association, New Oreans, LA.

Hughes, D.M. & Rocchio, L.M. (November 2010). Forensic assessment of psychological trauma and PTSD. Workshop presented at Annual Conference of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Montreal, Canada.

Rocchio, L.M. (August 2010). Professional and ethical considerations in trauma psychology: Psychotherapy. In L. Rocchio (Chair), Professional and ethical considerations in trauma psychology: Psychotherapy, forensics, research. Symposium conducted at the National Meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.

Rocchio, L.M. (March 2010). Trauma psychology: What the anxiety disorders specialist needs to know. Paper presented at the National Meeting of the American Anxiety Disorders Association, Baltimore, MD.

Ethics Committee of the Rhode Island Psychological Association (June 2008). From In Treatment to our treatment: Ethical considerations raised in the television program In Treatment. Continuing education salon presentation sponsored by the Rhode Island Psychologjcal Association, Providence, RI.

Ethics Committee of the Rhode Island Psychological Association (January 2007). Sex, lies & confidentiality: A discussion of the top ten ethical issues posed to the RIPA Ethics Committee. Professional Continuing Education Workshop sponsored by the Rhode Island Psychological Association, Providence, RI.

Rocchio, L.M. (October 1999). The effects of trauma on the professional. Workshop presented at the Fifth Annual Conference of the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Providence, RI.

Rocchio, L.M. (April 1999). Discussant. In J.C. Chrisler (Chair), Addressing fat oppression: Research and practice. Symposium conducted at the National Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Providence, RI.

Rocchio, L.M. (October 1997). Discussant. In J.C. Chrisler (Chair), Current issues in feminist therapy. Symposium conducted at the National Meeting of the New England Psychological Association, Easton, MA.

Johnston-Robledo, I., Rocchio, L. M., & Chrisler, J. C. (March 1997). AWP program content 1981 - 1996: Where we’ve been, where we’re heading. Discussion facilitated at the National Meeting of the Association for Women in Psychology, Pittsburgh, PA.

Rocchio, L.M. (October 1996). Discussant. In J.C. Chrisler (Chair), Women and weight: Gendered messages from the media. Symposium conducted at the National Meeting of the New England Psychological Association, New London, CT.

Rocchio, L. M. (August 1996). The pursuit of beauty through thinness and the impact of advertising on college women's attitudes. In C. Smith (Chair), Empirical investigations of women's pursuit of beauty. Symposium conducted at the National Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.

Cogan, J. & Rocchio, L. M. (March 1995). Fat oppression and body hatred: Strategies for change. One-half day training workshop presented at the National Meeting of the Association for Women in Psychology, Indianapolis, IN.

Cogan, J. & Rocchio, L. M. (March 1994). Celebrating and redefining our diverse beauty: Rejecting body hatred. Workshop presented at the National Meeting of the Association for Women in Psychology, Oakland, CA.

Rocchio, L. M. (March 1993). Battered women who kill, psychology, and the law. Paper presented at the National Meeting of the Association for Women in Psychology, Atlanta, GA.

Gregory, C.J., Minugh, P. A., Riedford, M., Rocchio, L. M., & Saris, R. (March 1993). Women Against Sexual Harassment (WASH): Working to eliminate sexual harassment from the academic community. Workshop presented at the National Meeting of the Association for Women in Psychology, Atlanta, GA.

Silver, B., Rocchio, L. M., & Gregory, C.J., (November 1992). A model for gender role assessment. Paper presented at the meeting of the New England Psychological Association, Fairfield, CT.

Rocchio-Giordano, L. M. (February 1992). Moral reasoning related to gender and dilemma content. Paper presented at the National Meeting of the Association for Women in Psychology, Long Beach, CA.

Invited Addresses

Brown, LS., Gold, S., & Rocchio, L.M. (August, 2013). The forensic assessment of trauma. Invited hospitality suite presentation sponsored by Division 56 of the American Psychological Association. Presented at the National Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Rocchio, L.M. (2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008). Ethical considerations in the practice of clinical and forensic psychology: Business and forensic issues. Invited presentation to the participants of the Fellows Ethics Workshop, Brown University, Providence, RI.

Rocchio, L.M. (August 2011). Development of a successful independent group practice in psychology. Hospitality suite conversation hour sponsored by Division 42 of the American Psychological Association. Presented at the National Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

Rocchio, L.M. (April 2009). Practical, legal and ethical considerations in establishing an independent practice in psychology. Invited salon presentation to Early Career Psychologists sponsored by the Rhode Island Psychological Association.

Rocchio, L.M. (March 2009). Ethical considerations in the practice of clinical and forensic psychology: Business and forensic issues. Invited presentation to the participants of the Fellows Ethics Workshop, Brown University, Providence, RI.

Rocchio, L.M. (May 2008). Ethical considerations in the practice of clinical and forensic psychology: Business and forensic issues. Invited presentation to the participants of the Fellows Ethics Workshop, Brown University, Providence, RI.

Rocchio, L.M. (April 1996). The pursuit of beauty through thinness and the impact of advertising on college women’s attitudes. Invited colloquium presented to the Providence College Department of Psychology, Providence RI.

Rocchio, L.M., Gregory, C.J., & Minugh, P.A. (1993). Women Against Sexual Harassment (WASH): Dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace. Invited presentation to the participants of the Feminist Lecture Series, Butler Hospital, Providence, RI.

Rocchio, L.M. (April 1993). Women and weight. Panel discussion participant, Brown University, Providence, RI.

Rocchio, L.M. (May 1991). Images of women in the media, the pursuit of beauty, and eating disorders. Invited presentation to Psychology of Sexual Equality class, University of RI, Kingston, RI.

Dissertation and Thesis

Rocchio, L. M. (1995). The pursuit of beauty through thinness and the impact of advertising on college women's attitudes. Doctoral dissertation, University of RI, Kingston, RI.

Rocchio, L. M. (1993). Moral reasoning related to gender and dilemma content. Master’s thesis, University of RI, Kingston, RI.