Christopher Hughes is a clinical psychology PhD candidate at Rutgers University. He has a BA in psychology from James Madison University and an MA in psychology from American University. His research focuses on borderline personality disorder and dialectical behavior therapy. He has published and presented work on identity disturbance, emotion regulation, and using mobile apps to enhance DBT treatment. Hughes has clinical experience providing crisis counseling and tutoring. He is currently researching DBT for BPD at Rutgers under Dr. Shireen Rizvi.

1. Christopher David Hughes
2 Woodbridge Ave., Apartment A09
Highland Park, New Jersey 08904
703-217-2072, ChrisHughes1989@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Rutgers University,New Brunswick,NJ August 2014 to Present
Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
American University,Washington, D.C. August 2012 to May 2014
Master of Arts in Psychology
James Madison University Honors College,Harrisonburg,VA August 2008 to May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
 Sociology Minor
 Honors and Awards
o Magna Cum Laude; 3.8 GPA
o Distinction in Psychology
o Honor’s Scholar
o President’s List 4 semesters
o Dean’s List 8 semesters
PROFESSIONAL AND HONORS SOCIETYMEMBERSHIPS
 Phi Kappa Phi International Honor Society
 Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society
 Psi Chi Psychology Honors Society
 Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Student Member
 American Psychological Association Student Affiliate
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Clinical Researcher, DBT Clinic, Rutgers University, August 2014 to Present
Under the supervision of Dr. Shireen Rizvi, conducted research on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (DBT). Specifically investigating the effectiveness of DBT as a treatment for individuals suffering
from BPD provided in a university training/research clinic, and the benefit of incorporating mobile application skills
coaching into DBT treatment.
Graduate Researcher,Stress and Emotion Lab, American University, August 2012 to May 2014
Under the supervision of Dr. Kathleen Gunthert, conduct research for master’s thesis on the relation between negative
affectivity, spending motivation and purchase inefficiencies. Also assisted on additional projects with literature review,
data analysis, manuscript writing and editing, as well as research design and data collection. Was trained in HLM and
multilevel modeling data entry, analyses, and interpretation.
Graduate Researcher, Interpersonal Emotion Lab, American University, September 2012 to May 2014
Assist Dr. Nathaniel Herr with literature review, study design and data collection on interpersonal functioning, emotion
regulation, aggression, emotion recognition, eye tracking during emotion recognition, and identity disturbance in
individuals with borderline personality disorder features.
Research Assistant, Davidson Lab, American University, Washington, D.C. October 2012 to May 2014
Assisted Dr. Terry Davidson with study designs, data collection and analysis, and day-to-day animal care for his research
on environmental factors, diet, body weight, and their effects on brain chemistry and function, learning, memory and
cognition in nonhuman subjects.

2. Clinical Research Assistant, Private Practice, Washington, D.C. April 2013 to September 2013
Worked with Karen Schachter, MSW, in her private practice focusing primarily on female clients with eating disorders.
Assisted with literature review, writing, and seminar design and execution. Attended her associates’ biweekly case
presentations and continuing education workshops.
Undergraduate Researcher, James Madison University, Harrisonburg,VA August 2010 to May 2012
Under the supervision of Dr. Kevin Apple, researched, planned, collected and analyzed data and wrote an honor’s thesis
on the relationship between group initiation requirements and opinion of said group among members of social fraternities.
CLINICAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Listener, CrisisLink Hotline, Arlington, VA June 2013 to May 2014
After completing 60 hours of training, volunteered 3 hours per week as a listener on the CrisisLink suicide prevention and
crisis intervention hotline. Using Rogerian Therapy based active listening skills, helped callers regulate their emotions and
problem solve through crises, and suicidal ideation or contemplation.
Tutor, Applerouth Tutoring Services,LLC. December 2012 to Present
Tutor high school and college aged clients for standardized tests (PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, SAT II, GRE Subject Tests,
AP Exams, and IB Exams) specializing in working with their clients with test anxiety and learning disabilities.
Intern, The Gemeinschaft Home,Harrisonburg, VA January 2011 to December 2011
The Gemeinschaft Home is a transitional home providing support and training for paroled males with histories of
substance abuse transitioning back into society. Assisted staff with clerical tasks, monitored resident activity, researched
available grants and funding, observed resident group meetings, taught residents computer skills and assisted them in their
search for employment.
Program Assistant, JMU’s Counseling Center,Harrisonburg, VA August 2011 to December 2011
Worked individually and in groups to develop, coordinate and present workshops on mental health and interpersonal skills
to JMU undergraduate students. Assisted the director in researching the feasibility of a virtual counseling program for
students studying abroad.
WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS
Rizvi, S.L., & Ritschel, L.A. (2015, January). Dialectical Behavior Therapy Intensive Training Course, Part I.
Five-day workshop sponsored by Behavioral Tech, LLC, Northampton, MA.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Rutgers University, New Brunswick,NJ
 Instructor, Abnormal Psychology Lab Spring 2015
 Instructor, Abnormal Psychology Lab Fall 2014
 Graduate Assistant, Quantitative Methods Fall 2014
PUBLICATIONS ANDPRESENTATIONS
Hughes, C., Gunthert, K., Wenze, S., & German, R. (2015). The Affective Control Scale Specificity: Subscale Distinction
and Ecological Validity of Feared Emotions. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Herr, N., Hughes, C., Neacsiu, A., & Rosenthal, M. (2015). Development and Validation of the Borderline Identity
Disturbance Self-Report. Manuscript submitted for publication
Hughes, C., Cohn, D, & Herr, N. (2015). The Relation Between Borderline Identity Disturbance and Interpersonal
Functioning.Manuscript in preparation for submission.
Thestrup, M., Gunthert, K., Hughes, C., & Dutton, M. (2015). The prospective relationships between post-traumatic stress
disorder, depression and physical health in female victims of intimate partner violence. Manuscript in preparation
for submission.
Hughes, C., Cohn, D., & Herr, N. (2014). Relation Between Identity Disturbance and Interpersonal Dysfunction Among
Individuals With Symptoms of BPD. Poster presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Jones, A., Hughes, C., & Herr, N. (2014). Impact of Validation Versus Invalidation on Aggression in Individuals With
Emotion Regulation Difficulties. Poster presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
conference. Philadelphia, PA.

3. Herr, N., Cohn, D., Hughes, C., Lehmann, K., Jones, A., & Baez, A. (2014). Predictors and Correlates of Aggressive
Behavior Among Individuals with BPD Features. Talk presented as part of the symposium “Anger and
Aggression in BPD: Using Multidisciplinary Approaches to Explore Predictors, Functions, and Outcomes” at the
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Rizvi, S., Dimeff, L., Roman, K., & Hughes, C. (2014). In the Palm of Your Hand: Does Use of the DBT Coach Reduce
Distress and Urges to Self-Harm Among Suicidal Individuals With BPD? Talk presented as part of the
symposium “Mobilizing Technology to Enhance CBT: Using Smartphone Delivery Systems for Assessment,
Intervention, and Prevention.” At the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies conference.
Philadelphia, PA.
Hughes, C., Gunthert, K., Wenze, S., & German, R. (2013). The specificity of fear of emotion: evidence for incremental
validity of the affective control scale subscales. Poster presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies conference. Nashville, TN.
Hughes, C., Thestrup, M., Gunthert, K., & Dutton, M. (2013). The prospective relationships between post-traumatic stress
disorder, depression and physical health in female victims of intimate partner violence. Poster presented at the
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies conference. Nashville, TN.
Sample, C., Hughes, C., Patt, M., Johnson, S., Gyimah, M., & Davidson, T. (2013). High-energy (HE) diet impairs the
ability to use energy state signals to control appetitive behavior. Talk given at The Society for the Study of
Investigative Behavior Conference,New Orleans LA.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROFILE
 Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, and Access)
 SPSS, R, HLM, and AMOS statistical software
 Dialectical Behavior Therapy
 Sophisticated data entry and analysis for wide
range of study designs and participants