Robyn D Walser
Biographic Data
| ID | 4489293 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Robyn D Walser |
| GIVEN NAMES | Robyn D |
| FAMILY NAME | Walser |
| SIGNATURE | WALSER R D |
| AFFILIATIONS | National Center for PTSD |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4264-5398 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 20 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1996 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Mindfulness Processes and User Experiences in a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Mindfulness Coach App for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Initial steps in developing acceptance and commitment therapy for moral injury among combat veterans
Clinical benefits of self-guided mindfulness coach mobile app use for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder
Transdiagnostic clinical benefits indicate promise for MC as a public health resource for veterans with PTSD. Further study is warranted to confirm these benefits and ensure consistent engagement across subpopulations. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)
Cultivating psychological flexibility to address religious and spiritual suffering in moral injury
In the current paper, we aim to expand the dialogue about applying psychological flexibility processes to moral injury-related spiritual suffering using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Psychological flexibility is the process of practicing present moment awareness and openness to experiences of emotions and thoughts, while also choosing to engage in actions that are consistent with one's values. This open, aware, and engaged approach to …
The empowerment plan
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Promote Recovery from suicidal crises
A contextual behavioral approach for responding to moral dilemmas in the age of Covid-19
Feasibility and acceptability of an online acceptance and commitment therapy group for parents caring for a child with cerebral palsy
This study explored the feasibility and acceptability of a videoconferencing group psychotherapy intervention for parents of children living with cerebral palsy. A six-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention called Take a Breath was provided. Participants were 26 parents of children aged 12 months to nine years, with severe cerebral palsy. Parents responded to questionnaires at three time-points; baseline, pre-intervention, a…
Acceptance-based interventions in the treatment of PTSD
A functional approach to understanding and treating military-related moral injury
Reduction of Burnout in Mental Health Care Providers Using the Provider Resilience Mobile Application
Acceptance and commitment therapy for co-occurring PTSD and substance use
Randomized controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for distress and impairment in OEF/OIF/OND veterans
ACT's efficacy in this group was modest and generally did not differ from that for PCT. Additional work is needed to understand the reasons that ACT did not perform as well as predicted in this veteran sample. (PsycINFO Database Record
Treating Military Sexual Trauma
Recognizing common clinical mistakes in ACT
The Relationship between Religiosity, PTSD, and Depressive Symptoms in Veterans in PTSD Residential Treatment
Veterans who have experienced traumatic events may develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. These traumatic experiences and their sequelae can lead Veterans to question their religious and spiritual faith. Studies with community samples have identified positive and negative associations between religiosity and depression; however, research on religiosity is lacking in the area of PTSD. Our study aimed to evaluate the relations…
Posttraumatic stress symptoms and life functioning in older female ex-prisoners of war
Acceptance and commitment therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and trauma-related problems
Dissemination and Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Substance Use Disorders and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Veterans Administration
This article describes a small dissemination effort and provides initial efficacy data for use of Seeking Safety, a cognitive-behavioral treatment for comorbid substance use disorders (SUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in a VA setting. After providing a daylong interactive training in Seeking Safety to front-line clinicians, a cotherapist group practice model was implemented. Following 14 months of clinician training and an uncontrol…
Relationships among childhood sexual abuse, sex guilt, and sexual behavior in adult clinical samples
In the current study we extended the literature on the relationships between sex guilt and sexual behavior to clinical samples of adult females who were either sexually abused [childhood sexual abuse (CSA); N = 71] or not abused (N = 45) during childhood. The results replicated prior findings, revealing significant negative relationships between sex guilt and nonaccepted (societal norms of) sexual behavior, sexual knowledge, and attitudes toward …
Relationships among childhood sexual abuse, sex guilt, and sexual behavior in adult clinical samples
In the current study we extended the literature on the relationships between sex guilt and sexual behavior to clinical samples of adult females who were either sexually abused [childhood sexual abuse (CSA); N = 71] or not abused (N = 45) during childhood. The results replicated prior findings, revealing significant negative relationships between sex guilt and nonaccepted (societal norms of) sexual behavior, sexual knowledge, and attitudes toward …
Reduction of Burnout in Mental Health Care Providers Using the Provider Resilience Mobile Application
Relationships among childhood sexual abuse, sex guilt, and sexual behavior in adult clinical samples
In the current study we extended the literature on the relationships between sex guilt and sexual behavior to clinical samples of adult females who were either sexually abused [childhood sexual abuse (CSA); N = 71] or not abused (N = 45) during childhood. The results replicated prior findings, revealing significant negative relationships between sex guilt and nonaccepted (societal norms of) sexual behavior, sexual knowledge, and attitudes toward …
Dissemination and Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Substance Use Disorders and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Veterans Administration
This article describes a small dissemination effort and provides initial efficacy data for use of Seeking Safety, a cognitive-behavioral treatment for comorbid substance use disorders (SUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in a VA setting. After providing a daylong interactive training in Seeking Safety to front-line clinicians, a cotherapist group practice model was implemented. Following 14 months of clinician training and an uncontrol…
Acceptance and commitment therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and trauma-related problems
The Relationship between Religiosity, PTSD, and Depressive Symptoms in Veterans in PTSD Residential Treatment
Veterans who have experienced traumatic events may develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. These traumatic experiences and their sequelae can lead Veterans to question their religious and spiritual faith. Studies with community samples have identified positive and negative associations between religiosity and depression; however, research on religiosity is lacking in the area of PTSD. Our study aimed to evaluate the relations…
Posttraumatic stress symptoms and life functioning in older female ex-prisoners of war
Treating Military Sexual Trauma
Recognizing common clinical mistakes in ACT
Acceptance and commitment therapy for co-occurring PTSD and substance use
Randomized controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for distress and impairment in OEF/OIF/OND veterans
ACT's efficacy in this group was modest and generally did not differ from that for PCT. Additional work is needed to understand the reasons that ACT did not perform as well as predicted in this veteran sample. (PsycINFO Database Record
A functional approach to understanding and treating military-related moral injury
Reduction of Burnout in Mental Health Care Providers Using the Provider Resilience Mobile Application
Acceptance-based interventions in the treatment of PTSD
A contextual behavioral approach for responding to moral dilemmas in the age of Covid-19
Feasibility and acceptability of an online acceptance and commitment therapy group for parents caring for a child with cerebral palsy
This study explored the feasibility and acceptability of a videoconferencing group psychotherapy intervention for parents of children living with cerebral palsy. A six-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention called Take a Breath was provided. Participants were 26 parents of children aged 12 months to nine years, with severe cerebral palsy. Parents responded to questionnaires at three time-points; baseline, pre-intervention, a…
The empowerment plan
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Promote Recovery from suicidal crises
Cultivating psychological flexibility to address religious and spiritual suffering in moral injury
In the current paper, we aim to expand the dialogue about applying psychological flexibility processes to moral injury-related spiritual suffering using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Psychological flexibility is the process of practicing present moment awareness and openness to experiences of emotions and thoughts, while also choosing to engage in actions that are consistent with one's values. This open, aware, and engaged approach to …
Initial steps in developing acceptance and commitment therapy for moral injury among combat veterans
Clinical benefits of self-guided mindfulness coach mobile app use for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder
Transdiagnostic clinical benefits indicate promise for MC as a public health resource for veterans with PTSD. Further study is warranted to confirm these benefits and ensure consistent engagement across subpopulations. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)
Mindfulness Processes and User Experiences in a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Mindfulness Coach App for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Psychology (18 works) · Psychiatry (15 works) · Medicine (13 works) · Clinical Psychology (12 works) · Psychotherapist (12 works) · Clinical Psychology (10 works) · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions (10 works) · Acceptance and commitment therapy (9 works) · Intervention (counseling (9 works) · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research (8 works)