Center for LGBTQ Evidence-based Applied Research (CLEAR)

We are thrilled to announce that we have hired Dr. Jared Boot-Haury (he/him) as the next Goldblum-Carr Postdoctoral Fellow for the 2024-2026 academic years!

Dr. Jared Boot-Haury graduated with his PsyD in clinical psychology from the Michigan School of Psychology and a graduate certificate in LGBT Health Policy and Practice from George Washington University. Jared’s clinical postdoctoral fellowship was focused on LGBTQ+ health at the San Francisco VA Health Care System. He serves as the Policy and Government Affairs Committee Chair of GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality, where he focuses on translating research into practice through policies and positions that encourage more affirming healthcare practices for health professionals who work with LGBTQ+ people. Jared’s research to date has focused on improving mental health care experiences for LGBTQ+ communities and exploring minority stressors within LGBTQ+ populations with an emphasis on asexual individuals. Through a project funded by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Michigan in collaboration with the Michigan Psychological Association and the NASW-MI, he examined the effect of group assignment to an intensive transgender-specific training group on transgender cultural competency training among mental health professionals.

Jared’s research has also focused on the impact of minority stressors and resilience on mental health and measuring stigmatizing experiences among asexual communities. His dissertation, recognized by the APA Division 44 Transgender Research Award, investigated the impact of minority stressors and resilience factors on psychological distress among individuals holding intersecting transgender/gender diverse and asexual identities. Jared utilizes various quantitative and qualitative methods, including thematic analysis, regression analysis, analysis of variance, and psychometric analysis.

At PAU and Center for LGBTQ Evidence-based Applied Research (CLEAR), Jared will be focused on developing his research program, collaborating on existing projects, mentoring students and building community partnerships. We couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Jared to our team!

I am pleased to share this podcast with CLEAR. With the help of a talented interviewer--Melissa Santos--I was able to describe my journey to becoming a cross cultural psychologist, and my coming to terms with being gay. My journey began in Port Arthur, Texas and spanned the history of the post Stonewall era, including an immersion into the LGBTQ/Q***r community of San Francisco. I hope this history will be beneficial to you in your journeys.

https://www.communitysolutions.org/podcast/episode-26-rethinking-collaboration-a-pride-month-special/?fbclid=IwAR23ociU7BQnZDy0a8tu5-btYi_kaR1hEGG_zC5Phyj8UpVQ5PC1R_LVlC4

Episode 26: Rethinking Collaboration – A Pride Month Special – Community Solutions In honor of Pride Month, Pathways to Resilience is back with a powerful episode. In “Rethinking Collaboration,” Melissa is joined by Dr. Peter Goldblum, a trailblazer in LGBTQ+ mental health, to explore the intricacies of identity and acceptance. Dr. Goldblum shares his story – an inspiring jo...

Check out this recent interview with Dr. Em Matsuno, the CLEAR Goldblum-Carr Postdoctoral Fellow. Please feel free to share with your networks if you find it helpful!

How parents can support a child who comes out as trans – by conquering their own fears, following their child's lead and tolerating ambiguity A psychologist and expert on gender diversity explains strategies for creating a healthy environment for trans or nonbinary kids.

Please consider participating in and/or sharing this survey! Link below:

https://paloaltou.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0I0r1xSRi49tJxr

Researchers at Palo Alto University, in collaboration with Gallaudet University, are recruiting participants for a research study looking at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people who identify as both LGBTQ+ and as a person with a disability. This study aims to gather information on how COVID-19 has impacted people in this intersectional community, with a focus on social support and access to healthcare. If you agree to participate in this IRB-approved study, you will first fill out a brief online survey, which should take around 10-12 minutes to complete, after which time you will have the option to participate in an interview via Zoom with the research investigators for a small stipend.



If you have any questions about this study, or if you need accommodations in order to complete the survey or online interview, please reach out to Dr. Kathryn Wagner at [email protected]

Survey Link:

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The CLEAR 2020 Newsletter is here! Please take a look to stay up to date with CLEAR news, projects, and events!

As the year draws to a close, please also consider including CLEAR in your end-of-year giving. Every dollar directly supports filling the gap between science and practice supporting LGBTQ+ people and communities.

We wish you all happy holidays and a wonderful new year!

Click here to view the Newsletter:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BIiLkbK7PrKoJ_jN8qap17NA3RMzlzHA/view?usp=sharing

Very pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for our two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in LGBTQ+ Psychology Research. Please spread the word!

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🍁🌷Meet Dr. Kimberly Balsam (she/her, they/them), our invaluable colleague from Palo Alto University. Dr. Balsam is the Chair of their Department of Psychology and the Director of their Center for LGBTQ Evidence-based Applied Research (CLEAR). Under Dr. Balsam’s leadership, our teams successfully launched the inaugural LGBTQ Clinical Academy this October, with 30 fabulous clinicians participating from throughout Behavioral Health System🌹🍃

Please join CLEAR in this the Community Collective Hypefest this Friday!

Please spread the word about this important study, which will be running for one more week until the end of April 2020. We are seeking to understand the unique experiences and challenges facing LGBTQ+ Parents during Covid-19. Your voices are important!

Cut and paste this link:
https://paloaltou.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZ962GwUMml1nFj?fbclid=IwAR012F0_QnBUkYuRG6lyr-btCM8fm9MmJvZ_RUwWTBZ6I0SavCf9fEHUZlo

→ https://paloaltou.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9p00dNHR8YkKhbD

Please share this recruitment message with those who may be interested.

The LGBTQ+ During COVID-19 Project is conducted by Dr. Kimberly Balsam, Rel Friedman, Vinisha Rana from Palo Alto University. Each of us identifies as LGBTQ+. Our hope is to learn from the voices of LGBTQ+ Parents in order to support their well-being and highlight their resiliency during this evolving pandemic. This study has been found to be exempt by the IRB at Palo Alto University.

To participate, please click the link and fill out a brief research survey (approximately 10 minutes) about your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you have any questions about the study, please email Dr. Kimberly F. Balsam at: [email protected]

In order to help the LGBTQ community navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the CLEAR team created a resource page listing national LGBTQ-specific COVID-19 resources. You can find this resource page using the link below!

COVID-19 Resources and Information | clear-research In order to help the LGBTQ community navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the CLEAR team created the following list of national LGBTQ-specific COVID-19 resources. This list will be updated periodically to include any new information and resources that may be helpful to our community.