Brianna Turner
Associate professor
Psychology
- Contact:
- Office: COR A276 briannat@uvic.ca 250-721-8711
- Credentials:
- PhD (SFU)
- Area of expertise:
- Clinical psychology
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Interests
- suicide and self-harm
- behavioral psychology
- ecological momentary assessment
- dialectical behaviour therapy
Faculty bio
My research focuses on understanding when and why some people engage in risky or self-damaging behaviours, including non-suicidal self-injury, suicidal behaviors, disordered eating, substance abuse and aggression.
I use longitudinal and micro-longitudinal (e.g., daily diaries; ecological momentary assessment) methods to understand the emotional, cognitive and interpersonal contingencies that influence these behaviours as they unfold over hours, days, months and years. The goal of this research is to improve our ability to predict and prevent self-damaging behaviors.
Clinically, I am intensively trained in dialectical behaviour therapy. My clinical work focuses on helping adolescents and adults learn to effectively manage emotions, relationships and risky behaviors. I have extensive experience in the delivery of evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), as well as in the assessment and management of suicidal behavior.