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Kathryn E Kanzler, PsyD, ABPP
@drkatiek.bsky.social
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Clin Health Psychologist (she/her)| Veteran | Assoc Prof | Researching new ways to share behavioral treatments w people living w chronic health conditions | Breaking out of boxes | Likely recovering from injuries | Views are mine |📍HOU
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Having some fun with co-presenters after our symposium! @myacbs.bsky.social

#ACBS2025WC
Three women in business clothing holding up silly signs with an “ACBS” conference backdrop
July 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
drkatiek.bsky.social
QQ: Is there anything more fun than teaching about Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for people with chronic pain?? (Not really)
Thanks @drstacyo1.bsky.social for inviting me to virtually teach your amazing OLLU PsyD students. 🤩
#FACT
#ACT
#ChronicPain
#LivingWellWithPain
Picture of a PowerPoint slide that says: We can't stop pain from showing up in our lives... But we can reduce our suffering What if instead of reacting to the pain with usual unhelpful habits (suffering)... we could accept the pain that shows up... And thoughtfully respond? Practicing being open, aware & engaged can help us stop REACTING to pain and difficult experiences (Ineffective coping) and get better at RESPONDING to them. (Effective coping)
July 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
drkatiek.bsky.social
Flip side of my sign - QR code to check out my Houston Chronicle OpEd if you haven’t already!

www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...
Woman at rally with sign that says “ save federal funding for health research… read about it here (Houston Chronicle OpEd)” along with a QR code
April 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
drkatiek.bsky.social
Proudly protested today as a health services researcher & Veteran!
About 7k people showed up for a rally & then a march in downtown Houston.
#HandsOff
Woman at rally with shirt that says “This is what a Veteran looks like” and a sign that reads “Evidence-Based Outrage” A woman on left is wearing a shirt that says “Greg Abbot is full of shit” with a sign that says Save Science Save Lives” and on right, a woman is wearing a shirt that says “This is what a Veteran looks like” and a sign that reads “Evidence-Based Outrage”
April 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
drkatiek.bsky.social
Listening to encouraging solutions for scientists today - from leaders in @sbm.org
🔅Know soft money positions are getting more challenging
🔅 Be flexible in yr career goals & funding sources
🔆 Control what you can (i.e., publish your data! Con’t submitting!)
🔆 Make plans & be creative

#SBM2025
Four panelists (2 men and 2 women) and a speaker (woman) in front of an audience with a large slide displayed, “Perspectives in Resilience during Challenging Times from SBM Past Presidents”
March 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
drkatiek.bsky.social
Enjoying hearing from our Integrated Primary Care SIG student research award winner, Zach Cooper, LCSW (PhD candidate) on his multiple presentations at SBM.
He’s doing amazing work in integrated care and pts w Type 1 diabetes.

Congrats, Zach! 👏

#SBM2025
Man presenting in a small meeting with a large research slide in the background
March 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Proud of my RC Olivia Morris, MPH, presenting at her first @sbm.org conference!

“Modifiable Factors Associated w Self-Management Behaviors & Glycemic Control in Spanish-Speaking Hispanic/Latino Patients w Type 2 Diabetes in South Texas”

#SBM2025
One woman smiling with outstretched arms towards another smiling younger woman in front of a research poster. Poster title: “Modifiable Factors Associated w Self-Management Behaviors & Glycemic Control in Spanish-Speaking Hispanic/Latino Patients w Type 2 Diabetes in South Texas”
March 28, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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So happy to support my friend Dr. Christine Hunter as the incoming President of the Society of Behavioral Medicine!
@sbm.org
#SBM2025
Two women in blazers wearing lanyard badges standing in front of a “Society of Behavioral Medicine” background
March 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Surprised with a little gift from an awesome colleague!
#Resist
#Read
Bookmark that says, “I Read Banned Books”. Books drawn below with these titles: Slaughterhouse-Five, The catcher in the rye, the hunger games, to kill a Mockingbird, the handmaid‘s tale, death of a salesman, gender, queer, a wrinkle in time, Sophie‘s choice, the autobiography of Malcolm X, James and the giant peach, of mice and men, 1984, the color purple, native sun, Ulysses, howl, the new Jim Crow, brave New World. It also says ACLU
March 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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We stood up for science!
3 women with signs: “Evidence-Based Outrage” “Stand Up for Science” and “Save Science Save Lives” Woman with a sign at a rally, “Evidence Based Outrage” with the American flag, Texas State flag and Texas Medical Center flag in the background People at a rally for science, with the American flag, Texas flag, and Texas Medical Center flag in the background
March 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Measles are now in San Antonio. Anti-vax propaganda has worked.

This is a big #Texas problem now but how soon till it’s a U.S. #PublicHealth crisis? And what other preventable diseases will start spreading along w more disinformation?
Excerpt of memo from the Texas Department of health and human services: Health Alert: Measles Exposures in Central & South-Central Texas February 24, 2025 Summary Multiple health departments in Central and South-Central Texas recently reported measles exposures associated with the ongoing outbreak in the South Plains region of Texas. Healthcare providers in Central and South-Central Texas are asked to review the information in this alert and be vigilant for cases of measles resulting from these exposures. DSHS advises clinicians to immediately report any suspected cases to your local health department, preferably while the patient is in your presence. Background A measles outbreak centered in West Texas continues to grow. That outbreak was the subject of a DSHS health alert on Feb. 5, and the latest information on it is available in a DSHS News Update. A person from the outbreak area who was later diagnosed with measles visited locations in the San Marcos and San Antonio areas the weekend of Feb. 14-16 while they were contagious. A measles exposure may have occurred at the following times and locations:
February 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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What a great experience at the American #Diabetes Association - connecting w other grantees, Program Directors at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), and meeting the amazing ADA Science & Healthcare/Research Programs Team!
November 19, 2024 at 8:25 PM