Certified trainer in Mental Health First Aid and QPR Suicide Prevention; currently working on a behavioral health textbook and my second novel.
PUBLICATIONS
Kasimatis, Margaret (2017). Not Pink. Debut novel, published on Amazon-Kindle.
Kasimatis, M.D., Rheingruber, K.M., Palmer, R.M. & Elst, R.A. (2013). Brief desensitization and skills training for test anxiety: A pilot program. Journal of Scholastic Inquiry: Behavioral Science, 1, 36-45.
Kasimatis, M.D. & Guastello, D.J. (2012). Parenting style trumps work role in life satisfaction of midlife women. Journal of Articles in Support of the Null Hypothesis, 9(1), 51-59.
Dorsher, M.R. (1990) “Alchemy Backwash.” Wisconsin Poets’ Calendar. Bailey’s Harbor, WI: The Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets.
Dorsher, M.R. (1988) “Your Face.” Wisconsin Poets’ Calendar. Bailey’s Harbor, WI: The Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets.
Dorsher, M.R. (1979) “Bed of Roses.” Kaleido Magazine, 1 (1). Charleston, SC: American Literary and Creative Arts Associates, Inc.
PRESENTATIONS
Evans, H.A., Kasimatis, M.D., Hoehnke, E.M., Kalmus, T.C., & Weber, J.V. (May, 2018). “Test
Anxiety Treatment and Pass Rates Developmental Math Students.” Invited Presentation, Wisconsin College Learning Center Association, Waukesha, WI.
Kasimatis, M.D., Kalmus, T.C., & Hoehnke, E.M. (April, 2018). “Effects of Gender and Anxiety Types on the Efficacy of a Test Anxiety Workshop.” Poster Presentation, Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Kasimatis, M.D., DenBoer, J.D., Garcia, N.M., Daniel, T.A., & Waite, B.J. (April, 2018). “Efficacy of the SMART Cognitive Training Program: A Pilot.” Poster Presentation, Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Kasimatis, M.D., Harken-Evans, H.A., Weber, J.V., & Kalmus, T.A. (April, 2017). "Test Anxiety Treatment in Math-Anxious Undergraduates." Poster Presentation, Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Simpson, D.S. & Kasimatis, M.D. (May, 2016). “Reducing Test Anxiety, State
Anxiety, & Trait Anxiety with Desensitization.” Poster Presentation, Midwest Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Kasimatis, M.D. (October, 2015). “Comparative Efficacy of Three Interventions on
Cognitive Test Anxiety.” Invited Presentation, The Center for Scholastic Inquiry International Conference, Charleston, S.C.
Simpson, D.S., Kasimatis, M.D., & Goerdt, M.M. (May, 2015). “Comparative Effects of Three Interventions on Test Anxiety.” Poster Presentation, Midwest Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Kasimatis, M.D. & Rheingruber, K.M. (May, 2014). “Effects of Brief Desensitization
On Test, State, and Trait Anxiety in an Undergraduate Population.” Poster Presentation, Association for Psychological Science National Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Kasimatis, M.D., Rheingruber, K.M., Bruins, B.S., & Hunt, J.J. (May, 2014).
“Differential Effects of Desensitization and Expressive Writing on Test Anxiety in an Undergraduate Population.” Poster Presentation, Midwest Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Jones, H.M., Kasimatis, M.D., & Rheingruber, K.M. (May, 2013). “Effectiveness of Expressive Writing versus Control in Reducing Symptoms of Test Anxiety.” Poster Presentation, Midwestern Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Kasimatis, M.D. & deOliviera, K.M. “Motivational Interviewing for Improved
Cultural Competency.” Twenty-six minute grant-funded film, presented online in collaboration with ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital’s CME program.
Kasimatis, M.D. (April, 2013). “Efficacy of Desensitization Strategies for Test
Anxiety Management.” Invited Presentation, The Center for Scholastic Inquiry International Conference, Scottsdale, AZ.
Guastello, D.J. & Kasimatis, M.D. (May, 2012). “Parenting Style and Life Satisfaction in Midlife Women.” Poster Presentation, Association for Psychological Science National Conference, Chicago, IL.
Jones, H.M., Kasimatis, M.D., Rafael, M.S., & Acken, K.A. (May, 2012). “Comparative Efficacy of Two Models of Test Anxiety Treatment.” Poster Presentation, Midwestern Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Kasimatis, M.D., Palmer, R.M., Rheingruber, K.M., & Elst, R.A. (April, 2010). “Efficacy of Skills Training and Desensitization for Test Anxiety.” Poster Presentation, Midwestern Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Kasimatis, M. D. & Guastello, D. J. (May, 2009). “Generativity and Life Satisfaction
in Midlife Women.” Poster Presentation, Midwestern Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Kasimatis, M.D. & Palmer, R.M. (April, 2009). “Efficacy of Brief Desensitization for Test Anxiety: Preliminary Analyses.” Poster Presentation, Wisconsin Psychological Association Conference, Madison, WI.
Kasimatis, M. D. & Durlak, J.A. (May, 1986). “Religious Orientation and Death Attitudes.” Poster Presentation, Midwestern Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL.