Dr. Charles M. Boisvert

Education

Fellowship 1999-2001     Lahey Clinic     Clinical Psychology

Internship 1998-1999   ENRM VA Medical Center   Clinical Psychology

Ph.D. 1999   University of Rhode Island   Clinical Psychology

MA 1991   Rhode Island College   Agency Counseling

BS 1986   Le Moyne College   Psychology

Professional Associations

American Counseling Association

American Psychological Association

     Division 12 Member (Society of Clinical Psychology)
     Division 29 Member (Psychotherapy)
     Division 36 Member (Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality)

North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (NARACES)

International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis (ISPS)

Psychology National Honor Society-Psi Chi Chapter​​

Selected Publications

Ahmed, M., & Boisvert, C. M. (2020). Promoting psychological well-being through body movement awareness exercises. In R. Miller & E. T. Beeson (Eds). The neuroeducation toolbox: Practical translations of neuroscience in counseling and psychotherapy (pp. 212-217). Cognella Academic Publishing.

Boisvert, C.M., & Ahmed, M. (2019). Using diagrams in psychotherapy: A guide to visually enhanced therapy. New York: NY: Routledge

Ahmed, M. & Boisvert, C. M. (2013). Mind Stimulation Therapy: Cognitive Interventions for Persons with Schizophrenia. New York, NY: Routledge.

Boisvert, C. M. (2010). Negative treatment effects: Is it time for a black box warning? American Psychologist, 65, 680-681.

Abed-Faghri, N., Boisvert, C. M., & Faghri, S. (2010). Understanding the expanding role of PCPs to PPCPs: Enhancing the assessment and treatment of psychiatric conditions. Mental Health in Family Medicine, 7, 17-25.

Ahmed, M., Osser, D., Boisvert, C. M. , Albert, L., & Aslam, M. (2007). Rationale for emphasis on management over treatment of schizophrenia in clinical practice. Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 41, 693-695.

Boisvert, C., & Faust, D. (2006). Practicing psychologists’ knowledge of general psychotherapy research findings: Implications for science-practice relations. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 34. 708-716.

Ahmed, M., & Boisvert, C. (2006). Using positive psychology with special mental health populations.American Psychologist (comment), 61, 333-335. 

Ahmed, M. & Boisvert, C. (2006). Using computers as visual aids to enhance communication in therapy.Computers in Human Behavior, 22, 847-855. 

Boisvert, C. (2005). Interpretation in psychotherapy: Exploring its dimensions and potential consequences. Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, 17, 76-83.

Ahmed, M., & Boisvert, C. (2005). Exploring unique roles for psychologists. American Psychologist (comment), 60, 732-734.

Ahmed, M., & Boisvert, C. (2003). Multimodal integrative cognitive stimulating therapy: Moving beyond the reduction of psychopathology in schizophrenia. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 34, 644-651.

Boisvert, C., & Faust, D. (2003). Leading researchers' consensus on psychotherapy research findings: Implications for the teaching and conduct of psychotherapy. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 34, 508-513.

Ahmed, M., & Boisvert, C. (2003). Enhancing communication through visual aids in clinical practice. American Psychologist, 58, 816-817.

Boisvert, C. (2003). Negative effects in psychotherapy: Research findings and clinical implications. Directions in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, 15 (4), 37-48.

Boisvert, C., & Faust, D. (2002). Iatrogenic symptoms in psychotherapy: A theoretical exploration of the potential impact of labels, language, and belief systems. American Journal of Psychotherapy, 56, 244-259.

Ahmed, M., & Boisvert, C. (2002). Cognitive skills group treatment for schizophrenia. Psychiatric Services, 53, 1476-1477.

Lanza, M., Anderson, J., Boisvert, C., et al. (2002). Assaultive behavior intervention in the veterans administration: Psychodynamic group psychotherapy compared with cognitive behavior therapy. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 38, 89-97.

Federman, E., Drebing, C., Boisvert, C., et al. (2000). Relationship between climate and psychiatric length of stay in veterans health administration hospitals. American Journal of Psychiatry, 157, 1669-1673.

Boisvert, C., & Faust, D. (1999). Effects of the label "schizophrenia" on causal attributions of violence. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 25, 479-491.

Ahmed, M., Bayog, F., & Boisvert, C. (1997). Computer-facilitated therapy for inpatients with schizophrenia. Psychiatric Services, 48, 1334-1335.

Dissertation

Boisvert, C. (1999). (APA Dissertation Research Award). Practitioners’ familiarity with psychotherapy research findings and their relative weighting of research and experience in formulating beliefs. Dissertation Abstracts International, 61 (1-B) 522. (University Microfilm No. AA19960017).

Selected Presentations

Boisvert, C.M. (2019, January). Using Multimodal Counseling Strategies (Full Day Seminar). Providence Center Clinicians, Ray Conference Center, Butler Hospital Campus, Providence, R.I.

Ahmed, M., & Boisvert, C. M. (2018, October). Using visually-mediated strategies in psychotherapy and counseling: Interventions for varied clinical populations. Invited presentation at the Rhode Island Mental Health Counselors Association (RIMHCA) Continuing Education Event, Warwick, R.I.

Kene, P., Boisvert, C. M., & Crossley, M. (2018, September) Innovative methods to implement evidence-based interventions. Poster presented at the 2018 North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NARACES) Conference in Burlington, VT.

Boisvert, C. M. (2018, July). Using visually-mediated strategies in psychotherapy. Invited presentation presented at the Rhode Island Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Coaching’s Continuing Education Event, North Kingstown, R.I.

Boisvert, C. M. (2016, October). Mind Stimulation Therapy: Working with Challenging Mental Health Populations. Workshop presentation at the 15th Annual Conference of ISPS (the International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis), Boston University, Boston, MA.

Ahmed, M., & Boisvert, C. M. (2015, October). Mind Stimulation Therapy: Working with Varied Clinical Populations. Rhode Island Social Work Association, Cranston, R.I.

Ahmed, M., & Boisvert, C. M. (2015, May). Mind Stimulation Therapy: Working with Challenging Mental Health Populations. Presentation to clinicians at The Kent Center, Warwick, R.I.

Ahmed, M., & Boisvert, C. M. (2015, March). Mind Stimulation Therapy: Working with Challenging Mental Health Populations. Workshop presentation at the 19th International Conference of ISPS (the International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis), New York, N.Y. 

Ahmed, M., & Boisvert, C. M. (2014, October). Mind Stimulation Therapy: Working with Challenging Mental Health Populations (seminar series). Rhode Island Mental Health Counselors Association (RIMHCA), Cranston, R.I. 

Kene, P., & Boisvert, C. M. (2014, September) Identifying and Implementing Educational Practices to Facilitate Student Learning of Evidence Based Interventions (roundtable discussion). NARACES Regional Conference, Providence, RI.

Ahmed, M., & Boisvert, C. M. (2014, September). Mind Stimulation Therapy: Working with Challenging Mental Health Populations. Presentation to clinicians at Gateway Healthcare, Inc., Johnston, R.I.

Ahmed, M., & Boisvert, C. M. (2014, May). Mind Stimulation Therapy: Cognitive Interventions for Persons with Schizophrenia. Presentation to staff, board members, and clinicians. Northern Rhode Island Community Services, Woonsocket, R.I.

Boisvert, C. M. (2013, March). Mind Stimulation Therapy: Interventions for Challenging Clinical Populations. Presentation at the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development 3rd annual Conference at Rhode Island College, Providence.

Ahmed, M., & Boisvert, C. M. (2013, September). Multimodal Integrative Cognitive Stimulating Therapy (MICST) for substance abuse. Workshop presented at the 26th annual Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders, Hyannis, MA

Ahmed, M., & Boisvert, C. M. (2010, September). Cognitive stimulation, mindfulness strategies, and existential perspectives in group counseling for substance abuse. Presentation conducted at the 23rd annual Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders, Hyannis, MA.

Boisvert, C. M. (2008, November). The psychobiology of stress: Fostering the mind-body connection. Presentation at the BAMSI Annual Clinicians’ Conference, Taunton, MA.

Boisvert, C. M. (2004, April). Psychotherapy researchers’ consensus on research findings. Research presented at the 1st annual Convocation of Scholars at Rhode Island College, Providence.

Finley, M., & Boisvert, C. (2002, October). Roles and functions of Rhode Island school counselors. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Rhode Island School Counselors’ Association, Warwick, RI.

Garrison, J., & Boisvert, C. (2001, May). Coping with work place stress and frustration. Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA.

Boisvert, C., & Faust, D. (2000, August). Psychotherapists' familiarity with research
findings. Poster session presented at the 108th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Boisvert, C., & Faust, D. (1999, August). Leading psychotherapy researchers' consensus on key research findings. Poster session presented at the 107th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston.

Federman, E., Boisvert, C., & Drebing, C. (1999, August). Differences in VA inpatient service utilization rates: Weather matters. Poster session presented at the 107th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston.

Boisvert, C. (1999, May). Therapists’ familiarity with psychotherapy research findings. Presentation to pre-doctoral psychology interns and post-doctoral psychology fellows at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial VA Medical Center, Bedford, MA.

Boisvert, C., & Faust, D. (1995, October). The effects of psychiatric labels on causal attribution. Poster session presented at the 35th annual meeting of the New England Psychological Association, Wenham, MA.

Courses

CEP 532 - Theories and Methods of Counseling

CEP 536 - Biological Perspectives in Mental Health

CEP 537 - Introduction to Group Counseling

CEP 538 - Clinical Practicum I

CEP 539 - Clinical Practicum II

CEP 543 - Clinical Assessment in Case Problems

CEP 558 - Multimodal Clinical Interventions

CEP 580 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Interventions

CEP 590 - Independent Study

CEP 610 - Advanced Internship in Counseling I

CEP 611 - Advanced Internship in Counseling II

CEP 615 - Organization, Operation, and Administration of Counseling Services in Schools

CEP 683 - Advanced Clinical Practicum in Counseling I

CEP 684 - Advanced Clinical Practicum in Counseling II

Additional Information

Clinical Interests

Brief Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Anxiety
Multimodal Clinical Interventions
Psychoeducation
Schizophrenia Group Treatment
Science-Practice Relations and Clinicians' Decision Making Processes
Stress Management

Research Interests

Science-Practice Relations and Clinical Judgment
Predictors of Psychotherapy Outcome
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety
Schizophrenia: Group Therapy & Information Processing Models
Stress Management & Stress-related Illnesses
The Effects of Psychiatric Labels on Shaping Perceptions

Honors

2013-2014 FSEHD Bucci Family Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Service

Editorial Experience

03/10–present
FAMILY PRACTICE (An International Medical Journal)
Ad-Hoc Reviewer 

04/03-present
PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
Ad-Hoc Reviewer Pool

07/99-07/03
SCHIZOPHRENIA BULLETIN
Ad-Hoc Reviewer

Advisor for which Programs

MS – Clinical Mental Health Counseling CGS – Advanced Counseling