Behavioral Health
Morgan Treaster, PhD
Assistant Professor
EDUCATION
Graduate Education: Ph.D., East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, Major: Clinical Psychology
Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship: Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Institute for Integrated Behavioral Health, East Tennessee State University Pediatrics, Johnson City, TN
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Institute for Integrated Behavioral Health, East Tennessee State University Pediatrics, Johnson City, TN
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
Licensed Psychologist, Health Service Provider DesignationPROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Psychological Association
Collaborative Family Healthcare Associates
Collaborative Family Healthcare Associates
Intermountain Psychological Association
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
Penpek, S., Treaster, M.K., & Hirsch, J.K. (Nov. 2019). Life satisfaction in cancer: Alleviation of distress via religiosity, spirituality, and gratitude. 66 Annual Conference of the Tennessee Psychological Association, Nashville, TN.
Greasamar, E., Treaster, M.K., Thibeault, D., Hall, T., Panfill, S., Johnson, B., & Tolliver, M. (Aug. 2019). Systematic
screening to identify medication lockbor needs in pediatric primary care. 35th Annual
ETSU Pediatrics Conference, Johnson City, TN. Awarded 2nd Place in Poster Competition.
Treaster, M.K., Pugh, K.C, Meek, R., Kidd, K., & Hirsch, J.K. (May 2019). Perceived control and
wellness behaviors in cancer: Mediating effects of psychological distress and trait
hope. 31st Annual Conference of the Association for Psychological Science, Washington,
DC.
Pugh, K. C., Treaster, M. K., & Hirsch, J. K. (May 2019). Religious attendance and suicide risk: Mediating pathways
of feeling forgiven by God and psychopathology. 31st Annual Conference of the Association
for Psychological Science, Washington, DC.
Altier, H.R., Treaster, M.K., & Hirsch, J.K. (May 2019). Hope, optimism, and depressive symptoms mediate the relationship
between perceived burdensomeness and health-related quality of life. 31st Annual Conference
of the Association for Psychological Science, Washington, DC.
Treaster, M.K., Penpek, S., Webb, J.R., Toussaint, L., & Hirsch, J.K. (Apr. 2019). "I forgive myself
and God:" Coping and distress among parents of children with disabilities. 34th Annual
Appalachian Student Research Forum, ETSU, Johnson City, TN. Awarded 1st Place in Graduate
Poster Competition.
Altier, H.R., Treaster, M.K., & Hirsch, J.K. (Apr. 2019). Positive future time perspective, PTSD, and insomnia
in veterans: Do anger and shame keep you awake? 34th Annual Appalachian Student Research
Forum, ETSU, Johnson City, TN.
Meek, R.E, Treaster, M.K., & Hirsch, J.K. (Apr. 2019). Psychache and suicide risk in the LGBTQ community: Considering
the role of time perspective. 34th Annual Appalachian Student Research Forum, ETSU,
Johnson City, TN. Awarded 1st Place in Undergraduate Poster Competition.
Altier, H.R. Treaster, M.K., & Hirsch, J.K. (Nov. 2018). Trust in healthcare personnel and psychological distress
in cancer: Hope as a mediator. 65th Annual Conference of the Tennessee Psychological
Association, Nashville, TN.
Treaster, M.K., Sirois, F., Offenbächer, M., Touissant, L., Kohls, N., Nöfer, E., & Hirsch, J.K.
(Apr. 2018). Social support and psychological distress in cancer: Stress as a mediator.
33rd Annual Appalachian Student Research Forum, ETSU, Johnson City, TN.
Treaster, M.K., Sirois, F.M., Toussaint, L., Offenbächer, M., Kohls, N., Nöfer, E., & Hirsch, J.K.
(Mar. 2018). Self-compassion and cancer: Perceived control, treatment adherence, and
health status. 64th Annual Conference of the Southeastern Psychological Association,
Charleston, SC.
Gilley, R., Treaster, M.K., Hall, B., Pugh, K.C., Kohls, N., Offenbächer, M., Touissant, L., Sirois, F., & Hirsch,
J.K. (Mar. 2018). Silver lining, life satisfaction, depression, and anxiety in fibromyalgia.
64th Annual Conference of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Charleston,
SC.
Gilley, R., Pugh, K.C., Treaster, M.K., & Hirsch, J.K. (Nov. 2017). Internalized homophobia and suicide risk in the LGBTQ+
community: Conditional indirect effects of interpersonal needs and self-compassion.
3rd Annual LGBT in the Academy Research Forum, ETSU, Johnson City, TN.
Pugh, K. C., Treaster, M. K., Sirois, F. M., Kohls, N., Toussaint, L. L., Offenbacher, M. & Hirsch, J. K. (Nov.
2017). Control beliefs and suicide risk in cancer patients: Conditional indirect effects
of future health perception, gratitude, and optimism. 64th Annual Conference of the
Tennessee Psychological Association, Nashville, TN. Awarded 15 place in Graduate Oral
Competition.
Treaster, M.K., Pugh, K.C., Sirois, F., Kohls, N., Nofer, E., & Hirsch, J.K. (Nov. 2017). Future
orientation and fibromyalgia impact: Indirect effects of treatment adherence. 64th
Annual Conference of the Tennessee Psychological Association, Nashville, TN. Awarded
2nd place in Graduate Oral Competition.
Treaster, M.K., Rabon, J.K., Pugh, K.C., Weber, A., Kohls, N., Sirois, F.M., & Hirsch, J.K. (Aug.
2017). Fibromyalgia impact and suicidal behavior: Effects of stress and self-compassion.
125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Awarded top 5 finish in Division 28 - Society for Health Psychology.
Dangel, T.J., Treaster, M.K., Webb, J.R., & Hirsch, J.K. (Apr. 2017). Forgiveness and suicidal behavior in veterans:
The mediating role of shame and guilt. 32nd Annual Appalachian Student Research Forum,
ETSU, Johnson City, TN. Awarded 1st Place in Graduate Poster Competition.
Goodin, S., Treaster, M.K., Rabon, J.K., Sirois, F.M., Offenbächer, M., Kohls, N., Toussaint, L., & Hirsch,
J.K. (Apr. 2017). Self-reported general health and depression among persons with cancer:
Can gratitude make a difference? 32nd Annual Appalachian Student Research Forum, ETSU,
Johnson City, TN.
Treaster, M.K., Dangel, T., McKinney, J., Webb, J.R, & Hirsch, J.K. (Apr. 2017). Shame, guilt, and
suicide risk among veterans: Self-compassion as a moderator. 32nd Annual Appalachian
Student Research Forum, ETSU, Johnson City, TN. Awarded 1st Place in Graduate Poster
Competition.
Pugh, K.C., Kaniuka, A., Rabon, J.K., Treaster, M.K., Weber, A., Kohls, N., Sirois, FM., & Hirsch, J.K. (Apr. 2017). Treatment adherence
in fibromyalgia: Impact of perceived impairment, depression, and self-compassion.
32nd Annual Appalachian Student Research Forum, ETSU, Johnson City, TN.
Treaster, M.K., Rabon, J.K., & Hirsch, J.K. (Nov. 2016). Fibromyalgia impact and suicidal behavior:
Conditional indirect effects of anxiety and the perception of a silver lining. 63rd
Annual Conference of the Tennessee Psychological Association, Nashville, TN. Awarded
1st Place in Graduate Oral Competition.