Education
M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy, Auburn University, 2018
B.S. Psychology and Sociology, minor in Family Science , University of North Alabama, 2016
B.S. Psychology and Sociology, minor in Family Science , University of North Alabama, 2016
Research interests
• Couple relationships and individual well-being
• Applied relationship science
• Applied relationship science
Clinical interests
• Emotionally-focused, experiential, and attachment-based therapies
• Trauma treatment
• Couples
• Depression, anxiety, stress
• Trauma treatment
• Couples
• Depression, anxiety, stress
Publications/Posters/Papers
Cooper, E., Adler-Baeder, F., & McGill, J. (2021). Individual Mental Health and Couple Functioning Following Couple Relationship Education Participation: Exploring Prospective Cross-lagged Influences Among Changes. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12493
Cox, C. C., Adler-Baeder, F., McGill, J., & Cooper, E. (2020). The Influence of Anxiety and Mindfulness on Relationship Quality: An investigation of Comparative and Dyadic Effects. Mindfulness, 11, 1956–1966. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-020-01404-8
Papers In Progress:
Cooper, E., Adler-Baeder, F., McGill, J. (in preparation). ACEs, mindfulness, and romantic self-efficacy’s influence on relationship functioning in Couple Relationship Education Participants: A risk and resilience approach. (Qualifying project)
Cooper, E., Adler-Baeder, F. McGill, J. (in preparation). Dyadic Links Among ACEs, Mindfulness, and Relationship Quality in Couple Relationship Education Participants at Program Entry.
Selected presentations:
Cooper, E., Adler-Baeder, F. McGill, J. (2021, November, refereed). First, Do No Harm: Exploring ACEs’ Impact on Couple Relationship Education Outcomes and Resilience-Related Mechanisms of Change. Paper presented at the annual National Council on Family Relations conference. [Virtual conference].
Cooper, E., Adler-Baeder, F. McGill, J. (2021, March, refereed). Dyadic Links Among ACEs, Mindfulness, and Relationship Quality in Couple Relationship Education Participants at Program Entryv. Paper presented at the Auburn University Student Research Symposium. Auburn, AL [Virtual symposium]. Top Graduate Oral Presentation Award for College of Human Sciences.
Wei, M., Cooper, E., Adler-Baeder, F. (2021, March, refereed). Understanding couple and family relationship functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic using quantitative and qualitative data. Poster presented at the Auburn University Student Research Symposium. Auburn, AL [Virtual symposium]. Top Graduate Poster Award for College of Human Sciences.
Cooper, E., Adler-Baeder, F., McGill, J. (2019, November, refereed). ACEs, mindfulness, and romantic self-efficacy’s influence on relationship functioning: A risk and resilience approach. Paper presented at the annual National Council on Family Relations conference. Fort Worth, TX. Education and Enrichment Section Best Student Proposal Award.
Cooper, E., McGill, J., Adler-Baeder, F. (2018, November, refereed). Testing the Stress Generation Model: Change in Mental Health Indicators and Change in Couple Functioning in Couple Relationship Education Participants. Poster presented at the annual National Council on Family Relations conference, San Diego, CA.
Master’s Thesis:
Cooper, E. (2018). Individual mental health and couple functioning: Exploring changes among couple relationship education participant outcomes [Unpublished master’s thesis]. Auburn University, Auburn, AL.
Cox, C. C., Adler-Baeder, F., McGill, J., & Cooper, E. (2020). The Influence of Anxiety and Mindfulness on Relationship Quality: An investigation of Comparative and Dyadic Effects. Mindfulness, 11, 1956–1966. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-020-01404-8
Papers In Progress:
Cooper, E., Adler-Baeder, F., McGill, J. (in preparation). ACEs, mindfulness, and romantic self-efficacy’s influence on relationship functioning in Couple Relationship Education Participants: A risk and resilience approach. (Qualifying project)
Cooper, E., Adler-Baeder, F. McGill, J. (in preparation). Dyadic Links Among ACEs, Mindfulness, and Relationship Quality in Couple Relationship Education Participants at Program Entry.
Selected presentations:
Cooper, E., Adler-Baeder, F. McGill, J. (2021, November, refereed). First, Do No Harm: Exploring ACEs’ Impact on Couple Relationship Education Outcomes and Resilience-Related Mechanisms of Change. Paper presented at the annual National Council on Family Relations conference. [Virtual conference].
Cooper, E., Adler-Baeder, F. McGill, J. (2021, March, refereed). Dyadic Links Among ACEs, Mindfulness, and Relationship Quality in Couple Relationship Education Participants at Program Entryv. Paper presented at the Auburn University Student Research Symposium. Auburn, AL [Virtual symposium]. Top Graduate Oral Presentation Award for College of Human Sciences.
Wei, M., Cooper, E., Adler-Baeder, F. (2021, March, refereed). Understanding couple and family relationship functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic using quantitative and qualitative data. Poster presented at the Auburn University Student Research Symposium. Auburn, AL [Virtual symposium]. Top Graduate Poster Award for College of Human Sciences.
Cooper, E., Adler-Baeder, F., McGill, J. (2019, November, refereed). ACEs, mindfulness, and romantic self-efficacy’s influence on relationship functioning: A risk and resilience approach. Paper presented at the annual National Council on Family Relations conference. Fort Worth, TX. Education and Enrichment Section Best Student Proposal Award.
Cooper, E., McGill, J., Adler-Baeder, F. (2018, November, refereed). Testing the Stress Generation Model: Change in Mental Health Indicators and Change in Couple Functioning in Couple Relationship Education Participants. Poster presented at the annual National Council on Family Relations conference, San Diego, CA.
Master’s Thesis:
Cooper, E. (2018). Individual mental health and couple functioning: Exploring changes among couple relationship education participant outcomes [Unpublished master’s thesis]. Auburn University, Auburn, AL.
Courses taught
HDFS 4670 Parent Education–Summer 2021
HDFS 3053 Adult Development and Aging (online)—Summer 2020
HDFS 3930 Service Learning, co-instructor—Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019
HDFS 3053 Adult Development and Aging (online)—Summer 2020
HDFS 3930 Service Learning, co-instructor—Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019
Research projects
Graduate Research Assistant, Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Program Evaluation (2016-2017)
Graduate Research Assistant, Alabama Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Initiative (2017-present)
Graduate Research Assistant, Alabama Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Initiative (2017-present)
Accomplishments
2021 NCFR Student Award
2021 Education and Enrichment Section Student Proposal Award, NCFR
2020 Certified Family Life Educator credential awarded
2019 Education and Enrichment Section Student Proposal Award, NCFR
2017 Best Poster Award, Southeastern Symposium on Child and Family Development “Quint State”
2021 Education and Enrichment Section Student Proposal Award, NCFR
2020 Certified Family Life Educator credential awarded
2019 Education and Enrichment Section Student Proposal Award, NCFR
2017 Best Poster Award, Southeastern Symposium on Child and Family Development “Quint State”
Fun Facts
Favorite quotes/sayings?
“What we know matters. Who we are matters more.” – Brené Brown
Hobbies/hidden talents?
Cross-stitching! It’s an easy, creative, and mindful hobby!
If you could study any random thing other than HDFS/MFT, what would it be?
Consumer Science and/or Marketing. I worked as a supervisor in women’s retail during college, and I think the social and psychological factors influencing consumers are fascinating.
What advice would you offer to someone thinking about graduate school?
Consider your big-picture, long term goals and make decisions about graduate school and graduate programs based on those. You want a great fit! During graduate school, your long terms goals may change as your program advances. Be flexible and take advantage of a variety of opportunities to find what really makes your heart sing.
“What we know matters. Who we are matters more.” – Brené Brown
Hobbies/hidden talents?
Cross-stitching! It’s an easy, creative, and mindful hobby!
If you could study any random thing other than HDFS/MFT, what would it be?
Consumer Science and/or Marketing. I worked as a supervisor in women’s retail during college, and I think the social and psychological factors influencing consumers are fascinating.
What advice would you offer to someone thinking about graduate school?
Consider your big-picture, long term goals and make decisions about graduate school and graduate programs based on those. You want a great fit! During graduate school, your long terms goals may change as your program advances. Be flexible and take advantage of a variety of opportunities to find what really makes your heart sing.