Invited Presentations
Vaughan, M. “Re-Energize- Exploring Performance Based Mindfulness”. American Congress
of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. November 2024.
Vaughan, M. “Re-Energize- Exploring Compassion Based Mindfulness”. American Congress of
Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. November 2024.
Vaughan, M. “Re-Energize- Exploring Cognitive Based Mindfulness”. American Congress of
Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. November 2024.
Vaughan, M. “Beginners’ Mind for Occupational Therapists”. Veterans Affairs National
Presentation with Veterans Affairs Secretary. April 2024.
Vaughan, M and Kirchmer, P. “Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness”. U.S. Immigration and Customs
Law Enforcement. January 2024.
Vaughan, M. and Haire, S. “Advances in Cognition for Special Forces Using Mindfulness ”.
Department of Defense Centers of Excellence. June 2023.
Vaughan, M. “Re-Energize- Exploring Performance Based Mindfulness”. American Congress
of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. November 2023.
Vaughan, M. “Re-Energize- Exploring Compassion Based Mindfulness”. American Congress of
Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. November 2023.
Vaughan, M. “Mindfulness-Based Communication Enhancement and Speech-Language
Pathology”, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Complimentary Medicine Summit Meeting. June 2022.
Vaughan, M. “Mindfulness-Based Communication Enhancement Group from Quality
Improvement Perspective”. Central Virginia Veterans Healthcare Systems Grand Rounds. May, 2022.
Vaughan, M. “Mindfulness-Based Communication and Cognition for Special Operations”.
National Center for Intrepid Grand Rounds. May, 2021.
International and National Presentations and Publications
Vaughan, M. and Wichrowski, M. “Mindfulness and Nature-based Therapy: Foundations,
Applications and Intersections”. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. November 2024.
Vaughan, M. “The Anatomy of Mindfulness: Breakdown of the Therapeutic Mechanisms”.
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. November 2024.
Vaughan, M. and Semonick, C. “Update on Solutions for Increasing Use of Integrative
Medicine in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Task Force”. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. November 2024.
Vaughan, M. “Breathing Re-education for Sleep Disordered Breathing Introduction Lab”.
Special Operations Medical Association Annual Conference. May 2024.
Vaughan, M. “Breathing Re-education for Sleep Disordered Breathing Introduction Lab”.
Special Operations Medical Association Annual Conference. May 2024.
Vaughan, M. and Vaughan, A. “Biopsychosocial Approaches: Beginners Mind for Medical
Practitioners”. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. November 2023.
Vaughan, M. “Update on Solutions for Increasing Use of Integrative Medicine in Speech
Language Pathology and Audiology Task Force”. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. November 2023.
Vaughan, M. and Haire, S. “Multi-Site Expansion of Mindfulness Based Communication
Enhancement (MBCE)”. Association of Veterans Health Administration and Defense Health Agency Speech-Language Pathology Convention, Miami, FL. May 2023.
Vaughan, M. Mindfulness Based Communication Enhancement (MBCE) from Quality
Improvement Perspectives for Special Forces [ABSTRACT]. IN: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. April 2022.
Vaughan, M, & Robbins, W. “Mindfulness-Based Communication Enhancement Group and
Special Forces”. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Convention, Chicago, IL. November 2022.
Vaughan, M. “Mindfulness-Based Communication Enhancement Group from Quality
Improvement Perspective”. Joint Brain Injury Conference, New York, NY. April 2022.
Vaughan, M., Robbins, W., and Schmidt, H. (2021). Process improvement for mind body
medicine: Physical therapy and speech therapy group for special forces with TBI. Oral presentation at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Conference, Washington D.C.
Oliver, M., Vaughan, M. (2019). Assistive technology for college and adolescents with
mild traumatic brain injury: Applications and considerations. Oral presentation at The Brain Injury Association of Virginia Annual Conference, Richmond, VA.
Robbins, W., Vaughan, M. (2019). Applications of alternative medicine in a
rehabilitation model for service members with TBI and PTSD. Poster session presented at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Robbins, W., Vaughan, M. (2019). Applications of alternative medicine in a
rehabilitation model for service members with TBI and PTSD. Oral presentation at The Brain Injury Association of Virginia Annual Conference, Richmond, VA.
Robbins, W., Vaughan, M. (2019). Applications of alternative medicine in a
rehabilitation model for service members with TBI and PTSD. Poster session presented at the International Brain Injury Association, Toronto, Canada.
Vaughan, M. (2019). Assistive technology apps and devices for high school and college
students and adolescents with mild traumatic brain injury. Oral presentation at The Brain Injury Association of Virginia, Virginia Beach, VA.
Vaughan, M., and Young, C. (2019). Academic accommodations and strategies for
adolescents and college students with mild traumatic brain injury. Oral presentation at The Brain Injury Association of Virginia Annual Conference, Richmond, VA.
Robbins, W., Schirer, R., Vaughan, M. (2018). Vocationally focused therapy in
rehabilitation of veterans and service members in rehabilitation of veterans and service members following traumatic brain injury. Oral presentation at the Williamsburg Brain Injury Annual Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
Vaughan, M., Lee, D. and Hagge, D. (2017). Mindfulness and awareness in
adolescents and young adults with TBI: Clinical and support group applications. Poster presentation at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Convention, Los Angeles, CA.
Ostergren, J., Montgomery, J., and Carey, M. (2012). AT for individuals with TBI:
Current technologies and available evidence. Oral presentation at Speechpathology.com.
Carey, M., and Hasselbroek, C. (2011). Generational differences: Increasing student
involvement in state organizations. Oral presentation at the Council of State Association Presidents Fall Conference, San Diego, CA.
Hagge, D., Carey, M., and Vickers, C. (2011). Student volunteerism: Active learning
and networking in communication recovery. Oral presentation at the California Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Convention, Los Angeles, CA.
Ostergren, J., Carey, M., and Montgomery, J. (2011). Assistive technology (AT) for
impairments in attention, memory, and executive function: Current technologies and available evidence. Oral presentation at the California Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Convention, Los Angeles, CA.
Carey, M., Vickers, C., and Hagge, D. (2010). Collaboration and hope in a volunteer-led
communication recovery book club. Poster presentation at the California Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Convention, Monterey, CA.
Carey, M., Vickers, C., and Hagge, D. Collaboration and hope in a volunteer-led
communication recovery book club. Poster presentation at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Convention, Philadelphia, PA.