Academic Information
2009-present: Ph.D.
University of Victoria, (Clinical Psychology)
Supervisor: Dr. Tim Stockwell

2009: Masters of Science
University of Victoria, (Clinical Psychology)
Supervisor: Dr. Tim Stockwell

2007: Bachelor of Science
University of Calgary (Psychology)
Supervisor: Dr. Chip Scialfa

Research Interests
My research interests are in the area of alcohol and cocaine simultaneous polysubstance use. I am interested in exploring the psychosocial functions that can be played by particular multiple substance use combinations. My research involves an investigation of self-reported patterns, context, functions, motivations, and risk taking behaviors of simultaneous polysubstance use in substance abuse treatment clients.

Publications

• Brache, K., Scialfa, C., &, Hudson, C. (submitted). Aging and Vigilance: An Industrial Inspection Task. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences.

Abstracts and Presentations

Conference Paper Presentation

• Brache, K., & Stockwell, T. (2008). Patterns, settings, and functions of simultaneous use of alcohol and psychostimulants: a literature review. Presented at the 34th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol, Victoria, Canada.

Conference Spoken Presentation

• Brache, K., Scialfa, C., &, Hudson, C. (2008). Aging and Vigilance: An Industrial Inspection Task. Undergraduate Student Conference, Calgary, Canada.

Conference Poster Presentations

• Brache, K., Scialfa, C., &, Hudson, C. (2008). Aging and Vigilance: An Industrial Inspection Task. Healthy Aging Research Symposium, Banff, Canada.
• Brache, K., Scialfa, C., &, Hudson, C. (2008). Aging and Vigilance: An Industrial Inspection Task. Cognitive Aging Conference-Down Under, Adelaide, Australia.

Other Pursuits and Interests
I was born and raised in Calgary and moved to Victoria for clinical psychology grad school. I enjoy many outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, travelling, snowboarding, camping, being with my family, and relaxing. In my spare time I am learning to knit and play the guitar.

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