Selected Publications, Presentations, and Workshops

Book

Colloquium

Bacon, V., Anderson, K., & Boiros, M. (2022). A Guide to Conducting Wellness Groups for Veterans and Older Adults: The Legacy Model. Oxfordshire United Kingdom.: Taylor & Francis (in press).

Anderson, M., Bacon, V. & Beaudry, J. Interdisciplinary Research: Strengths, Challenges and Successes. Center For the Advancement of Research and Teaching (CART), Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, April 2, 2009.

Chapters

Discussions

Bacon, V. Behavioral health, and wellness. In M.K. Anderson & M. Barnum. (2022). Foundations of Athletic Training: Prevention, Assessment, and Management, 7th ed. Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, pp 57-72.

Bacon, V. Psychosocial intervention, and patient care. In M.K. Anderson. (2017). Foundations of Athletic Training: Prevention, Assessment, and Management, 6th ed. Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, pp. 212-228.

Bacon, V. Psychosocial intervention, and patient care. In M.K. Anderson & G. P. Parr. (2013). Foundations of Athletic Training: Prevention, Assessment, and Management, 5th ed. Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, pp. 187-202.

Coogan, T. & Bacon, V. (2013). The Life of Bambi. In S. Glass, & K. Dotson-Blake, Online Group Activities to Enhance Counselor Education, Association for Specialists in Group Work, pp. 175-177.

Bacon, V. Psychological factors of rehabilitation. (2012). In J.A. Andrews, G.L. Harrelson & K.E. Wilk (Eds.). Physical rehabilitation of the injured athlete. Saunders Publishers, pp. 2-10.

Bacon, V. & Coogan, T.C. (2009). Multiple Addictive Behavior Questionnaire (MABQ) Validation Project. In Compelling Counseling Interventions: VISTAS 2009. Retrieved 6.4.09 from http://www.counseling.org/Resources/Library/VISTAS/2009-V-Online/Bacon-Coogan.doc (peer reviewed).
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Bacon, V. & Anderson, M.K. (2007). A group intervention for athletic teams. In D. Viers (Ed.), The group therapist’s notebook: Homework, handouts, and activities. NY: Haworth Press, pp.191-195.

Bacon, V., Lerner, B., Trembley, D., & Seestedt, M. (2005). Substance abuse. In J. Taylor and G.S. Wilson (Eds.), Applying sport psychology: Four perspectives. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers, pp. 229-247.

Bacon, V., Fenby, B. & Lawrence, A. (1998). To feel my own knowing in motion: Harmonizing the mind, body, and emotions. In K.F. Hays (Ed). Integrating exercise, sports, movement and mind: Therapeutic unity, pp 53-62. NY: Haworth Press.

Articles

Bacon, V. (2015, November). Communities that Sustain: Legacy Exploration and Preservation Groups: A Presidential Fellow’s Journey. Bridgewater Review, 34(2).

Coogan, T. & Bacon, V. (2009, November 11). A collaboration model for academic advisers who work with student-athletes: Especially those with addictive behaviors. The Mentor: An Academic Advising Journal. Retrieved 11.11.09 from http://www.psu.edu/dus/mentor/091111tc.htm.

Anderson, M. & Bacon, V. (2006, Fall). Is knowledge of change theory a critical competency in the training of health care practitioners? The College Quarterly, 9(4), 1-5. Retrieved 3.10.07 from http://www.collegequarterly.ca/2006-vol09-num04-fall/anderson_bacon.html.

Bacon, V. (2006). Writing for Healing: Writing One’s Family History as a Therapeutic Process. Women’s Issues Writing Contest, Health Category, Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution. Unpublished Paper.
 
Bacon, V. & Russell, P. (2004, Winter). Addiction and the college athlete: The Multiple Addictive Behaviors Questionnaire (MABQ) with college athletes. The Sport Journal, 7(2), 1-7. Retrieved 4.21.04 from http://www.thesportjournal.org/2004Journal/Vol7-No2/BaconRussell.asp (peer reviewed).

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. (2003, Fall). Crisis interventions for sport related incidents. The Sport Journal, 6(4). Retrieved 10.31.03 from http://www.thesportjournal.org/2003Journal/Vol6-No4/crisis.asp (peer reviewed).

Graham, L. & Bacon, V. (2003, Sept). The day after 9/11: The impact of the media on children. Counselor’s Notebook, 42(11), 19.

Bacon, V. (2000). Do college athletes suffer from addictions? Americas Doctor. Retrieved 3/00 from http://www.americasdoctor.com (peer reviewed).

Bacon, V. (1999, July). Addictive behavior: How female college athletes differ from their peers. Massachusetts Psychological Association Quarterly, 42(3), 13-14, 29.

Dubois, P. & Bacon, V. (1999, Spring). Gender and the hiring of coaches at high schools and small colleges. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual, 14, 73-104. (refereed journal).

Bacon, V. (1998, Spring). Addiction and the female athlete: What’s new? Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 7(1), 244-248. (Refereed journal).

Bacon, V., Fenby, B. & Lawrence, A. (1998). To feel my own knowing in motion: Harmonizing the mind, body, and emotions. The Psychotherapy Patient, 10(3/4), 53-62.

Bacon, V. (1997). A reflection: The process of growth. Insights, 3, 8-11. Lowell, MA: University of Massachusetts, Lowell.

Bacon, V. (1996). From disability emerges creativity. Insights, 1(2) 18-20. Lowell, MA: University of Massachusetts, Lowell.

Bacon, V. (1996, January). An epidemic of non-responsibility. Littleton Independent, 45(50), 4.

Bacon, V. & Fenby, B. (1995, Oct). The identity of the female athlete. Massachusetts Psychological Association Quarterly, 39(3), 4.

Symposia

Graham, L., Bacon, V., Calicchia, J. & Rawlins, M. The Day after September 11, 2001: The Media’s Effect on Children’s Perception and Experience of the Event. 73rd Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA, March 9, 2002.
Bacon, V. (Chair). Clinical, Professional, and Developmental Issues in Sport Psychology. 107th American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA, August 23, 1999.

Brill, P., Bacon, V. & Hays, K.; Discussant Carole Oglesby. Women, Sport and Exercise: Embodying Voice across the Lifespan. Twelfth Annual Conference of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, San Diego, CA, September 25, 1997.
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Hays, K., Brill, P. & Bacon, V.; Discussant Lyn M. Brown. Embodying Voice: Women’s Development and Sport. 105th American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Chicago, IL, August 16, 1997.

Workshops

Bacon, V., Anderson, K. & Boiros, M. Developing an Evidenced-Based Wellness Group for Veterans and Older Adults: Challenges and Lessons Learned. American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) Connect Meeting 2021. New York. (Online Conference). February 27, 2021.

Bacon, V. & Megginson, A. (2021). Individual and Group Counseling in the Virtual World. Plymouth Public Schools Professional Development Workshop for student support staff, Plymouth, MA, January 11, 2021.

Bacon, V. & Boiros, M. The Legacy Exploration and Preservation Groups. Raynham Council on Aging, Raynham, MA, Feb 2, 2017.

Bacon, V., Anderson, K., Shea, M. & Boiros, M. A Wellness Group: The Legacy Exploration and Preservation Group Model. Legacy Exploration and Preservation Group, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, April 10, 2015.

Bacon, V. Legacy Exploration and Preservation Group Model. Department of Counselor Education Workshop, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, August 3, 2013.

Russell, H. & Bacon, V. Sports Psychology Workshop for Swimming and Diving Team. Athletics Department, Simmons College, Boston, MA. November 9, 2012.

Ghiorse, K. & Bacon, V. Sports Psychology Workshop with Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team. Athletics Department. Greater New Bedford Vocational and Technical High School, New Bedford, MA, April 26, 2012.

Ghiorse, K. & Bacon, V. Sports Psychology Workshop with JV Girls Lacrosse Team. Athletics Department, Greater New Bedford Vocational and Technical High School, New Bedford, MA, April 12, 2012.

Ghiorse, K. & Bacon, V. Sports Psychology Workshop with High School Athletes. Athletics Department, Greater New Bedford Vocational and Technical High School, New Bedford, MA, March 8, 2012.

Bacon, V. Empowering Students to Write. By the Network, For the Network. Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC), Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, September 17, 2010.

Bacon, V. Seeking Balance: Teaching, Scholarship, and Personal/Family; A Workshop for New Faculty. New England Institute of Art, Brookline, MA, September 3, 2010.

Coogan, T. & Bacon, V. Technology as a Tool for Instruction in Preparing Future School Counselors. American School Counselor Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA, July 5, 2010.

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. Facilitating Healthy Behavior Change: Evaluating a Protocol for Educating Athletic Trainers. Continuing Education Workshop for Allied Health Care Educators, Athletic Training Education Program, Chapman University, Orange, CA, November 9, 2008.

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. Facilitating Healthy Behavior Change: Evaluating a Protocol for Educating Athletic Trainers. Continuing Education Workshop for Allied Health Care Educators, Athletic Training Education Program, Slippery Rock State University, Slippery Rock, PA, May 19, 2008.

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. Facilitating Healthy Behavior Change: Evaluating a Protocol for Educating Athletic Trainers. Continuing Education Workshop for Allied Health Care Educators, Athletic Training Education Program, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, March 15, 2008.

Bacon, V. The Athletic Trainer’s Role in Facilitating Healthy Behavior Change; The Psychosocial Domain. Continuing Education Workshop for Clinical Instructors and Certified Athletic Trainers in southeastern Massachusetts, Athletic Training Education Program, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, August 11, 2007.

Bacon, V. Developing Effective Small Group Counseling Interventions in Keeping with the MA Model. Massachusetts School Counselor Association Spring Conference, Hyannis, MA, April 30, 2007.

Bacon, V. Designing Age-Appropriate Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Interventions. Massachusetts School Counselor Association Spring Conference, Hyannis, MA, May 8, 2006.

Bacon, V. Empowering Educators K-12: A Practical Approach for Acute Traumatic Stress Management. Massachusetts School Counselor Association Spring Conference, Hyannis, MA, May 2, 2005.

Bacon, V. Writing for Healing: Writing One’s Family History as a Therapeutic Process. Continuing Education, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, Boston, MA, September 24, 2004.
 
Rawlins, M., Bacon, V. & Kocet, M. Facilitating Student Development Through the Use of Visual Learning Software. Massachusetts School Counselors Association Spring Conference, Hyannis, MA, May 3, 2004.

Rawlins, M. & Bacon, V. It’s Not What You’ve Got – It’s How You Use It. Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching (CART) Celebration VII: Negotiating Cultures – Teaching, Research, & Technology in a Diverse World, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, May 14, 2003.

Bacon, V. Group Process and the Power of the Metaphor. Massachusetts School Counselors Association Spring Conference, Hyannis, MA, May 7, 2002.

Bacon, V. Crisis Intervention Following a Critical Incident: Staying Afloat and Maintaining Balance in a Changing Educational Environment. Dartmouth Public Schools, Dartmouth, MA, Jan 28, 2002.

Bacon, V., Calicchia, J.C., Graham, L. & Rawlins, M. On the One-month Anniversary: A Model for Helping Students Cope with Disaster. Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, Oct 11, 2001.

Bacon, V. Addiction and the College Athlete. Seventh Annual National Health and Education Symposium: Of Primary Concern: Health and the Female. Women’s Institute on Sport and Education, Pittsburgh, PA, February 7, 1998.

McGowan, R., Giges, B. & Bacon, V. Differential Diagnosing and Treatment Issues with Female Gymnasts. Eleventh Annual Conference for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Williamsburg, VA. October 19, 1996.

Bacon, V. & Beachamp, P. What Can Sport Psychologists Do for College Athletes? Third Annual Sport Psychology Think Tank, Temple, NH, May 29, 1996.

Bacon, V. & Fenby, B. The Meaning of Competition in the Development of Female Athletes. Tenth Annual Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, New Orleans, LA, September 29, 1995.

Bacon, V. Working in the Metaphor: Play Therapy with Children. Department of Counseling Spring Workshop Series, Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA April 8, 1995.

Bacon, V. Psychology of Women: Implications for Counseling. Department of Counseling Spring Workshop Series, Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA, April 8, 1995.

Bacon, V. A Contemporary Perspective for Counseling Athletes. Department of Counseling Psychology Fall Workshop Series, Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA, October 15, 1994.

Hays, K. & Bacon, V. Gender Issues in Sport: Considerations for the Practitioner. Second Annual Sport Psychology Think Tank, Temple, NH, July 30, 1994.

Bacon, V. & Weida, A. Team Building for Young Leaders. Urban Peace Corps, Lowell, MA, July 8, 1994.

Bacon, V., Fenby, B.L. & Woodside, J. Reconceptualizing Gender: A Contemporary Perspective for Counseling Female Athletes. Eleventh Annual Conference on Counseling Athletes, Springfield College, Springfield, MA, June 3, 1994.

Bacon, V. Self-Hypnosis for Relaxation and Performance Enhancement. Health Education Lecture Series, Academic Affairs, Newbury College, Brookline, MA, April 14, 1994.

Bacon, V. Differential Diagnoses for Bipolar and Conduct Disorders in Children and Adolescents. Brookside Hospital; Children and Adolescent Psychiatric Services, Nashua, NH, December 1992.

Bacon, V. Understanding Our Feelings as Healthcare Providers when Caring for Patients with Aggressive and Hostile Behaviors. Governor Winthrop Nursing Home, Winthrop, MA, December 1988.

Bacon, V. Understanding Aggressive and Hostile Behavior. Governor Winthrop Nursing Home, Winthrop, MA. November 1988.

Bacon, V. The Issue of Confidentiality with the Suicidal College Student. Mental Health and the Law Conference, Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA, August 1983.

Bacon, V. Effective Communication and Leadership Skills. Students Services, Anna Maria College, Paxton, MA, August 1983.

Denike, J., Bacon, V. & Rosenthal, M. Gestalt Therapy is Alive and Well in Education. Fifth Annual Conference on the Theory and Practice of Gestalt Therapy, Provincetown, MA, July 1983.

Bacon, V. Team Building Skills Using an Outdoor Ropes Course. Department of Residence Life, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, July 1983.

Bacon, V. & DeShiro, C. Freshman Families. National Conference on the Freshman Year Experience, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, June 1983.
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Welch, B. & Bacon, V. How to Prepare College Financial Aid Forms. Guidance Department, Fitchburg High School, Fitchburg, MA, December 1980.

Bacon, V., Siegel, M. & Boiros, M. Unsung Heroes: The Story of America’s Female Patriots. Film Screening and Talkback Session. Bridgewater State University, April 2, 2015.

Coogan, T., Anderson, M. & Bacon, V., Preparing Adult Graduate Learners for Success in a Hybrid Course. CART Celebration XIII: Community of Scholars: Thinking Globally and Locally, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, May 14, 2009.
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Cox, M. & Bacon, V. WAC Discussion Group on Writing and Graduate Students. WAC Faculty Network. Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, March 5, 2008.

Forum

Bacon, V., Anderson, K., Shea, M. & Boiros, M. Legacy Exploration and Preservation Group Project Spring Forum. Legacy Exploration and Preservation Group. Bridgewater State University, May 12, 2014.

Invitations

Mathews, B.J., Taylor, M., Green, J. & Bacon, V. Lambert, D.A., Moderator. Information and Imagery: Handle them with RESPECT. Massachusetts Society of Genealogists: 2018 Annual Meeting & Program, Avon, MA, November 3, 2018.

Bacon, V., Latham-Keh, M. & Pacheco-Guffrey, H. Don’t Just Internalize It: Move Your Project from Internal to External Grants! Center for Advancement of Research and Scholarship (CARS) and Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects (OSG), Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, December 7, 2017.

Bacon, V. Psychological Issues and Athletes. Athletic Training Education Program, Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL., January 14, 2016.
Bacon, V. Psychological Distress and the Role of the Athletic Trainer. Athletic Education Training Program, Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL., January 8, 2015.

Bacon, V. Legacy Exploration and Preservation Group Project: Past Highlights and Future Direction. Lydia Cobb-Quequechan Chapter MDAR. Middleboro, MA, November 12, 2014.

Bacon, V. The Presidential Fellowship Year Project: Communities that Sustain: The Legacy and Exploration Group Project. College of Graduate Studies New Graduate Student Orientation, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, August 26, 2014.

Bacon, V., Miller, J & Rieckhoff, P. Strategies for Helping Veterans Panel. Fourth Annual Canadian Studies Spring Symposium, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, April 17, 2014.

Bacon, V. When Psychological Distress Hurts: Depression and Anxiety in Athletes. Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts (ATOM) Spring Sports Medicine and State Meeting. Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, May 16, 2013.

Bacon, V. Sports Psychology: Special Considerations for Working with the Female Athlete. The Health of Women’s Sports Conference: Gaining the Competitive Edge, Simmons College, Boston, MA, May 4, 2002.

Bacon, V. Sport Psychology in the 21st Century: A Clinical Perspective. Keynote Address for the Psy-Chi Induction Ceremony. Psychology Dept, Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA, April 18, 2002.

Bacon, V. Sexually Transmitted Diseases and the Athlete. Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA) 54th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Boston, MA, January 8, 2002.

Finley, D., Granito, V., Bacon, V. & Bzdell, W. Sports and Psychology: Options for Students Who Love Both. Panelist. 107th American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA, August 23, 1999.

Bacon, V. How Do We Integrate Psychotherapy with Chinese Medicine? Lecture. Whole Health Expo, Boston, MA, Nov 14, 1998.

Bacon, V. Invited discussant, Life after Internship for the Professional Issues Seminar. APA Clinical Training Program, Worcester Youth Guidance Center, Worcester, MA, March 5, 1997.

Bacon, V. Group facilitator for: Psychology, Social Work, Counseling. Discussion at Women’s Institute Day: “Making a Difference”. Bridgewater Alumni Association & Office of the President, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, February 13, 1997.

Bacon, V. Developmental Considerations of Girls Involvement in Sport. Division of History and Society, Babson College, Wellesley, MA, March 6, 1996.

Gill, D., Bacon, V. & Hays, K. Feminist Approaches to Diversity in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Discussant. 103rd American Psychological Association National Convention, New York, NY, August 12, 1995.

Bacon, V. Panelist, Career's in Psychology. Professional Issues Seminar. APA Clinical Training Program, Worcester Youth Guidance Center, Worcester, MA, May 1992.

Paper PresentationsBacon, V. & Coogan, T. Best Practices for Creating a “Group” in Hybrid Graduate Counseling course. Association for Specialists in Group Work National Convention, Orlando, FL, February 7, 2014.

Bacon, V. & Russell, H. Mental Skills for Collegiate Swimmers and Divers. Center for the Advancement of Research and Scholarship (CARS) May Celebration XVII: CARS: Your Road to Research & Scholarship, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, May 15, 2013.

Bacon, V. & Ghiorse, K. Lessons Learned: Sports Psychology Training with Collegiate Swimming and Diving Team. Center for the Advancement of Research and Scholarship (CARS) May Celebration XVI: CART to CARS – A Driving Force for Research and Scholarship Over 20 Years, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, May 9, 2012.

Bacon, V. The Gift of Legacy: A Group for Healing the Self and Beyond. Association for Specialists in Group Work 2012 National Convention, Albuquerque, NM, February 11, 2012.

Coogan, T., Lachman, M. & Bacon, V. Multiple Addictive Behaviors among Division III NCAA Institutions. Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching (CART) Celebration XV: Illuminations: The Broad Spectrum of Professional Development, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, May 11, 2011.

Coogan, T., Bacon, V. & Lee, K. Prevention and Treatment Options to Address Multiple Addictions among NCAA Athletes. CART Celebration XIV: Celebrating the Teacher-Scholar – Making  the Most of Our Resources, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, May 12, 2010.

Bacon, V., Anderson, M. & Beaudry, J. Facilitating Behavior Change: Evaluating a Protocol for Educating Health Care Practitioners. CART Celebration XIII: Community of Scholars – Thinking Globally and Locally, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, May 14, 2009.

Coogan, T., Bacon, V. & Lee, K. Multiple Addictive Behavior Questionnaire-Revised (MABQ-R) Instrument Development & Validation Process. CART Celebration XIII: Community of Scholars Thinking Globally and Locally, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, May 14, 2009.

Bacon, V. & Coogan, T. Multiple Addictive Behavior Questionnaire (MABQ) Validation Project. American Counseling Association 2009 Conference & Exposition, Charlotte, NC, March, 2009.

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. Facilitating Behavior Change: Evaluating a Protocol for Educating Athletic Trainers. 2008 Inaugural Conference of the Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology, British Psychological Society, London, England, Dec 11, 2008.

Bacon, V. Which Crisis Intervention Best Serves Athletic Teams? Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching (CART) Celebration XII: Celebrating Our Milestones, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, May 14, 2008.

Bacon, V. Group Interventions for Athletic Teams in Schools and Colleges. Association for Specialists in Group Work 2008 National Convention, St. Petersburg, FL, February 23, 2008.

Anderson, M. & Bacon, V. A Protocol to Guide Allied Health Care Practitioners Facilitate Behavior Change. Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching (CART) Celebration XI: Achievement in Teaching, Research & Scholarship, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, May 16, 2007.

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. Establishing Critical Incident Stress Management Programs for Athletic Teams in Schools and Colleges. Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, January 2007.

Anderson, M. & Bacon, V. Is Knowledge of Change Theory a Critical Competency in Training Health Care Practitioner’s? Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI, January 2007.

Bacon, V. & Anderson, M. The Decision-Making Model: A Protocol for Addressing the Psycho-Socio-Emotional Needs of the Physically Active. Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI, January 6, 2005.

Bacon, V. An Experiential Model of Course Design for Training Master’s Level Graduate Students in Group Psychotherapy. 2001 American Group Psychotherapy Association’s Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, February 2001.

Bacon, V. & Hitchings, C. Increasing the Effectiveness of Counseling Referrals for the Physically Active Individual. 2001 Athletic Training Educator’s Conference, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, January 19, 2001.

Bacon, V., Lee, K. & Calicchia, J. An Assessment of Multiple Addictions in College Athletes. 107th American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA, August 23, 1999.

Bacon, V. & Lee, K. A Pilot Study: The Development of an Assessment Tool for Measuring Multiple Addictive Behaviors in College Student Athletes. 70th Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Providence, RI, April 17, 1999.

Bacon, V. High Rollers: College Athletes and their Addictions. Thirteenth Annual Conference of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, Cape Cod, MA, September 24, 1998.

Bacon, V., Lee, K. & Calicchia, J. An Assessment of Addictive Behavior in College Athletes. Massachusetts State College Graduate Faculty and Student Research Symposium, Salem State College, Salem, MA, April 25, 1998.

Bacon, V. Addiction and Athletes: Are we dealing with Multiple Addictions? Twelfth Annual Conference for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, San Diego, CA, September 25, 1997.

Bacon, V. & Fenby, B.L. The Meaning of Sport for Women in the Context of Relational Developmental and Narrative Theory. Tenth Annual Conference on Counseling Athletes, Springfield College, Springfield, MA, April 1993.

Raskind, R. & Bacon, V. Athletes and Personal Adjustment Research Findings. Athletics Department, Concord-Carlisle Regional High School, Concord, MA, June 1987.

Bacon, V. Fitchburg State College Peer Counselor Program: ACCESS. Massachusetts College and Personnel Association, Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA, February 1982.
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Bacon, V. The Implications of Peer Counseling Programs for Student Development. Student Services Seminar, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, August 1981.