Hanna Grandgenett, PhD, LP | Munroe-Meyer Institute | University of Nebraska Medical Center

Psychology Department
Munroe-Meyer Institute
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450

Professional Summary

Hanna Grandgenett, PhD, LP, is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI). Dr. Grandgenett completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and completed her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in Behavioral Pediatrics at MMI.

Dr. Grandgenett currently provides clinical services in the psychology department at MMI. Dr. Grandgenett is trained in evidence-based practice, drawing from both behavioral and cognitive-behavioral approaches to partner with children, adolescents, and families to obtain their treatment goals. Dr. Grandgenett also has specialized training in the assessment and treatment of childhood trauma. She collaboratively approaches trauma work with patients, using evidence-based approaches to help clients and families overcome the negative effects of trauma. Her clinical work is informed by her research, which focuses on violence prevention, trauma treatment, and fostering supportive environments for abuse disclosure. Dr. Grandgenett also provides clinical supervision and research mentorship.

Specialty Certifications

Licensed Psychologist
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ongoing)

Education

PhD, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 2022
MA, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 2018
BA, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 2016

Teaching

MMI 813 Applications of Statistics in Psychology (Instructor of Record)

Research Interests and Projects

Trauma informed care
Trauma treatment and prevention
Adapting trauma treatments to youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Fostering supportive responses to trauma disclosure
Mental health symptoms in NICU families

Selected Publications

Brockdorf, A. N., Eagan, S. R., Zosky, J. E., Grandgenett, H. M., Gervais, S. J., & DiLillo, D. (2023). Associations between sexual objectification and bystander efficacy: The mediating role of barriers to bystander intervention. Violence and Victims.
Kumar, S. A., Edwards, M. E., Grandgenett, H. M., Scherer, L. L., DiLillo, D., & Jaffe, A. E. (in press). Does gratitude promote resilience during a pandemic? An examination of mental health and positivity at the onset of COVID-19. Journal of Happiness Studies.
Brockdorf, A. N., Eagan, S. R., Zosky, J. E., Grandgenett, H. M., Gervais, S. J., & DiLillo, D. (in press). Associations between sexual objectification and bystander efficacy: The mediating role of barriers to bystander intervention. Violence and Victims.
Steel, A. L., Grandgenett H. M., & DiLillo D., (2022). Helping a Friend: The Impact of Victim Alcohol Intoxication and Perpetrator Social Status on Bystander Behaviors and Responses to Assault Disclosure. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy.
Grandgenett, H. M.,Steel, A. L., Brock, R. L., & DiLillo, D. (2020). Responding to disclosure of sexual assault: The potential impact of victimization history and rape myth acceptance. Journal of Interpersonal Violence.
Grandgenett, H. M., Pittenger, S. L., Dworkin, E. R., & Hansen, D. J. (2019). Telling a trusted adult: Factors associated with the likelihood of disclosing child sexual abuse prior to and during a forensic interview. Child Abuse and Neglect.

Professional Affiliations

American Psychological Association
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
Nebraska Psychological Association