Lyndsay Foster

I completed the Ph.D. Clinical Psychology program under Sandi’s supervision in 2012 after graduating with a B.A. (Honours) from the University of Regina in Saskatchewan. 

Generally, my research interests centre on how the social and cultural climate affects all aspects of human sexuality, particularly sexual health. I was very fortunate to be able to work with Sandi to pursue these interests.Under Sandi’s supervision, I completed studies that aimed to better understand the social stigma associated with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) as well as the effects of stigma on individuals diagnosed with a STI. I had the opportunity to give presentations based on this work at several national and international conferences as well as to publish the results in peer-reviewed journals. 

In addition to many research opportunities, my training at UNB provided me with challenging and diverse clinical experiences. I had the privilege of working with children and youth in the community of Elsipogtog, N.B., with patients in the oncology unit at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, and with individuals of all ages through Sandi and Dr. Larry Heinlein’s private practice, including individuals with sexual concerns and problems. I also taught the Psychology of Women at UNB and was a teaching assistant for a number of courses, including human sexuality, developmental psychology, and social psychology.  

I returned to Saskatchewan to complete my pre-doctoral residency with the Saskatoon Health Region. After residency, I decided to stay in the province and happily accepted a position with the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region. In keeping with my interest in generalist practice, I currently divide my time between assessments, therapy, and consultation with both youth and adult populations with a wide variety of concerns. Although my clinical work is diverse, I continue to use and share the knowledge I gained related to sexuality when working with Sandi at UNB on a regular basis.

Here are my publications 

Foster, L. R., & Byers, E. S. (2016). Predictors of sexual well-being of indiividuals diagnosed with herpes and human papillomavirus. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 45, 403-414. doi: 10.1007/s10508-014-0388-x

Foster, L. R., & Byers, E. S. (2013). Comparison of the sexual well-being of individuals with and without a herpes and/or human papillomavirus infection diagnosis. International Journal of Sexual Health, 25, 148-162.

Foster, L. R., & Byers, E. S. (2013). Stigmatization of individuals with sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Effects of observer and illness characteristics. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 43, 141 – 152.

Byers, E.S., Sears, H. A., & Foster, L. R. (2013). Factors
associated with middle school students' perceptions of the quality of school-based sexual health education. Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 13, 214-227

Foster, L. R., Byers, E. S., & Sears, H. A. (2011) Middle school students' perceptions of the quality of sexual health education received from their parents. The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 20, 55-66. 

Foster, L. R., & Byers, E. S. (2008). Predictors of stigma and shame related to sexually transmitted infections: Attitudes, education and knowledge. Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 17, 193-202.