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PUBLICATIONS

  1. Carter, L., & Olusoga, P. (2022). Prologue. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 35(1), 1-4. doi: 10.1080/10413200.2022.2149635

  2. Carter, L., & Olusoga, P (Eds.). (2021). The current status of racism in sport psychology and liberatory practices for Dismantling systemic racism. London, UK: Taylor & Francis. 

  3. Carter, L., & White, T. (2020). Teaching with feminist pedagogy. In J. Coumbe-Lilley & A. Shipberd (Eds.), High Impact Teaching in Sport and Exercise Psychology. New York, NY: Routledge

  4. Carter, L., & Rossi, A. (2019). Embodying strength: The origin, representations, and socialization of the Strong Black Woman Ideal and its effect on Black women’s mental health. Women & Therapy.

  5. Carter, L. (2019). “Is this where we tell our stories”: Exploring Black women’s health experiences through storytelling. In L. Carter (Ed.), Applied Feminist Sport Psychology: From theory to practice. New York, NY: Routledge.

  6. Smith, M., Carter, L, & Phillips, J. (2019). Vogue dance, flow, and a new dimension for performance psychology. The Humanistic Psychologist. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/hum0000135

  7. Carter, L., Oglesby, C., Peters, H. J., Peterson, T. R., The Dakota Wicohan Community, & Morimoto, L. (2019). Doing feminist sport psychology: Implications and a call to action. In L. Carter (Ed.), Applied Feminist Sport Psychology: From theory to practice. New York, NY: Routledge.

  8. Zarhuber, K.J., Bachinger, A., Beric – Stojsic, B.M., Rosenberg, J., & Carter, L. (2018). Development of new approaches to migrants’ education and exchange of practical pedagogical models. R&E-SOURCE, 12, 1-6.

  9. Rossi, A., Friel, C., Carter, L., & Garber, C. (2017). Effects of theory-based behavioral interventions on physical activity among overweight and obese female cancer survivors. A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Integrative Cancer Therapies. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534735417734911

  10. Carter, L., Grady, K., Silburn, J. (2017). Swimming upstream: Addressing barriers to exercise and physical activity in women of color. In S. Razon & M. Sachs (Eds.), Applied exercise psychology: The challenging journey from motivation to adherence. New York, NY: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203795422

  11. Carter, L., & Davila, C. (2017). Is it because I’m Black: Micro-aggressive experiences against Black professionals in sport and exercise psychology. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/pro0000145

  12. Carter, L. & Prewitt, T. (2014). Seeing, being, and doing: Addressing multicultural competence in applied sport psychology. Athletic Insight, 6(3), 221-232.

  13. Carter, L., River, B., & Sachs, M. (2013). Flow in sport, exercise, and performance: A review with implications for future research. Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 5(3), 15-30.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  • Carter, L., Spivey, K., & Sunderram, S. (2024). Creating Our Table: An Integrated Community Wellness Program for Black Women. Symposium to be presented at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference, Las Vegas, NV

  • Carter, L. Spivey, K., & Sunderram, S. (2024). I Am Worthy: Culturally Tailored Approaches to Mantras for Black Women Exercisers. Poster to be presented at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference, Las Vegas, NV

  • Colton, T., Carter, L., Gadre, R., & Sterphone, C. (2023). Feeding People Where They Are: Two Innovative Models that Reimagine Equitable Food Access. Symposium presented at the annual Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, Washington D.C. 

  • Apple, E., Campbell, J., Carter, L., Cava, J., Gadre, R., Rodriguez, C., & Navarro, M. (2022). Feeding Our Recovery: New Jersey’s Holistic Approach to Addressing Food Security. Panel presented at the annual Governor’s Conference on Housing and Economic Development, Atlantic City, NJ. 

  • Carter, L. (Moderator), Grandin - Campiglia, C., Dinglasan, M., Gadre, R., & Navarro, M. (2022). Reimagining Collaboration: Moving Upstream towards Cross-Sector Food Security in NJ. Panel presented at the annual Building a Culture of Health Conference, Atlantic City, NJ. 

  • Carter, L. (Moderator), Gunter, K., Shaw, T., Goodson, A., Ottley, M., & Morgan - Bennett, E., (2021). Black Lives Matter in Sport Psychology: Exploring Diversity in the Field and On the Field. Panel presented at the annual Northeast Atlantic Regional Sport Psychology Conference, West Chester, PA. 

  • Carter, L., Chirban, S., Cooper, S., Greene, C., & Pennington, G. (2020). Issues of Diversity and Inclusion for Elite Performers and Their Consultants. Symposium presented at the annual American Psychological Convention, San Francisco, CA.

  • Carter, L. (Moderator), Sappington, R., Lee, S., Massey, W., Blom, L., Fisher, F., (2019). Navigating Sport Psychology Research Agendas Centered on Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice. Panel presentation at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference, Portland, OR. 

  • Carter, L., & Davila, C. (2018). Uncomfortable silence: An open discussion about microaggressions in sport and the tools necessary to address them. Workshop presented at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference, Toronto, CN.  

  • Carter, L. (2018). Feminist applied sport psychology. Lecture as part of the symposium titled, “Intersectionality of sociocultural identities in the context of sport: The practitioner’s model for values-based perspectives to enhance provider-client alliance” presented at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference, Toronto, CN.

  • Perkins-Ball, A., Owens, R.,Carter, L., & Lange, E. (2018). Rethinking diversity and inclusion in the AASP membership: Results from the 2017 demographic survey. Poster presented at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference, Toronto, CN.  

  • Sappington, R., Carter, L.,Lee, S.M., & Larsen, L. (2018). Conversations we should be having: Skills to facilitate ‘difficult dialogues’ in sports.Panel presentation accepted at the annual American Psychological Convention, San Francisco, CA.

  • Sappington, R., & Carter, L. (2017). Building Awareness, Allyship, and Advocacy: Team-Based Diversity and Social Justice Tools for the Sport Psychology Consultant. Workshop presented at the Northeast Atlantic Sport Psychology Regional Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

  • Razon, S., & Carter, L. (2017). Let’s Dance: Targeted Interventions to Promote Exercise in Healthy Minority Adults. Lecture presented at the Northeast Atlantic Sport Psychology Regional Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

  • Merrill, M., Carter, L. Ottley, M., Bennett, R., Olushola, J. (2016). Challenge Assumptions: Exploring the Sport Psychology Practice and Experiences of Black Athletes. Panel presented at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference, Phoenix, AZ.

  • Carter, L., & Rossi, A. (2016). Superwoman: Exploring Stress, Coping, and Physical Activity Among African American Women. Lecture presented at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference, Phoenix, AZ.

  • Carter, L., Brooks, N., Silburn, J., Amaradio, C., & Abalos, R. (2016). The Diva, The Beauty, and The Work Horse: The Relationship Between Colorism and Media Representations of Professional African American Women Athletes. Poster presented at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference, Phoenix, AZ.

  • Prewitt, T., & Carter, L. (2016). Don’t Look Back at Me, Pass It On: Mentoring Aspiring Females in the Field. Workshop presented at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference, Phoenix, AZ.

  • Barber, H., Carter, L., Semerjan, T, & Larrick, J. (2016). Infusing Social Justice Into Our Teaching. Presentation provided at the Social Justice in Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium, Bowling Green University, Bowling Green, OH.

  • Carter, L. (2016). But What Can I Do? The Role of Advocacy and Multicultural Awareness in Sport Psychology Consulting within Intercollegiate Athletics. Workshop presented at the annual Midwest Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium in Chicago, IL.

  • Carter, L. (2015). Two can play that game: The experiences of women wheelchair rugby athletes. Lecture as part of the symposium titled, “Redefining Ability: A Multidimensional Analysis of the Intersection of Disability and Sport Psychology” presented at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

  • Carter, L. (2015). Is it because I’m Black? Micro-aggressive experiences amongst Black professionals in sport and exercise psychology. Lecture as part of the symposium titled, “Voices from the Field: Recommendations for Multicultural Practice with Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Sport Psychology” presented at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference, Indianapolis, IN.

  • Jackson, J., Carter, L., Coakley, S., Perkins, A., & Richards, V. (2015). The elephant in the room: Perspectives from women of color in applied sport psychology. Panel discussion at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference, Indianapolis, IN.

  • Johnson, A., Larsen, L., Carter, L., Fisher, L., & Shuda, R. (2015). Did My Sport Psychology Consultant Mean for That to be Offensive? Using Inclusive Language to Enhance Applied Sport Psychology. Workshop presentation at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference, Indianapolis, IN.

  • Grady, K., & Carter, L. (2014). Curvy girl: Addressing exercise engagement and adherence in African American women. Workshop presentation accepted to the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference, Las Vegas, NV.  

  • Leibovitz, A., Woekel, E., Brutus, A., & Carter, L. (2014). Mommy on the move: Practical guidelines for fostering health and wellness in mothers. Symposium presentation accepted to the annual Association of Applied Sport Psychology conference, Las Vegas, NV.  

  • Carter, L. (2014). Women mentoring women: Developing a mentorship model for women in AASP. Presentation at the annual Association of Applied Sport Psychology conference, Las Vegas, NV.

  • Shuda, R, & Carter, L. (2014). Coaching with an athlete-centered approach. Workshop presented at the annual AAHPERD National Coaching Conference, Washington, D.C.

  • Kerulis, M., Carter, L., & Prewitt, T. (2013). Women and wellness across the lifespan: Exploring female clients from a wellness Perspective. Symposium accepted for presentation at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference, New Orleans, LA.

  • Carter, L., & Sachs, M. (2013). Running in the zone: The effects of a 4-week imagery intervention on mental toughness and flow in first-time marathon runners. Symposium accepted for presentation at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology conference, New Orleans, LA

invited PRESENTATIONS

  • Carter, L. (2024). Moderator. Annual Pretty in Power Women’s Empowerment Conference, Jersey City, NJ. 

  • Voyles, C., Carter, L., & Diamond, S. (2023). Barriers to Sexual and Gender Minority Inclusion in Sport. Invited panel presentation at the Symposium on Action for Sexual and Gender Minority Health [Virtual] 

  • Carter, L. (2022). Invited Keynote Speaker. Annual Northeast Atlantic Sport Psychology Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

  • Oglesby, C., Carter, L., & Tandon, S. (2020). Sport smart. Sport psychology. Invited panel presentation for the inaugural Sheerose Women’s Sport Conference [Virtual]. 

  • Carter, L. (2020). Athlete-centered coaching. Lecture as part of the symposium titled, “Athlete Wellness” presented at the inaugural Feed the Soul Summit [Virtual]. 

  • Carter, L. (2019). WE Lead: A feminist intervention in sport helping professions- History and vision. Presentation provided at the biannual WE Lead Institute in Portland, OR. 

  • Carter, L. (2019). Myths, magic, and movement: Building Community in Sport. Presentation provided at the biannual WE Lead Institute in Portland, OR. 

  • Carter, L. (2019). Networking blitz. Occurred at the Annual Women Sports Foundation Athlete Leadership Connection, New York City, NY. 

  • Porchia, C., White, T., Williams, W., & Carter, L. (2019). Weathering and maternal health. Panel hosted at the Annual Sexual Abuse to Maternal Mortality Pipeline Institute, Brooklyn, NY. 

  • Barnes, K.T., & Carter, L. (2019). 1 on 1: What’s next? Moving from practice to policy: A conversation with Kenyette Tishe Barnes, Co-Founder, MuteRKelly. Discussion hosted at the Annual Sexual Abuse to Maternal Mortality Pipeline Institute, Atlanta, GA. 

  • Carter, L. (2019). Shades of Gray: Mishaps and Lessons Learned from an Intersectional Feminist. Invited keynote presented at the Annual Center for Performance Psychology Conference at National University, San Diego, CA. 

  • Carter, L. (2018). Cultural Competence and Diversity Awareness in Everyday Practice. Invited talk presented at the Annual Professional Training Workshop hosted by the Ohio Center for Sport Psychology, Cleveland, OH. 

  • Carter, L. (2018). Never Settle. Invited talk during “Can We Break Down Barriers in Sport?” event hosted by London South Bank University.

  • Carter, L., & Gunter, K. (2017). Red Pill, Blue Pill: Decoding the Matrix of Cultural Diversity and Inclusion. Invited webinar panel hosted by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

  • Carter, L. (2017). Social Justice, Resiliency, and Sport Psychology: A Black Woman's Leadership Journey. Invited keynote presented at the Northeast Regional Sport Psychology Conference, Springfield, MA.

  • Carter, L. (2017). And Life For Me Ain’t Been No Crystal Stair: Contextualizing ‘Strength’ Amongst Black Women and Its Influence on Healthy Behaviors. Invited keynote presented at the Northeast Atlantic Sport Psychology Regional Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

  • Gill, D., Coakley, S., & Carter, L. (2017). Sport Psychology 4.0: How to Help Athletes Navigate the World of Social Justice Advocacy and Activism. Invited webinar panel hosted by the American Psychological Association’s Division 47.  

  • Carter, L. (2016). Healthy minds and healthy bodies: Mindfulness 101. Workshop delivered to a youth soccer club.

  • Carter, L. (2016). Taking it one step further: Using sport psychology principles to influence health behavior change in women of color. Invited keynote presentation at the annual Association for Applied Sport Psychology’s Midwest Regional Conference, Chicago, IL.

  • Carter, L., & Cox, S. (2015) Using mindfulness-based biofeedback for healthy living. Workshop delivered at Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day, Long Island University-Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY.

  • Panelist. (2015). Women inspiring girls in sport (WIGS). Panel discussion delivered to female, youth athletes in Brooklyn, NY sponsored by Long Island University-Brooklyn, Division of Athletic Training, Health ad Exercise Science, Brooklyn NY.  

  • Carter, L. (2014). One Mile at a Time, This Marathon Will Be Mine! Training, Performance, and Recovery for the Newbie Marathoner. Presentation delivered to the University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, Undergraduate Studies, Chicago IL.

  • Carter, L. (2013). Getting into the zone: The curious case of flow. Presentation presented to faculty and staff at Robert Morris University, Aurora, IL.