My Experience
Dr. Bossio is a Clinical and Health Psychologist who is deeply passionate about helping people achieve their most fulfilling sex life. She is on a mission to teach more healthcare providers how to better care for the sexual health needs of their patients.
Demonstrated history of innovative clinical-research
Explore the vibrant world of Dr. Bossio’s work, where cutting-edge research meets compassionate care. Dive into her comprehensive research program, which uncovers the intricate factors influencing male sexual dysfunction and paves the way for evidence-based treatments for all individuals and couples.
With a strong emphasis on the biopsychosocial model, Dr. Bossio’s research delves into the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of sexual health, offering transformative insights and innovative solutions.
Registration & Education
College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO)
Registrant
Practice in Clinical and Health Psychology
2018
College of Psychologists of British Columbia (CPBC)
Registrant
Practice in Clinical Psychology (Out of Province status)
2018
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Joint award recipient from Prostate Cancer Canada & Michael Smith Foundation of Health Research
2016 – 2018
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA)
Clinical Psychology Resident
Multiple sites
2015 – 2016
Queen’s University
Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD)
Clinical Psychology Program
2011 – 2016
Queen’s University
Master’s of Science (MSc)
Clinical Psychology Program
2009 – 2011
McMaster University
Honour’s Bachelor of Arts (BAHon)
Psychology, Health Studies Minor
2004 – 2008
Awards & Grants
Kingston’s Young Professionals Top 40 Under 40
AWARD Recipient
Recognized for the exceptional achievements and contributions of individuals under the age of 40 who are making a significant impact in their profession and the greater Kingston community.
2023
International Society of Sexual Medicine Best Psychology Paper Award
Honorable Mention
Recognized for the paper “A randomized comparison of group mindfulness and group cognitive behavioral therapy vs control for couples after prostate cancer with sexual dysfunction” JSM, Vol 20, Issue 3, 346-366
2023
Prostate Cancer Canada Movember Discovery Grant
AWARD Recipient
Innovations in the treatment of sexual dysfunction and couple intimacy after prostate cancer: A randomized trial of mindfulness versus cognitive behavioural therapy. $187,256
2017 – 2019
Prostate Cancer Canada Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award
AWARD RECIPIENT
Advances in the treatment of sexual dysfunction for men following prostate cancer: Applications for mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). $105,000
2016 – 2018
Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Post-Doctoral Fellowship Award Grant
AWARD RECIPIeNT
Advances in the treatment of sexual dysfunction in men: Applications for mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. $78,500
2016 – 2018
Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR)
AWARD Recipient
Sexual Tipping Point Award for Bossio et al. (April 2018). Development of a mindfulness-based group therapy manual to improve couples’ intimacy after prostate cancer treatment.
2018
UBC Postdoctoral Fellowship Research Day
AWARD RECIPIENT
Best Oral Presentation Award for Innovations in sex therapy and mindfulness at UBC: Development of a novel treatment approach for couples dealing with sexual dysfunction after prostate cancer treatment.
2016
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Doctoral Research Award
Award Recipient
Examining sexual correlates of neonatal circumcision in men. $40,000
2014 – 2016
Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR)
AWARD Recipient
Best Empirical Poster Award for Bossio, J. A., & Pukall, C. F. (March 2015). Does neonatal circumcision impact men’s penile sensitivity or sexual arousal?
2015
The Canadian Sex Research Forum (CSRF)
AWARD Recipient
Best Student Oral Presentation Award for Bossio, J. A., & Pukall, C. F. (October, 2014). Sexual correlates of male neonatal circumcision
2014
Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR)
Honorable Mention
Sandra J. Leiblum Student Research Award for Bossio, et al. (2014). A review of the current state of the male circumcision literature. Journal of Sexual Medicine. doi: 10.1111/jsm.12703
2014
International Academy of Sex Research (IASR)
AWARD RECIPIENT
Best Student Manuscript Award for Bossio, et al. (2013). Does menstrual cycle phase influence the gender specificity of heterosexual women’s genital and subjective sexual arousal?
2013
Publications
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Kemerer, B. M., Zdaniuk, B., Higano, C. S., Bossio, J. A., Camara Bicalho Santos, R., Flannigan, R., & Brotto, L. A. (2023). A randomized comparison of group mindfulness and group cognitive behavioral therapy vs control for couples after prostate cancer with sexual dysfunction. The Journal of Sexual Medicine.
Bisson, E.J., Katz, L., Vader, K., Bossio, J.A., Wilson, R., Duggan, S. (2021). Pain-related Fear in a Mixed Chronic Pain Population: Development and Psychometric Validation of a Brief Form of the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia. Archives of Physical Medicine Rehab.
Bossio, J.A., Higano, C.S., & Brotto, L. (2021). Preliminary development of a mindfulness-based group therapy to expand couples’ sexual intimacy after prostate cancer: A mixed methods approach. Sexual Medicine.
Bossio, J.A., Miller, F., O’Loughlin, J., & Brotto, L.A. (2019). Sexual health recovery for prostate cancer survivors: The proposed role of acceptance and mindfulness-based interventions. Sexual Medicine Reviews.
Hedden, L., Pollock, P., Elliot, S., Bossio, J. A., Weller, S., Van Patten, C. L. Dayan, M., Lutz, K., Kuhl, D., Spillane, M., Sundar, M., Goldenberg, L., Higano, C.S. (2018). Development, implementation, and evaluation of a prostate cancer supportive care program. The Journal of Community and Supportive Oncology.
Bossio, J. A., Singh, M., & Pukall, C. F. (2018). Men’s sexual arousal concurrently assessed by laser Doppler imaging and penile strain gauge. Journal of Sexual Medicine.
DOI: org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2018.08.016
Bossio, J. A., Basson, R., Driscoll, M., Correia, S., & Brotto, L. (2018). Mindfulness-based group therapy for men with situational erectile dysfunction: A mixed-methods feasibility analysis and pilot study. Journal of Sexual Medicine.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2018.08.013
Shirazi, T. N., Bossio, J. A., Puts, D. A., & Chivers, M. L. (2018). Hormonal responsivity to visual sexual stimuli: Evaluating effects of menstrual cycle phase and testing order. Hormones and Behavior.
DOI:0.1016/j.yhbeh.2018.05.023
Bossio, J. A., & Pukall, C. F., (2017). Attitude towards one’s circumcision status is more important than actual circumcision status for men’s body image and sexual functioning. Archives of Sexual Behavior.
DOI: 10.1007/s10508-017-1064-8
Timmers, A. D., Bossio, J. A., & Chivers, M. L. (2017). Disgust, Sexual Cues, and the Prophylaxis Hypothesis. Evolutionary Psychological Science.
Loehle, B., McKie, R.M., Levere, D., Bossio, J. A., Humphreys, T. P., & Travers, R. (2017). Predictors of men’s genital self-image across sexual orientation and geographic region. Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality.
Bossio, J. A., Pukall, C. F., & Steele, S. (2016). Re: Examining penile sensitivity in neonatally circumcised and intact men using quantitative sensory testing. Reply by authors. Journal of Urology.
Bossio, J. A., Pukall, C. F., & Bartley, K. (2015). You either have it or you don’t: The impact of male circumcision status on sexual partners. Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality.
Bossio, J. A., Pukall, C. F., & Steele, S. (2015). Response to: The Literature Supports Policies Promoting Neonatal Male Circumcision in N. America. Journal of Sexual Medicine.
DOI: 10.1111/jsm.12852
Bossio, J. A., Pukall, C. F., & Steele, S. (2014). A review of the current state of the male circumcision literature. Journal of Sexual Medicine.
DOI: 10.1111/jsm.12703
Suschinsky, K. D., Bossio, J. A., & Chivers, M. L. (2014). Women’s genital sexual arousal to reproductively relevant sexual stimuli varies with menstrual cycle phase at first exposure. Hormones and Behavior.
DOI: 10.1016/J.Yhbeh.2014.01.006
Bossio, J. A., Suschinsky, K. D., Puts, D. A., & Chivers, M. L. (2013). Does menstrual cycle phase influence the gender specificity of heterosexual women’s genital and subjective sexual arousal? Archives of Sexual Behaviour.
DOI: 10.1007/S10508-013-0233-7
Bossio, J. A., Spape, J., Lykins, A. D., & Chivers, M. L. (2013). Observational stance as a predictor of subjective and genital sexual arousal in men and women. The Journal of Sex Research.
DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2012.729276
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