Most of the research Alex has conducted over the last 20+ years has been proprietary to her clients. However, she has also been actively involved in publishing peer-reviewed studies in the areas of positive psychology and health and wellness.

Health & Wellness

Clinical studies that test the effectiveness of non-pharmacological therapies to improve health and functioning (spoiler alert: exercise, sleep, and neuroplasticity brain retraining all contribute to enhanced health and wellness).

Health & Wellness

Clinical studies that test the effectiveness of non-pharmacological therapies to improve health and functioning (spoiler alert: exercise, sleep, and neuroplasticity brain retraining all contribute to enhanced health and wellness).

Optimizing Performance in the Workplace

Bratty, A. J. & Dennis, N. (2024). The efficacy of employee strengths interventions on desirable workplace outcomes. Current Psychology 43, 16514-16532.

Bratty, A. J. (2021). Impact of strengths interventions on strengths use, performance, and flourishing among employees. (Publication No. 28861690) [Doctoral dissertation, Capella University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.

Bratty, A. J. (2019) How to leverage the science of happiness to increase performance, productivity, and profitability: 25 tips for leaders. Inspire & Create: Coaching & Consulting.

Bratty, A. J., Bryan, L. Pietrone, R., Samia, R., & White, K. (2021, Aug 9 – 13). Evidence-based methods for a strengths-based culture [Symposium]. American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Virtual.

Pack, S., Hughes, K., Bratty, A. J., Dennis, N., and Nielo-Krug, C. (2019, May 23 – 26). Prediction of soft skills self-efficacy using implicit theory, grit, and demographics in the general population [Poster presentation]. Association of Psychological Science 31st Annual Convention, Washington, DC, USA.

Health & Wellness Clinical Research

Bratty, A. J. (2024). Neuroplasticity amygdala and insula retraining (AIR) significantly improves overall health and functioning across various chronic conditions. Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal, 22(6) Article 10886399.

Gupta, A., & Bratty, A. J. (Under Review). Amygdala and insula retraining (AIR): A neuroplasticity approach to addressing chronic conditions and disorders. Exploration of Neuroprotective Therapy.

Toussaint, L. L. and Bratty, A. J. (2023). Amygdala and insula retraining (AIR) significantly reduces fatigue and increases energy in people with Long COVID. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Journal. Article 7068326.

Ghaleni, M. A., Masrour, F. F., Saryar, N., Bratty, A. J., Norouzi, E., Silva, A. F., Badicu, G. (Under Review). Effects of an intervention combining physical activity and components of amygdala and insula retraining (AIR) on sleep and working memory among older male adults.

Gholipour, S., Akbarfahimi, N., Rezaie, L., Hosseinzadeh, S., & Bratty, A. J. (2024). Effectiveness of motivational interviewing for improving self-efficacy in stroke Patients: An occupational therapy randomized control trial Study. Occupational Therapy In Health Care, 1–18.

Norouzi, E., Zakei, A., Bratty, A. J., Khazaie, H. (2023) The relationship between slow wave sleep and blood oxygen saturation among patients with apnea: Retrospective study. Sleep Medicine Research, 14(3), 149-154.

Rezai, L., Norouzi, E., Bratty, A. J., and Khazaie, H. (2023). Better sleep quality and higher physical activity levels predict lower emotion dysregulation among persons with major depression disorder. BMC Psychology, 11, Article 171.

Seyed Hosseini, R. N., Khanizadeh, S., Mohebbi, F., Mirzaeian Vanab, Z., Bratty, A. J., Norouzi, E., … & Greco, G. (2023). Active leisure time predicts happiness: A study comparing adults with physically active versus inactive lifestyle.Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 2023. Article 3600571.

Op-Eds

Bond, R. N., McInturff, W. M., Bratty, A. J. (2009). Common ground on schools. The Washington Post.

Newhouse, N., Bratty, A. J., Omero, M. (2011). Lessons from Walmart Moms. The Hill.