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Yesterday, MSP's Psi Chi chapter held their first research workshop. The session led by Dr. Kate Cusick, Librarian Stephanie Swanberg, and our Research Graduate Assistant Nosa Obaseki covered how to turn a class paper into a research proposal.

"MSP was a major growth period for me, largely thanks to the stellar professors who helped shape my path. Now, I want to pay it forward and give back to the community that gave me so much." Caroline Callaway (PsyD '24) on what appealed to them about teach at MSP. Dr. Callaway joins us as an adjunct faculty member in the MA program this year.

“The same survey showed Hispanic adults were less likely to receive treatment than multiracial adults and white adults. Mental health experts, community clinics and politicians are increasingly calling attention to barriers Latinos might face in seeking treatment — like the lack of mental health professionals who are Latino and speak Spanish or other languages — and working to create new programs to address access issues.”

#MotivationMonday #MM #HispanicHeritageMonth

“Indigenous Peoples are still here. Contemporary Native Americans have led numerous movements to advocate for their own rights. Native people continue to fight to maintain the integrity and viability of Indigenous societies. American Indian history is one of cultural persistence, creative adaptation, renewal, and resilience.” Tomorrow is Indigenous People’s Day. The National Museum of the American Indian offers a variety of resources for learning about and celebrating Indigenous Peoples of the Western Hemisphere.

Want to see what it’s like to be a student at MSP? Join us next for a MA sample class with Dr. Ryan Blackstock or a PsyD sample class with Dr. Doug Callan! RSVP Here: https://ow.ly/y83J50TIc9p

“That day taught me many valuable lessons. It’s tough when someone you love doesn’t accept you, but sometimes they aren’t ready to welcome you at that moment. Acceptance may not come when you think it will, and some people will never have that opportunity — some are even disowned for coming out. If you aren’t accepted, spend your energy finding people who will respect and cherish you.” Today is National Coming Out Day! Today, and everyday, it’s important to remember that coming out is a different experience for every individual, and they all deserve our support.

"I am very excited about the potential of combining my future LLP and Physical Therapy licenses in a manner that holistically supports patients through a combination of movement therapy and talk therapy to contribute to their wellness. I have not observed anyone else bring these licenses together, so it is very exciting to explore the opportunities." MA Student RC Edwards III on how he plans to use his degree in the future. RC, Marwa Attia (PsyD), and Zahraa Chokr (MA with ABA) Are in the Student Spotlight for October.

"Go to your own therapist consistently and do the work, whatever that means for you. Time spent on the other side of the client-therapist relationship will do more to help you both understand your clients and become a better therapist than any amount of academic reading ever will." Dr. Mel Whalen shares their advice for students in the latest faculty spotlight. Dr. Whalen joins us an an adjunct faculty member this year.

"When children grow up in the midst of unpredictable violence, such as physical abuse or war, their emotional and fear responses often shift into high-alert in order to survive. Even when (or if) the threat of violence fades, they can remain primed for reactivity, physiologically responding to any external cue – even one of safety – as if it's a threat." Living through a war has a lasting impact on children but these long-term consequences are often left out of the humanitarian aid discussions.