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Month: September 2019

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Faculty Spotlight: Danielle Balaghi, PhD

This week we turn the Faculty Spotlight to Danielle Balaghi, PhD who joined MSP as a Core Faculty member this September. Dr. Balaghi was kind enough to answer a few questions below.  Where did you grow up? I moved a few times, being born in Lincoln Park, then spending my

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The President’s Perspective: How to Handle Imposter Syndrome

The President’s Perspective is a blog series from MSP President Fran Brown that explores the field of humanistic psychology and share insights into her experience as President. This month, President Brown shares an article on the intersection of Imposter Syndrome and parentification – and what can help. Nearly a year ago

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MSP Welcomes New Clinic Director

Our journey to opening the MSP clinic took a significant step in August when we welcomed Jim Maher, PhD as Clinic Director. Below Dr. Maher answers a few questions to offer insight into himself and his new role at MSP.  Give us a snapshot of your professional/academic background.  I received my PhD from

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Lessons from Our Alumni: Richard Janka, PsyD (’12)

Our Lessons from Our Alumni Series was inspired by several excellent guest alumni lectures during the 2018/19 academic year. We decided to invite more alums back this year, to share the clinical lessons they have learned with our current students. Each month, we will invite alumni back to campus who share expertise

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PsyD Student Spotlight

LaSondra Wayne Hometown: Detroit, MI Book I would recommend: Church Clothes: Why Your Heart Is Your Sunday Best by Dr.  Matthew L. Stevenson III Favorite quote: “It is finished.” John 19:28-30 What would people be surprised to know about you? Once upon a time I desired to be a judge as I have always desired

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ABA Student Spotlight

Kari Eidnes Hometown: Farmington Hills, MI Book I would recommend: Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones Favorite quote: “If you can’t feed a hundred people, just feed one.” Mother Teresa  What would people be surprised to know about you? People might be surprised to know that I hate riding bikes. The last time I

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MA Student Spotlight

Samer Shebak Hometown: Livonia, MI Book I would recommend: The Untethered Soul by Michael Alan Singer Favorite quote: “Do not let anything that happens in life be important enough that you’re willing to close your heart over it.” Michael Alan Singer What would people be surprised to know about you? People would be

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Lessons from Our Alumni: Michael Kimball, MA (’10), PsyD (’15)

Our Lessons from Our Alumni Series was inspired by several excellent guest alumni lectures during the 2018/19 academic year. We decided to systematically invite more alums back this year, to share the clinical lessons they have learned with our current students. Each month, we will invite alumni back to campus who share

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Student Wins Psi Chi Graduate Scholarship

We are proud to announce that Michelle Justice (PsyD 3) has been awarded a Psi Chi Graduate Scholarship! Michelle was inducted into the Psi Chi Chapter at MSP while completing the MA program. She is currently serving as President of the Chapter. Michelle’s professional goals include providing services for those involved in the

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