Author: Dana Erickson

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Life After MSP: Dr. Robert Willoughby

MSP reaches out periodically to alumni to discover more about the work that fulfills their passion for clinical psychology.  Life After MSP is our feature column that highlights the career journey of our grads. Name: Robert Willoughby (MA ’16, PsyD ’21) Credentials: PsyD, EMDR Certified, CAMS care certified  Job Titles: Postdoctoral

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Faculty Spotlight: Kristine Vichinsky, PsyD, LP

Kristine Vichinsky, LP (PsyD ’22) is an adjunct faculty member teaching a section of Assessment II in the MA program this semester. Where did you grow up? I grew up in metro Detroit and have lived here all my life. What or who influenced you to study psychology? I grew

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Experience at the MSP Career Fair

Dennis Brown (PsyD 1, MA with ABA ’23) shares his experience attending the 2023 MSP Career Fair. The 2024 MSP Career Fair is taking place on June 7th and registration is currently open.  Tell us a little bit about you experience at the Career Fair last year My experience was great. I learned

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PsyD Student Spotlight

Samantha Abouzeeni Hometown: Windsor, Ontario Program: PsyD Book I would recommend: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Favorite Quote: “We cannot change anything until we accept it.”    -Carl Jung What would people be surprised to know about you?  I’ve grown up playing tennis. Name a cause you are passionate

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MA/ABA Student Spotlight

Kierra Poydras Hometown: Detroit, MI Program: MA with ABA Book I would recommend: The Mastery of Self by Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. Favorite Quote: “Why Aren’t You Smiling? (W.A.Y.S)” What would people be surprised to know about you?  Something people would be surprised to know about me is that I

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MA Student Spotlight

Tiffany Thompson Hometown: Rochester Hills, MI Program: MA Book(s) I would recommend: The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry and Educated by Tara Westover Favorite Quote: “Do what you feel in your heart to be right – you’ll be criticized anyway.” – Eleanor Roosevelt What would

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Jewish American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month is observed every May to honor the rich traditions of the Jewish community. Since Judaism is an ethnoreligion this is a time to celebrate all aspects of Jewish culture , through the exploration of art, music, food, and more. It’s also important to acknowledge that there

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Presidential Search Announcement

Dear MSP Community, I am writing to you to announce that the Michigan School of Psychology’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously at our last meeting to conduct a national search to appoint the next permanent leader of the Michigan School of Psychology. As you know, on September 23, 2022, the

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Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is observed every May to honor the rich culture, traditions, and achievements of the AAPI community. It’s also a time to celebrate AAPI culture through the exploration of art, music, food, and more. While the contributions, accomplishments, and culture of the community should

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Psi Chi Chapter Awards

The Psi Chi chapter at MSP is pleased to announce the chapter award winners for this year! The purpose of the Psi Chi Professional Development Award is to promote Psi Chi members’ academic and professional excellence in psychology.  This year, Psi Chi awarded nine grants: Kalani Banks (MA) Cost towards registration and

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