Author: Dana Erickson

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Black History Month 2024

February is Black History Month. It’s a time to reflect on historic struggles, honor accomplishments, and celebrate the rich culture of the Black Community. While the contributions, accomplishments, and culture of the Black community should be acknowledged and celebrated every day, this month provides a time to renew your focus

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Tips and Tricks for Graduate School: Course Readings

Recently, Stephanie Swanberg (User Services Librarian), Carrie Pyeatt (Director of Student Services), and Andrew Kaleita (Writing Specialist) hosted a series of presentations where they shared their advice for succeeding with your graduate studies. Over the next few weeks we will be sharing their tips in a series of blogs. Reading

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Faculty Spotlight: Andreia Schulte, PsyD, LLP

Andreia Schulte, PsyD (’23), LLP is an adjunct faculty member teaching Trauma and Crisis Counseling in the MA program this semester. Where did you grow up? I spent my childhood in a rural area in São Paulo, Brazil. When I was a teenager, my family moved to a big city,

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Life After MSP: Dr. Amy Hanes

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: Amy Hanes (PsyD ’16) Job Titles: CEO/President/Psychologist (Thrive Therapy Group) Describe your work in clinical psychology: I

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PsyD Spotlight

Erin Stockwell Hometown: Port Huron, MI Program: PsyD Book I would recommend: Little Weirds by Jenny Slate Favorite Quote: “I think we are well advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find them attractive company or not. Otherwise they turn up unannounced

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MA Student Spotlight

Ron Andersen Hometown: Burton, MI Program: MA Book I would recommend: The Grasshopper Trap by Patrick F. McManus Favorite Quote: “When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move. Your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth and tell

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MA with ABA Spotlight

Ancy Thomas Hometown: Farmington Hills, MI Program: MA with ABA Book I would recommend: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie Favorite Quote: “Do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa What would people be surprised to know about you?  One thing that people would be

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Staff Spotlight: Rachel Melton

This fall, we were delighted to welcome Rachel Melton, as our new Resource Management Librarian. Below, Rachel offers insight into their role at MSP and a little about themself. Welcome, Rachel! Give us a snapshot of your professional/academic background. I attended the University of TN – Knoxville (UTK) for several

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Make the Most of Winter Break

Classes are finished, finals are over! Now that it’s officially winter break it’s important to take the time to regroup and practice self-care. By taking the time to invest in yourself during this break you’ll be better prepared for the challenges that may arise in the coming semesters. Self-care doesn’t

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MSP Gives Backs

MSP’s vision is “healthy people, healthy relationships, and healthy communities.” One of the ways we work to embody this vision is through community engagement and partnerships. We are proud of all the work that our community has done this semester to give back to our community.  Out of Darkness Walk

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