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Fran Brown, PsyD

The Career of a Psychologist: Midcareer Doubt

The career of a psychologist unfolds through many phases.  How does the experience, including both the joys and the challenges of being a psychologist, change over time?  Borrowing Jeffrey Kottler’s (2012) depiction of the stages in the career of a psychologist, we asked MSP faculty to offer their perspectives.  Fran Brown,

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The Career of a Psychologist: Revitalization

The career of a psychologist unfolds through many phases.  How does the experience, including both the joys and the challenges of being a psychologist, change over time?  Borrowing Jeffrey Kottler’s (2012) depiction of the stages in the career of a psychologist, we asked MSP faculty to offer their perspectives.  Lee Bach,

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The Career of a Psychologist: Mentorship

The career of a psychologist unfolds through many phases.  How does the experience, including both the joys and the challenges of being a psychologist, change over time?  Borrowing Jeffrey Kottler’s (2012) depiction of the stages in the career of a psychologist, we asked MSP faculty to offer their perspectives.  Ruth Anan,

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Dr. Diane Blau’s Matching Gift Challenge

President Diane Blau announces a matching gift challenge to support the expansion of the school, see letter below. Dr. Blau has pledged to match every dollar donated in this challenge up to $150,000. Please help make Dr. Blau’s vision a reality, we ask you to donate or make a pledge

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The Seasonal Psychologist: On Mabon

The Seasonal Psychologist is a year-long series by Pagan Psychologist Betz King.  Each piece corresponds to one of the 8 Pagan Sabbats, or holidays, while exploring ways to use the symbolism of the season for personal growth and in clinical practice. I conceptualize both my personal development, and that of

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La-Toya Gaines, PsyD faculty

Memo to Students: Make the most of it.

To: My Current and Future Students and Supervisees From: Dr. Gaines Re: A Better Learning Experience I got an idea to write a memo to my future students about my hopes for the new semester from an article in Faculty Focus. I used the article as a template for what

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President Diane Blau

Reflections from President Blau: Beginning Again

Our monthly blog feature from Dr. Diane Blau, President of The Michigan School, discussing what’s on her mind and in her heart regarding The Michigan School and the field of professional psychology.  Every Labor Day, I notice the presence of a familiar restlessness. It feels like the anxiety and excitement

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Cynthia Ransley, MA, LLP

Now What?: “I need a break from our friendship.”

Now What? is a new blog series designed to address specific issues related to coping with life’s challenges. I recently had the experience of asking a close friend for a break.  Like a lot of relationships, this ending happened suddenly (via text in a grocery store), but really had been

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PsyD Grads & Dissertation Topics 2017

Congratulations to our 2017 PsyD graduates!  Dissertations will soon be available on ProQuest for students, faculty, and staff. Roxanne Christensen Transcending the Gates of Evin: Iranian Political Prisoners’ Experience of Survival     Nicole Czech The Woman’s Experience of Being Raised by a Dieting Mother     Amanda Sternitzky Gurny

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Faculty Spotlight: Michelle Wheeler

Students know Michelle Wheeler from her dedicated service as Head Academic Librarian at MSP.  This fall, she is also teaching a writing class for doctoral students. Where did you grow up? I grew up in south Florida. I visit every winter to visit my parents and soak up the sun.

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