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Jewish American Heritage Month

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. This month has been federally designated since 2006, but there have been proclamations celebrating Jewish American Heritage Weeks in April or May since 1980. In the letter first recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month, President George W. Bush stated, “As a nation of immigrants, the

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Exploring Psychology Through Mixed Methods and Ethics

In our Research blog series, which highlights a section of the Research @ MSP Newsletter (available to students here), our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the fascinating world of psychological research. By exploring the various methodologies used in psychology, we aim to deepen your appreciation

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Celebrating 100% APPIC Match Rate

We are proud to announce that for the 4th consecutive year, MSP’s students attained a 100% match rate in the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) Match! Both APPIC and APA have established standards for internship programs to ensure quality training during the internship year. Like other APA

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Understanding Psychological Research: A Deep Dive into Methods

In our new blog series on research, our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the fascinating world of psychological research. By exploring the various methodologies used in psychology, we aim to deepen your appreciation of how science uncovers the complexities of human behavior. In this blog,

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Where Do I Begin?: Applying to Graduate School

It can be difficult to figure out where to start when graduate school applications open. You made the decision to pursue a graduate degree in clinical psychology, but now what? Applying to graduate school can be a lengthy, stressful process that requires a lot of thought and planning. Whether you

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Winter Break Self-Care

Self-care is important all year round but now that classes are over you might find that you have more time to re-invest in yourself through 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

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Carolyn Lewis Altneave, PhD (1920-1992). Founder of The Society of Indian Psychologists. Nativel American and Alaska Native professionals advocating for and bringing attention to issues influencing Native mental health and psychology today. https://nativepsychs.org. Dr. Carolyn Attneave was a prominent psychologist of American Indian heritage, recognized for her expertise in cross-cultural counseling and pioneering work in family therapy that included the client's social network. Her book Family Networks: Retribalizaiton and Healing (1973, coauthored with Ross Speck) is a key resource on social network therapy for families, translated into several languages. In 1976 she contributed to the Special Panels on Mental Health Services and American Indian Mental Health for the President's Commission on Mental Health and attended the White House Conference on Families during the administrations of Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. She also played a significant role in enhancing graduate psychology training programs.

IDEA Native American Heritage Month Spotlight – Roundup

This year in honor of Native American Heritage Month, MSP’s Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Alliance (IDEA) created a weekly spotlight honoring members of the Native American and Alaska Native communities. Each week of November, IDEA sent a community email highlighting a Native American trailblazer in the field of psychology. Here

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Psi Chi National Scholarship Winners

The Psi Chi Graduate Scholarship is awarded each year to exception Psi Chi students attending graduate school to help cover education costs. This scholarship is awarded to eight students across the entire international honor society. This year two of the students selected to receive this award were MSP’s very own Erica

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Tips and Tricks for Graduate School

Over the last few years, Stephanie Swanberg (User Services Librarian), Carrie Pyeatt (Director of Student Services), and Andrew Kaleita (Writing Specialist) have hosted a series of presentations where they shared their advice for succeeding with your graduate studies. This year the Tips and Tricks for Succeeding in Graduate School presentations

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