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Giving Thanks To Our Clinical Partners

In November, MSP’s focus is to shine a light on other organizations who are also doing important work in our community. Today we invite you to take a moment to explore the many organizations who provide MSP students with clinical training opportunities. We are grateful to be part of this

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How to Pick a Grad School: Essential Questions to Ask

Every month or so, I receive a heartbreaking call from someone, about to complete a Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology from another school, who has just found out (after years of class!) that the degree they have earned is not license eligible in the state of Michigan. What does

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What Happens To Clients When Their Therapist Dies?

Earlier this year I lost my friend, mentor and business partner, Dr. Lavinia Ekong, unexpectedly. As painful and tragic as her death was for me, her clients were even more devastated. I’ve had the challenging responsibility of sitting with her clients and students to process their grief and sadness. As

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Q&A with Michelle Wheeler, Head Academic Librarian

Michelle Wheeler, MSI, MA (’09) Head Academic Librarian at the Moustakas Johnson Library, is a welcoming and familiar face in our community. Michelle joined the MSP staff in 2007, then took a year off to complete the MA program. After graduating in 2009, Michelle returned to her work in the

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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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Student Experience: How Do I Start a Research Project?

Jared Boot-Haury (PsyD 1) became engaged in the MSP community from day one of the MA program. In addition to serving as Student Ambassador, joining IDEA, and speaking at the first Annual Cultural Competency Conference, all while completing his MA, Jared sought an active role in student research. Below, he

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2019 PsyD Graduates & Dissertation Titles

Cynthia Atkinson The Experience of Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy Ciera Bies Women’s Experience of Sexism Christopher Bober The Experience of Music Performance Anxiety for Popular Musicians Kate Cusick The Experience of the Four Concerns of Existence in Obese Individuals Brittany Linton New Mother’s Experience of Modern Motherhood   Jennifer MacQuarrie Humor as

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