Category: Blog Posts

President Diane Blau

Love and Transformation Later in Life

Most research has at its base some facet of curiosity. And not all research is formal.  In fact, human beings conduct research all the time. Often one senses a dawning awareness, a noticing, that turns into wondering and gradually becomes more articulated as a questioning. Soon one realizes there is

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Heather Kadrich

A Vision for Success

We are Christopher Keemer and Heather Kadrich. Christopher is a full-time master’s student, currently in his second semester at MSP. Heather is a third-year doctoral student working on her dissertation at MSP. Heather and I are both visually impaired due to genetic eye conditions at birth. In spite of these

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Psi Chi Induction Ceremony

Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology, is proud to announce the addition of the Psi Chi Chapter at the Michigan School of Professional Psychology (MSP). The Psi Chi Chapter at MSP was installed on February 25, 2015. The faculty advisor of the new chapter is Dr. Dustin Shepler

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Ferda Lerman

Following Your Dreams

Almost seven months have passed since I graduated from MSP with my doctorate in clinical psychology. I still remember the day when I made my final decision to return to school despite being 59 years old with the clear realization that graduation wouldn’t occur until I was at least 63

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Ryan Blackstock, PsyD

Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Ryan Blackstock

Dr. Blackstock is a Core Faculty member in the master’s program. He has been teaching at MSP since 2010. For more on Dr. Blackstock click here. Hometown Houston, Texas Favorite book (non-academic) If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him! by Sheldon Kopp Favorite place to grade papers

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Research and Presentations

At MSP, research is encouraged for both students and faculty. The research involved may be independent or as part of a team and may result in publication or presentation. The following activities are currently underway at MSP: Dr. Lee Bach (Program Director) will be a program reviewer for The California

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Alumni Updates- February 2015

Judy Atkins (PsyD 2011) is now fully licensed in the state of Georgia. “The quality education I received at MSP was evident since I passed both exams on the first attempt, which completed my application process for full licensure. The state of Georgia is strict in granting licenses and Michigan

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Susie Gross

An Unexpected Calling

I am a mother, who lost her child to suicide. Yet, as a result of attending MSP and earning my doctoral degree, I have been able to rewrite my story of despair into a story of hope. As a licensed psychologist (LP) and certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor (CAADC),

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Congrats to Our Current Student Scholarship Recipients!

MSP is committed to contributing annually to assist in student scholarships and aid. Scholarship and financial assistance funding is supported by gifts from alumni, family, and friends. Generally, funds are disbursed in the form of tuition credit. Scholarships for continuing students are awarded in November. This academic year Megan Meade-Higgins,

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Retirement Choices for the New Old

After I turned 65 I could not deny that I began to play with the concept of some sort of change in my employment. I could almost feel an internal shift take place as I contemplated the freedom of leisure time– an unexpected gift. At the same time I knew

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