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Getting Involved in Research

Spring at MSP isn’t just about hoping for the end of the long Michigan winter, it’s the start of conference season. Many students and faculty are just returning from the Division 32 conference while others are gearing up to attend other conferences including the Midwestern Psychological Association, Michigan Psychological Association,

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Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month

Arab American Heritage Month is observed in April to honor the achievements of Arab Americans. It’s also a time to celebrate the rich culture of Arab Americans through the exploration of art, music, food, and more. While the contributions, accomplishments, and culture of Arab Americans should be acknowledged and celebrated

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2023 Internship Placements

We are excited to share that 100% of MSP doctoral students progressing to internship next year have matched to internship sites through the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) national matching program for the third year in a row. 86% of these students matched during the first round, which

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Fall and Winter Research

Research is an integral part of academic life at MSP.  The diverse interests of our faculty, students, and staff create numerous opportunities for research collaborations and contributions.  We are so proud of all the hard work being done outside of the classroom by our students, faculty, and staff. This blog

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How Conquer the Mid-Year Slump

As the seasons slowly begin to change from winter to spring, students may find themselves in the midst of a mid-year slump. With there still being a few weeks before second semester finals and the realization that the year (or for full-time MA students their entire program) is halfway over

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Coping with Violence

This post was originally shared on May 25th, 2022, and was updated on February 14th following the events that took place on the campus of Michigan State University. Since the start of 2023 the United States has suffered tremendous loss of life due to mass casualty shootings. This includes the

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Black History Month 2023

Black History Month is observed across the United States each February. It is a time to honor the accomplishments of the Black Community, reflect on historic struggles, and celebrate Black culture. Although these things should be discussed and celebrated all year round, Black History Month serves as a dedicated time

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Self-Care over Winter Break

Self-care is important all year round but between finishing projects, studying for finals, and preparing for the holidays, it can be easy for it to fall through the cracks this time of year. Now that winter break is here, take the time to re-invest in yourself through self-care. Remember self-care

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Types of Evidence-Based Intervention (EBI)

Evidence-Based Interventions (EBI) are an important tool for any clinical psychologist. EBIs are therapeutic practices that have been empirically proven to be effective in treating at least one condition. Due to the large number of EBIs and the training required to properly implement them many clinicians choose to specialize in

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