Category: Faculty Posts

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The Seasonal Psychologist: On Samhain

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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Dr. Melissa Farrell

Things Left Unsaid: The Power of Cultural Competence

Sometimes in therapy it’s the things you don’t have to say that make the difference. Unspoken understandings that can be communicated with a look or a gesture truly make the experience meaningful and help connect the client with the therapist. This is why cultural competency is so important. Each culture,

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President Diane Blau

Reflections from President Blau: Heroes

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.  There is something about the human spirit that appears when least expected and goes beyond all expectations.  These

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The Career of a Psychologist: Training

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.  Shannon

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La-Toya Gaines, PsyD faculty

The Career of a Psychologist: Hero Worship

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. La-Toya

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Heidi Martin, PsyD

The Career of a Psychologist: Enchantment

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.  Heidi

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The Career of a Psychologist: Competence

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.  Ann Smith,

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Ryan Blackstock, PsyD

The Career of a Psychologist: Professional Honeymoon

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.  Ryan

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