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Faculty Spotlight: Michelle Wheeler

Students know Michelle Wheeler from her dedicated service as Head Academic Librarian at MSP.  This fall, she is also teaching a writing class for doctoral students. Where did you grow up? I grew up in south Florida. I visit every winter to visit my parents and soak up the sun.

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President Diane Blau

Reflections from President Blau: Reflecting

Our monthly blog feature from MSP President, Dr. Diane Blau, discussing what’s on her mind and in her heart regarding MSP and the field of professional psychology.  Just one year ago, the Michigan School of Professional Psychology (MSP) received accreditation from the American Psychological Association (APA) for its doctoral program, became the

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President Diane Blau

Reflections from President Blau: Pride and Promise

Our monthly blog feature from MSP President, Dr. Diane Blau, discussing what’s on her mind and in her heart regarding MSP and the field of professional psychology.  When I began my studies at the Merrill Palmer Institute (MPI), I could not have imagined the Michigan School of Professional Psychology (MSP)

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John Brennan, JD, LP

Random Thoughts About Memory: Names And Faces

I have been subscribing to The New Yorker magazine for over 25 years, enjoying innumerable articles of interest spanning issues as disparate as bananas (and the threat thereto) to St. Augustine. However, my favorite contributor to the magazine has been Dr. Oliver Sacks, Professor of Neurology at NYU School of

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La-Toya Gaines, PsyD faculty

2017 Psi Chi Induction Keynote Address

La-Toya Gaines, PsyD, LP recently gave the keynote address at the 2017 Psi Chi Induction Ceremony at MSP.  Dr. Gaines was kind enough to share a copy of her speech for this blog post. First, I’d like to say thank you for the invitation to speak tonight. I am honored

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Reflections from President Blau: Foster Our Future

Our monthly blog feature from MSP President, Dr. Diane Blau, discussing what’s on her mind and in her heart regarding MSP and the field of professional psychology.  The atrium was transformed into a festive setting on Sunday, June 4 as alumni and friends gathered to mark MSP’s 35th anniversary year.

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President Diane Blau

Reflections from President Blau: Connecting

Our monthly blog feature from MSP President, Dr. Diane Blau, discussing what’s on her mind and in her heart regarding MSP and the field of professional psychology.  When we enter an unfamiliar environment, it is natural to search for a sense of place.  We seek safe and solid ground, and

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The Road to ABA: Supporting Families with Autistic Children

This fall, MSP will offer a new Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis that will prepare students to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA).  Dr. Ruth Anan, PhD, LP, BCBA-D, has created a Behavioral Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) approved academic program specifically for MSP that will combine the essential skills and training of behavioral

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Heidi Martin, PsyD

Faculty Profile: Dr. Heidi Martin

MSP welcomes Dr. Heidi Martin as our new Director of Clinical Training.  Dr. Martin was kind enough to offer some insights into her professional training and background. Give us a snapshot of your professional/academic background: After studying psychology at the University of Michigan, I initially pursued a career in management

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