Morgan Van Leer
Hometown: Washington, MO
Program: PsyD
Book I would recommend: The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
Favorite Quote:
“I don’t know a perfect person. I only know flawed people who are still worth loving.”
What would people be surprised to know about you?
I lived in Galway, Ireland for 6 weeks during the summer of 2018! I volunteered at Galway Simon which is a homeless shelter for individuals with mental illness.
Name a cause you are passionate about.
I am passionate about advocating for survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence. I want to work to change the stigma surrounding these traumas, as society still wants to victim blame.
Why did you choose MSP?
I choose to attend MSP because I have never been to a school where I felt I really mattered. The professors and staff are incredible, and I love the feeling of a close-knit cohort. I also attended the Masters program here, I could not imagine going anywhere else for a doctorate.
What do you plan to do with your degree?
With my degree, I want to eventually work in private practice, mainly working with trauma survivors.
What is your plan after graduation?
After graduation I plan to find a job, but I’m not sure if I will end up back in Missouri or stay in Michigan. Honestly, I’ll probably wait until the last year of the program to figure that out. TBD.
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