The PsyD programs based on Antioch’s New England and Seattle campuses sent six faculty and one student to the midwinter conference of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP), the premier conference for professional psychological training programs. The conference was held on January 15-18 in Denver, Colorado. In a special honor, third-year doctoral student Emerald Ralston was one of only six student delegates chosen to attend the conference nationwide.
Emily Emerson to Present at Conference
Emily Emerson, a student in the Couple and Family Therapy program in Seattle, was awarded the World Family Therapy Congress Student Scholarship for her proposed presentation to the International Family…
Children of War Art Exhibit Welcomes Antioch Art Therapists
An exhibition of art created by displaced Ukrainian children has offered a unique opportunity for faculty in Antioch University’s Creative Arts Therapy programs to connect with an audience of students,…
MA in Clinical Psychology Program Participates in One Billion Rising
The Los Angeles Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology community participated in the One Billion Rising Campaign “Rise for Freedom” by dancing to the song “Break the Chain” at the…
For Kate Evarts, Relationships Are “The Key to Working Toward Social and Racial justice”
Kate Evarts incorporates the principles of social justice into every aspect of her work. This is a practice she has carried from her time earning a PsyD in Clinical Psychology at Antioch’s New England campus all the way to today, when she serves as Core Faculty and Director of Student Affairs in that same PsyD program.
Big Idea: Decolonizing Mental Health Education
Insights drawn from interviews with seven Antioch faculty members who have firsthand experience decolonizing counseling, psychology, and therapy.
Tiffany Thomas Published Chapter in Book on Divorce Grief
Tiffany Thomas ‘18 (Los Angeles, MA) recently wrote a chapter on divorce grief as part of book collaboration called The Grief Experience: Tools for Acceptance, Resilience, and Connection. Thomas is…
PsyD Students Present at Washington State Psychological Association Convention
A group of student researchers from the Seattle PsyD in Clinical Psychology presented their research at the Washington State Psychological Association Convention on October 13 and 14, 2023. They presented three posters. Two explored the topic of reproductive justice through a psychological lens. These were titled “Colonialism, Control, and Copulation: A Primer on Reproductive Justice” and “Reproductive Justice: A Phenomenological Exploration of Female Sterilization.” A third poster, “Pathways to the Therapist Paragon: A Decolonial Grounded Theory,” explored how privilege and the idea of an ideal therapist could be damaging to therapists of color and to the non-white clients of white therapists.
Finding Your Center in the Chaos of the Climate Crisis
Thomas Doherty is a leading expert on climate grief and ecotherapy. These days, we all can benefit from his lessons.
Pia Alexander Is Fighting Systemic Racism Through Therapy, Research, and Activism
In new role as Co-Chair of the Anti-Racism Task Force, Pia Alexander builds on the work of a lifetime.
From Writing Books to Hosting TV to Leading a School, Mike Riera Is Helping Teens and Their Parents
For Mike Riera, a realization about his career has led to writing books, hosting TV and radio shows, leading a K-12 school—and giving back along the way
Antioch University Announces New Master’s Program In School Counseling
Antioch University has launched a new low-residency degree program: an MA in School Counseling. The program, which will begin in Fall 2024, is available to students living anywhere in the nation, and it aims to address the school counselor shortage by training a new generation of school counselors…
