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 whose practice is rooted in social justice and antiracist principles. The program prepares students to seek licensure/certification as school counselors, and if chosen and depending on state requirements, meet the requirements for clinical licensure.
Huijun “Nikki” Li Receives Leader of Tomorrow Award from the American Dance Therapy Association
Huijun “Nikki” Li ’23 (New England, Dance and Movement Therapy) was honored with the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) Leader of Tomorrow Award. It is given to a dance/movement therapist…
bria stare Co-Authors Article
bria stare, PhD, faculty in the New England Clinical Mental Health Counseling Department, published an article through Centers for American Indian & Alaska Native Health. The article is entitled Trickster…
Drama Therapy Alumni Present at North American Drama Therapy Conference
Virg Augoustatos ’23 (Seattle, MA) and Sarah Olbrantz ’23 (Seattle, MA) presented their Master’s Project research study at the 44th Annual North American Drama Therapy Conference in Niagara Falls, NY….
International Children’s Day
One of my favorite sounds is children at play. Coming from a background in theater, my partner and I have always valued play. Our kids are both encouraged to do a lot of it, which I believe serves them.
Beth Dennison Releases “The Co-Regulation Revolution”
Beth Dennison ’10 (New England, MA), a master somatic psychotherapist and author based in Massachusetts, released The Co-Regulation Revolution in September 2023, which recently achieved the status of #1 New…
Ed Droste ’22
Ed Droste ’22 (Los Angeles, MA), the well-known front man of the indie rock band Grizzly Bear, has recently embarked on a unique career change, obtaining a license as an…
Steffen Gillom ’23
Steffen Gillom ’23 (New England, PhD), president of the Windham County NAACP and a community leader, was honored at the Freedom Fund Dinner, celebrating his impressive achievements. Gillom, a Marriage…