Antioch University’s New England PsyD in Clinical Psychology program was well-represented at the second annual Training and Education in Psychology: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities conference, held on May 30, 2025, at the University of Hartford. The event was chaired for the second year by Kate Patterson, PsyD, a 2013 graduate of Antioch’s Clinical Psychology program, whose leadership helped shape the day into a powerful experience of learning, networking, and professional growth.
“Once again, Dr. Kate Patterson and her team pulled together major contributors to the world of education and training in doctoral-level psychology and hosted a robust day of learning, camaraderie, and participation,” said Lorraine Mangione, PhD, Professor and Director of Practica at Antioch University New England. The conference drew a strong turnout from the Antioch community, including current students, alumni, faculty, and supervisors, highlighting the program’s ongoing engagement with leadership in the field of clinical psychology.
The day’s agenda featured keynote speaker Susan M. Orsillo, PhD, Chief Education Officer at the American Psychological Association, who addressed the evolving landscape of psychological training in her talk, “Broadening and Diversifying the Psychology Workforce in a Shifting Educational Landscape.” A plenary symposium on contemporary supervision practices brought together noted psychologists, including Christopher AhnAllen, Jennifer Doran, Michael Gale, Jessica Lawson, and Kristin Serowik, providing insight into the challenges and innovations shaping the future of clinical supervision.
With nine breakout sessions, a special track designed for trainees, and continuing education opportunities, the conference offered something meaningful for attendees at every stage of their professional journey.
“It was a pleasure to have a number of current students present their work on pressing clinical issues across contexts and with a broad cross-section of identity factors,” said Monique Bowen, PhD, Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology, and Assistant Director of the Antioch Psychological Services Center.
For Antioch participants, it was also an opportunity to reconnect with peers, deepen their knowledge, and contribute to broader conversations about equity, access, and excellence in psychology training. Patterson’s ongoing dedication to this initiative underscores the influential role that Antioch alumni continue to play in advancing the field.
