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Anniversary Reflections

On Sunday, June 5th, 2022 the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× community gathered together to commemorate 40+ years of educating psychologists in the humanistic tradition. The celebration took place on the school’s campus in Farmington Hills in the form of an open house with a formal program taking place during the event.  Oakland County

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Unique Things to do with your Degree

With Career Services Month drawing to a close, and graduation right around the corner, many students are beginning to consider what their next steps are as they begin (or continue) their careers. While many students will enter the field as therapists, there are many other fulfilling uses for a graduate

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Coping with Violence

Over the last two weeks, our nation has suffered immense loss. On May 11 a shooting occurred at a hair salon in Dallas, Texas’ Koreatown, and on May 15 a gunman open fired on a Taiwanese church in Laguna Woods, California. These two hate crimes happened in the middle of

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Ways to Volunteer Your Skills

Volunteering is a great way for anyone to give back to their community. As current and future psychologist, members of the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× community have a unique set of skills that make them valuable volunteers. From using your clinical knowledge when volunteering for a crisis support line to simply being trauma-informed

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Student Perspective: Psi Chi Professional Development Award

The Psi Chi Professional Development Grant is available to support the professional development efforts of º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Psi Chi members to promote academic and professional excellence in psychology. The grant can be used for a variety of purposes including APA and Division membership fees, journal subscriptions, conference fees, and more. Courtney

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Staff Spotlight: Holly Tocco

In Mid-December, we were delighted to welcome Holly Tocco, as our new Clinic Manager. Below, Holly offers insight into her role at º£½ÇÂÒÂ× and a little about herself. Welcome Holly! Give us a snapshot of your professional/academic background. Pertinent to this role, I studied psychology at Western Michigan University, and

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Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility

International Transgender Day of Visibility takes place annually on March 31st as a day to celebrate the lives and impact of transgender individuals and bring awareness to the continued discrimination the community faces. IDEA would like you to join us in celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility. This day is meant to

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness

ED Announces Limited Time Waiver for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Requirements Through October 31, 2022 If you have student loan debt or will soon, I share with you some good news from the Department of Education. This important news for one and all – prospective students, current students, and

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Get Involved: Refugee Services in Michigan

During periods of unrest and uncertainty in the world, many people find themselves fleeing the homes they once knew and searching for community elsewhere. Others find themselves looking for opportunities to help those directly affected by unrest through volunteering or donating. There are many organizations the metro-Detroit area, as well

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