Reflections from President Blau: Reaccreditation
Our monthly blog feature from MiSPP President, Dr. Diane Blau, discussing what’s on her mind and in her heart regarding MiSPP and the field of professional psychology. Since its inception, MiSPP has...
View ArticleBlack LGBTQ/GNC Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
Since working as a clinical psychologist at the Third Circuit Court Family Division (Juvenile) Clinic for Child Study the past 12 years, I have noticed a trend: the entry of an increasing number...
View ArticleLife After MiSPP: Career journeys that matter
MiSPP is grateful to maintain contact with our diverse group of alums, each of whom leaves campus to pursue a career in clinical psychology in their own unique way. Our Life After MiSPP column has so...
View ArticleStudent Research: How to get started
Timothy Franke, PsyD, was actively involved in research projects while completing his PsyD in clinical psychology at MiSPP. In this blog, originally published in September 2015, Dr. Franke talks about...
View ArticleReflections from President Blau: Breaking News
Our monthly blog feature from MiSPP President, Dr. Diane Blau, discussing what’s on her mind and in her heart regarding MiSPP and the field of professional psychology. I have noticed of late that TV...
View ArticleStudent Reflection: My Experience at MiSPP
MiSPP strives to stay in touch with the daily experiences of our students. From time to time throughout the academic year, we ask a current student to offer a reflection on his or her experience to...
View ArticleDisable the Label
When someone tells you that you will never be able to achieve what your heart desires, what does your mind tell you? “They’re right. Who am I?” “Maybe I shouldn’t even try.” My mind has told me those...
View ArticleHow preparation will help you pass the EPPP
Even more than finding a job after graduation, I dreaded taking the EPPP. Even saying the name out loud felt like bad luck. I put it off, and I put it off, until over a year had passed. And still...
View ArticleFaculty Profile: Dr. Heidi Martin
MiSPP welcomes Dr. Heidi Martin as our new Director of Clinical Training. Dr. Martin was kind enough to offer some insights into her professional training and background. Give us a snapshot of your...
View ArticleReflections from President Blau: The Something I Can Do
Our monthly blog feature from MiSPP President, Dr. Diane Blau, discussing what’s on her mind and in her heart regarding MiSPP and the field of professional psychology. I am only one, But still I am...
View ArticleStudent Experience: How Ozzie became a therapy dog
Since my miniature goldendoodle, Ozzie, was 4 months old, we regularly visited a nursing home near our house with the Pet-A-Pet Organization. Ozzie was just a little guy with a big presence at the...
View ArticleThe Road to ABA: Supporting Families with Autistic Children
This fall, MiSPP will offer a new Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis that will prepare students to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). Dr. Ruth Anan, PhD, LP, BCBA-D, has created...
View ArticleLife After MiSPP: Hugh Ransley
MiSPP strives to connect with alumni to find out more about the work that fulfills their passion for clinical psychology. “Life After MiSPP” is our feature column that highlights the career journey of...
View ArticleReflections from President Blau: Connecting
Our monthly blog feature from MiSPP President, Dr. Diane Blau, discussing what’s on her mind and in her heart regarding MiSPP and the field of professional psychology. When we enter an unfamiliar...
View ArticleABPsi Symposium this Saturday
Dr. Lavinia Ekong, PsyD, LP (PsyD Class of 2012) will be presenting a workshop entitled “Repairing the Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Wellbeing” at the Metro Detroit Association of Black...
View ArticleStudent Reflection: MPA Conference
MiSPP is committed to providing opportunities for our students to share their research with the wider academic and professional community through academic support and financial awards. Interested...
View ArticleResearch & Presentations
Academic scholarship is essential to the MiSPP community. This year, we recognize the following contributions by our faculty and students during the 2016/17 Academic calendar: Publications (September...
View ArticleEPPP Stress: Quash these Tall Tales
Did you hear the one about how you can only fail the EPPP once? Yep, if you do not hit that 450 scaled score threshold, the test administrator has the right to reach deep into your chest, pull out...
View ArticleJob Hunting: Going Beyond the Search Engine
Everyone I keep in touch with from my MA (Class of 2015) at MiSPP found a job in psychology after graduation. I say this to quell the anxiety of the soon to be Class of 2017 and to encourage anyone...
View ArticleStudent Experience: Transitioning from MA to PsyD
Many of the MA students at MiSPP decide to apply for our PsyD program after only a few months of the MiSPP student experience. Here, one MA student reflects on her experience as she considers one...
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