Category: Psychology

by Mya Brossoit The College of Professional Programs is proud to recognize EWU School of Psychology Alumna, Alisa Bernard. Alisa graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and currently works as the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy for Thistle Farms, a nonprofit that helps women survivors of prostitution, trafficking, and addiction. She…

by Mya Brossoit The College of Professional Programs is proud to recognize EWU School of Psychology, Alumnus, Leo DeBroeck, LMHC, CMHC. Leo DeBroeck graduated from EWU in 2016 with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology degree and a Certificate in Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management. Leo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and…

Dr. Philip Watkins, Professor of Psychology, has been interviewed recently by both Time Magazine AND The Washington Post for articles in which he talks about fostering joy. Dr. Watkins researches joy, gratitude, and happiness at EWU. Time Magazine article, “How to Find Small Moments of Joy in Dark Times” (Nov. 17, 2022) The Washington Post…

The College of Professional Programs is very proud to highlight EWU School of Psychology Alum Marissa Zuniga.  Marissa Zuniga currently works as a Behavior Specialist, soon to be Family Therapist, at Rogers Behavioral Health in Seattle. She graduated with a BA in Psychology in June 2020. She recently received her Masters in Applied Child and…

The College of Professional Programs is very proud to highlight Marina Conner, a student in the EWU School of Psychology. Originally from Westport, WA, Marina Conner is majoring in psychology, with a minor in criminal justice, and anticipates graduating in June of 2023. The more she studies psychology, the more she is interested. “I knew…

ELLO (Everyday Language and Literacy Opportunities) is a research-based public engagement campaign that enhances community spaces through the use of thematically-tailored, colorful displays to promote positive, language-rich conversations between young children and caregivers throughout everyday routines. What do you spy with your eagle eye? ELLO is so excited about our partnership with Spokane Transit Authority…

Psychology Professor Russell Kolts is garnering international acclaim for his research in compassionate-based therapy for anger and other powerful human emotions. He is the author of The Compassionate Mind Approach to Managing Your Anger: Using Compassion-Focused Therapy and most recently, An Open-Hearted Life: Transformative Methods for Compassionate Living from a Clinical Psychologist and a Buddhist…