In children, signs of trauma are often misdiagnosed as behavioral disorders or never diagnosed at all. It’s an epidemic that is more common than you may think. During 2012, at least 678,810 children were victims of maltreatment.
An M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy: African-American Family Studies is a degree that may not be well-known to many. This MFT degree provides a firm understanding of the unique mental health needs of the African-American community and the challenges that they face that rise from influences such as racism, poverty, politics, and institutions.
Dr. Carlene Fider visited Pasadena’s Art Center College of Design to work with the college's Designmatters department on "Imagining the Future of the Dreamhouse," a design studio course in partnership with Barbie and Mattel, Inc. Fider’s goal was to help the team learn why diversity, social justice, and the psychology of child play could all be influential factors in the Barbie brand.
Pacific Oaks' students visit Berlin to explore the experience of refugees for the "Immigration in Context" study-abroad course.
Before you begin your career as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), you’ll need to pass California’s MFT exams. The MFT exam process can be time-consuming and stressful—but it doesn’t have to be.
Are you interested in pursuing a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy? We’ve compiled a list of the important marriage and family therapy terms you'll need to know as you progress through your career.
Want to study psychology as it relates to communities? Learn more about community psychology, where community psychologists work, and if it’s right for you.
Interested in community psychology? Discover five dynamic and diverse careers in community psychology you can potentially pursue.
Community psychologists must combine their passion for helping people with the ability to diagnose a problem and develop a practical plan of action.
The field of community psychology is gaining popularity. But how do you become a community psychologist? We explain the process from undergrad to licensure.
Bree Cook, Psy.D., explains why community psychology may be especially relevant to African-American students who want to study mental health.
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