Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Receive Scholarships and Awards:

Congratulations to Julie Schoenfield-    McNeill, who recently won an APA Dissertation Research Award.  Julie is currently in the 4th year of the clinical psychology doctoral program and Professor Bev Wilson is her faculty advisor.  The APA Science Directorate Dissertation Research Awards are presented each year to assist science-oriented doctoral psychology students with research costs.  Julie competed with graduate students across all divisions in APA to win this award.

Clinical psychology student Jordan Simonson recently received several scholarships including Pride Foundation Community Scholarship, awarded for his community service serving youth in the Seattle area and his work with AIDS patients. In addition, Jordan received the Don Renschler Scholarship, and the Point Foundation Scholarship for academic excellence, as well as the Malyon-Smith Scholarship Award.  Jordan's faculty advisor is Professor Amy Mezulis.

Clinical psychology student Kendra Jones, a 5th year doctoral student is currently completing her internship at the Alaska VA Healthcare System. Kendra received the SPU Dickinson Fellowship award and was the student representative for APA Division 43, Society for Family Psychology.  Kendra won an APA Student Research Award at the 2010 convention for her research with fellow classmate, Sarah Welton, titled, "Mindfulness, Spousal Attachment, and Marital Satisfaction: A Mediated Model" which will be published in The Family Journal.  Kendra's faculty advisor is Professor John Thoburn.

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Clinical Psychology Student Engaging the

Culture and Changing the World:  Haiti

 

On a recent trip to Haiti, Stacy (Gilmore) Cecchet had originally planned to work with psychologists on the mental health team, however, upon arrival she discovered that children made up more than half of the population seeking medical and mental health attention.  Stacy provided supportive therapy to children undergoing medical procedures without anesthesia as well as running a number of play therapy groups for children in surrounding orphanages and in the medical clinics.  One of Stacy's personal goals was to provide safety, support, and hope to the children of Haiti, even if it only lasted for the time she was there. Read more about Stacy's memorable trip to Haiti. 

APA Accreditation Awarded October 2006

Our APA-accredited clinical psychology doctoral program distinguishes itself by emphasizing both scientific research and clinical practice in the context of a Christian university. In this way, we equip students to achieve excellence in academic and clinical work while preparing for a career as a clinical psychologist. APA data January 2012 (PDF).