Upcoming Events
November 2018
Extending Empathy Project Speaker: Gary Cates
The Department of Psychology will present a talk titled, “Extending Empathy Through Academic Intervention,” with graduate students, Kelsey Atteberry, Stephanie AuBuchon, Danielle Zayia, and Professor Gary Cates, Ph.D. from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, November 30, in 209 DeGarmo Hall. This event is part of a series of talks, workshops, panels, and round-table discussions that the department will host as a part of the Extending Empathy Project. The events are open to faculty, students, and staff. This speaker series is…
December 2018
ISPIC Suicide Prevention Showcase
The Illinois School Psychology Internship Consortium (ISPIC) and the Central Illinois Area Health Education Center will present a suicide prevention showcase Friday, December 7 at the Illinois State University Alumni Center from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. This continuing professional development opportunity will feature a keynote by Karen Stipp, Ph.D. and Kyle Miller, Ph.D. titled, “Working with trauma-affected and suicidal youth: Building personal and team resilience.” The keynote will be followed by presentations by doctoral psychology interns of six prevention programs included…
Dissertation Defense for: Nicole Moore; PSY
Dissertation defense by Nicole Moore.
Extending Empathy Project Speaker: Valeri Farmer-Dougan
The Department of Psychology will present a talk titled, “Helping Shelter Dogs and Students: A University-Pet Shelter Collaboration,” with Professor Valeri Farmer-Dougan, Ph.D. from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, December 7, in 208 DeGarmo Hall. Abstract Most dog owners report a special bond between themselves and their dogs. This special bond is supported by recent research with the Canis lupus familiaris. Indeed, dogs appear able to detect and respond to basic human emotions such as sadness, happiness and anger. Dogs…