Fielding University Press’ Struggling with Infertility Explores Devasting Effects of Infertility

Fielding University Press’ Struggling with Infertility Explores Devasting Effects of Infertility Sharon Schönteich, Ph.D. Having a baby and becoming a parent are major developmental milestones in adulthood that most people aspire to achieve. It is typically expected pregnancy should happen naturally and seamlessly. However, when pregnancy is not achieved as expected, it usually comes as a shock.  According to the World Health Organization, one in six people worldwide struggle with infertility. Often, these struggles are usually not broadly discussed. That is where psychotherapist and Fielding alum Sharon Schönteich, Ph.D., wanted to help others, combat stigma, and get to [...]

Fielding University Press’ Struggling with Infertility Explores Devasting Effects of Infertility2024-05-10T07:48:56-07:00

AWC-SB Honors Four Leaders in Education at Fielding Graduate University Sponsored Women of Achievement 2024 Awards Luncheon

AWC-SB Honors Four Leaders in Education at Fielding Graduate University Sponsored Women of Achievement 2024 Awards Luncheon Santa Barbara, CA – The Association for Women in Communications – Santa Barbara (AWC-SB) recognized four outstanding local educational leaders at the 16th annual Women of Achievement Awards luncheon on Wednesday, May 1. “Celebrating our educational champions highlights the pivotal role of communication in their leadership journey,” said Hilary S. Lyn, AWC-SB Board President and Fielding Graduate University Director of Alumni Relations. “The impact of their work underscores the importance of effective dialogue in driving positive change and shaping future generations.” More than 150 guests, including AWC-SB members, public [...]

AWC-SB Honors Four Leaders in Education at Fielding Graduate University Sponsored Women of Achievement 2024 Awards Luncheon2024-05-09T08:50:53-07:00

Two Chosen as 2024’s Clinical Psychology Program DEI Award Recipients

The Clinical Psychology DEI Committee has chosen its 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award recipients: Nathan Smith, Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student, and Lauren Mizock, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology core faculty. Nathan Smith This award recognizes the contributions students and faculty make to advance DEI work. We asked this year’s recipients about their DEI work and what this award means to them. What does receiving this award mean to you? Nathan Smith: I feel seen and heard. Receiving the Clinical Psychology program’s DEI student award means the world to me and affirms my passion for working with racial and [...]

Two Chosen as 2024’s Clinical Psychology Program DEI Award Recipients2024-05-07T10:07:37-07:00

Match Day Success: Clinical Psychology Students Secure Internship Sites

We are pleased to congratulate our clinical psychology students on their advancement toward their careers by securing internship placements. We are proud of our unique APA-accredited clinical psychology doctoral program, which has consistently placed our students in competitive internships. Congratulations to the Following Clinical Psychology Students Afsarifard, Kayvon Richard J. Donovan Correctional Alvito, Jamie The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard / Psychology Berger, Jessica Georgia Southern University / Counseling Center Bucher, Taylor Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology Catlin, Julia Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Chapman, Katherine University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Chung, Mona Central Regional Hospital Darling, [...]

Match Day Success: Clinical Psychology Students Secure Internship Sites2024-04-30T11:08:35-07:00

Provost Wendi S. Williams, Ph.D., Presenting at the Western Psychological Association Convention on April 26

Provost Wendi S. Williams, Ph.D., Presenting at the Western Psychological Association Convention on April 26 Provost and Senior VP Wendi S. Williams, Ph.D. Distinguished Speaker will be presenting at the Western Psychological Association Convention on April 26. The title of her presentation is On Refusal and Recovery: Black Women and Girls Lead Anyway. Provost Williams will delve into the resilience of Black women and girls in leadership roles, despite facing numerous challenges. Drawing from her book, "Black Women at Work: On Refusal and Recovery," and her experiences interviewing Black women leaders on her podcast, "She Been Ready! The Podcast," Dr. [...]

Provost Wendi S. Williams, Ph.D., Presenting at the Western Psychological Association Convention on April 262024-04-24T08:19:04-07:00

Qualitative Research from Start to Finish In-Person Seminar in Santa Barbara, California

Fielding Graduate University’s School for Leadership Studies (SLS) organized a Research and Practice session, “Qualitative Research from Start to Finish” which took place April 11 - 13, 2024 in Santa Barbara, California.  Fourteen PhD and EdD students came from around the country and Canada to move their dissertation topic and research ahead.  Led by Human and Organization Development (HOD) faculty, Patrice Rosenthal, Fred Steier and Annabelle Nelson, joined by Valerie Bentz, Rich Appelbaum and Keith Melville, topics ranged from the research topic, research question, the literature review, qualitative interviewing, and qualitative research methods. Students from the first term to [...]

Qualitative Research from Start to Finish In-Person Seminar in Santa Barbara, California2024-04-23T11:58:40-07:00

Statement From the President: Transforming the Climate Conversation on Earth Day

President Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D. On this 54th Anniversary of America's first Earth Day celebration, it is a time to reflect on how we moved from a consensus on the urgent need for environmental protection across the country to woefully underestimating the need for action about climate change. A recent study shows that most Europeans and Americans acknowledge that the climate is warming and that a warming planet will likely hurt humankind. At the same time, there is a distortion of the scientific consensus about the data, which leads to a tendency among the public to underestimate the [...]

Statement From the President: Transforming the Climate Conversation on Earth Day2024-04-22T06:49:52-07:00
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