Counseling

Jun 13, 2019 • Caitlin Burns

Counseling Presents Inaugural Alumni Awards for Social Justice

The Counseling program presented its inaugural Gillem-Bartoli Alum Award for Contributions to Social Justice to Dr. Radhika Sehgal ’99M, staff psychologist at Dickinson College, and Dr. Kristen Bertsch ’07M, staff psychologist at Drexel University and personal practice psychologist, during a...

Apr 29, 2019 • Caitlin Burns

Damario ’18M Appointed Behavioral Health Program Coordinator

Counseling alumnus Marc Damario ’18M was appointed evidence-based practice program coordinator at Belmont Behavioral Health Hospital, where he’ll oversee new programs implemented in the hospital. Damario is working to secure a designation for Belmont from Philadelphia’s Evidence-based...

Nov 27, 2018 • Caitlin Burns

Students, Faculty Receive Awards at Counseling Conference

Students and faculty from Arcadia’s graduate Counseling program were honored at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA) Conference, held from Nov. 9 to 11 in Pittsburgh. Adjunct Professor of Counseling Lois Keller won the PCA Outstanding Practitioner Award, which recognizes a professional...

Nov 20, 2018 • Jennifer Retter

Dr. Morrow, Students Study Coping and Peer Provocation

Dr. Michael Morrow, associate professor of Psychology, co-published research on coping and peer provocation in two academic journals. “College Students’ Daily Coping, Mood, and Quality of Life: Benefits of Problem-Focused Engagement,” co-authored with Psychology alumna Leaha Shermeyer ’16 and...

Oct 26, 2018 • Caitlin Burns

Arcadia University Graduate Student Anje McLish Performs Spoken Word at Conference

By Lana Valente '18 Arcadia Counseling student Anje McLish ’20M performed spoken word during the 2018 Blerdcon– short for “black nerd” conference, which in its own words, “celebrates our connection with LGBTQ, the disabled, POCs and the international community.” Through her performance, “Cute...

Feb 20, 2018 • Jennifer Retter

Vincent ’14, ’18M Researches Links Between Grief and Discipline

Christine Vincent ’14, ’18M, MPH, a Counseling and Public Health master’s candidate, had her research on bereaved families accepted for publication by the Journal of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association, a professional, refereed journal dedicated to the study and development of the counseling...

Dec 13, 2017 • Jennifer Retter

Dr. Morrow, Sharp ’19 Publish on Peer Victimization

Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Michael Morrow’s article on children’s perceptions of social competence was accepted for publication by the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, a distinguished child psychology journal. Coauthored by Dr. Julie Hubbard, professor in the...

Nov 15, 2017 • Caitlin Burns

Students, Faculty Present at Counseling Association Conference

Students and faculty of the Counseling program presented and were recognized at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA) Conference in King of Prussia on Nov. 4. Dr. Hsin-Hua "Cathy" Lee, assistant professor of Psychology, and Counseling student Bethany Wentz ’18 co-presented the poster, “...

Oct 16, 2017 • Caitlin Burns

Lyman, Byrne Recognized by Pennsylvania Counseling Association

Carol Lyman, associate director of Counseling, and Elizabeth Byrne, adjunct professor of Psychology, will be recognized for the contributions to counseling services at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA) luncheon in King of Prussia on Nov 4. Lyman will receive the 2017 Outstanding...

School of Education alumna Joanna D'Orazio '14 (left) at Camp Starfish. Photo courtesy of The San Pedro Sun.

Aug 9, 2017 • Jennifer Retter

Students, Alumni, Faculty Promote Health and Wellness in Belize

Students, alumni, and faculty from Arcadia’s Physical Therapy, Genetic Counseling, Public Health, Physician Assistant, Education, and Counseling programs continued their mental health, physical wellness, and education efforts in Belize from July 15 to 26. This year’s trip overlapped with Camp...

Aug 7, 2017 • Caitlin Burns

Damario ’18M Recognized for Cognitive Therapy Certification Score

Counseling student Marc Damario ’18M was lauded by the Community Behavioral Health of Philadelphia and the Beck Community Initiative on July 14 for earning this year’s highest score on the Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale (CTRS) in Philadelphia. He is the first Arcadia student in the program’s...

Jun 27, 2017 • Caitlin Burns

Dr. Michael Addresses Racial Identity of White Communities in Tedx Talk

Dr. Ali Michael, adjunct professor of Counseling and director of K-12 consulting and professional development at the Center for the Study of Race and Equity in Education at the University of Pennsylvania, discussed race and racial identity during the Tedx Cheltenham event on June 3. Dr. Michael...