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Samantha Coleman, Ph.D., co-founded Black to the Beginning to increase conversations about adoption in the Black community and to create a community for Black adoptees, like herself. There’s comfort in shared experiences, said Coleman, Online Campus faculty and Director of Student Experience and Academic Advising. It’s important to have these conversations because it can be healing to know that someone else is experiencing something similar. That you aren’t out here by yourself.

We recognize and celebrate Rosemary Brown (1930-2003), a politician, writer, educator, and social activist, who was dedicated to advancing human rights and became the first Black woman elected to political office in Canada. Learn more: https://bit.ly/36ufCVK

Join us for the many Black History Month events hosted virtually across our campuses this week, including a Black Community Spotlight conversation with Dr. Cheryl Richardson, a Social Justice Beyond Borders presentation with M. NourbeSe Philip, and a drumming and dance journey with Zimbabwean Musician Kurai Mubaiwa. Learn more and RSVP: https://bit.ly/3apU39T

We recognize and celebrate the many Black psychologists, leaders, and advocates who shaped our fields of psychology, mental health, and social justice, including Kenneth B. Clark, Ph.D. (1914-2005) and Mamie Phipps Clark, Ph.D. (1917-1983). The Clarks research and casework have been significant in the field of psychology and in the civil rights movement. Learn more: https://bit.ly/36ufCVK

Children are going to do as well as their parents and their communities help them to do. I think that how this is all going to turn out is not quite clear because we haven’t yet made decisions as a society about what kinds of safety nets we are going to put in place to help our communities and our families. Listen to Christina Biedermann, Psy.D., Chicago Campus Assistant Professor, discuss the impact of COVID-19 on children and their communities on Philanthropy in the New Normal, a podcast series produced by Strategic Philanthropy, Ltd.

Join us virtually on February 10 at 1 p.m. PST to learn about what you can do with a degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (I/O)one of the fastest-growing psychology fields today. RSVP: http://bit.ly/3rp2hWO

Online Campus graduate Tracey Burraston, M.A. ’18, is helping veterans manage post-traumatic stress disorder through outdoor activities, sport, and other alternative therapies.

Tricia-Kay Williams, M.A. ’18, recently welcomed fellow Vancouver Campus graduate and Adjunct Faculty Samar Shata, M.A. ’12, to her Meta Transitions videos series to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement and systemic racism, and to offer advice for self-care and coping with trauma.

Chicago Campus Master of Arts in Counseling: Art Therapy student Zachary D. Van Den Berg created a video project to combat the historical erasure of our community’s presence and contributions to the field of art therapy by archiving the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ art therapists.

Megan Hasselroth, M.A. ’16, was recently interviewed by NPR about her role as Executive Director of Lead(h)er, a nonprofit mentoring program in Davenport, Iowa focused on career and community development for women.

Join us for a virtual Adlerian Summit session at noon CT on December 4 with Alyson Schafer, M.A. '04. Schafer will share a framework and practical tips for parents, counselors and other professionals working with children and teens on how to integrate and manage technology in a safe and effective way. RSVP: https://bit.ly/2TJNOWs

Joshua Wolff, Ph.D., a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who teaches for Adler University's Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) program in Chicago, shares thoughts on how psychology can help address social issues in Psychology Today.

The Restorative Justice Hubs, a partner of the Institute on Public Safety and Social Justice - IPSSJ at Adler University, recently launched a public awareness campaign to share how investing in restorative justice can improve the health and well-being of communities. #RestorativeJusticeWorks

For #WorldKindnessDay today, Chicago Campus Associate Professor Marla Vannucci, Ph.D., collaborated with artist and licensed clinical social worker Amyliza de Jesus to release a new song, Kindness is King. The song's crowd-sourced video features four Adler University students and a graduatesharing their commitment to community and their creativity.

Adler University alumni, are you interested in pursuing a Psy.D. or Ph.D. degree? Join us for a webinar on November 9 at 12 p.m. CST to learn about our doctorate programs and scholarships for alumni. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3kukpv8

Students, faculty, and staff across Adler University campuses are together now for our first virtual Social Justice Summit this yeara time to reflect, plan, and act on our mission for community engagement, social justice, and socially responsible practice. #AdlerForSocialJustice

Today, we remember those who have served in Canada's Armed Forces. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

Join us for the second session of the virtual 2020 Adlerian Summit on November 6 at 12 p.m. CST. Marina Bluvshtein, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Adlerian Practice and Scholarship at Adler University, will explore the social, economic, and public health environment in which Alfred Adler lived during the flu pandemic of 1918-1920. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3drmtkN

Vancouver Campus graduate and adjunct professor Alyson Jones, M.A. ’96, shares advice for how Canadians can manage anxiety and stress during the second wave of the pandemic.

ASA is off to a late start but we are pleased to represent you this academic term. Swipe to meet the new executives of the 2020-2021 academic year at @AdlerUniversity Vancouver Campus . #adlerstudentassociation #ASA #adleruniversity #sga

Chicago Campus student Kaitlin Digrispino created a video to share why she is pursuing a dual degree in Sport and Human Performance (M.S.) and Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.). "Not many people are familiar with my field and I felt it was time to change that." Digrispino said. "I hope this video can help at least one person in the world that may feel as lost as I did prior to graduate school."

Restorative Justice Hubs Coordinator Joshua Brooks and Adler University Institute on Public Safety and Social Justice - IPSSJ Executive Director Elena Quintana, Ph.D., share the benefits of restorative justice, investing in communities, and community building. #RestorativeJusticeWorks

Watch the 2020 Virtual Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This year's inductees include Adler University President Raymond E. Crossman, Ph.D.

Watch the 2020 Virtual Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, October 13. The ceremony will recognize this year's inducteesincluding Adler University President Raymond E. Crossmanfor their significant contributions to the well-being of Chicago's LGBTQ community.

Want to learn more about our programs? Join us for a virtual Faculty Meet and Greet next week, Wednesday, October 14 from 5:30-7:30 PST. Our Office of Admissions and various Faculty members will share and answer questions about our programs, admission requirements, and financial aid. RSVP: https://bit.ly/2FbG9fR

The third Annual Adlerian Summit is going online! We weren’t able to hold the Summit as originally planned in March, so we are bringing the speakers to you in virtual events throughout the year. Please join us for a first session in the series on October 16 featuring Marion Balla, M.ED., M.S.W., R.S.W., Diplomate in Adlerian Psychology and President of the Adlerian Counselling and Consulting Group, Inc. RSVP: https://bit.ly/2SQxvqB

Kudos to Institute on Public Safety and Social Justice - IPSSJ Executive Director Elena Quintana, RJ Hubs coordinator Joshua Brooks and RJ practitioner Anthony ...Montoya for a great discussion on how #RestorativeJustice is part of the solution to reducing violence and ending mass incarceration on WBBM Newsradio’s At Issue with Craig Dellimore. The show also aired on WXRT and WSCR. Our thanks to WBBM for sharing this essential info with listeners! #RestorativeJusticeWorks #CommunityHealing https://www.radio.com//some-think-restorative-justice-a-be

Congratulations to Amir Sepehry, Ph.D., who teaches in the Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) program for being appointed chair of the Psychopharmacology Section of the Canadian Psychological Association | Société canadienne de psychologie. https://bit.ly/30sASb7

Join us next week for a conversation with educator and author Dr. Celeste Watkins-Hayes, as part of The Black Author Series hosted by the Adler University Center for Diversity and Inclusion. Dr. Watkins-Hayes' recent book Remaking a Life: How Women Living with HIV/AIDS Confront Inequity uses the HIV/AIDS epidemic as a lens to understand how women achieve radical improvements in their social well-being in the face of social stigma and economic disadvantage. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3l8QNn9