Breakaway thinkers

Learn about those who challenge convention, inspire change, and lead with purpose. These features highlight the innovative ideas and bold perspectives that drive our community forward.

A woman with long straight blonde hair wearing a pink blazer over a black top, posed against a plain grey background, reflects Chelsea Minhas’s commitment to building communities at Adler University.

Building communities through connections: Chelsea Minhas brings her experiences to Adler University

From an early age, Chelsea Minhas was able to spot the cracks in the system. 

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A Psy.D. student stands smiling next to a research poster titled “Violent-Context Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Juvenile Justice-Involved Youth,” displayed at a Chicago conference.

From Nebraska research lab to Chicago conference: Psy.D. student Autumn Hanson’s journey

Autumn Hanson presented her neuropsychology-based research at the 13th annual Association of Chicagoland Externship and Practicum Training (ACEPT) Conference at National Louis University on May 1, where she placed third overall. 

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Four men appear in a grid labeled "Mind Games," each with added fantasy elements: devil horns, wizard hat, a bubbling cauldron, and a sword—hinting at how therapeutic gaming can be used to support mental health.

Rolling the dice: How gaming can be a powerful tool in therapy

At this year’s Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a panel of mental health professionals is inviting attendees to take a closer look at what happens when gaming moves beyond entertainment and into clinical Practise. The discussion brings together practitioners who are actively integrating video games and tabletop role-playing games into their work with clients. 

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November 12, 2025

Feel like you can’t get a job? You’re not alone — but here’s how to work around it

A man with dark hair and a beard is smiling at the camera, wearing a navy blazer and a light blue patterned shirt—this graduate speaker embodies a journey from refugee to psychologist against a plain light background.
November 3, 2025

‘Starting from minus’: Graduate speaker reflects on his journey from refugee to psychologist

A man in a blue suit and tie stands in front of a brown curtain and a flag with a white star and stripes, smiling while wearing a round pin on his lapel—embodying transformational change within Liberia’s Civil Service.
October 27, 2025

Graduate speaker exemplifies Adlerian leadership in Liberia’s Civil Service

Monica McAlduff and Lisa Coleman, Ph.D., sitting at a table draped in a blue tablecloth with the FNHA logo.
October 7, 2025

FNHA, Adler University partner to advance mental health services in First Nations communities

A man wearing a "CHI 2025" shirt, an Adler alum, speaks about how mentorship transforms lives to a seated audience, while another man stands behind him at a podium. A screen reads "Mentor Introduction.
October 6, 2025

The power of showing up: Adler alum transforms lives through mentorship

A bald man wearing glasses, a dark suit, a light blue shirt, and a patterned tie stands in an office setting, smiling at the camera—Joseph Troiani, author of A City at War: Chicago WWII.
August 21, 2025

‘A City at War’: Associate Professor Joseph Troiani, Ph.D., highlights Chicago’s WWII story

Two people sit on a rooftop ledge in casual clothes, smiling at each other under a clear sky with city buildings behind them, capturing a moment of authentic relationships.
February 13, 2025

The love we seek: How to build authentic and healthy relationships

Hands holding up puzzle pieces.
February 10, 2025

Preventing ‘revenge quitting:’ 5 things workplaces can do to help employees feel like they belong

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January 30, 2025

Disability Lead selects Adler’s Christena Gunther as 2025 Institute Fellow

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January 14, 2025

Elevating Latino Leadership: Adler’s Alex Perez joins CLCF Academy

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November 11, 2024

Adler alum leads charge in guiding the future of Army psychology

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October 17, 2024

To advocate for Chicago’s immigrant communities, Psy.D. student joins the city’s New Americans Advisory Council

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