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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September 3, 2024

In the face of DEI backlash, belonging plays a key role to future success

Janna Henning
July 18, 2024

Professor Janna Henning, J.D., Psy.D., named president-elect of APA Division of Trauma Psychology

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July 11, 2024

Belonging in the workplace: Adler faculty on ensuring organizations empower employees to thrive

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July 8, 2024

Q&A: Dr. Guirguis-Younger looks back at serving as the Vancouver Campus’ Faculty Council chair

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May 31, 2024

Women Changing the World hono(u)rs Adler University Adjunct Faculty Andrea Carter with two prestigious awards

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February 15, 2024

Adler students address need for more cultural competency training in mental health care for Arab/MENA clients

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February 7, 2024

About a third of employees have faced bullying at work – here’s how to Recognise and deal with it

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June 8, 2023

Dr. Marina Bluvshtein receives 2023 NASAP Lifetime Achievement Award

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May 26, 2023

Sudden Silence: Hidden Voices project highlights need to address overdose deaths in British Columbia

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April 19, 2023

Q&A: Managing eco-anxiety and its impact on our mental health

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March 20, 2023

Dr. Neal Rubin to receive award from APA’s Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology

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March 3, 2023

A little bit of narcissism is normal and healthy – here’s how to tell when it becomes pathological

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