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From the impact of virtual intimacies to supporting families with difficult therapy histories, Adler University students, faculty, and alums shared their expertise and made their mark at the 2025 International Family Therapy Association Congress in Aberdeen, Scotland.
“This award highlights the innovation and scholarly contributions of our faculty, whose work advances knowledge for educators and mental health practitioners,” said Cheryl R. Richardson, Ph.D., associate vice president of Faculty Affairs.
The conference, taking place May 29–June 1, 2025 in Portland, Oregon, brings together professionals in education, psychology, psychiatry, counseling, social work, and community leadership to connect, learn, and explore new ideas through the lens of Adlerian Psychology.
Hosted by the University’s Center for Adlerian Practice and Scholarship (CAPS), the event will take place on May 9 from 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. CDT on Adler’s Chicago campus. Registration is required and virtual options are available.
Varaidzo Chokuwenga’s scholarship doesn’t just reflect her academic excellence — it also honors her commitment to serving others, even when it meant balancing a full-time course load with her volunteer work.
Dr. Coleman shares insights on the evolving DEI landscape and the importance of media representation.
“Through my work, I have seen incredible diversity in what doing better means to different people, and for my thesis, I wanted to explore the broad range of recovery experiences. My hope is that the research would expand our understanding of what recovery can look like.”
President Lisa Coleman, Ph.D., spoke with Business In Vancouver about the institution’s new era of inclusive leadership and building on a legacy of mental health advocacy.
This program prepares students to design interventions, affect health policies, and lead wellness initiatives in health care, population health, and corporate well-being.
Aptly themed “Accelerating Action,” the annual gathering of inspiring leaders, Adler students, and the Vancouver community will focus on one of the biggest ways to help address systemic barriers and biases — by supporting the supporters.