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Incorporating animals as a therapeutic toolbox is known to create physiological changes in clients, including increase in oxytocin for a calming effect, increase in endorphins for pleasure effect, and increase in dopamine which causes the reward center effect.
Adler University Library has selected the book, “Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society” by Arline T. Geronimus, Sc.D., as the 2025-26 Common Book title — and they are planning a slate of events to engage students, faculty, and staff in dialogue throughout the academic year.
A dedicated member of the Adler community for nearly 20 years and full-time faculty since 2017, Dr. Henning has significantly shaped the University’s academic environment through her trauma-informed approach, student-centered mentorship, and rigorous, reflective pedagogy.
“Turning resistance into resilience: Adler professor reimagines therapy for change-resistant clients.”
– Fred Hanna
Professor and Co-Founder
Mental Health Awareness Month offers a moment to reflect, care for ourselves, and contribute to a broader conversation about mental health and well-being.
During the IFTA Congress, he did not just present research — Ocampo shared his intersectional experiences as a Mexican immigrant raised in the U.S., a Catholic priest committed to addressing injustices, and a CFT doctoral student being trained to be both a skilled clinician and a morally accountable pastoral leader.
“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.”
