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How Psychological and Sociological Factors Impact Disconnected Youth

In the previous articles of this series, (insert previous links) we discussed how one can incorporate multiple theoretical, psychological, and philosophical approaches taught in a Master’s in Counseling program into practical application while working with disconnected youth populations. In addition to understanding the impact of these various perspectives, one must also look at other approaches [...]

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Understanding Erik Erickson’s Psychosocial Stages of Development

[By Heidi Grove, Regis University graduate of the MA in Counseling Program, co-founder of The Youth Connection.] In the previous articles of this series, (Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs Method for Trust-Based Relationship Building, How Trust Based Relationship Play a Key Role in the Healing of Our Youth) we discussed how one can incorporate multiple theoretical philosophical [...]

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Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs Method for Trust-Based Relationship Building

[By Heidi Grove, Regis University graduate of the MA in Counseling Program, co-founder of The Youth Connection.] In the previous article of this series, “How Trust Based Relationship Play a Key Role in the Healing of Our Youth,” we presented how one can utilize an education through the Regis University Master’s in Counseling program to expand [...]

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How Trust-Based Relationships Play a Key Role in the Healing of Our Youth

[By Heidi Grove, Regis University graduate of the MA in Counseling Program, co-founder of The Youth Connection.] When thinking of pursuing a Master of Arts in Counseling degree, most assume that you will commit your career to becoming a Therapist.  However, most do not realize the plethora of expansive opportunities that one can purse with [...]

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Dr. Osterlund Discusses the Counseling Needs of Military Families

Dr. Linda Osterlund, Assistant Professor of the Graduate Counseling Program at Regis University, was a guest on Comcast Newsmakers, a program that features people making a difference in the community. Focusing on the graduate counseling programs available from Regis, including Master of Arts in Counseling and Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Dr. [...]

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Understanding the Main Three Student Learning Styles

Learning Processes – Addressing PTSD in Higher Education

[Part of the Learning Processes Series by Marilynn Force ©, Regis University affiliate faculty member. This Learning Process Series’ aim is to address learning issues that students and instructors may face while participating and interacting in the higher education journey.] On June 27, 2011, National PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Awareness day took place, a day [...]

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Regis University Celebrates Opening of New Counseling Center

Regis University celebrated the opening of its new CORE (Center of Excellence in Regis Education) Counseling Center with an open house that including a ribbon-cutting ceremony, remarks by special guests, tours and a reception at the University’s Colorado Springs Campus. A host of dignitaries representing Regis University, El Pomar Foundation and the Colorado Springs Chamber [...]

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Melodie Mack Influencing the Lives of Soldiers Families and Counseling Students

Melodie Mack – Influencing the Lives of Soldiers, Families and Counseling Students

Melodie Mack lives and breathes counseling, inspired initially by her mother’s encouragement and then through her education journey. In 2006 she earned her Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology degree and then continued on to earn her Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Regis University’s School of Education and Counseling in 2009. These two [...]

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Leading The Way in Play Therapy Education - Teresa Christensen CPS Faculty

Leading the Way in Play Therapy Education – Teresa Christensen, CPS Faculty

Teresa Christensen is a professor at the School of Education and Counseling at Regis University CPS, teaching group counseling, play therapy, child and adolescent therapy. And, under Christensen’s leadership, Regis has been designated as an Approved Center of Play Therapy Education, a counseling method that has proven to assist children in resolving psychosocial difficulties. With [...]

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Author Dave Philipps Speaks on PTSD and His Book “Lethal Warriors”

David Philipps, an award-winning journalist and author of “Lethal Warriors: When the New Band of Brothers Came Home,” will be the guest author at the book talk hosted by Colorado College Journalism program and the Political Science Department on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. “Lethal Warriors” came from Philipps’ special report, “Casualties of War,” a two-part [...]

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