Author Archives: Jennifer Yalof

When I was in high school, my dad would often pass by my bedroom and make a comment along the lines of,  “Your room is kind of messy. Is there something going on that is upsetting you?”  I remember thinking … Continue reading →

MSPP is unique in that it offers different concentrations, or tracks, that a student can choose to enter after their second year.  Along with General Studies, MSPP offers Health, Forensic, Child, Adolescent and Family, and Latino Mental Health tracks. This … Continue reading →

I had the pleasure of interviewing Caitlyn O’Loughlin, a first year full time organizational psychology student. J: There are many different directions someone interested in psychology can take. The public may better know options such as clinical, counseling or forensic … Continue reading →

If you’re considering applying to MSPP’s doctoral psychology program, consider this: how you think, view the world and interact with others will forever change. Like getting a tattoo, intensive educational training is, for the most part, permanent. I am finding … Continue reading →

When you make the decision to attend a doctoral program you are embarking on a major commitment. It can be daunting; you are choosing to dedicate a part of your life to a career,  deciding to take out an extensive amount … Continue reading →

 If you are studying to be a psychologist, or thinking of becoming one, you may want to think about entering your own personal therapy. It is beneficial to both parties if you are able to identify your triggers, blind spots, … Continue reading →

Some people have phobias. Phobias of spiders, snakes, airplanes. All reasonably understandable things to feel negative towards. Spiders and snakes can bite, planes can crash. I have a fear of numbers. I’m not diagnosed with numerophobia (fear of numbers, a … Continue reading →