Clinical Psychology
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The Clinical Psychology one week program will touch upon the fascinating world of mental illness: origins, symptoms, and treatment. Students will gain understanding of the major forms of mental disorders such as: Autism, Schizophrenia, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Eating Disorders, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity.
Students will also gain understanding of interventions and treatment options. Students may take a field trip to a psychiatric facility and to an academic lab to learn about recent psychiatric research.
This one-week summer program is designed for teens interested in psychology & psychiatry.
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Starting in July | Twice a week remotely for four weeks | $599
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Teaching team
Jane Bybee received her PhD in Psychology from Yale University. She completed post-doctoral research at the Child Study Center at the Yale School of Medicine.
Dr. Bybee won the Excellence in Teaching Award at Northeastern University, where she taught Developmental Psychopathology. She played a leading role in gaining American Psychological Association accreditation for the Clinical Psychology doctoral degree at Suffolk University, the school’s first PhD program. She taught courses in Childhood Psychopathology at Suffolk University at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Dr. Bybee edited a book (Guilt and Children) and authored numerous journal articles. Her research has been featured in the Boston Globe and Boston Herald as well as on 20/20
Student Comments
‘I loved this program! I think that is due to my strong interest with how the brain works. I like how everyone was able to engage in discussion and that we were able to watch really cool TED talks and movies/documentary. It was an overall great experience.’
‘I really liked the way the class was taught. It was really interesting and I felt really comfortable asking questions. I liked the combination of learning and mindfulness activities.’
‘My program was very informative and I learned a lot about mental disorders that I did not know before. Also, I like all the activities we did especially the art therapy.’
‘I enjoyed the structure of the clinical psychology class, having lecture periods along with interactive learning. I also enjoyed listening to the visitors’ stories and information.’
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