Author: br77

Academic Status: Incoming first year, Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Student
Research Interests: I am interested in trauma and traumatic stress, particularly intimate partner violence, individual differences in the development and expression of trauma-related psychopathology, and trauma-informed care.
Pronouns: She/her
Hometown: Copley, OH
What does “Empowerment” mean to you?: To me, empowerment means having a sense of control and agency over one’s life and feeling confident in the ability to navigate challenges and meet one’s psychological and personal needs. As a clinician, it also means supporting individuals in recognizing their strengths and helping them feel capable of advocating for themselves.

Academic Status: First year, Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Student
Research Interests: I am interested in understanding the sociocultural impacts sexual violence has on Black women, spirituality and mindfulness, and culturally competent treatment for people who commit sexual offenses.
Pronouns: She/her 
Hometown: Denver, CO
What does “Empowerment” mean to you?: Empowerment means accepting both the beautiful and ugly parts of the healing process and providing clients with compassionate care to move forward in their lives.

Academic Status: Second year, Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Student
Research Interests: I am interested in incarcerated/recently released populations, recidivism, trauma, Intimate Partner Violence, and Substance Use.
Hometown: Copley, Ohio
Pronouns: She/Her
What does “empowerment” mean to you? To me, empowerment means pushing forward in the face of adversity and striving to create a better life for oneself and better future for others.