Engagement Series 

Initiated in fall 2020, the Engagement Series aims to provide supplemental educational activities for WJC community members while the College has temporarily transitioned to remote learning. The series features a wide range of fascinating topics, on subjects topical, practical, academic, and just for fun. In addition to the valuable educational content of these activities, the series provides a great opportunity for WJC community members to connect with one another in a safe and heathy environment, open to all. 

All activities are on Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30 pm. Recordings of select events will be posted below. If interested in participating, please register here

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February 2021

Virtual Substance Use Treatment and Recovery During COVID Times 
Presented by Margaret Giles, MTS, MA
Monday, February 1, 2021

Public Narrative and Leadership Building
Presented by Brandi Derr, PsyD
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Recording Link

Guided Deep Relaxation for Stress Relief
Presented by Julie Yeterian, PhD
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Recording Link

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March 2021

Communication and Support of Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Presented by Mari Carmen Bennasar, PsyD, and Sarah Aronson
Thursday, March 4, 2021

Inflection Points: The Intersection of COVID-19, Climate Change, and Systemic Racism
Presented by Jill Bloom, PhD
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Recording Link

Family and Work-Life "Balance" for Psychologists and Psychology Trainees
Presented by Marie Forgeard, PhD
Monday, March 15, 2021
Recording Link

Playing Games to Improve Team Communication Skills: Codenames
Presented by Julia Clement, MS, and Kristen Toohill
Monday, March 22, 2021

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April 2021

How to Create LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces in Your Office and in the Classroom
Presented by Jessica Stahl, PhD, and Nilda Laboy, PsyD
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Recording Link
Presentation Slides (PDF)

Fidelity to the Inhibitory Learning Model, Functionality, and Availability of Free Anxiety Treatment Apps
Presented by Brian Ott, PhD
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Recording Link

Supporting LGBTQIA Youth in Schools
Presented by Robyn Bratica, PhD
Thursday, April 15, 2021

The Critical Thinking Quality Scale (CTQS) - A new model and measure of critical thinking for WJC students
Presented by Paul Block, PhD, and Jason Osher, PhD
Thursday, April 29, 2021