Department of Psychology Events

Date: Wednesday 12/4
Time: 1:45-2:30pm
Location: Zoom (see link below)

Details: Meet our featured John Jay Psychology alum Sheila Soltanian ('24) who recently stepped into an exciting role as Operations & Events Manager at a charter elementary school! In just 5 months, she's already managing monthly student and family programming while overseeing vital operations, vendor relationships, and facility maintenance. Join us to learn how she navigates life and her new role just months after graduation in this dynamic business-oriented position. Hosted by PASS (Psychology Peer Academic Support System).

Date: Wednesday 12/4
Time: 1:40-2:55pm
Location: Zoom (link will be emailed the morning of the event)
Audience: Students in the MA Programs in Forensic Mental Health Counseling and Forensic Psychology

Virtual presentation and Q&A about externships and clinical job opportunities in juvenile justice facilities with the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, featuring Dr. Zoe Berko, Assistant Director of Brookwood Secure Center for Youth in Hudson, NY.

Date: Thursday 12/5
Time: 6pm
Location: 10.72 NB

The Fall 2024 Student Book Pick is bell hooks ALL ABOUT LOVE! Read the book, read part of it, and come join us for a pajama party conversation. Presented by PASS (psych peer academic support system) and the Psychology Diversity Committee. For more information about PASS, join their discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/DpYytZSZnq

Date: Friday 12/6
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Provided after registration (see link below)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive cognitive behavioral treatment. Originally developed to treat individuals who suffered from chronic suicide and self-harm, DBT is now recognized as a transdiagnostic treatment. Increasingly, DBT is used in the criminal justice system to treat youth with interpersonal violence and criminality. Dr. Galietta has developed the Juvenile Justice adaptation for DBT and has helped numerous states to implement DBT in juvenile justice settings. The primary focus of this one-day workshop will provide a thorough overview of DBT and its use in Juvenile Justice. Participants will learn about the components of comprehensive DBT, the research supporting its use, and current states using DBT, Additionally, the second half of the day will involve the skills component of DBT. Trainees will learn about DBT Skills groups. Selected essential skills in each of the modules (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness) will be taught as well as a few skills for substance abuse. Throughout the workshop, didactic presentation will alternate with experiential practice. The workshop will conclude with discussion of strategies for successful implementation of DBT. There are limited slots, so RSVP ASAP!

Date: Monday 12/9
Time: 1:40-2:55pm (Community Hour)
Location: L2.84

Don’t want to do clinical work? Deciding if grad school is worth it? Come hear from professionals in trial consulting, policy research, and finance about how they leveraged their undergraduate psychology degrees to get to where they are today! Hosted by the Psychology Department Diversity Committee.

Date: Every first and third Thursday of the month (see Community Calendar below for specific dates)
Time: 12-1:30pm
Location: 10th Floor Conference Room (10.65.35 NB)

Bring and share treats, play games, and have some conversation with fellow students and Psychology faculty!