Department News
Dr. Rebecca MacAulay’s CARE Lab shows mindful adults age with better mental health
The study was recently featured in UMaine News. The CARE Lab, led by Dr. Rebecca MacAulay, an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department, recently published an article in the Journal of Aging and Mental Health that found that trait mindfulness mediated the relationship between perceived stress and inhibitory control in older adults. Additionally, trait mindfulness […]
Read moreUMaine Clinical Psychology to collaborate on WellNurse research
A $1.5 million award launches WellNurse, a research collaboration between the Clinical Psychology Program, the School of Food and Agriculture, and the New Balance Rec Center. Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, Dr. Rebecca Schwartz-Mette, is a co-investigator and will lead the psychological intervention aspect of the project, which involves implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of […]
Read moreCatch up with the latest news from the Clinical Doctoral Program!
Browse the 2020-2021 Clinical Psychology Newsletter to catch up on all the latest research, awards, internship placements, post-doctoral fellowships and more.
Read moreLiv Valö, Clinical Ph.D student, awarded best presentation at the MePA annual conference
Congratulations to Liv Valö! Liv’s presentation “Stress & Resilience in the Wake of COVID-19” was selected as the best presentation at the 2021 Maine Psychological Association Annual Conference.
Read moreLearn “Why representation matters, from Sesame Street to Maine Street” in Dr. LaBouff’s op-ed
The Bangor Daily News published an op-ed from Jordan LaBouff, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology and Honors, titled “Why representation matters, from Sesame Street to Main Street.” LaBouff is a member of the Maine chapter of the national Scholars Strategy Network, which brings together scholars across the country to address public challenges and their policy implications. Labouff […]
Read moreThe Clinical Psychology Program receives transformational gift from the Judy Glickman Lauder Foundation
The University of Maine has received a transformational gift from the Judy Glickman Lauder Foundation to support the efforts and initiatives of the Clinical Psychology Program to help meet the increasing demand for high-quality, evidence-based mental health providers in Maine. The gift, made through the University of Maine Foundation, will allow UMaine’s accredited doctoral training […]
Read moreJoin us on Nov 18th: Roads to Clinical Practice
Please join us on Nov 18th at 6:30 PM (219 Williams Hall) to learn about career paths in mental health fields. Bring your Questions All Undergraduate Students are Welcome to Attend Roads to Clinical Practice Flyer
Read moreSocial Justice Theory and Clinical Practice Live Webinar on Nov 12th
The University of Maine Rural Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care Project and the School of Social Work are pleased to present the Fall 2021 Field Instructor Appreciation continuing education online event: Social Justice Theory and Clinical Practice: The Liberation Health Conceptual Framework A live webinar presented by Dawn Belkin Martinez, Ph.D., LICSW Friday, […]
Read moreMeet Amy Halpin: AgingME Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) Psychology Fellow
Graduate student Amy Halpin served as an AgingME Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) Psychology Fellow. Amy notes that the the fellowship “strengthened my abilities and confidence to work with older adults, disseminate evidence-based knowledge, and work effectively within an interdisciplinary setting. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with the GWEP and both […]
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