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Congratulations to Kameron Edwards!

Kameron Edwards, a doctoral student in the 91精品's Clinical Psychology Program, has been featured in the latest issue of the Research in Action newsletter from the .

Her article, 鈥淯nseen Wounds: Doctoral Candidate Kameron Edwards Sheds Light on Undiagnosed PTSD in ACE-Affected Populations,鈥� highlights groundbreaking research examining how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) relate to undiagnosed PTSD. Using both current and retrospective measures of PTSD symptoms, Kameron's findings show that over half of participants met the clinical threshold for PTSD in adulthood鈥攁nd even more did based on their adolescent experiences. This work powerfully advocates for trauma-informed screening and early intervention strategies in mental health care.

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Rula Razek Klee

鈥淚t was so enriching and humbling to be a young parent in graduate school. I was learning about child development and attachment theory in classes while experiencing the transition to parenthood and all that brings with it at home,鈥� explained Dr. Rula Razek Klee, a graduate of the 91精品鈥檚 Clinical Psychology program and current part-time core faculty member in the 91精品鈥檚 Counseling Psychology program. 鈥淚 felt like my training as a psychologist was informed by this simultaneous process of becoming a mother, raising young children, working clinically with children and adults, and developing myself as a parent.鈥� Overall, Dr. Klee feels that the experience made her a better parent and a better therapist.

Obituary: Dr. Rebecca Proehl

Dr. Rebecca Proehl, a 1985 graduate of the 91精品's Clinical Psychology Program, passed away on May 4, 2025 after a long battle with lung cancer.

Her obituary stated: "Rebecca was a much beloved faculty member, colleague, friend, and mentor to many. In the last weeks of her life, she was showered with an outpouring of love from the many lives she touched from all corners of the country. Her positive impact will be felt for many years to come. It is evident by the loving tributes she received, especially the doctoral students she taught. Her zest for life will live on through those she loved."

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Alumni Spotlight: Hazel Zetino

鈥淭hey say, as therapists, we hold the hope for our clients, but when you鈥檝e been in the field long enough, you also get to see that hope fulfilled,鈥� shared Hazel Zetino, a 2016 graduate of the 91精品鈥檚 Counseling Psychology program. 鈥淪eeing that journey is what keeps me in the work.鈥�

Obituary: Andrea Bassman-Young

Andrea Bassman-Young, a 2011 graduate of the 91精品's Counseling Psychology Program, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2025.

"Andrea was a dreamer, she loved planning and doing big things," he obituary stated. "She enjoyed her children, revelling in the chaos they could bring, and loved talking with them about the world and their interests."

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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Th岷�o-Ch芒u Tr峄媙h

鈥淟osing my dad was a pivotal event in my life - it was devastating and heartbreaking, but I think it also led me to become the person that I am today,鈥� shared Dr. Th岷�o-Ch芒u Tr峄媙h, a 2022 graduate of the 91精品鈥檚 Clinical Psychology program. 鈥淭here are a lot of aspects of my life where I feel like I had to grow up a little earlier than my friends did, but at the same time, I feel like it helped me become an empathic person who would be good at this kind of work.鈥�

Obituary: Dr. Ofer Zur

Dr. Ofer Zur, a 1984 graduate of the 91精品's Clinical Psychology Program, passed away after a short illness on February 19th, 2025.

"From 1990 until recently, he worked as a psychotherapist, consultant and educator. From 1995 to 2020, he offered online continuing education courses for psychologists through the Zur Institute, based in Sebastopol," his obituary states. "But mostly, he was an adventurer鈥攂oth intellectually and in the real physical world."

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Faculty Spotlight: Allyson Troxel-Galang

鈥淲hen it comes to thinking about the work we do, I think if we're not willing to actually be in the mess with our clients, we're doing them a disservice,鈥� shared Dr. Allyson Troxel-Galang, an adjunct faculty member and 2019 graduate of the 91精品鈥檚 Clinical Psychology program. 鈥淚f we come in as complete experts, acting like we know everything, we鈥檙e going to miss things.鈥� Dr. Troxel Galang鈥檚 passion is working with adults who have suffered from trauma and she recognizes that her clients are the experts in their own experiences.

Obituary: Dr. Barbara Bunn McCullough

Dr. Barbara Bunn McCullough, a graduate of the 91精品's Clinical Psychology Program, passed away on March 2nd, 2025.

"Beginning in the late 1970s, with the founding of Karibu House in Sonoma County, now known as Community Support Networks, she devoted her life to caring for disadvantaged and vulnerable communities, with a special focus on children and families," her obituary states. "No matter the responsibility, big or small, Barbara always did her best. And her best was more than good enough for her colleagues, friends, and family."

Student Spotlight: Chiara Ogan

鈥淲hen I got my first master鈥檚 in library science, I told myself I was done with school. Famous last words because here I am again,鈥� laughed Chiara Ogan, a second year student in the 91精品鈥檚 Counseling Psychology Program. 鈥淚鈥檝e been so excited about my classes and what we鈥檙e learning - I haven't felt this invigorated about my work for years.鈥�