About the Author
I am a Doctoral student pursuing my PsyD in Clinical Psychology, with a focus on International Psychology and Trauma at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL. I hold a B.A. in Psychology from the George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
My clinical and professional interests are focused around the unique needs of individuals, families, and communities effected by complex emergencies and disasters, such as war. To date, life and work have taken me to communities shaken by conflict in Sierra Leone, Northern India, Cambodia, Israel, and the Palestinian Territories. I have also had the opportunity to work closely with a variety of women’s groups and individuals from Sudan and Afghanistan. Currently, I am working in Chicago with trauma survivors whose lives have been further changed by HIV+ status. These experiences have left me humbled by the resiliency and strength of humans.
As a Doctoral student aspiring to work in both the fields of Clinical Psychology and Humanitarian Relief, I devote a great deal of time and energy to seeking out information, experience, and guidance on Humanitarian Psychology. While there are an abundance of resources about International Psychology, Trauma Psychology, Humanitarian Relief Work, Psychosocial work with Refugees, and so on, this is a rapidly evolving field. A consequence of this is that there is not a singular source of professional information, training opportunities, or other resources aimed at graduate students and early career professionals aspiring to enter the field of Humanitarian Psychology.
My hope is that this site will serve as an interactive platform for both discussion and resource and opportunity sharing amongst individuals interested in the role of psychology in communities effected by war and complex emergencies.
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