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PSYC 560 Friday Forum Topics

The Friday Forum series, which the Metropolitan State University Psychology Department cosponsors with the Minnesota Psychological Association, is being offered for academic credit by Metro State. Each forum is on a topic of current professional importance in the field of psychology. Descriptions and dates of offerings are published in the Class Schedule and Catalyst. Note: At least 12 credits in psychology, human services, or social work prior to registration.

Special information

Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. Note: At least 12 credits in psychology, human services, or social work prior to registration. Grading is Pass/No Credit only. MPA fee is $15.
0-2 Graduate credit

Effective August 1, 1998 to present

Summer 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Weight Bias and Behavioral Health: Enhancing Awareness and Optimizing Care Rydell, Susan T Books for PSYC-560-21 Summer 2024 Course details for PSYC-560-21 Summer 2024
22 Friday Forum: Your Safety Matters Rydell, Susan T Books for PSYC-560-22 Summer 2024 Course details for PSYC-560-22 Summer 2024
23 Subpoena Doesn't Have to be a Dirty Word: Clinical Documentation Intended a Mahoney, Caitlin O Books for PSYC-560-23 Summer 2024 Course details for PSYC-560-23 Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Contemplative Psychology and Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia Heinz, Melissa L Books for PSYC-560-21 Fall 2024 Course details for PSYC-560-21 Fall 2024
23 Friday Forum: MPA Summit - Multicultural Competence in Everyday Practice Pournoor, Rebecca Carolyn Books for PSYC-560-23 Fall 2024 Course details for PSYC-560-23 Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Friday Forum: Family of Origin Psychotherapy Heinz, Melissa L Books for PSYC-560-21 Spring 2025 Course details for PSYC-560-21 Spring 2025
22 From Stories to Strength: Narrative Therapy for AfricanAmerican Communities Blaxton, Jessica Books for PSYC-560-22 Spring 2025 Course details for PSYC-560-22 Spring 2025
23 Presurgical Psychological Evaluations: Identifying/Mitigating Risk Factors Spielmans, Glen I Books for PSYC-560-23 Spring 2025 Course details for PSYC-560-23 Spring 2025
24 Friday Forum: Applying CPT and PE for PTSD with Co-occurring Substance Use Cook, Carmen R Books for PSYC-560-24 Spring 2025 Course details for PSYC-560-24 Spring 2025
25 Friday Forum: ChatGPT, The Practice of Psychology, and Ethics Heinz, Melissa L Books for PSYC-560-25 Spring 2025 Course details for PSYC-560-25 Spring 2025