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MAPP Students Honored with 2025 Awards

June 2, 2025

Lori Niles, MAPP '25, and Bonnie Rumbold, MAPP '25, were awarded the Advocacy, Leadership and Service Award and Provost's Award respectively.

10 Reasons to Feel Hopeful About Mental Health

May 27, 2025

From brain plasticity to workplace support, discover 10 positive trends shaping the future of mental health, shared by PCOM's Scott Glassman, PsyD.

Kate Delaney, MAPP '25 | PCOM

May 21, 2025

MAPP program graduate Kate Delaney shares what drove her to pursue a career in health care and why she chose PCOM for her graduate studies.

Katelyn Dory, MAPP '23, Named 2024 Business Elite 'Under 30' Honoree

April 9, 2025

PCOM grad Katelyn Dory earns recognition for driving positive change in workplace culture at SiriusXM and beyond.

Mindfulness and LEGO: A Workshop to Support Flourishing in the Workplace

March 4, 2025

PCOM's Dr. Glassman piloted a LEGO® building workshop with staff at the nonprofit organization Community Behavioral Health (CBH).

The Health and Well-Being Benefits of Kindness

December 2, 2024

Dr. Scott Glassman explains how kindness boosts physical, emotional, and social health and teaches us ways to cultivate it in our lives and communities.

Building Blocks of Success: Personal Growth Through Play

November 4, 2024

Explore an innovative approach to team-building, storytelling, and personal growth through hands-on model creation and facilitated discussions.

How to Improve Listening Skills: A Lesson From Motivational Interviewing

October 28, 2024

Learn how to become a better listener with these clear steps to improve the depth and quality of your listening.

Managing Stress During a Divisive Election Season

October 23, 2024

Learn three strategies that can increase positive emotions, reduce unhelpful negative emotional states, and encourage healthy choices.

Mastering Positive Psychology for Effective Life Coaching

October 14, 2024

Learn how a degree in positive psychology can help you prepare for life coaching certification and success as a life coach.

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