Department of psychology
Connecting the Dots Between Research and the Community
Department of Psychology
Three UW Psychology professors partner with visiting colleagues to tell the story of how their research is addressing some of society’s biggest challenges. This free, public series is made possible by a generous bequest from Professor Allen L. Edwards.
All lectures are free. They will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Kane Hall, room 130 (directions and parking information).
April 20
Understanding and Legitimizing How Indigenous Children Learn
Stephanie Fryberg
Associate Professor of Psychology and American Indian Studies, University of Washington
Barbara Rogoff
UCSC Foundation Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of California, Santa Cruz
The way we learn is shaped by our culture. For indigenous children, there is often a mismatch between their culture and the classroom. Fryberg and Rogoff examine indigenous children’s approach to learning and how educators can create a more supportive academic environment.
April 27
Treating Severe Mental Disorders
Marsha M. Linehan
Professor of Psychology and Director of the Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics (BRTC), University of Washington
Martin Bohus
Scientific Director of the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim, Germany
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) integrates behavioral science with Zen mindfulness for effective results. Learn how DBT treatment and research is helping reduce the risk of suicide—and other ways research is paving the way for innovative treatments of complex mental disorders.
May 4
Autism Intervention in the Community
Wendy Stone
Professor of Psychology, University of Washington
David S. Mandell
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics and Director of the Center for Mental Health Policy and Services Research, University of Pennsylvania
Families of young children often face obstacles as they navigate the path from being concerned about autism to initial diagnosis and treatment. Wendy Stone and David S. Mandell share strategies—from the doctor’s office to the classroom—for ensuring that children get the autism-specialized services they need.
