IPS Doctoral Students Meet Renowned Mental Health Experts
Judith Rapoport, M.D., international expert in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder at NIH, and Christine Courtois, Ph.D., at the Northern Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychology (NVACP)
During their recent spring break, a group of doctoral students from the Institute for the Psychological Sciences (IPS) met with Dr. Judith Rapoport, M.D. at the National Institute of Health (NIH), and attended a Trauma Workshop with Dr. Christine Courtois, Ph.D. sponsored by the Northern Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychology (NVACP).
These opportunities were part of their Advanced Clinical Practicum class taught by Dr. Gladys Sweeney, Ph.D., Academic Dean of IPS.
Dr. Rapoport has been Chief of the Child Psychiatry Branch within the NIMH since 1984. Her laboratory investigates the clinical phenomenology, neurobiology and treatment of psychiatric disorders in children, including Childhood Onset Schizophrenia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
“Dr. Rapoport is a world-renowned expert in the field of Child Psychiatry and it was a privilege for our students to hear about the various factors involved in the development of OCD and the advances on the neurological, psychotropic and behavioral treatment for this disorder," commented Dr. Sweeney.
The students were very impressed and grateful for this opportunity to meet with such a highly-regarded expert. Observed Greg Bottaro, M.S., “Dr. Rapoport offers a unique perspective as both a clinician and researcher, so her presentation was a great balance between pathology and clinical relevance.”
He continued, “She was insightful and extremely knowledgeable about the most recent research and cutting-edge developments in treatment.”
Dr. Rapoport also shared with them the work she is doing on the task force for the DSM V, and gave them a unique look into the world of the NIH.
Dr. Courtois spoke about Complex PTSD and how to treat the disorder. IPS student Sr. Mary Patrice Ahearn, R.S.M., M.S., stated, “Dr. Courtois is considered an expert in the field and I can see why. She was professional and has the education and experience to speak authoritatively on the subject.”
Sr. Mary Patrice also noted, “I was happy to see that what we’ve been taught at IPS, specifically in terms of attachment theory and trauma, is ‘right on’…The information I received from her presentation was very pertinent to my current externship.”
She concluded that the group felt warmly received by the NVACP, “We found everyone gracious and excited to see doctoral students.”
Next month the students will hear from Mary M. Donnelly, Ph.D., Forensic Psychologist of Child Guidance Clinic, as a guest lecturer. All of these opportunities reflect the increasing caliber of education and exposure offered by IPS, which celebrated its 10th anniversary last year.
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| IPS doctoral students meet with Dr. Judith Rapoport, Ph.D., at the National Institute of Health. |
During their recent spring break, a group of doctoral students from the Institute for the Psychological Sciences (IPS) met with Dr. Judith Rapoport, M.D. at the National Institute of Health (NIH), and attended a Trauma Workshop with Dr. Christine Courtois, Ph.D. sponsored by the Northern Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychology (NVACP).
These opportunities were part of their Advanced Clinical Practicum class taught by Dr. Gladys Sweeney, Ph.D., Academic Dean of IPS.
Dr. Rapoport has been Chief of the Child Psychiatry Branch within the NIMH since 1984. Her laboratory investigates the clinical phenomenology, neurobiology and treatment of psychiatric disorders in children, including Childhood Onset Schizophrenia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
“Dr. Rapoport is a world-renowned expert in the field of Child Psychiatry and it was a privilege for our students to hear about the various factors involved in the development of OCD and the advances on the neurological, psychotropic and behavioral treatment for this disorder," commented Dr. Sweeney.
The students were very impressed and grateful for this opportunity to meet with such a highly-regarded expert. Observed Greg Bottaro, M.S., “Dr. Rapoport offers a unique perspective as both a clinician and researcher, so her presentation was a great balance between pathology and clinical relevance.”
He continued, “She was insightful and extremely knowledgeable about the most recent research and cutting-edge developments in treatment.”
Dr. Rapoport also shared with them the work she is doing on the task force for the DSM V, and gave them a unique look into the world of the NIH.
Dr. Courtois spoke about Complex PTSD and how to treat the disorder. IPS student Sr. Mary Patrice Ahearn, R.S.M., M.S., stated, “Dr. Courtois is considered an expert in the field and I can see why. She was professional and has the education and experience to speak authoritatively on the subject.”
Sr. Mary Patrice also noted, “I was happy to see that what we’ve been taught at IPS, specifically in terms of attachment theory and trauma, is ‘right on’…The information I received from her presentation was very pertinent to my current externship.”
She concluded that the group felt warmly received by the NVACP, “We found everyone gracious and excited to see doctoral students.”
Next month the students will hear from Mary M. Donnelly, Ph.D., Forensic Psychologist of Child Guidance Clinic, as a guest lecturer. All of these opportunities reflect the increasing caliber of education and exposure offered by IPS, which celebrated its 10th anniversary last year.