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We learn about this in class all the time and how to increase resilience in our communities!
10/10/2026

We learn about this in class all the time and how to increase resilience in our communities!

"Emotional regulation is not just a soft skill. It’s survival. It’s how we stop raising adults who explode, implode, or shut down at the first sign of discomfort. It’s the foundation of a society where people can disagree without dehumanizing one another, where accountability isn’t seen as an attack, and where conflict doesn’t always have to result in violence."
✍ .holistic.psychologist

Nervous system regulation doesn't just benefit individuals. It contributes to healthier, more resilient families, workplaces, and communities.

This is resilience in action. When people understand how stress affects their brains and bodies, they can use that knowledge to respond instead of react.

A regulated nervous system helps us think more clearly, solve more problems, navigate challenges, recover from setbacks, support others, and build stronger connections that help communities thrive.

Join the movement: resourcesforresilience.org

Professor Kemp and 5 students attended the 20th annual gang conference! It was so informative and a great networking opp...
10/03/2026

Professor Kemp and 5 students attended the 20th annual gang conference! It was so informative and a great networking opportunity!

Such an informative presentation today from the Mt. Olive CAC (Children's Advocacy Center) They do such important work w...
09/29/2026

Such an informative presentation today from the Mt. Olive CAC (Children's Advocacy Center) They do such important work working with children who have been abused.

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our Psychology Social! 🧠💚We had so much fun playing psychology-themed g...
09/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our Psychology Social! 🧠💚

We had so much fun playing psychology-themed games, getting to know each other, and seeing how much we actually have in common! It was a great way to meet new people, have some laughs, and connect outside of class. Thank you to everyone who helped make our first event a success! We can’t wait for the next one!

So thankful to have Kristie Howell join us in our Forensic Psychology class to talk about the Division of Juvenile Justi...
09/25/2026

So thankful to have Kristie Howell join us in our Forensic Psychology class to talk about the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

If you've been wanting to make connections with your fellow psych majors, but don't know where to turn, the psych depart...
09/18/2026

If you've been wanting to make connections with your fellow psych majors, but don't know where to turn, the psych department is hosting an event next Thursday to bring our majors and minors together. We'll have some games, snacks and good conversation. See you there!

A huge thank you to Zach Cochran and Tameka Lucas from the  Department of Adult Correction for sharing with our Forensic...
09/08/2026

A huge thank you to Zach Cochran and Tameka Lucas from the Department of Adult Correction for sharing with our Forensic Psychology class last week. They talked about their current jobs, positions throughout the department and possible internships. A great resource!

Some.of our new majors in Psych doing a scavenger hunt!
09/08/2026

Some.of our new majors in Psych doing a scavenger hunt!

Thank you to our students who braved the heat and served our community for Overdose Awareness Day with Tommy's Foundatio...
09/03/2026

Thank you to our students who braved the heat and served our community for Overdose Awareness Day with Tommy's Foundation and CALM! Proud to serve with the Trojans! 💚

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