How did your education at Chaminade contribute to your professional success?
During my time at Chaminade, I learned so much about the connection between the body and mind. Since we were required to take the Stress-Management course at the beginning of the master’s program, I believe this set us up for success. It allowed us to understand ourselves better when we start to feel a sense of fatigue within school or our future careers.
Can you recall a specific moment or experience during your time that had a significant impact on you? (can be academically or socially)
My time at Chaminade, specifically in my master’s program, there were a lot of significant moments. The program really allowed for us to dive deeper into our own past traumas, our personal issues and family issues, which may need to be seen from an alternate approach or different lens. With this, the impact allowed me to heal, grow, face my life challenges, and be the best version of myself to help support our communities.
How did your education here shape your perspective and personal growth?
Chaminade really supported the personal growth of students. This program was designed to help us get to the root of our internal possible issues and to find our internal compass. My attitude or perspective on life and toward future clients were shaped by Chaminade’s amazing professors. They spent a lot of time explaining concepts and going deep into each course. Learning the differences between personalities, traumas and diagnosis all helped support my internal growth.
How have you continued to invest in your professional development since graduating?
Since graduating this past May, I have continued to take educational courses that are more specific to my own therapeutic style, which include Yoga Therapy, Vagus Nerve activation, Trauma-Informed Somatic Movement, and other personal studies that interest me and provide growth for my personal private practice.
How has your education influenced your personal goals and achievements?
Chaminade influenced my personal goals and achievements by supporting me from the very beginning. I have my Associate Arts in Business and bachelor’s in Psychology with Chaminade. Since I’ve always had so many great experiences here, I pursued my master’s with Chaminade. The process to get where I am today was solely between my motivation to help the communities and Chaminade rooting for me the entire time. The professors truly supported us and highlighted our positive qualities, while supporting us in areas that may have needed growth. The feeling of non-judgment and understanding was felt and heard during my time at Chaminade, and I am forever grateful.
