Event Description

Part 1 of this series will discuss the importance of support and provide a 'brave space' to experience support during your dissertation (and graduate school) journey. Additional resources will be provided to increase one's self-confidence, capacity, and perseverance to dissertation completion. The discussion will also include unexpected challenges and strategies to navigate possible roadblocks. Tips, guidelines and resources to assist you during your journey will be shared. Lastly, we will build a community as we make room for anyone to share their own personal experience during their academic journey. Leave feeling empowered, equipped, connected and ready to conquer your dissertation and/or academic studies.

Part 2 of this series will be an open space in which attendees can join to write independently on their dissertation. The first 15 minutes will allow for a brief check-in, introductions, and goal setting. The remaining time will be devoted to writing and seeking support during the process. The space will function as a sense of community.

Monique M. Turner is currently an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department and serves on the Academic Senate at California State University, Dominguez Hills. She has taught group dynamics and advanced research methods/statistics: she loves stats! Monique received her B.A. in 2010 and her M.A in 2016 from California State University, Dominguez Hills: during that time she has worked on numerous research projects and has led multiple presentations internationally and locally on various research topics including resilience, stereotypes, and ethnic disparities. Monique is a doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology (PhD) program at Alliant International University and her dissertation focuses on multiculturalism and education empowerment among classified ethnic minority groups. Monique also has clinical training of 8 years plus in the area of severe mental health, diagnostic/neuropsychological assessment, and optimal well-being (positive psychology). In between jobs, school, and parenting, Monique has worked with K-12 students with writing, math abilities, and reading comprehension including etymology. She has recently made a commitment to provide children, in-person or virtually, a quality of education amid life's obstacles through her non-profit organization, Beenie's Circle of Unity.