Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology

We are so proud of our EdD Organizational Leadership student Janae Oliver for her participation in the PBS Well Beings program and her contribution to the African American Community. She spoke on equality and solutions to barriers in mental health based on her program she created called Mindful Beauty. Mindful Beauty trains hairstylists to recognize the signs and symptoms of depressions in their clients. Please watch the PBS Well Beings panel discussion linked below: https://fb.watch/5CSN3HdviB/

Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Join us as we remember and honor our nation’s heroes. Pepperdine has been serving veterans and their family members for more than 75 years. Pepperdine is an active participant in the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program), offering support to our veterans and family members who currently attend our five schools. Pepperdine is where PeppVets are v...alued, supported, challenged, and prepared for their lives ahead. We're proud to support those who freely served our great nation. Thank you! #MemoriallDay #PeppVets See more

Join us Tuesday, 11/10 from 10:00-11:30 AM PST, as GSEP's Dr. Ebony Cain leads a nonpartisan discussion featuring fellow faculty members Drs. Kfir Mordechay & Sean Jasso analyzing the possible public policy implications of the election. The panel will be available through Zoom: http://bit.ly/2U2Qe2w

Announcing the 2020 Outstanding Alumni in Healthcare honorees. From physicians, first responders, nurses, caretakers, biotech leaders, public health advisors, and mental wellness warriors, inspiring Pepperdine alumni are imagining patient care beyond traditional methods, challenging industry norms, and shifting strategies in an industry that continues to evolve. Discover how these 34 Waves approach the meaning of healthcare and the role they play in redefining how it will have an impact on generations to come: bit.ly/354GnzB

The Diversity Council invites you to an open forum titled Microaggressions: Nothing Micro About It. The discussion will be led by GSEP's Dr. Shelly Harrell. It will take place Tuesday, 11/10, from 12:00-1:30 PM PST, via Zoom. RSVP: http://bit.ly/2TVe7Jt

Congratulations Dr. Reyna Garcia Ramos!

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Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology's Dr. Miyake-Trapp recently lead a discussion regarding families navigating remote learning & well-being during the COVID-19 crisis during GSEP's Lifelong Learning Women's Forum. Learn More: bit.ly/3jGoLyf

"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28, NRSV In a world that glorifies busyness and norma...lizes never-ending productivity, God invites us to get off the treadmill of activity, and simply rest. Resting allows us to quiet ourselves before God and revives our minds, bodies, and spirits. Resting as a spiritual practice is intentional and can be practiced in community or alone. In this video, Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology dean Helen Williams shares her story of renewal after taking time to rest in God's presence. Look for more spiritual resources like this video at: pepperdine.edu/practicing-faith