Professional Development Group

The new Professional Development Committee held its first meeting at Jane Bennett’s house on February 27. Laura Nielsen and Julie Eschenlauer were chosen as co-chairs and other members present were Jane Bennett, Sue Evans and Jill Strunk.

The initial purposes of the committee are to provide professional educational opportunities which can be submitted for CEUs, to promote mentorship, and to encourage networking and socialization in the context of professional development.

Three projects are in the planning stages. 1.) A day-long workshop on Women and Sexuality covering such topics as the effects of trauma on sexuality, menopause and mental health, and medical advancements in treatment of sexual dysfunction; 2.) A series of one-time mentorship opportunities with an expert in a specialized area of psychology available to answer questions to those interested in learning more about that specialization; and 3.) A series of gatherings to view and discuss professionally relevant videos, facilitated by MWP members with experience in the topic areas touched on by the videos.

Watch for more details in future newsletters and the weekly e-mail Blast. If you are interested in becoming a member of the committee, contact Laura at 651-769-3360 or Julie at 763-412-9724 (or jeschen@uwalumni.com)

By Laura Nielsen