Caring for Mother and Child, Body and Mind
This article, written by David Ogul, originally appeared on the Los Angeles Times website. A Chapman expert discusses research into the physical and psychological effects of pregnancy and fetal development. Dr. Laura Glynn , who has written extensively on various issues relating to pregnancy and fetal child development, heads Chapman University’s Early
Collaboration Brings Success to Stroke Awareness Picnic
Chapman’s Department of Physical Therapy , Dr. Steve Cramer ’s Laboratory in UC Irvine’s Department of Neurology, UC Irvine Health, and the Orange County Stroke Rehab Network hosted a very successful fifth annual Stroke Awareness Picnic at the end of May on the UC Irvine campus. Sharing Stroke Survivor Successes & Resources This
Upcoming Marriage and Family Therapy Workshops
The Frances Smith Center for Individual and Family Therapy presents a series of workshops designed for seasoned professionals and those who are new to the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. All of the featured workshops provide Continuing Education Credits (CEU). Make sure to save these dates! Introduction to Sand Tray Therapy* Friday, August 1, 2014 |
Alumnus' Physical Therapy Practice Recognized as Top in the Nation
Advance Magazine recognized Coury & Buehler Physical Therapy ( CBPT ), co-founded by alumnus Rich Coury, PT, MPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS, ’94 (MPT ’96), as the top practice in the nation for 2013 . “Based on a list of criteria including revenue growth, recruiting and staff development, customer service, and practice growth, CBPT has impressively earned the distinction as ADVANCE’s
Julia Boehm connects happiness with heart health on Health Matters with Dr. Larry Santora
Julia Boehm, Ph.D. , professor of psychology at Chapman University, recently spoke with Dr. Larry Santora on his show Health Matters to discuss her research showing correlations between a person’s heart health and his/her happiness and optimism. You can watch the interview above or on Dr. Santora’s website . Boehm’s research centers on whether positive
Basic Training for Stroke Victims
This article, written by Joe Yogerst, originally appeared on the Los Angeles Times website. Chapman’s Department of Physical Therapy offers a “boot camp” that takes a creative approach to rehab. Alison McKenzie ’s stroke boot camp looks nothing like a traditional physiotherapy session. On any given day there might be a competitive game of wheelchair hockey
Can being happy make you healthier? Julia Boehm explains
Earlier this month, Crean College’s Dr. Julia Boehm was featured on WAMC Northeast Public Radio in its Academic Minute segment. Dr. Boehm studies the correlation between mind and body, particularly whether being happy can make your heart healthier. You can listen to Dr. Boehm explain her research and read her transcript below.
June 27: Understanding the Basics of Self Injury
On Friday, June 27th the Frances Smith Center for Individual and Family Therapy will host “Understanding the Basics of Self Injury” with expert Angela Kahn, M.A., LMFT. The seminar is eligible for three Continuing Education Credits (CEU). Angela Kahn is founder and director of the Kahn Institute for Self-Injury (KISI) and a licensed marriage and family therapist
Coping With Infertility
This article, written by David Ogul, originally appeared on the Los Angeles Times website. A Chapman University expert discusses fertility problems and treatments. Brennan Peterson knows well the mental anguish that couples face when dealing with infertility. The associate professor of psychology is also the director of Chapman University’s Marriage and Family
Navigating a Career in Physical Therapy
This article, written by Joe Yogerst, originally appeared on the Los Angeles Times website. Business is set to boom for physical therapists. Employment in the sector is projected to grow 36% over the decade spanning 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means