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Conference Call Session: Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) for Prospective Students
Join Dr. Denise Scatena for an overview of the Psy.D. Clinical degree program at Saybrook.
This event is an opportunity for prospective students to address questions and learn more about Saybrook's Psy.D. Program.
The Saybrook Psy.D. Program is distinguished by its emphasis on the life-span development and the ability of students to specialize in adolescence, gerontology, integrative and alternative health, and other areas supported by the expertise of Saybrook's clinical faculty.
The program is also distinguished by its hybrid cohort learning model that conveniently clusters residential coursework in weeklong and weekend conference intensives with the balance of coursework completed online.
Dr. Denise Scatena
Dr. Scatena received her doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley and is a licensed clinical psychologist. Her clinical and research work and interests reflect her view regarding the importance of the multiple dimensions that contribute to the human experience including cognitive, psychodynamic, relational, cultural, humanistic-existential, and psychospiritual aspects. Specific interests include the integration of contemplative practices and Buddhist psychology with Western psychology and psychotherapy, indigenous and Western science world views and ways of knowing, applications of mindfulness-based approaches to psychotherapy and complementary health care, and early childhood attachment and child and adult development. Research areas include spirituality and mindfulness in health, self-care, clinical training and professional development; psychotherapy and community services; cultural issues in education and counseling, and women's health issues.