Psychology
Psychology professor studies chemical abortion reversal
By Peyton Voorheis Staff Writer A professor of psychology at Franciscan University explored the possibility of utilizing an alternative drug to counteract the effects of chemically induced abortions in a recent press release. “With this study, we know that [effects of] abortion can be reversed by the administration of progesterone, and that there are living […]
Student inspires panel on psychology, philosophy concerning the soul
Theresa Balick Staff Writer A student’s question, asked during a class, led two Franciscan University of Steubenville professors to host a panel discussion on how psychology and philosophy interact in their understandings of the soul Friday at 3 p.m. in the Pugliese Auditorium. The professors sitting on the panel — Alex Plato, who holds a […]
Psychology professor gives tips about healing from fear, giving all to God
Theresa Balick Staff Writer A psychology professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville explained how past wounds manifest fear and how to overcome those fears in a talk Monday that pushed the Gentile Gallery to its capacity limit. Matthew Breuninger, who holds a master’s degree in theology and a doctorate in clinical psychology, addressed students on […]
Students discover psychological techniques to improve evangelization skills
JEN HANTZ STAFF WRITER Psychology professors spoke about the psychology behind evangelization to students in the Gentile Gallery on Monday, Oct. 29 at 9 p.m. in a talk titled “A Psychological Approach to Relational Ministry.” Joanne Storm, who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, began the night by discussing the importance of the personal aspect […]
Symposium showcases students’ summer research projects
VERONICA NOVOTNY STAFF WRITER Students and faculty gathered at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 in the Pugliese Auditorium at the annual Franciscan Institute for Science and Health (FISH) symposium to learn about summer research projects conducted by students both on campus as well as at other major research centers around the country. The FISH symposium […]
Professor advises students to react to stress, not adapt
KETRINA CLEMONS STAFF WRITER On March 27, a Franciscan University psychology professor discussed reasons why college students are most stressed and then shared ways to deal with the stress in the International Lounge at 7 p.m. Entitled “Stress and Anxiety: How to Deal with It,” the talk was given by Thomas Workman, who holds a […]
Talk explains how healing in suffering causes individuals to grow
MARGARET BOYLAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “No one wants to talk about pain,” said director of the Department of Psychology to students gathered for the second talk of the symposium of suffering, sponsored by the Counseling Center. Regina Boerio, chair of the Department of Psychology, spoke to Franciscan University students on Feb. 27 in a talk entitled “The […]
Psychology panel discusses practical empowerment
MAGGIE PAWSEY STAFF WRITER On Nov. 9, five psychology professors gathered for a panel discussion on what it means to empower clients and counselors in the field of clinical psychology and how students can empower others in their careers. The panel was hosted in the St. Joseph Center’s seminar room by the Clinical Mental Health […]
Professor offers practical tips on how to deal with past hurt, brokenness
MARGARET BOYLAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Franciscan students gathered to hear a psychology professor talk on how to deal with brokenness and learn to heal, and were astounded to learn that they could apply his advice to their own lives. Matthew Breuninger, a professor who holds a doctorate in psychology, presented a talk as part of the human […]
Franciscan associate professor discusses effect of porn on the brain
MARGARET BOYLAN STAFF WRITER Franciscan University associate professor of psychology Stephen Sammut, who holds a doctorate in neuroscience, spoke March 20 in the Gentile Gallery on understanding the effect of pornography on the human brain. It is difficult to understand this topic unless one looks at the background first, in this case being the brain, […]