Graduate Programs in Psychology

Multicultural Research and Training Lab

The Multicultural Research and Training Lab (MRTL) was organized by faculty members from the Psychology Division to provide PsyD students engaged in multicultural research a space to discuss and receive feedback on their clinical dissertations topics as well as engage in discourse on the clinical implications of their work.

In addition to offering dissertation support, MRTL provides students the opportunity to discuss their views on how effectively the PsyD program contributes to their multicultural competence, and the ways in which GSEP can offer a more welcoming experience for students from diverse backgrounds.

For the 2010-11 academic year, lab meetings are scheduled from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Location TBA.

Faculty Advisors: Joy Asamen, Ph.D.; Miguel Gallardo, Psy.D.; Shelly Harrell, Ph.D.; Daryl Rowe, Ph.D.

Questions? Please email Dr. Joy Asamen at jasamen@pepperdine.edu

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MRTL is pleased to present its Third Biennial Conference

Tragedy and Triumph:
A Multicultural Perspective on Trauma and Resiliency

Keynote Speaker – Dr. Gail Wyatt
Professor and research scientist in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Pepperdine University West Los Angeles Graduate Campus

Hosted by GSEP and sponsored, in part, by the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University

This free one-day conference will include panel presentations of doctoral student research on pertinent multicultural issues in the field of psychology, and a continental breakfast and lunch. Students at all levels of their education who are interested in multicultural issues are invited to attend the conference.

The MRTL values giving back to our communities, so in lieu of a conference registration fee, we select a worthy organization for which we collect donations. For this conference, we invite attendees to share in this opportunity by helping us support Laura's House, the only state-approved comprehensive domestic violence agency in south Orange County. If you would like to know more about Laura's House, please visit www.laurashouse.org.

There are two ways in which you can help us support Laura's House. We are accepting in-kind donations of the following items: (a) baby wipes, (b) antiseptic hand wipes, and (c) hand sanitizers. Or we are accepting small cash donations ($2-$5 is suggested) that we will use to purchase a Costco gift card for groceries and other necessities.

If you would like to contribute, please bring your donation to the conference.

Registration for this conference has been closed.

If you have questions, e-mail: MRTLreg@pepperdine.edu

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2008 Biennial Conference

The last biennial conference was held at the West Los Angeles Graduate Campus on October 11, 2008. The topic was "Practices of Healing: Using Multicultural Psychotherapy to Confront Symbols of Hate," and keynote speaker Dr. Terrence Roberts discussed "Navigating the Racial Terrain of America." Roberts was formerly chair of the master's in psychology program at Antioch University in Los Angeles, and is CEO of Terrence J. Roberts & Associates, a consultancy on racial and ethnic diversity and developing multicultural awareness.

The session also included several panel presentations by students on themes such as multiculturally-based re-conceptualizations of psychological constructs and theories, culturally congruent and valid psychological assessment methods with diverse populations, best practices in providing clinical services to diverse populations, and community intervention programs for redressing prejudice against diverse populations. Dr. Joy Asamen, MRTL faculty advisor and professor of psychology at GSEP said that, "Hosting a conference that showcases the multicultural research of doctoral students in counseling and clinical doctoral programs from the greater Los Angeles area seemed a natural outgrowth given the intent of the MRTL."

• 2008 Conference Program
• Confronting Self, Confronting Hate
• Confronting Self, Confronting Hate Handout
• Asian American Experience of Autism and Floortime
• Biracial Identity Development
• Establishing Rapport with Mexican American Men
• Getting to Know the Advanced Age
• Iranian Culture and Religious Self-Identification
• Journal Project: Expression of Trauma
• Latino Masculinities
• Multicultural Issues and Clinical Supervision
• Serving Limited English Proficient Clients
• Well-Being and Culture
• Women of Color with a History of CSA

 

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Archived Documents

• Hanging Nooses: Faculty Response
• 2006 Conference Program