Digital therapy tools have been around for years, but most clients and counselors still opted for therapy in traditional settings.

  Jorge Wong, Ph.D., PAU alumnus, Trustee and faculty member was recently named to the American Psychological Association Council of Representatives.    The Council of Representatives (COR) is the legislative body of the American Psychological Association (APA) and is composed of representatives of divisions, states, provinces, and territories, and the members of the Board of Directors. Dr. Wong will represent nearly 17,000 licensed psychologists from the state of California. 

Brings Humanity to Technology

  PAU alumna Jessica Byrd-Olmstead, PhD, describes her career as an adventure, a river trip with many twists and turns. Lots of rapids, too, it seems.

An Inside Look at This Complex Societal Challenge Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:15pm (PT)   Never before has the issue of worker burnout and compassion fatigue exacted such a toll on physicians, mental health care professionals, and other health care providers.  Palo Alto University, dedicated to psychology and counseling, will take an inside look at this complex challenge via an online expert panel discussion on March 18, 2021 from 12:00-1:15 (PT).

  UPDATE: Dr. Klein's interview can now be watched on YouTube.    Palo Alto University Chief Financial Officer Dr. June Klein will be honored by Mission College at its fourth annual Women in Leadership Conference: Changing the World on Friday, March 6. The virtual event takes place at 1 p.m.

PAU Alumnus Jonah Paquette is interested in positive psychology and well-being and he may just have the antidote to the fatigue and stress many of us have experienced in 2020 and 2021. Dr. Paquette’s new book, "Awestruck: How Embracing Wonder Can Make You Happier, Healthier, and More Connected," explores the life experiences that cause awe and wonder.    Paquette starts off "Awestruck" by reminding us of the solar eclipse in 2017.

Black History Month is an annual commemoration dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the achievements made by African Americans. It is also a time we can reflect on our nation’s history, gain a deeper understanding of African American struggles for freedom and equality, and to recognize their importance in U.S. history.

  The Los Altos Community Foundation (LACF) recently awarded $177,600 in grants to thirty-one nonprofits based in, or serving, the Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and Mountain View communities.

  Rev. Floyd Thompkins of Foundation for Justice and Peace to Speak