What is Grief? The Science and Humanity of Grief explored. This month’s spotlight course is PSYC E-1017: Grief , an exploration of one of the most universal yet often unspoken human experiences. Students examine grief through psychological, anthropological, and sociological lenses. Asking profound questions about how we mourn, adapt, and find meaning across cultures and time. From Neanderthal burial practices to modern approaches to healing, this course offers a compassionate

Resilience in Transition: Bridging Corporate Strategy and Trauma Recovery Laure Tobiasz Veltz built a successful twelve-year career in corporate finance at a Fortune 500 airline before significant health challenges changed her trajectory. During her recovery, she deepened her practice of trauma-sensitive meditation—a field that not only supported her healing but revealed a renewed sense of purpose. Long curious about psychological science and human resilience, Laure recognize

What counts as trauma and who decides? This month’s spotlight course is PSYC E-1015: Intercultural Perspectives on Trauma , taught by Mayron Piccolo, PhD . Students examine psychological trauma through a multicultural lens, exploring how culture shapes the experience, perception, and assessment of trauma beyond Western perspectives. Course Overview PSYC E-1015: Intercultural Perspectives on Trauma Format: Online Synchronous This course challenges Western frameworks of psycho

photo c/o Evening Standard London UK From Shakespeare’s Stage to Neuropsychology: Reclaiming Narrative Through Science and Story Athena Stevens brings artistry, intellect, and fierce resilience to every part of her journey. As a former Associate Artist at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Athena contributed to the stage with passion and skill. But when the Globe argued in an employment tribunal that—even though she lives with cerebral palsy—she does not have a neurological disorde

How do we become who we are—and what happens when our identities collide? This month’s spotlight course is  PSYC E-1557: Self and...

From a Small City in India to Harvard: A Journey of Purpose, Possibility, and Psycholog y Growing up in a small city in India, the idea...

As we reach the end of the school year, I’d like to take the opportunity to congratulate all of our graduating members on completing this...

Curious about what happens to your brain when you sleep—and how it impacts your mental health? Harvard Extension School students have...

When I began my academic journey at Harvard Extension School (HES), I couldn’t have predicted how profoundly it would shape both my...

Want to deepen your understanding of mental health and neurodiversity? Harvard Extension School students have chosen PSYC E-1240:...

Poonam Patil, a recent graduate of Harvard Extension School, is a seasoned technology professional and a dedicated advocate for...

Looking to bring more presence and awareness into your daily life? Harvard Extension School students have chosen PSYC E-1033: Mindfulness...

Dr. Ekaterina Kostioukhina is a medical doctor with postgraduate studies at Harvard University, where she earned a Master of Liberal Arts...

Class Spotlight: Cultivating Compassion with RELI E-1702 Are you interested in exploring the transformative power of self-love and...

Catherine Moya is a Harvard Alumna, earning her Bachelor of Liberal Arts (ALB) with an emphasis in Psychology. She gradutated cum laude...

Class Spotlight: Deep Dive into Brain Function with PSYC E-1605 and PSYC E-1610 with Dr. William Milberg

PSYC E-1007: Well-Being from the Inside Out: Working Toward a Healthy Body, Peaceful Mind, and Joyful Heart Instructor: Dr. Beth Frates,...

Havard Extension School Psychology Student Club's Student/Alumni Spotlight for January 2025 is Michael Spano. Learn more about his work!

In the latest episode of the Harvard Extension School Psychology Student Club podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Gwen...

Lupita Almuhana is a global wellness expert and the CEO/Founder of Stressie, an innovative app that bridges the gap between work and...