This page highlights the current events, achievements, and current activities of our lab members:
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The first of two conferences attended this past semester was the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference in downtown Chicago. The conference was held at the Palmer House from May 2nd-4th. Both presentations given by the lab members included posters. Along with the lab members, Dr. Taku also had a successful poster presentation at MPA. Presentations: Taku, K.,
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On Sunday June 9th, 2013, Dr. Kanako Taku and her colleagues will host this workshop at the National Cancer Center Hospital in Tokyo, Japan. This workshop will cover posttraumatic growth, resilience, perceived benefit, making meaning and problem solving; this will be the third workshop. There will be ten presenters along with Dr. Taku: Taku Kondo
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On April 2nd, the PTG lab presented their first study at a Psi Chi gathering. Their study was entitled, “Examining Posttraumatic Growth in Adolescents: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Japanese and American High School Students. The overall purpose of this study was to examine PTG in high school students, or in other words an adolescent population
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Congratulations are in order for the lab members! The Department of Psychology here at Oakland University have rewarded lab members Kellie McGuire, Insia Thomas and Sharell Elam with the Undergraduate Psychology Research Endowment Award. This award will help support the cost of registration, travel and lodging for the Midwestern Psychological Association conference in Chicago. The
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Our study will be presented at the upcoming ISTSS conference (International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies) in Philadelphia, November 7-9, 2013. Taku, K., Elam, S. G., & Sawa, M. S. Influence of resilience and posttraumatic growth on burnout in healthcare physicians. Poster presentation is currently under review for the 29th annual meeting of the International
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The PTG lab has created Journal Club. This gives each lab member the opportunity to share an article related to PTG, along with allowing the other members to enhance their knowledge about PTG. The first lab member to participate in Journal Club was Insia Thomas, and here is what she had to say about
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Check us out at TGI Friday’s! We were joined by previous lab members Brent, Val, Melissa and Lauren. Such a great dinner!
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Check out the inspirational story of the Avett Brothers below. They were brought together by a band member’s baby being diagnosed with brain cancer. These men have experienced PTG and have come closer together to support each other through this trauma. Click the video below to check it out!
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If you are on or near campus, come to Pryale Hall (across from the Rec Center and near Fitzgerald House) and check out the new and up to date poster!It gives you information about our lab, along with all of our current lab member and their research interest. Our poster also gives contact information in
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Check out the link below to read an inspirational story about a mother who lost her child to a drowning accident. From this experience, she has gotten involved in non-profit organizations that teach children how to swim. This woman has definitely experienced PTG, and is an inspiration to many! Please check out the link below,
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