Speaker Series

LGBTQIA+ Healthcare Advocacy
In this workshop, Ellen Ensig-Brodsky, a renowned pioneer in LGBTQIA+ healthcare issues, discusses LGBTQIA+ healthcare advocacy in New York State and New York City and the history and status of LGBTQ+ empowerment.

Exploring Research-Based Theatre
James Clements and Samuel Adrain, adjunct Theatre Arts professors and co-artistic directors of the investigative theatre company What Will the Neighbors Say?, present a workshop on bringing research to life on stage. 

An Introduction to the Center and Overview of the Health Professions
Eugene Rubin, MMC’s pre-health advisor, presents a workshop on careers in health care, including the graduate and professional school application process.

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Overview: Touro University Professional Programs
In April, MMC’s Center for Health, Human Development, and Creativity hosted this discussion with admissions officers from Touro University’s School of Health Sciences about programs, admission criteria, and Touro’s linkage agreements with MMC.

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How KidZone TV Empowers Hospitalized Children
MMC’s Center for Health, Human Development, and Creativity hosted this talk with administrators of KidZone TV, a highly acclaimed interactive TV studio at Kravis Children’s Hospital of Mt. Sinai, on how their in-house TV production supports patients and families.

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Creativity Meets Inventology
Nava R. Silton, Ph.D., a psychology professor and the center’s director, discusses how to create and invent by using research as a guiding light.

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Careers in Creative Arts Therapy
Practitioners of dance/movement, recreation, drama, and art therapy discuss the rewards and challenges of working in their chosen fields, as well as the academic preparation that’s required.

Panelists: Kiara Mendez, an MMC graduate and practicing drama therapist, and Deb Brass, an MMC Art Therapy professor. Moderated by Mina Candelario, a Psychology major and peer mentor in MMC’s Pre-Health Peer Mentorship Program.

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Overview: Thomas Jefferson University Art Therapy program

Featured Speaker: Rachel Brandoff, Ph.D., associate professor and coordinator of the Art Therapy Concentration, Community and Trauma Counseling Program at Thomas Jefferson University

 

Exploring Clinical and Administrative Careers in Health Care
Learn about career paths in social work, mental health counseling, addiction and substance abuse counseling, and more.

Panelists: Clinicians and administrators from the Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center, which provides an array of social services to residents of the Upper Manhattan community.

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Introductory Meeting
This workshop, conducted by Pre-Health Advisor and Career Counselor Eugene Rubin, offers guidance on preparing for professional and graduate school. Learn about admission requirements, the timeline for applying, strategies to improve competitiveness, and more.

Presenter: MMC Pre-Health Advisor and Career Counselor Eugene Rubin

Body Positivity: Weight-Inclusive Nutrition for Theatrical Students and Others
Learn how to plan and prep meals/snacks for long rehearsals and school days, break the disordered eating cycle, and honor and respect your body.

Presenter: Libby Parker, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS-S, an international best-selling author, speaker, and certified eating disorders specialist

Are You Stressed Out? Let’s Talk About It!
A look at the meaning and causes of stress and ways to cope.

Featured Speaker: MMC Visiting Instructor of Psychology Leila Gastil

Exploring Careers in the Creative Arts
Creative arts therapy professionals share their thoughts about working in dance, art, and drama therapy.

Panelists: Jan Dijkwel, assistant professor of Dance at MMC; Glenn M Smulyan ATR-BC, LCAT, a licensed and board-certified Creative Arts Therapist who has spent the past seven years working in LGBTQIA mental health services; and Mark Beauregard, RDT-BCT, LCAT, the founder and supervising clinician of Beauregard Creative Arts Therapy PLLC.

Discover Your Voice: The Ins and Outs of the Vocal Mechanism
Dive into the complexity of this simple structure and learn tips on maintaining vocal hygiene and hands-on exercises that promote vocal health.

Featured Speaker: Nathalia A. Fonseca, SLPD, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE, director of Clinical Education and Clinical Services, The Ruth Smadbeck Communication and Learning Center

Get Psyched! Exploring the Disparate Fields of Clinical, Counseling, and Developmental Psychology, Social Work, and other Mental Health Professions

Panelists: Nava Silton, Psychology professor and director of the Center for Health, Human Development, and Creativity; Debbie Giordano, director of the Counseling and Wellness Center; Lighthouse Guild Outreach and Referral Coordinator Lisa Beth Miller; and Madeline Schupak, counseling extern.

Preparing for the MCAT and Other Professional School Entrance Exams

Featured Speaker: Meghan Lee, outreach specialist at The Princeton Review

An Introduction to the Center and Overview of the Health Professions

Featured Speaker: Pre-Health Advisor Eugene Rubin