Around Webster: Daniels, Wienke, Chakaryan, Stiles, Glaveanu

Recent professional news and achievements by Webster University community members include:

Wienke Chapter on International Graduate Students

Jordan Wienke, academic advisor, was recently published in a book titled, “Cases in Career Services: A Working Guide for Practitioners.”

Wienke’s chapter is titled, “International Graduate Students: Unique Considerations for Career Advising.” The book is sponsored by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and is a collection of case studies and articles regarding best practices in career coaching and development.

Glaveanu Published on Creativity in Oxford's 'A Very Short Introduction' Series

Vlad Glaveanu, head of the Psychology and Counseling Department on the Geneva campus and director of the Webster Centre for Creativity and Innovation (WCCI), had a new book published: Creativity: A Very Short Introduction. This is part of Oxford University Press’s prestigious series of Very Short Introductions containing hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.

Glaveanu’s Very Short Introduction explores the history, theory, and practice of creativity from a psychological perspective. He considers the nature and development of the creative process, and analyzes the reasons why we produce creative work. Offering a sociocultural reading of this phenomenon, he discusses how we can understand creative people and their creations within the social, material and historical context that made them possible. In doing so, he demonstrates how we can address the meaning and value of creativity beyond its contribution to economic growth and personal well-being.

Finally, Glaveanu focuses on the future of creativity and creativity research, reflecting on technological development, the evolution of society and, ultimately, on our place in a world populated by creative beings, ideas, and encounters. Glaveanu teaches on the Graduate Certificate in Creativity and Innovation.

Daniels Book Review Published in Teaching Sociology

Kelle Daniels, adjunct faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences, published a book review in Teaching Sociology, the April 2021, Vol. 49 Issue 2, p. 184-186.

The review covers international law and the book “Law & Justice Around the World: A Comparative Approach” by Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur.

Chakaryan, Stiles Present in Refugee Mental Health Series

Professors Hasmik Chakaryan and Debbie Stiles were the presenters for a webinar in the Refugee Mental Health Network Series. In the webinar, “An Overview of Issues in Working with Vulnerable Immigrant and Refugee Populations and A Case Study of the Garcia Family,” their presentations addressed understanding of some of the most difficult circumstances and mental health challenges faced by persons who are immigrants and refugees.

Chakaryan's presentation was “An Overview of Working with Vulnerable Immigrant and Refugee Populations: Presenting Issues and Best Approaches.”

Stiles presented her case study, “The Garcia Family: Love, Fear, Community Support, and Psychological Resilience,” about a mixed-status family who is living in constant fear of the father being deported.

Both presentations emphasize empathic understanding, cultural sensitivity, counseling skills, empowerment and holistic approaches.

Elizabeth Carll, a psychologist and the founder and director of the Refugee Mental Health Resource Network, moderated the webinar.