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Psychology at Work (PSYC 100)

Term: 2023-2024 School Year Spring Term

Faculty

Madison Wagner
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Madison Wagner LMHC, LPC, LPCC, NCC, RYT 200

Adjunct Psychology Instructor
 
A native of Iowa but now a South Dakota resident, Madison has worked in the mental health field since 2015 in different capacities including being a mentor, an advocate, an educator, and a counselor. Currently, Madison practices individual therapy via virtual sessions. 
 
She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in the state of Iowa and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of South Dakota, and a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in the state of Minnesota. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She holds a Master of Arts degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Human Services from Buena Vista University. Madison is a 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and has training in mental health integrative medicine. 
 
Madison treats a variety of mental and behavioral health issues as well as relationship challenges. Specific areas of emphasis include trauma, sexual assault, self-esteem, adjustment issues, boundary setting, stress management, depression, and anxiety. 
 
In her own words: "It’s an ongoing privilege to empower individuals to overcome personal obstacles from the bumpy chapters of their life. It is my goal to assist clients in bringing about change, healing, growth, and acceptance in their lives. I also believe that knowledge is a powerful transformative tool, which is why I incorporate bibliotherapy and psychoeducation in my therapy sessions along with cognitive behavioral therapy, yoga, and integrative medicine. You will have the autonomy to direct your own treatment because the outcome is in your hands.”

 

Schedule

Mon-Wed, 1:35 PM - 2:50 PM (1/8/2024 - 5/3/2024) Location: SF TECH 215

Description

Explores how behavioral principles and practices of psychology can be applied in the workplace to help students understand situational as well as individual factors that contribute to workplace behavior. Helps students develop critical thinking skills as well as providing students opportunities for personal reflection in order to prepare them for the realities of the work world. Emphasizes the practical implications of issues such as customer and interpersonal relations, motivation, leadership, learning, development and problem-solving, and stress, attitudes and productivity. The course is designed to help students be successful in today's world of work.