Fostering the business interests and professional development of the psychology community.
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WPS Updates: We are now welcoming Social Workers |
Social workers have similar Continuing Education requirements for biennial relicensing as psychologists do. This includes 2 credits of pain management and 3 credits of ethics. Social workers have always been welcome to attend our webinars. For the first time, WPS is inviting them to become members. To learn more about the benefits of membership, click this link: https://washtenawpsychologysociety.com/membership.php |
New WPS Board Member Jeannie Miller-Clarkson |
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Dr. Miller-Clarkson is the founder of Christian Care Connection which provides professional Christian counseling and other resources for emotional, relational, and spiritual healing and growth.
In her clinical work, Dr. Miller-Clarkson helps individuals, couples, and families recover from emotional pain and build strong relationships. She enjoys helping adults who were abused in childhood to heal, reclaim their futures, and develop successful, healthy relationships.
Her research interests include the problem of occupational burnout among pastors. She is developing programs to strengthen pastors and churches based on her research. |
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In addition to running her business, Dr. Miller-Clarkson is invested in supervision and teaching.
Education, Training, and Certifications: Licensed Psychologist with Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, M.A.in Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, B.B.S. Bachelor of Biblical Studies.
Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Occupational Burnout, Ministry Related Concerns, Managing Difficult Life Transitions, Adolescent Concerns, and Family Counseling. Motto: Our crises can either defeat us or become our greatest opportunities. |
Member Spotlight: Mandi Whithey |
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| Mandi Withey was drawn to psychology through a lifelong curiosity about people and the
experiences that shape them. Early exposure to psychology and forensics, influenced by her grandmother’s studies, sparked an interest that grew into a deep understanding of trauma, relationships, and how early life experiences impact mental health.
Withey holds a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and has worked across a range of settings, including community mental health, residential treatment, corrections, and private practice. These experiences ultimately led her to open Mi Mind Matters, where she provides trauma-informed, compassionate care. She is trained in EMDR and is passionate about supporting individuals with trauma and complex PTSD, while also advocating for education and normalization around these experiences.
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Outside of her clinical work, Mandi enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs, traveling, especially to coastal destinations, and prioritizing outdoor activities, golf, and self-care. She values connection, balance, and joy, both personally and professionally. |
Development of Body Awareness Through the Lifespan with
Special Attention to Pain Management Ira Glovinsky, Ph.D., Renee Allen, MSW, Gina Veloni, Ph.D.
March 20th, 2026 | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM |
This webinar has been approved by the University of Detroit Mercy, an institution regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, which is our partner in the offerings of Continuing Education activities.
This webinar explores how bodily experiences form the foundation for regulation, self-awareness, connection, and action, over the developmental stages. Initially we set forth our shared framework for understanding body experiences, including interoception and exteroception. The presentation highlights the central role of bodily experience in cultivating self-awareness, relational connection, and effective bodily action. Attention is given to the role of proprioception and kinesthesia in engaging with the environment, as well as the importance of felt safety for self-regulation. The presentation concludes by examining how single-incident and complex trauma can disrupt body memory and perception. This can alter pain experiences, body maps, sense of self, and capacities for self-advocacy and regulation. This underscores the clinical and relational importance of restoring coherent, supportive bodily experiences.
Non-members pay $60 per person and Members pay $40 per person. Membership costs only $75 yearly.
Click here to become a member |
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Renee Allen, MSW, OTR/L
Renee Allen has been a licensed pediatric Occupational Therapist for 25 years in a variety of clinical and home settings. She was trained at Dr. Lucy Jane Miller's STAR Institute where she worked and taught advanced mentorship courses on the STAR treatment approach for 10 years. She is also an expert training leader in the DIR/Floortime Model through the Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning. Her clinical focus has been integration of sensory processing, regulation and relationship in an embodied caregiver-child model.
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Since completing her Masters in Social Work (MSW), Dr. Allen has shifted her practice to Infant Mental Health. She is endorsed by the Infant Mental Health Association of Colorado as an Infant Family Specialist. She currently holds the position of Infant Toddler Developmental Consultant for fifteen HeadStart classrooms in Aurora, Colorado, where she provides coaching and training to infant and toddler teachers. In addition, she is the author of the Early Childhood Interoception Series and co-author of the newest Social Emotional Learning chapter in Case-Smith’s Pediatrics for Occupational Therapy.
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Gina Veloni, Ph.D.
Dr. Gina Veloni is an Infant Mental Health Reflective Supervision Consultant, endorsed IMH Clinical -Mentor IMH-E®(IV-C). She has a PhD in Infant and Early Childhood Development with a specialty in Mental health and Disabilities, a Masters in Nursing, Post Master’s Certificate in IMH and Bachelor's in Nursing. With 25 years of Perinatal and Infant Mental Health experience in Nurse-Family Partnership as a Home Visitor, Program manager and Reflective Supervision Consultant and in her faculty roles as a Clinical Preceptor and Reflective Practice Adjunct Faculty. Gina has shifted her focus to equity centered reflective practice capacity building.She provides, in person and online, cross-disciplinary IMH Training and Reflective Supervision Consultation to individuals, small groups, and agencies locally, nationally, and internationally. She has worked with a variety
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of communities including: NFP, PAT, EHS, HS, early intervention, tribal home visiting, policy makers and recently ABC law group and First Legal Clinic. She also supports FAN mentoring and Community of Practice sessions for Cooper House in WA State. |
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| Ira Glovinsky, Ph.D.
Dr. Ira Glovinsky is a fully licensed psychologist specializing in mood disorders in young children and autism spectrum disorder. He performs psychological assessments, individual psychotherapy, and family psychotherapy.
Early in his career, Dr. Glovinsky taught in an inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric hospital in Michigan, after which he coordinated a therapeutic preschool program. He worked for two years on a NICU follow-up team at Sinai Hospital in Detroit. He received his Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Michigan in 1977 and was licensed as a psychologist in 1982. Following that he worked with Dr. Stanley Greenspan at the Interdisciplinary Council for Developmental and Learning Disabilities. He was co-lead for the Fielding Graduate University doctoral program in Infant and Early Child Development, based in Santa Barbara, California.
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Dr. Glovinsky was invited to participate in a senior clinician’s group headed by Dr. Stanley Greenspan, in Bethesda, Maryland. He wrote two books with Dr. Greenspan, Bipolar Patterns in Infants and Young Children, and Children and Babies with Mood Swings.
Currently Dr. Glovinksy conducts in the state of Washington a program for substance abusing parents with young children as well as a home visiting program supervising teachers for infants and toddlers. He teaches in the Early Child Care Masters and Maternal Mental Health programs at Brooklyn College. |
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| The Imagine Center Farm for Work Training, Skills Building, and Community Engagement
We are a farm-based work training and skill building center for adults with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities. We follow a skills-forward, relationship-based model of care grounded in clinical psychology, applied behavior principles, and vocational training. Every service is designed to enhance independence, communication, social connection, and emotional well-being.
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About the Farm A scenic 70-acre property in the Irish Hills, featuring:
– Two barns, greenhouse, café/store ("casita"), and workout area
– Horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, ducks, chickens, peacocks, cats, and a golden retriever
– Trails, creek, lake access, orchard (in progress), and crop fields
– A tranquil environment that promotes mental health, physical activity, and nature-based healing
Programs, Services & Contact Information
We offer year-round and seasonal opportunities designed to promote independence, purpose, and community connection.
Daily Work & Skills-Building Activities
Participants engage in structured, meaningful tasks across:
• Agriculture and gardening Animal care and barn operations
• Culinary activities and kitchen skills
• Construction, repair, and tool use
• Entrepreneurship and product creation
• Recreation & Wellness: Daily activities that support physical health, emotional well-being, and social connection.
• Therapeutic & Supportive Services
• One-on-one support when needed
• Small group instruction
• Positive behavior support
• Daily living skill coaching
• Individualized Plans of Service: Each participant receives a personalized plan created and monitored by clinical
professionals. Goals target vocational, adaptive, behavioral, and wellness development.
• Community Inclusion: Participants gain real-world experience through community outings, partnerships, and
engagement opportunities.
• Transportation is available for eligible participants. Join the Farm!
We are currently hiring and enrolling individuals with developmental differences. Contact Information:
Michael Behen
Ph: 313-617-6346
Email: mjbehen@theimaginectr.com
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