Child Psychology

Through the Department of Psychology's Mobile Thriving Respite, Students Build Meaningful Connections with Pittsburgh's Street Community

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 "Going to the Respite has shown me just how much I have in common with other people who I might not otherwise have the chance to interact with. It has enhanced my experience and understanding of the social world, not just in an educational sense, but also in an everyday experience."

Pictured are Point Park psychology students holding a Mobile Thriving Respite event on the Northside in Allegheny Commons Park. Photo by Ethan Stoner.

Psychology Faculty and Students Publish Research in APA Handbook of Humanistic and Existential Psychology

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 "I hope that our work shows not only the need for community resources and support but also the power of that community and caring connection."

Pictured are Hannah Felix, Tatyana Johnson and Samuel Merhaut. Photo by Nicole Chynoweth

Students and Faculty from Point Park University to Lead "Chalk Out & Speak Out" Event in Market Square Focused on Street Harassment

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Point Park University students and faculty in the Department of Psychology will partner with several Pittsburgh organizations to host a “Chalk Out & Speak Out” event in Downtown Pittsburgh's Market Square on Thursday, April 20, 4–7 p.m., to raise awareness of street harassment, how to eradicate it and guidance on what to do when experiencing catcalling or other forms of unwanted comments.

Pictured are students and Britney Brinkman, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, from the End Street Harassment Pittsburgh project. Submitted photo.

Video: What Makes Point Park University's Approach to Psychology Distinctive?

Monday, March 7, 2022 "Our program brings sophisticated theoretical lenses to problems of mental health so that we can recognize contextual factors."

Pictured is Dr. Brent Robbins speaking to students in the Lawrence Hall ballroom. File photo.

Professor in National Publications Psychology Today and Mad in America

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Faculty Profile: Sharna Olfman, Ph.D., Psychologist and Professor of Psychology

Monday, August 10, 2015 Sharna Olfman, Ph.D., is a professor of developmental psychology at Point Park University and a psychologist in private practice.