NPA March Member Spotlight
Hope Thilges
Hope Thilges is a fourth-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Training Program at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) and member of the Pediatric Health Lab, directed by Dr. Timothy Nelson. Prior to moving to Nebraska, Hope received her bachelor’s degree in developmental psychology with minors in integrative neuroscience and public health from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities (UMN). During her undergraduate studies, she was a part of Mayo Clinic’s Undergraduate Research Employment Program and the Gunnar Laboratory for Developmental Psychobiology Research, which sparked her interests in pediatric pain rehabilitation, stress physiology, and mechanisms supporting child development. Read Hope's full Member Spotlight HERE!
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March 6th Live Webinar
Antiracism is not an add-on to clinical care—it is a core ethical responsibility. This workshop invites mental health professionals to critically examine how racism and systemic inequities affect diagnosis, treatment access, and client outcomes. Using an antiracist and trauma-informed framework, participants will gain tools to reduce harm, strengthen the therapeutic alliance, and provide more equitable, culturally responsive mental health care. Learn more and register HERE!
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Wed. April 15th
Join us for an informal lunch at a new location! This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues in your community, share ideas and enjoy good conversation! We look forward to seeing you there!
Big Grove Brewery
4601 Catalyst Ct in the Catalyst Bldg
Learn more and RSVP HERE!
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High-profile acts of violence are often followed by stories that attempt to explain what happened and why. While these narratives can be compelling, they rarely offer clear guidance for how clinicians, educators, and communities can prevent harm before it occurs. This training builds on existing research and explanatory frameworks to shift the focus from retrospective understanding to forward-looking prevention. Learn more and register HERE!
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