Teaching

Dr. Offner’s teaching integrates psychological theory with real-world practice, preparing students to think critically, work compassionately, and engage thoughtfully with diverse populations across clinical settings.

Course Offerings

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Clinical Psychology

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Developmental Psychology

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Counseling Skills

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Adolescent Development

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Psychotherapy Therory & Technique

Current/Upcoming

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Visiting Instructor

Child & Adolescent Therapy Technique

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Supervising Psychologist

Clinical Psychology Training Program

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  • PSYC 161B offers advanced undergraduate psychology majors intensive, supervised training in mental health intervention. Students volunteer eight hours per week in social service and mental health programs, gaining hands-on experience in helping roles. Their work is integrated with empirical and theoretical readings and further explored through group supervision in weekly seminars.

  • PSYC 308 explores the theory, research, and practice of diverse schools of psychotherapy. Topics include foundational assumptions about normalcy and pathology, models of change, methods and techniques of intervention, and the dynamics of the therapist–patient relationship.

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Bring her expertise in adolescent development, mental health, and clinical psychology to your classroom or program.

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