NDNU Announces Summer Speakers Series on Impacts of the Pandemic

 Local therapists will address impact of the pandemic on caregivers, women, and adolescents

Belmont, Calif.  (May 24, 2021) – Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) has announced a Summer Speakers Series open to the community sponsored by its well-regarded Clinical Psychology Department.

As our communities overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, psychotherapists are now more important than ever. The public is invited to join NDNU Clinical Psychology Department Chair Dr. Helen Marlo along with local mental health professionals and NDNU Alumni as they discuss the pandemic’s impact on adolescents, caregivers, college students, and women.

The opening session on June 2, 2021 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm features Dr. Helen Marlo addressing the impact of the pandemic on caregivers.

The second session on July 14, 2021 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm features NDNU Alumnus Joe Gutierrez ‘18, MS, MBA, CATC IV, AMFT who will address the impact of isolation and the pandemic on adolescents and college students.

The final session on August 4, 2021 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm features Marcie Kay ’18, MS, MBA, AMFT, APCC and Bernadette Shu ’19, MS, AMFT discussing the pandemic’s effect on women.

For more information and to register for these free, virtual sessions, please visit: ndnu.edu/events or text 650-766-7394 for more information.

About Notre Dame de Namur University

Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) is a Catholic, not-for-profit, coeducational institution serving adult learners from diverse backgrounds. Established in 1851 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, NDNU is the third-oldest college in California and the first authorized to grant the baccalaureate degree to women. NDNU maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement. The university is fully accredited and offers master’s degree programs in business, education, and psychology, as well as teacher credential programs. For more information, visit www.ndnu.edu.