Pursuing a Doctorate in Ecopsychology has been a transformative experience, personally, intellectually, and professionally. Whether exploring narrative inquiry, ecosystemic thinking and feeling, or collective healing, I was able to design and engage with work that felt both rigorous and deeply aligned with my values. Perhaps most importantly, it gave me a renewed sense of purpose. I now feel equipped to contribute meaningfully to ecological psychology and practices that honor complexity, relationality, and cultural nuance. Whether I apply these insights in therapeutic work, writing, or program development, the foundation I gained here will remain central to how I engage with the world. I am deeply grateful for the guidance, intellectual freedom, and encouragement I received throughout this journey.
– Doctor of Arts Program 2025
