Let’s imagine a scenario: it’s hundreds of thousands of years ago and two cavemen meet for the first time in the forest. Spoken language hasn’t been invented yet, so our pair of primitives have to rely on something else...
While “sides” may not be the most technically correct term to describe the many branches of psychology, it does work in conveying that the study of the mind and human behavior has many approaches dedicated to it. Over-simplification aside,...

Remembering Alfredo Ardila

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By Isaac P. Tourgeman, Ph.D., M.S. ClinPharm On January 09, 2021, we at Albizu University lost a vital member of our family. Dr. Alfredo Ardila, a world-renowned neuropsychologist, whose humility masked the extent to which his work inspired budding and...
This post was written by Rita M. Rivera, M.S., and Denise Carballea, M.S., members of the Hospital, Healthcare, and Addiction Workers, Patients and Families working group of the COVID Psychology Task Force (established by 14 members of the American Psychological Association).  The COVID-19 pandemic continues...
Amid the political turmoil this month were two high profile suicides that would have been altogether buried in the avalanche of politically partisan headlines but for the determination of the victims’ families to share the story of their tragedies. On...
Albizu University master’s and doctoral graduate Dr. Madiley Broz of Miami was among four psychology professionals appointed to the Florida Board of Psychology in late November 2020.    Dr. Broz is a clinical neuropsychologist with Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood.  She also serves as a professional member and speaker for the Alzheimer’s...
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Online learning can be challenging for Hispanic students, whose culture values dialogue, caring, and a shared celebration of their cultural heritage. Although this need for intense engagement may seem at odds with the concept of remote learning, it can...