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Charles Clark, MS
2 articles
Charles Clark is a Research Coordinator at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School and a graduate student in the Mental Health Counseling Master's Program (Forensic Track) at Westfield State University in Massachusetts. He also holds a Master's degree in criminal justice, focusing on improving the criminal legal system to support the mental health of incarcerated individuals, victims, and practitioners. His independent research includes a grant-funded thesis through APA Division 29 on factors influencing decision-making in police/co-responder interventions and another thesis examining the mental health literacy of uniformed jail staff. Charles serves as a Graduate Student Representative on the APA Division 29 Membership committee and plans to pursue doctoral training in Clinical Psychology.
Bridging the Gap: Integrating Specialized Experience into Emerging Clinician Identity
This article is for those at every stage of their professional training journey: considering graduate school, navigating it, completing internships, and stepping into the workforce. We share our experiences to highlight common struggles, the hidden strengths we bring, and how to recognize what experiences transfer and which require further refinement. In a field that values […]
Charles Clark, MS + 2 more
June 10, 2026
Psychology at a Crossroads: The Role of Town Halls in Building Bridges
Introduction to Town Halls and the Town Hall Speaker Attendees of the Presidential Town Hall from across the US and around the globe were excited to hear from the speaker, Lynn Bufka, PhD, ABPP. She was introduced to prospective attendees in advance, and registrants were encouraged to submit their questions during registration or prepare to […]
Charles Clark, MS + 1 more
May 5, 2026