Psi Chi
An International Honor Society
Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.
Meet The Doctor
Dr. Deborah Harris O-Brien
"Before you can learn what abnormal behavior is, you must learn what normal behavior is."
Dr. Deborah Harris O’Brien, PhD, is a founding advisor of the Psi Chi Chapter at Trinity Washington University and served on the Psi Chi Board of Directors as Eastern VP (2013-2017) and President, 2020-2021. Dr. Harris O’Brien received her PhD in developmental/clinical child psychology from the Ohio State University. She has worked in private practice in Maryland with children, teens, and families, in addition to teaching and research.
In her interview with MedCircle, Dr. Harris O’Brien pulls on her background as a developmental and child psychologist to bring insight on the differences between being neurodivergent vs. neurotypical, her “strength-based approach” to treatment, and more about Psi Chi.
Psi Chi provides a multitude of resources and support to their members.
Lifelong Membership
Once a Psi Chi member, always a Psi Chi member.
Grants & Scholarships
Psi Chi provides $400,000 annually in the form of grants, scholarships, and awards.
Education
From local to international conventions, Psi Chi members can network and learn with other professionals.
Online Resources
From establishing a career in psychology to conducting research, Psi Chi provides a variety of online resources.
Meet The Doctor
Dr. Matthew Genuchi
"The more we can share our stories around mental health, the more we will normalize seeking mental health care.”
Dr. Genuchi is an associate professor of psychological science with Boise State University. He is the faculty advisor for the Boise State Psi Chi chapter and served on the Psi Chi board of directors as the Rocky Mountain Region Vice President from 2015-2017. Dr. Genuchi’s research interests have primarily focused on understanding how conformity to traditional masculine norms impacts men’s experiences of depression. Additionally, Dr. Genuchi is concerned about the high rates of suicide death in men worldwide, and he is conducting research to further examine the ability of gendered symptoms of depression to predict suicide risk in various populations of men.
He is also passionate about teaching psychology to undergraduate students and enjoys helping them develop skills to become more successful in their careers and personal lives. Dr. Genuchi completed his doctoral training in the APA-accredited counseling psychology program at the University of Denver, as well as his APA-accredited doctoral internship at the University of Idaho Counseling and Testing Center.
What Psi Chi Members are Saying
Becoming an officer and attending events for my chapter has provided the space for me to grow personally and professionally. I’ve made friends who are as excited about psychology as I am, and I’m looking forward to staying connected with them for years to come!
