NPHS students are psyched about the Psychology Club
Serving as an interactive meeting place for students, the Psychology Club attracts individuals interested in learning about the mind and human behaviors. Danielle Ellis, psychology teacher, advises the “Psych Club” in B30 where they meet every Thursday. During meetings, the club’s officers share a presentation on a psychological topic with an activity that follows along.
Hoping to impact the lives of students each and every day, Ellis decided to direct the Psych Club last year. Ellis studied business psychology at university and started her career working for large corporations. “The most rewarding part of being an advisor for this club is watching the club leaders bring our psychology content to life in fun and engaging ways and seeing them inspire other students to take an interest in our diverse field of study,” Ellis said.
During the meetings, students feel they have bettered themselves and become more self-actualized. Elliana Dorsi, junior and president, leads the club’s meetings and activities. “Being involved with service projects as a club gives our members a sense of community. It gives our club more of a community feel rather than only a community at NPHS,” Dorsi said.
The Psych Club educates many students across campus, including Chloe Trujillo, junior, who is an active member and participant. Trujillo believes the club has impacted her life positively, as it makes learning about psychology entertaining. “This club offers students to gain skills that help them in their daily lives. One meeting we learned about list making, [which] promotes motivation due to the satisfaction of crossing a task off the list,” Trujillo said.
Psychology Club provides an outlet for students to share their love for the subject of psychology. Ellis, helps students take a deeper dive into learning about the mind and behaviors of humans. “I have always been interested in people and trying to understand why we are the way we are. Psychology provides the scientific data needed to help explain human nature in meaningful ways, and I think the more we know about ourselves and those around us, the more compassionate and understanding we can be,” Ellis said.
