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Shelby Murtagh
Masters Student, MFT

Email: sam0142@auburn.edu
Phone : 334-844-4478 (Glanton House)

 

Education
B.S. Florida State University, Family and Child Sciences and Psychology

Research interests
• Traumatic events
• Bereavement in childhood

Clinical interests
• Trauma work
• Sex therapy
• Grief and loss

Research projects
Alabama Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Initiative

Accomplishments
Seminole Torchbearer and Garnet and Gold Scholar.

Fun Facts
Favorite books/movies? Lord of the Rings Triology and Hot Rod

Hero/someone you look up to? Stevie Nicks

Pets? Cat named Stevie (after Stevie Nicks)

What advice would you offer to someone thinking about graduate school?
Definitely prioritize self-care. In order to be an effective graduate student, you need to make sure that you are taking care of yourself so you can focus on your passions and interests while here!