Denise Al Mahdi-Jeigula
Psychology Department

Denise Al Mahdi-Jeigula, duel degrees in Counseling Psychology and Organizational Psychology. Undergrad psychology degree, Human Development from North Park University, School of Adult Learning. Graduate degrees from Adler School of Professional Psychology (now called Adler University). Worked over twenty years: biological research at University of Illinois at Chicago Med Center. Worked at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois in program: Intact Family Recovery. Working with substance abuse clients and their family members; trying to keep the family together utilizing the support systems in social agencies. Population mainly addressed was mentally ill, substance abusers. Worked at North Park University, School of Adult Learning for over nine years teaching psychology (taught: Intro to Psychology, Developmental I&II, Group Dynamics, Social Psychology, Abnormal sychology, Social & Cultural Constructs of Human Development, Diversity and Social Norms, Psycho Social Development in Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and Personal Development). Was Academic Advisor for psychology students and organizational management students. Was also Coordinator for Learner Portfolio and Coordinator of University Center of Lake County, School of Adult Learning. Currently am retired while integrating alternative methods and modalities of support.