PSY Online lecture series | There’s More Than Therapy: Exploring Diverse Fields of Psychological Practice

Online lecture series | 18:00–19:30 | Open to students from all SFU locations

With the lecture series There’s More Than Therapy: Exploring Diverse Fields of Psychological Practice, students are invited to discover the wide range of professional paths psychology can open up.
In a series of online talks taking place on Tuesday evenings, speakers from diverse fields of practice share insights into their daily work, their professional journeys, and the social relevance of psychology in different contexts.
From clinical and community-based practice to politics, organizational change, and technology, the series highlights the many ways psychological expertise can make a difference.
Students from all SFU locations are welcome to join and can register with their SFU Microsoft account via the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/t4BAxJ8Lrp

02 June 2026
I’m a Psychologist – Who Works in Politic
Berlin | Alina Burkholde

Careers rarely unfold in straight lines, and this talk is a powerful example of that. Alina Burkholder reflects on a career path spanning public diplomacy, international relations, and political talent development, showing how psychological training can become a foundation for impact far beyond the therapy room. She explores how psychological competence shapes her daily work: building trust across divides, supporting leaders under pressure, and making sense of complex and unpredictable systems.
This talk introduces psychology as a foundation for work in politics, leadership development, and democratic participation.
Students will gain a broader understanding of how psychological knowledge can be applied in political and social systems, and how non-linear career paths can become meaningful professional journeys.

Join online (SFU Microsoft Account required) and explore this field of psychological practice.