April+Krowel


 * April Krowel, B.A.** adkrowel@bsu.edu

__Academic__ I am a second-year MA student, in the Clinical Mental Health track. I am planning on applying for early admission to the doctoral program this November. I am currently interning at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, in inpatient psychiatry. My future aspirations include working in a Veterans Administration hospital, writing books, student veteran outreach, and possibly teaching. I am currently working on my thesis, which will (hopefully!) address the large gap in the literature regarding how active-duty veterans and female veterans transition to college.

__Professional Positions__ Graduate Assistant, Educational Leadership Treasurer, BSU Graduate Student Association Student Representative, ACA Professional Standards Committee Campus Representative, Advocacy Coordinating Team (ACT), American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS)

__Theoretical Approach__ My theoretical approach is a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral, Reality, and Solution-Focused Therapies. In my opinion, these work well together because they are relatively similar. My preference is more Reality Therapy; however, insurance isn't a fan so I am more Cognitive-Behavioral.

__Research Interests__ Veterans' Issues (PTSD, TBI, reintegration, substance abuse, grief, transitioning to college) Trauma and resiliency Power and privilege

__Personal__ I am originally from Lebanon, IN. I joined the Army right after high school and found myself at Fort Campbell, KY, where I met my husband, Justin. We were married after knowing each other for nine weeks! We were deployed to Iraq 2 weeks after our wedding (nice honeymoon, right?). I lived in Southern California for 6 1/2 years and loved it! We have one daughter, Abbi, who is 15 months old. We have 3 large dogs: Yoko, Kisses, and Marilyn. I have been married for 8 1/2 years.



__Favorites__ Color: Green Animal: Shark TV Show: Criminal Minds Foods: Thai, Sushi, Mexican, Italian

__Random Info__ If I could live in another country, I would live in Germany. Someday, I will go on an African Safari. I am one of the biggest football fans you will ever encounter. My husband and I are amateur chefs. I can parallel park. When I was eight, I wanted to be a lawyer and own a Dodge Viper. I have 3 brothers and 3 sisters, but I am the only child. I listen to my iPod when I grocery shop. I have 12 nieces and nephews. If I could play any position on a football team, it would be safety (assuming I had the natural ability). I got married when I was 18. My favorite movie is Private Benjamin. If my older brother were a girl, he would have my name.