Science & Nature
Creepy Psychology: How Asylums Got Their Bad Name (Halloween Class)
In this 1 hour Halloween themed class, we will discuss the history of the American Asylum System, the secret abuses it perpetuated, and its eventual downfall.
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14-18
year olds
3-12
learners per class
$15
Charged upfront
Meets once
60 minute class
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Description
Class Experience
Happy Halloween everyone! You may know psychology as a relatively new yet very helpful field in society. It is the study of the mind, of human behavior, of diseases and disorders of the mind and how to fix them. But the study of Psychology wasn't always so focused on helping others. In fact, in the name of science and advancement, vulnerable people were often hurt and killed. This 1 hour, lecture style, class will tell the stories of those people. We will take a deep dive into some of the...
Students will learn about the creepy history of the American Asylum System, how it started, how it got as bad as it did, and how it ended.
I have my BA in Psychology and am Currently working through my MA in psychology. I have been tutoring and teaching small groups in psychology for the past 4 years.
no materials will be needed for this class
1 hour per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
This class will be quite scary and disturbing in places because of the nature of the abuses of American asylums. That being said, the content will be age appropriate and students will have the opportunity to discuss their feelings on the subject matter. Please use your discretion when signing your child up.
Teacher
Christina PitioMaster's Student in Psychology, Arts and Crafts Extraordinaire, Giant Nerd
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Lives in the
United States5 total reviews
7 completed classes
About Me
Hey there! My name is Christina! I'm a master's student in Psychology and I also carry degrees in Art and English Lit. I have worked with children and teens my entire life as a Nanny, a CCD teacher, a Youth Mentor, and a student teacher. I...
