Cal State San Bernardino alumna and former psychology lecturer Kindra Edmonson Davenport returns to campus on Tuesday, March 15, to relay motivational messages from her new book, “The Dirty Journey.”

The CSUSB Psychology Club will host Davenport, who will present at the CSUSB Santos Manuel Student Union Events Center, room 106B-106C, from noon-1 p.m. A book signing will follow, with books available for purchase for $12.99. Students will have an opportunity to speak with Davenport one-on-one. The public is invited to attend the free discussion; CSUSB professors are encouraged to bring their classes. Daily parking on campus is $6 per vehicle.

“I am thrilled to come out and speak to students who are standing where I once did,” said Davenport. “I want students at CSUSB to know that their weaknesses and limitations from the past do not define them, their strengths do!”

The La Verne resident took time off from teaching to write her self-help book in order to inspire others. “The Dirty Journey”’ was created for those struggling to find their way.

“I spent the first few years of my adulthood stuck. But after psychology gave me insights that helped me to unlock my own potential, I knew I had to spend my life teaching those principles to people who want to step into the life they’ve always known they were meant to live,” said Davenport.

As a first generation college student, Davenport understands the challenges surrounding college students. Coming out of economic disadvantage and a difficult family background, she credits psychology for “protecting and saving” her. She offers a compelling guide to overcoming the psychological roadblocks that may limit potential to grow.

“The dirty journey forward is scary, but it’s not nearly as scary as staying where you are,” an excerpt from the book states.

Currently, she is opening a private clinical practice in Upland and hopes to return to teaching in the future. The clinic will offer clients counseling sessions, life coaching, and leadership workshops. For more information on sessions with Davenport, visit her website.

Davenport earned both her bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in clinical counseling, with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy, from CSUSB.

As an educator and psychotherapist she has counseled clients for more than 3,000 hours, prepared and taught more than eight psychology courses at the university level, and has conducted dozens of trainings in Gallup Strengths on campus inclusion, leadership, and student success.

As of 2015, the CSUSB Psychology Club has served more than 100 members since it was established in 2012. The student-run organization strives to promote academic success for members. Members can expect to receive quarterly presentations in professional development, volunteer opportunities in the community, course advice, and information regarding graduate programs offered at CSUSB.

For more information on this event or to arrange special accommodations, contact Suzanne Mendez at mends326@coyote.csusb.edu.

Visit the CSUSB Psychology Club website for information on its programs.

Set in the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, CSUSB is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in inland Southern California. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015-2016, CSUSB serves more than 20,000 students each year and graduates about 4,000 students annually.

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