Samantha Warnack

On the surface, the journey toward a career in psychology is often seen as a purely academic pursuit. For me, however, this path is deeply personal, forged through the fires of profound loss and a commitment to ensuring that no one else has to walk through the darkness alone. The very core of why I have dedicated my life to mental health counseling is to help people with grief and trauma that has been impacted by mental health. My interest in psychology is not just about understanding the human mind; it is about understanding the human heart in its most vulnerable moments. In my own life, I have faced the immense weight of grief, navigating the passing of both my mother and father. These experiences taught me that loss can either silence a person or give them a new voice. I chose to find my voice. As a student at Southern New Hampshire University, I have spent my time diving into the complexities of the human experience—from the Jungian concepts of the "Shadow" to the ways we use art and humanities to process our internal worlds.