Dr. Jerome Kagan, one of the most influential psychologists in recorded history, established the concept that reaching a concrete conclusion is one of the most essential behavioral activities for humans because it affects virtually every element of a person’s psyche. Rebekah Grieb knows exactly what Dr. Kagan was talking about because she’s lived without a…
Month: October 2022

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Alphapointe Featured in Kansas City Edition of New Monopoly Game
The next time you play Monopoly, you might pass by Alphapointe a few dozen times. Top Trumps USA recently launched a Kansas City edition of the classic board game with Alphapointe featured prominently as a “Community Chest” space on the game board. Other Kansas City icons featured in the game include GEHA Field at Arrowhead…

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Internship at Alphapointe a Rewarding Experience
Every year, Alphapointe invites students in high school and college to participate in the Career Enhancement Internship Experience program. Madeline Abrams participated in the program in the summer of 2022 and we caught up with her to ask about her experience. Q&A with Madeline Tell us about you… I am from Overland Park, Kan. Outside…