MESA, Arizona – February 3, 2026 – The Psychology Department at Mesa Community College (MCC) invites the community to attend The Art of Conflict: Turning Tension into Transformation on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This free event is open to the public and part of MCC’s Evening Lecture in Psychology Series.

The event will take place in the Community Room (LB-145) on the first floor of the Paul A. Elsner Library (Building LB11) at MCC’s Southern & Dobson Campus, located at 1833 West Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85202.

The evening will be led by Travis Webb, LCSW, a licensed therapist with 17 years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma and relationships. Webb offers cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), trauma release exercises (TRE) and person-centered and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). He is passionate about creating a community that provides accessible mental health healing and resources.

Held each semester, MCC’s Evening Lecture in Psychology Series features guest speakers with diverse psychology backgrounds. Past presenters include Dr. Philip Zimbardo, distinguished former president of the American Psychological Association.

A second free lecture on creativity is scheduled on April 7, 2026 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Details will be announced soon.

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Media Contact: Dawn Zimmer, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7892

Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 MCCCD colleges. Learn more at mesacc.edu/newsroom.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org.

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