About the Creator

Dr. Madeline Kay has spent the last decade on an expedition undertaking the philosophical teachings and professional trainings of clinical and organizational psychology. Specializing in whole-person wellness and the resuscitation of the inner child's dreams, Dr. Kay has created a healing practice that utilizes evidence-based techniques with the restorative art of human connection. The October Hour took many years to develop and thus, remains a precious and exclusive experience set apart from other therapeutic and organizational practices. Within The October Hour, Dr. Kay aims to cultivate purpose and empower creativity with an emphasis on individualization and relatability, which drives performance enhancement throughout one's life and within organizations. This growth process focuses on constructing a personalized space for individuals to explore themselves and their world in a unique, safe way, as well as for leaders to unlock industry potential.

Speaker at Aloha Summits in Kauai, HI July, 2026

CE Introduction to The Odyssey Approach®

Keynote Speaker at SeekHER Adventure in Queenstown, New Zealand November 2025

Voyager Immersion of The Odyssey Approach®

Keynote Speaker at VitalityHER in Kansas City, MO January, 2026

Voyager Immersion of The Odyssey Approach®

Speaker at Asia-Pacific Mental Health and Well-being Congress, Bali, Indonesia , October, 2025

Oral Presentation of The Odyssey Approach®

Keynote Speaker at GoddessGLOW in Florence,Italy September, 2025

Voyager Immersion of The Odyssey Approach®

Keynote Speaker at EmpowerSHE in Greece October, 2025

Voyager Immersion of The Odyssey Approach®

Facilitator at Insight Mental Health in Snoqualmie, WA July-August, 2025

Odyssey Series Teen Group

Speaker at 52nd Annual National Association for Rural Mental Health Conference in Anchorage, AK May, 2025

CE Introduction to The Odyssey Approach®

Co-Facilitator at Pink Moon: Guided Goddess Experience in Seabeck, WA April 2025

Voyager Taste of The Odyssey Approach®

Speaker at Polka Dot Powerhouse in Bremerton, Washington April 2025

The Odyssey Approach® as a new [self] care model

Speaker at Wellness Counseling Inc CE Retreat in Bali, Indonesia March 2025

CE Introduction to The Odyssey Approach®

CE Trauma-informed yoga and guided imagery

Psychologist (California) 36130
Psychologist (Washington + PSYPACT) PY.61477178
HR Management Diploma
Diet, Nutrition, and Weight Management Certificate
Māori Cultural Competency Certificate
Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor Certificate
CAMS Certificate
Cognitive Processing Therapy Training
Inuit Cultural Sensitivity Certificate
Traumatic Stress Disorders in Children & Adolescents Training
Approaches to Community-Based Suicide Prevention Training
Addressing Suicide in Adolescents & Transition Age Youth Training
PESI Self-Regulation Interventions for Children & Adolescents Certificate
UCLA PEERS Training Certificate
CITI Certificate
NIH Certificate
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Certificate

August 2025
May 2024
August 2024
August 2024
November 2022
September 2022
June 2022
June 2022
June 2022
March 2021
March 2021
March 2021
November 2019
September 2019
September 2019
March 2016
September 2015

Chief Executive Officer
The October Hour, PLLC June 2024 – Present

Postdoctoral Fellow
Moorpark Community College, Student Health Center August 2023 – May 2024

Yoga Group Fitness Instructor
Norton Sound Health Corporation CAMP October 2022 – June 2023

Predoctoral Psychologist
Norton Sound Health Corporation, Behavioral Health Services June 2022 – July 2023

Art Therapist
Mile High Fitness & Wellness March 2022 – March 2023

Wellness Group Facilitator
University of California in Santa Barbara January 2021 – January 2022

Predoctoral Practicum Student
Creative Care, Inc. September 2020 – September 2021

Psychiatrist's Assistant
West Coast Psychiatry (Marc Rosenthal, M.D.) July 2020 – January 2024

People Insights Consultant/Predoctoral Practicum Student ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Treatment Center August 2019 – January 2022

Organizational Insights/Revenue Cycle Specialist
FirstSteps for Kids, INC August 2017 – July 2024

Resident Advisor
La Ventana Treatment Center April 2017 – August 2017

Event Assistant/Departmental Researcher
California Lutheran University January 2015 – August 2021

Fielding Graduate University
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology August 2023
Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology April 2021

Fielding Graduate University Dream Interpretation Lab
Doctoral Lab Researcher
Faculty supervisor: Raymond Hawkins, Ph.D.

Clinical-Forensic Doctoral Research Lab
Doctoral Lab Researcher
Faculty supervisor: Kristine Jacquin, Ph.D.

California Lutheran UniversityBachelor of Science, Psychology
emphasis in business/organization Magna Cum Laude May 2017

California Lutheran University, Educational Effectiveness and Institutional Research
Departmental Assistant
Staff supervisor: Cathy Alexander Stanton, M.P.P.A.

Honors Thesis
Principal Researcher
Faculty supervisor: Ariana Young, Ph.D.

Independent Study and Research Practicum
Principal Researcher
Faculty supervisor: Rainer Diriwächter, Ph.D.

Self and Social Interaction Lab
Research Assistant and Culver Fellow
Faculty supervisor: Ariana Young, Ph.D.

Nelson, M. K. (2023). Association Between Dark Triad Personalities and Organizational Citizenship Behavior (Doctoral dissertation, Fielding Graduate University).

Nelson, M.K. & Jacquin, K. (2022, April). Murder Accountability Project: Examining Associations

Between Murder Weapons, Months, and States. American College of Forensic Psychology

Conference, San Diego, California.

Nelson, M.K. (2020). Examining the ethical controversy of the APA’s role in the enhanced interrogation program. American Journal of Forensic Psychology, 38(1).

Nelson, M.K., Jacquin, K. (2020, March). Murder Accountability Project: Examining Associations Between Murder Weapons, Circumstances, and Relationships. American College of Forensic Psychology Conference, San Diego, California.

Nelson, M.K. (2017, April). Examining the Relationship between Binge-Watching and Psychological

Well-Being. Western Psychological Association Conference, Sacramento, California.

Nelson, M.K. & Young A. (2017, April). The Effects of Celebrity Crushes on Romantic Relationship

Outcomes. Western Psychological Association Conference, Sacramento, California.

Nelson, M.K. (2017, April). The Phenomenon of Boredom and Social Perception. Western Psychological Association Conference, Sacramento, California.

Nelson, M.K. (2017, April). Examining the Relationship between Binge-Watching and

Psychological Well-Being. California Lutheran University Festival of Scholars, Thousand Oaks,

California.

Nelson, M.K. & Young A. (2017, April). The Effects of Celebrity Crushes on Romantic Relationship

Outcomes. California Lutheran University Festival of Scholars, Thousand Oaks, California.

Nelson, M.K. (2017, April). Is Boredom Stressing You Out? Boredom Explored Through Social

Perception. California Lutheran University Festival of Scholars, Thousand Oaks, California.

Nelson, M.K. (2016, April). Bored to Tears or to Fears? What People do to Cope with Boredom.

California Lutheran University Festival of Scholars, Thousand Oaks, California.

Nelson, M.K. & Young A. (2016, April). The Effects of Parasocial Relationship Status with Superheroes on Prosocial Intentions and Behaviors. California Lutheran University Festival of Scholars, Thousand Oaks, California.

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