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Ocean Trash Provides Unwanted Feast
I still remember seeing the picture of a sea turtle painfully twisted into a six-pack plastic ring. This image still sits with me 25 years later. With so many major environmental problems threatening...
View ArticleA Little Garbage Never Hurt Anyone
While reading through Chapter 13, I tried to think of a good resource dilemma that the world is facing today. As defined in the book, a resource dilemma involves a resource that is limited or finite...
View ArticleThe Water Bottle Complex
Improving, or stopping the dismantling of the environment has always been a topic that many people say is easier said than done. We create habits that heavily influence our environment (littering, not...
View ArticleClinical Counseling and Social Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal emotional reaction that we all have to stressful situations. Sometimes anxiety and nervousness helps us realize what we find to be important. For example, anxiety could manifest...
View ArticleFeel the Heat
Have you been feeling the heat? Global warming has become a serious issue in our society. Even when we have proof all around us, many still do not take this issue seriously. There is a tremendous...
View ArticleEquity Theory in the Workplace
As a young person, Millennial if you will, I had a complete understanding of equity theory before even knowing about equity theory. According to Schneider, Gruman and Croutts (2012), “equity theory...
View ArticleTick Tock Goes the Clock, Chop Chop Go the Trees
Imagine living in one place your whole life. Not because you want to, but because you need to. Because your family has lived there for generations and they have nowhere else to go. But you make the...
View ArticleAir Quality in New Jersey & Air Pollution Epidemic
Pollution is or “can be either foreign substances/energies or naturally occurring contaminants.” If you live in New Jersey or have ever visited and took the NJ-Turnpike going north towards New York...
View ArticleDilemma of A Perfect Lawn
The environment is just one of the influences of humans. Bandura (1986) devised a theory that explains a triadic reciprocal or cause between humans and environment that is influenced by our own...
View ArticleThe War Against Straws
Recently the United States has gone to war; albeit the war is against plastic straws and not an actual country, but nonetheless it is a war. While the term war may seem a bit harsh, the amount of...
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Stately Sustainability
While I may consider it to be the best atmosphere in the whole country, others fear the cheers and jeers of the over 107,000 white-clad diehards screaming their lungs out on any given football...
View ArticleHabitat Destruction
The loss of habitats is something that we are all aware of, but maybe don’t discuss as often. I love animals more than humans sometimes because we have changed the planet in so many ways and are...
View ArticleBehavioral Change Promotes Environmental Satisfaction
The environment is as important ecological source that helps sustain mankind. It is responsible for providing individuals with the necessary resources needed to live and prosper. Environmental...
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Worried Sick
The amount of times that I use the word “stressed” in a day is concerning. From the daily routine of schoolwork, housework, errands, and everyday obligations, it seems that I’m rarely not feeling...
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Gut-Wrenching Anxiety
Source:http://elizabethyarnell.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Gut-brain-microbiome-300×194.gif Ever “gone with your gut instinct” or had felt “gut-wrenching anxiety” when you’ve been nervous? You...
View ArticleJust Another Manic Morning
In terms of daily stress, I have about the normal amount for a working mother. My mornings consist of running around the house ensuring everyone is dressed, packed for school, with filled...
View ArticleEffect of Stress in Orphanages
Stress is such an interesting construct. It is heavily studied by psychologist in many different domains of research. We all have a collective identification with stress, because it is something that...
View ArticleBeing a Positive Influence for Health’s Sake
This week we learned about the biopsychosocial model. This model states that health is related not only to biology but also to psychological and social factors (Schneider, Gruman, Coutts, p. 169 2012)....
View ArticleIt might as well be German
You’re sitting in class full of people you aren’t familiar with. You open your textbook to find the entire thing is written in German. This isn’t new to you, you’ve explained before that despite...
View ArticlePaying A High Price For Health Care
What is one of the biggest issues facing the United State? The first issue that come to my mind is health care. This issue affects millions of American every year even with the so called “Affordable...
View ArticleStress and Tweens
Having two children in middle school, I see so many different changes that for me, appear to occur overnight. As both try to figure out where they belong in the world while they deal with their own...
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Sweet, Sweet, Stress
We often use the phrase “chocolate face” around my house to remind ourselves not to get too stressed out due to temporary situations beyond anyone’s control. Sounds strange? Well, maybe there is a...
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You Could Say It Was A Mountain
Depression is like being at the bottom of a mountain and needing to climb it to get back to civilization. You might be thinking it’s like being at the bottom of Everest, except that might be easier....
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Virtual reality in clinical psychology
Virtual reality is transforming clinical psychology and mental health treatment as we know it. Advancements in virtual reality technology have improved in treating very serious psychological and...
View ArticleSorry, I’m Not Feeling Well
I can’t even attempt to count the number of time I have canceled plans with friends due to my crippling social anxiety. My friends have become accustomed to a text something like: “I’m so so sorry, but...
View ArticleDiagnosing the Doctor
The TV series House, which aired its first episode in 2004, quickly became a hit not only for its intricate and thrilling storyline but also for of its protagonist, Dr. Gregory House. House, as he is...
View ArticleOnly the Lonely: An Exploration of How Your Figurative Heart and Physical...
“may came home with a smooth round stone as small as a world and as large as alone.” ―e.e. cummings Only the Lonely: An Exploration of How Your Figurative Heart and Physical Heart Share the Same Aches...
View ArticleThe Fear of a Therapist’s Misdiagnosis
Clinical psychology has played an important role in society. Mental health has taken a great turn in terms of advancement, attention, and legitimacy. Generally, it has made progress in the last...
View ArticleInner Voices
As humans, it is natural to self-label. We are repeatedly labeled and evaluated by others and we tend to adopt others’ labels into our own self-concept. This is especially detrimental for individuals,...
View ArticleCan Discrimination Negatively Affect Health?
In the United States, minorities have an increasingly disproportionate rate of diseases, injuries and premature death. Discrimination has received national attention in regards to law enforcement and...
View ArticleDiversity Day
“Now, this is a simple acronym. HERO. Uh, at Diversity Today, we believe it is very easy to be a HERO. All you need are honesty, empathy, respect and open-mindedness,” said Mr. Brown, speaking to the...
View ArticleMen Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. And that’s a good thing!
This week we learned how diversity can create both a positive and negative environment. We learned about prejudice and discrimination, conflict and conflict resolution. What I wanted to discuss in this...
View ArticleDiversity Coming To A City Near You
I like to think we live in an era where people are more open to new cultures and beliefs. In reality there are many areas in the US that lack diversity. It is the year 2018 we are living in a modern...
View ArticlePlayground Conflict
Playground Conflict At some point last year my afternoons became over run with the task of breaking up playground fights. Fights and arguments arose between children that I knew had been friends at...
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Are you from Africa?
Are you from Africa? Imagine moving to a new a country where one of the first questions you get asked when you meet new people is Are you from Africa? To some this may not seem like a big deal, they...
View ArticleSo Tell Us, Who Are You Wearing?
While sexism in the workplace is visible across the board, one place where it has been in the limelight is in the case of Hollywood actors. From how accomplished women are addressed, to opportunities...
View ArticleThe way diversity affects us
“Diversity brings about the opportunity to learn new perspectives and, in so doing, to increase creativity and innovativeness for both individuals and groups” (Gruman, Schneider, & Coutts, 2012)....
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