Stress 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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