Most wonderful time of year, my foot—keep the change you filthy animal! As a therapist, I have a front-row seat to the pitfalls and perils of the holiday season. A candy cane... Read more »
Source: Cottonbro / Pexels Networking for introverts can be daunting—it can feel like our own exploration into outer space. It takes planning, courage, and a leap into the unknown. But fear not!... Read more »
Life regrets are profound feelings of remorse or disappointment about past decisions or missed opportunities that significantly impacted one’s life trajectory. These regrets often involve major life domains such as education, career,... Read more »
Change is an inevitable part of life, and crises often serve as pivotal moments that challenge our norms, beliefs, and coping mechanisms. Whether personal, professional, or societal, crises emerge as perceived threats... Read more »
When presenting thematic analysis (TA) results, the goal is to tell a compelling story about the data that convinces the reader of the analysis’ merit and validity. Key Takeaways To present thematic... Read more »
As we approach the end of 2024, I am reminded of a famous story from history. In the year 1519. Hernán Cortés led a large expedition, consisting of 600 Spaniards, 16 or... Read more »
Key Takeaways Axial coding is the second stage in the coding process of qualitative data analysis, typically following open coding and preceding selective coding. It was developed by Strauss and Corbin as... Read more »
Cannabis use disorder (CUD), also known as marijuana use disorder, is defined by compulsive use of cannabis despite adverse consequences, difficulty controlling use, and withdrawal symptoms. The increase in cannabis use, particularly... Read more »
Open coding is the initial step in grounded theory research where you analyze data to identify and develop concepts that emerge from the information. It involves breaking down the data into smaller... Read more »
Our memories form the foundation of our continuing sense of self. Our understanding of who we are is built up from a lifetime of experiences stored in our brain. Loss of that... Read more »