For nearly every professional continuing education workshop and graduate class in psychology, someone will be overheard evaluating the quality of the educational experience by whether the information contained is practical or theoretical.... Read more »
Why is self-reflection so important for a Clinical Psychologist? Much of a clinical psychologist’s work involves coming alongside another person to reflect on their history, trauma, and goals in a non-judgemental way.... Read more »
The shutdown ritual is a brief, intentional set of tasks, usually 5 to 15 minutes, performed at the end of your workday to ensure all incomplete items are captured and planned for.... Read more »
One day, I’m going to move to Southern California and become a Buddhist! As these words hung in the air, I was overwhelmed by the urge to take them back, but it... Read more »
Have you ever experienced trauma? According to the CDC-Kaiser Permanente adverse childhood experiences study (ACE), trauma is widespread. But even if you were lucky enough to avoid it as a child, there... Read more »
Toddlers practice toilet training. Some young children practice cursive writing while others practice riding a bike. Teens practice problem solving and essay skills through daily homework. But as established adults, we don’t... Read more »
Self-love is more than just a feel-good concept—it’s a scientifically-backed pillar of mental well-being. At its core, self-love is the practice of treating yourself with kindness, compassion, and respect. It’s the foundation... Read more »
Chow, D., Lu, S. H. X., Kwek, T., Miller, S. D., Jones, A., Hubble, M. A., & Tan, G. C. Y. (2025). Improving responses to challenging scenarios in therapy: A randomized controlled... Read more »
This post is part two of a series. In our previous post, “3 Steps to Develop and Deepen Your Meditation Practice,” we explored how to clarify your meditation goals, establish a routine,... Read more »