Reclaiming the Artistry of Therapy, One Session at a Time

Michael Alcee Ph.D. on May 15, 2022 in Live Life Creatively

Too many therapists fail to see themselves as artists, but that outlook is essential for helping clients make art out of life.

Too many therapists fail to see themselves as artists, but that outlook is essential for helping clients make art out of life.

Fine-Tuning Productivity

Steven R. Shaw Ph.D. on May 2, 2022 in How to Do Academia

There is no such thing as a productivity hack or shortcut. But you can develop strong habits and fine-tune those foundational habits for maximum efficiency.

There is no such thing as a productivity hack or shortcut. But you can develop strong habits and fine-tune those foundational habits for maximum efficiency.

Summer Jobs for Psychology Majors

Dana S Dunn Ph.D. on April 24, 2022 in Head of the Class

Summer isn't just for some "downtime" after the academic year. You can plan for and work toward your future, whether it's in the workforce or graduate school.

Summer isn't just for some "downtime" after the academic year. You can plan for and work toward your future, whether it's in the workforce or graduate school.

Mental Health Among Mental Health Practitioners

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on April 21, 2022 in Happiness Is a State of Mind

Mental health professionals are supposed to be the "healthy" ones, the healers, while patients are the ones who are ill and need to be healed.

Mental health professionals are supposed to be the "healthy" ones, the healers, while patients are the ones who are ill and need to be healed.

We Need to Talk About Disability in Psychology Classes

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on April 4, 2022 in Disability Is Diversity

Most psychology courses do not teach about America's largest minority group: disabled people. New research shows that covering disability in psychology classes can reduce ableism.

Most psychology courses do not teach about America's largest minority group: disabled people. New research shows that covering disability in psychology classes can reduce ableism.

Five Must-Read Books on Psychopathology

Mark L. Ruffalo M.S.W., D.Psa. on April 4, 2022 in From Freud to Fluoxetine

A reading list for students of psychopathology.

A reading list for students of psychopathology.

The 7 Virtues of Great Teachers

Mitchell M. Handelsman Ph.D. on March 24, 2022 in The Ethical Professor

Personal Perspective: These 7 virtues make for excellent teachers, with evidence both personal and academic.

Personal Perspective: These 7 virtues make for excellent teachers, with evidence both personal and academic.

Why Many Therapists Have Waitlists Right Now

David Scharff M.D. on March 21, 2022 in A Psychoanalytic Exploration

Does your therapist have a waitlist? Here's why (and what you can do in the meantime).

Does your therapist have a waitlist? Here's why (and what you can do in the meantime).

Psychology Trainees May Not Be Allowed to Practice What They Preach

Rita M. Rivera, M.S., CTP on February 25, 2022 in Physio and Psych

Despite being the backbone of a field that promotes mental health and well-being, psychology students and trainees face a system that normalizes burnout.

Despite being the backbone of a field that promotes mental health and well-being, psychology students and trainees face a system that normalizes burnout.

Let’s Consider the Role of Repetition in the Classroom—Again

Mitchell M. Handelsman Ph.D. on February 21, 2022 in The Ethical Professor

Repetition can make teaching and learning more effective.

Repetition can make teaching and learning more effective.

Career Prospects for Psychology Majors

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on February 17, 2022 in Cutting-Edge Leadership

Career options (and employers) for undergraduate psychology majors and those with Masters degrees.

Career options (and employers) for undergraduate psychology majors and those with Masters degrees.

How to Supercharge People Analytics: Add Psychology

Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., and Ashleigh Gallagher, Ph.D. on January 30, 2022 in The Portable Ph.D.

Imagine if people analytics could not only describe what is happening, but could also indicate how to change it. Adding psychological variables could do just that.

Imagine if people analytics could not only describe what is happening, but could also indicate how to change it. Adding psychological variables could do just that.

Children and Youth Need Trauma-Informed Care More Than Ever

Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on January 26, 2022 in Mind Your Health

COVID-19 is just the latest stressor affecting young people. We need to provide the right care to reduce the long-term effects of their trauma.

COVID-19 is just the latest stressor affecting young people. We need to provide the right care to reduce the long-term effects of their trauma.

Critically Thinking About Qualitative Versus Quantitative Research

Christopher Dwyer Ph.D. on January 26, 2022 in Thoughts on Thinking

Researchers do not pick a methodology; the research question dictates it.

Researchers do not pick a methodology; the research question dictates it.

Remote, Resourceful, and Resilient in the College Classroom

Mitchell M. Handelsman Ph.D. on January 20, 2022 in The Ethical Professor

I thought the pandemic would be over by now, so I'm always looking for strategies to help me become a better college instructor. Resilience is an important concept to consider.

I thought the pandemic would be over by now, so I'm always looking for strategies to help me become a better college instructor. Resilience is an important concept to consider.

Career Advice and Encouragement for College Students

Frank T. McAndrew Ph.D. on January 20, 2022 in Out of the Ooze

Worrying less about "the major" and grades and focusing more on being good at something can ease the stress of entering the workforce.

Worrying less about "the major" and grades and focusing more on being good at something can ease the stress of entering the workforce.

Behavioral Health Professionals as Community Advocates

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on January 19, 2022 in Outside the Box

Behavioral health professionals often believe that community advocacy is too difficult an undertaking. However, they can be very effective in this role.

Behavioral health professionals often believe that community advocacy is too difficult an undertaking. However, they can be very effective in this role.

That First Day of Class: What to Do or Not to Do

Dana S Dunn Ph.D. on January 18, 2022 in Head of the Class

Is there a right or wrong way to run the first day of a college-level class? It may depend on the students, the course, and the instructor in the moment.

Is there a right or wrong way to run the first day of a college-level class? It may depend on the students, the course, and the instructor in the moment.

Nurses on the Frontlines of Behavioral Health

Josephine Ensign DrPH on January 13, 2022 in Catching Homelessness

Frontline behavioral health nurses and nurse practitioners are an important workforce that deserves better support for health, safety, and pay parity

Frontline behavioral health nurses and nurse practitioners are an important workforce that deserves better support for health, safety, and pay parity

Communicating with Prospective Clients

Marty Nemko Ph.D. on January 1, 2022 in How To Do Life

... with implications for communication in general.

... with implications for communication in general.

Is Your Therapist a Wounded Healer?

Roger M. Cahak on December 30, 2021 in Vitalogy

Why does someone choose to become a psychotherapist? The answer is often found in an exploration of their own mental health issues.

Why does someone choose to become a psychotherapist? The answer is often found in an exploration of their own mental health issues.

Psychology Is a Science, Not an Opinion

Ashley Maier, MSW, MPA on December 23, 2021 in Psychology in the Real World

In a psychology course, your opinion doesn’t matter.

In a psychology course, your opinion doesn’t matter.

Changing Careers While Keeping Your Job

David Scharff M.D. on December 19, 2021 in A Psychoanalytic Exploration

Mental health careers don't always have to involve a couch. A veteran psychoanalyst reviews the varied paths of his own career.

Mental health careers don't always have to involve a couch. A veteran psychoanalyst reviews the varied paths of his own career.

Psychologically Oriented Predictions for 2022

Marty Nemko Ph.D. on December 19, 2021 in How To Do Life

Looking ahead at the impacts of, and approaches to, escalating COVID variants and other tensions.

Looking ahead at the impacts of, and approaches to, escalating COVID variants and other tensions.

You’re a Being Who Tries, but What Are Beings and What Is Trying?

Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP on December 15, 2021 in Ambigamy

We're all selves trying to figure out what's worth our effort? But what are selves and effort? For all of our detailed research, life and social scientists still don't know.

We're all selves trying to figure out what's worth our effort? But what are selves and effort? For all of our detailed research, life and social scientists still don't know.

Faculty Happiness in the Pandemic: Lessons from Physicians

Mitchell M. Handelsman Ph.D. on December 11, 2021 in The Ethical Professor

Let's look at some recommendations based on surveys of physicians and see if they may work for us.

Let's look at some recommendations based on surveys of physicians and see if they may work for us.

Stereotyping Therapists Fuels Our Mental Health Epidemic

Araya Baker, M.Phil.Ed. on December 9, 2021 in Beyond Cultural Competence

Discussions about therapy should be balanced, grounded and nuanced, to combat stigma.

Discussions about therapy should be balanced, grounded and nuanced, to combat stigma.

5 Ways to Lead Your Remote Team

Geoff Smart, Ph.D. on December 6, 2021 in Work Smart

Are you a great "remote" leader? Take this checklist challenge.

Are you a great "remote" leader? Take this checklist challenge.

A Tale of Two Zooms: Online Learning Then Vs. Now

Mitchell M. Handelsman Ph.D. on November 18, 2021 in The Ethical Professor

In my remote college classroom, this year is more stressful than last year. What accounts for the change?

In my remote college classroom, this year is more stressful than last year. What accounts for the change?

Marketing Mental Health Care: A Rising Challenge

David Scharff M.D. on November 13, 2021 in A Psychoanalytic Exploration

These days, mental health services are a bustling business. But who really benefits? Here's why you shouldn't shop for your psychotherapist where you shop for bubble gum.

These days, mental health services are a bustling business. But who really benefits? Here's why you shouldn't shop for your psychotherapist where you shop for bubble gum.