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Dr. Kristin Daley received her doctorate in clinical health psychology from UNCC. In addition to her doctoral training, she is one of approximately 200 psychologists who completed their certification in behavioral sleep medicine. She is passionate about assisting people in moving into healthy places in life, and spends her free time with her husband and three children.

One of the favorite parts of my job is the work that I get to do with families in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). When there is a meaningful change in an unhealthy dynamic within a family system, we often see exponential growth within its individual members. These four basic beliefs can improve your relationships!

Change These Four Basic Beliefs and Improve Your Relationships

Dr. Kristin Daley - January 9, 2018

How to Turn Off Your Brain at Night | Psych in...

Dr. Kristin Daley - December 19, 2017

During the holidays, try to focus on the great behaviors you see. Focusing on gratitude can create a sense of attention to what really matters.

How Parents Can Provide a Kinder Holiday

Dr. Kristin Daley - December 5, 2017

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Best Way to Stop Taking Melatonin or Sleep Aids | Psych...

Dr. Kristin Daley - November 1, 2017

Everyday Behaviorism: Rewards

Everyday Behaviorism: Rewards

Dr. Kristin Daley - October 25, 2017

At the core of my being, I am a behaviorist. This means that I tend to see the world through the lens of behaviors and the factors that reinforce them...

Everyday Behaviorism: Liking Exercise, A Lot

Dr. Kristin Daley - October 18, 2017

Believe it or not, all that late binge-watching of Netflix could be negatively affecting your health. Here's why binge-watching is messing with your sleep!

Binge-Watching Is Messing With Your Sleep

Dr. Kristin Daley - October 11, 2017

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How Much Sleep Do We Actually Need? | Psych in 60

Dr. Kristin Daley - October 4, 2017

We all need some mindfulness to be better leaders in the workplace and at home. These 3 mindfulness hacks will help improve your leadership!

3 Mindfulness Hacks for Leadership

Dr. Kristin Daley - September 26, 2017

Memories are a funny thing. We often expect more of it than it is capable, yet we also tend to underestimate it as well. Can you trust your memory?

Can You Trust Your Memory?

Dr. Kristin Daley - September 13, 2017

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EDITOR PICKS

I am privileged to be both a clinical psychologist and academic. Although I absolutely love all aspects of my professional life I am particularly sensitive to how often researchers in psychology pay too little attention to the individual. Here's why therapists are true scientists.

Why Therapists Are True Scientists

January 30, 2018

What is Disordered Eating? | Psych in 60

January 29, 2018

Resiliency and grit are trending topics in psychology. But what does it really look like when faced with adversity and failure? My childhood is a textbook and my life has been a never-ending lesson on how to turn disappointment, stupidity, and misfortune into a meaningful and purposeful life. Here is my story.

Rough Childhood Didn’t Ruin Me: My Real-Life Resiliency Story

January 26, 2018

POPULAR POSTS

Young men are experiencing quarter-life crises at an alarming rate. What is behind this epidemic of failure to launch and young men? Educational dilemma...

Failure to Launch and Young Men: The Educational Dilemma

June 26, 2017

Failure to Launch and Young Men: The Mental Health Crisis

August 18, 2017

Embrace the suck is advice used by the military when pushing through difficult situations. With the 4C's of mental toughness, you too can be mentally tough.

Embrace the Suck! The 4C’s of Mental Toughness

November 17, 2017