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I want to change the way we think about Autism and Asperger’s. And it starts with lemons. Yes. Literally lemons. Autism Spectrum Disorder adds flavor...

Make Lemonade From Those Lemons! How Special Interests Can Drive Skills and Growth

Dr. Frank Gaskill -
They say freshman year of college is great and one of the best years of your life, but what if it isn’t? Unfortunately, my dream school made me unhappy.

My Dream School Made Me Unhappy: Lessons from a College Student Who Had to Make a Change

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Exercising is rough. Luckily, there are strategies that can be adopted which can help people overcome this challenge, get moving, and make exercise fun!

Get Off Your Ass!: 4 Mental Strategies to Make Exercise Fun

Dr. Patrick Young -
Anxiety that comes with my phobia of public speaking (glossophobia) is inevitable. That's why I had to own my social anxiety in college in order to succeed.

I Had to Own My Social Anxiety to Succeed in College

Psych Bytes Interns -
Can you truly have it all? Creating and living a balanced life is easier said than done. To create a balanced life, certain steps must be taken.

3 Key Steps to Creating and Living a Balanced Life

Bea Moise, M.S. -
Parents want to trust their children, but they also want to make sure their kids are safe and responsible. So, how much privacy should a child have?

How Much Privacy Should a Child Have?

Dr. Andrea Umbach -
Our culture is failing our children if we delay educating them about their bodies, sexual activity, non-sexual touch, and consent until the teenage years

Non-Sexual Touch Should Still Require Consent, Regardless of Age

Jonathan Hetterly, LPC -
Beginning therapy can be hard for many people and finding the right therapist is tough. Here's how to find the right therapist for you or a loved one.

A Beginner’s Guide to Finding the Right Therapist for You or a Loved One

Amanda McGough, Ph.D. -
Consent is not interpreting no as yes. Consent is not taking silence as unlimited access to a person’s body. Let's talk more about silence in rape culture.

Yes Is the Only Word That Validates Consent: The Role of Silence in Rape Culture

Psych Bytes Interns -
Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion due to overwork and stress that can lead to a feeling of ineffectiveness and a lack of meaning.

Are You Physically and Emotionally Exhausted? Identifying and Overcoming Burnout

Tarik Sloussi, M.A. -
Black-and-white thinking, or all-or-nothing thinking, is the “polarized lens” of cognitive distortions associated with mood swings and relational conflict.

Stuck in a Worn-Out Story? All-or-Nothing Thinking Could Be the Culprit

Elise Howell, LPCA -
As early as possible, teach children the value of money. I mean this. Here's how to teach your child the value of money, regardless of their age!

How to Teach Your Child the Value of Money, Regardless of Their Age

Dr. Frank Gaskill -
In this episode of the Psych Bytes Podcast, Craig Pohlman, and Jennifer Fights, do a deep dive into the history, psychology, and benefits of mindfulness!video

From Chaos to Calm: The Practice of Mindfulness

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Is dating dead? Young adults are taking their time to commit to long-term relationships (LTRs), a phenomenon characteristic of the new developmental period of emerging adulthood. This extended period allows for individuals to explore relationship preferences and enjoy sex without the pressure to commit to a LTR.

Is Dating Dead? From Hooking Up to Finding Love

Elise Howell, LPCA -
As White parents, it is not enough to just talk to our children about race and racism. They need to understand the different types of racisim...

Talk Isn’t Cheap: White Parents Need to Discuss Racism with Their Kids

Jen Neitzel, Ph.D. -