The majority of my clients live within the realm of the Autism spectrum and more specifically Asperger’s as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual – 4th Edition. Autism captured my interest in graduate school while at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. In the early 90s, UNC was one of the...
Tag: Well-Being
Texting and Dating Etiquette: The Psychology Behind Texting Back
The Psychology Behind Texting Back Recommended listening: Quit Playing Games (With My Heart) – Backstreet Boys “Don’t leave me hangin’ here forever” The three dots and screenshots. Navigating the rules of texting and dating is one of the less fun aspects of dating in the 21st century. I can remember the anticipation I felt waiting...
Parents, STOP Doing These 3 Things If You Want Your Teens to Grow Up!
Teens are delaying adulthood. 18 is the new 15 for today’s teens, and young adults often act more like teens. The summer of my fifth-grade year was when I worked my first job. Growing up in the state of Washington, it was common for young kids to spend a portion of their summer picking berries....
3 Mindfulness Hacks for Leadership
We All Need Some Mindfulness to Be Better Leaders in the Workplace and at Home. Without mindfulness, too many type-A career overachievers end up killing their leadership dreams. These star performers burn out before they get the corner office or that seat at the table, as chronicled in the article “The Talent Curse” in the...
Postpartum Depression: Part 1 - Understanding the Basics
Having a baby is a big life transition. Whether it is your first or fourth child, bringing home a new baby is a big change in your life. A new baby means an increase in the work around the home, decreased sleep and new responsibilities. During the first few weeks to months of your baby’s...
Can You Trust Your Memory?
Human memory is a funny thing, in that we often expect more of it than it is capable, yet we also tend to underestimate it as well. For example, we often put incredible emphasis on the importance of eye witness testimony, and yet the work of Elizabeth Loftus and her peers has demonstrated that eye...
What Is… Alcohol Use Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Americans love to drink. There are more people in the United States who drink on a regular basis than there are people who do not drink at all, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). But alcohol consumption also carries significant risks. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and...
[PSYCH IN 60] Are Naps Good For You?
Are Naps Good For You? In this episode of Psych in 60, our sleep expert Dr. Kristin Daley answers a very popular sleep question. Are naps a good idea? Leave YOUR psychology questions in the comments below!
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Privacy: Top 5 Things to Watch Out for on Social Media
Check yourself before you wreck yourself on social media. Welcome to our five part series on the “Top 5 Things to Watch Out for on Social Media”! Last week we discussed the first of five ways social media has altered the collective consciousness: Fear of Missing Out, or FOMO, as the kids are saying these...
Gender Inequality: Recognizing Our Bias
When I think about the fact that women have only had the right to vote for almost 100 years, I feel pretty impressed with how far we have come. Having come a long way does not mean, however, that there aren’t some significant ongoing discrepancies for women in the workplace. Where Are the Disparities? 1....