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How does the research define resilience?

There have been debates: There has been considerable debate on the conceptualization and operationalization of resilience (Luthar,...

How I discovered my theoretical orientation

When considering my natural orientation outside of academia or psychology, I tend to lean on strength-based approaches that highlight...

Write a Letter to Your Future Self

Imagining our future selves can be both exciting and daunting, even scary! While it's important to focus on present moment awareness and...

PODCAST: The Happiness Lab

Listen to The Happiness Lab Podcast featuring Yale Professor Dr. Laurie Santos. Click here: #podcast #happiness #gratitude...

How does having purpose in life impact your health?

What is purpose in life? The research suggests that purpose in life predicts both health and longevity suggesting that the ability to...

Want to test your level of self-compassion?

Wondering if you give yourself grace? Ever feel like you're being overly self-critical? Do you give yourself credit for the great things...

3 Ways to Make Life Meaningful?

What does the research say? Faith (religious/spiritual beliefs) - Can be used as a means of positive coping; framework to make meaning...

High Power vs. Low Power Individuals

Let’s all admit (no matter how patient you are), waiting for something you want in life can be mentally taxing, even excruciating at...

Psychological Approach to Wholeness

As a lifelong learner and graduate student studying the field of psychology, I am deeply interested in the science and qualitative...