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How to Ease Back Into Social Contact
This Psychology Today article is called “How to Ease Back Into Social Contact” and we think it may be helpful for, well, all of us. Most of our interaction this past year has been over zoom, and aside from the occasional bubble, we’ve all had very little contact with other people. Some key takeaways and…
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Getting Out of Your Own Way
This Psychology Today article is called “Getting Out of Your Own Way: Bias and Self Defeating Actions.” Research shows the self-criticism is rarely, if ever, an effective way to change behavior. What’s a good alternative then for when you fall short of your goals and standards? This article would argue self-compassion. Key takeaways include: Foster…
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Try These 3 Self-Compassion Tips
This Psychology Today article is called “Painfully Self-Critical? Try These 3 Self-Compassion Tips.” Self-compassion, or positive affirming self-talk to use we fall short of our goals, is an incredibly therapeutic tool to have in our repertory. Still, it’s one thing to want to be self-compassionate, it’s another to build it into practice. This article goes…
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The Rise of “Therapy-Speak”
We recommend this New Yorker article called “The Rise of Therapy-Speak.” As psychotherapy becomes less stigmatized, more people go to therapy, and more people incorporate the language of therapy into their day-to-day lives. We think that’s great! But there may be a downside to the rise of therapy-speak as well. When everyone is an expert,…
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5 Unofficial Varieties of Depression
It’s not uncommon for people to experience several symptoms of depression, while not wanting to label themselves depressed. But as this Psychology Today article points out, sometimes depression doesn’t always look the way we think it should. Whatever kind of pain you are in, it deserves to be acknowledged and taken seriously. Our highly trained…
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Faced With A Tough Decision? Mindset is Key
Tough decisions are, well, tough. What makes them especially tough is when the two choices seem to be even. This NPR article details what to do when faced with a tough decision, when and how to trust your gut, and how to implement a decision once you’ve decided what to do.
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Emotional Intelligence in Kids
What exactly is emotional intelligence? Well, a quick Google search reveals that emotional intelligence “is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, and empathize with others.” But how exactly, do we raise emotionally intelligent children? Here is a New York Times article talking about just…
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Children’s Tantrums and What To Do About Them
Kids, and sometimes even adults, have tantrums. They are unpleasant to witness, and often even more unpleasant to experience firsthand. But why do they happen, and what should you as a parent do when they occur? Here is a New York Times article talking about just that. The key to managing tantrums? Try to nip…
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COVID-19 & Special Education
Here is a New York Times article about disability education in the time of the pandemic. The author shares her own experiences on the topic — her 7-year-old has autism. But she also talks about what’s happening around the country with special education, and how some kids might not be well-served during the pandemic. As…
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Pandemic Teacher Support Group
A support group where teachers can share frustrations, worries, feelings and ideas in a warm and supportive, judgment free environment.
