Mindfulness Activity #9
In the face of breaking headlines, it can be quite difficult to avoid negative thinking. Have you ever woken to find yourself dreading the coming day or expecting the worst? There is a saying that emotions love themselves. Negative thinking makes negative feelings and negative feelings bring on more unpleasant thoughts and feelings. Now, the […]
Mindfulness Activity #8
Willfulness is part of the human condition. We say, “it isn’t fair,” It isn’t right,” or “it shouldn’t be this way.” This makes us uncomfortable and angry. If we were to say, “It is…,” we might be sad or uncomfortable, but we will not suffer. Willfulness makes painful situations worse. Willingness does not take away […]
What’s the Difference Between Clinical Evaluations and Forensic Evaluations?
Understanding the difference between forensic and clinical psychology evaluations requires you first to know what each involves. Both clinical and forensic psychologists perform evaluative practices with their clients, but their ethical obligations are different. While clinical psychology consists of applying psychological research techniques and principles in the treatment and analysis of human behavior, forensic psychology […]
Mindfulness Activity #7
Good morning. For those of you in facilities, hope these mindfulness activities are helping and save you a little planning. For those of you struggling to help others face to face or virtually, hope they give some calm and focus. Today’s practice involves waking oneself up to provide energy. Without the normal obligations that often […]
Online Pedagogy – Moving Counselor Education Online During the Covid-19 Pandemic with William Snow
Mindfulness Activity #6
Todays mindfulness involves sitting in a comfortable position and just listening to this brief clip of music. You may watch the scenes or simply play the music. Breathe in deeply and exhale fully as you listen. This is a relaxing practice… Following your practice, try today to see your experience through “fresh eyes” like a […]
Internet-based Therapy and Telepsychology Guidelines
In this time of quarantine around the world, many mental health professionals are finding themselves facing the need to offer services online. Here are a few guidelines for psychology, social work, and counseling that provide some direction. Psychology Guidance The American Psychological Association (APA) and the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) have provided the following guidelines […]
Mindfulness Activity #5
Good Morning, Woke this morning to snow. Never know what to expect these days. Being effective means doing what works whether that course of action was in your plans or not. Folks who once made designer bathing suits are now making masks. What does effectiveness look like in your life right now? It might mean […]
Mindfulness Activity #4
A mindful life is at least two things. First, it is balanced. There is a natural balance in nature between growth and rest, light and dark, etc.. The second characteristic of a mindful life is that it is intentional. What that means is that we strive to practice so that our life may be connected, […]
Mindfulness Activity #3
Good Morning. If you are following these mindfulness prompts daily, yesterday you practiced connecting with your body through a body scan. Today, you are invited to continue to connect with your body with mindful exercise. For this activity, your task is to exercise briskly for at least twenty to thirty minutes. Noting your present level […]
8 Tips for Online Learning
And just like that (snap!) the world has shifted and many are now scrambling to take their work online, school online, everything online. For those who are new to online learning, here are a few study tips that will help ease the transition. #1: Set daily goals for studying Ask yourself what you hope to […]
Is cross-examination an effective means to educate jurors on valid and reliable evidence?
Judges, attorneys, and jurors were largely insensitive to variations in scientific quality. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Law and Human Behavior. Below is a summary of the research and findings as well as a translation of this research into practice. Featured Article | Law and Human Behavior | 2019, […]