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Monthly Archives: December 2017
Friday Factoids: Good Gifts vs. Bad Gifts!
Can giving your significant other an undesirable gift impact the relationship? Research says yes, if the person receiving the gift is a male. Men felt less similar than the gift giver when the giver was both a new acquaintance … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Keeping the Magic of Santa
Around age of 6-9 years, children begin to question the idea of Santa Claus. Suddenly, rather than asking questions to learn more about “Santa’s magic,” they begin asking questions regarding the plausibility of Santa. It is around this … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Altruism–Is It Innate Or Taught?
Research has shown that altruism increases positive feelings. Many parents often wonder how they can increase their child’s empathy and kind behavior. There has been some debate as to whether this is a characteristic that individuals are born with or … Continue reading
Article Review: Bach, P., & Hayes, S. C. (2002). The use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to prevent the rehospitalization of psychotic patients: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 70, 1129-1138. Harris, R. (2009). ACT made simple.
If you work at an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital, you will see familiar faces as patients are readmitted. It’s an evitable occurrence. When this happens you can do one of two things, either continue with the same treatment approach or … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Avoiding the Holiday Blues
For many, the holidays become synonymous with stress: finding the perfect tree, having the perfect decorations, finding the perfect gift, and spending time with family. These things can quickly turn holiday cheer into holiday drear. However, there are … Continue reading
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Strategies to Help People With Mental Illness During the Holidays
The Christmas season in America is thought to be carefree and whimsical, associated with joy, food, and fun. However, for some, especially individuals with severe mental illness, it can be a time of despair, loneliness and depressing memories. Turnbull … Continue reading