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Friday Factoids: Believe in Possibilities
Greenberger and Padesky (1995) explain in their book, Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think, that our expectations affect our behavior. People are more likely to try to do something and succeed … Continue reading
Welcome 2013-2014 Interns and Practicum Students!
Pictured from left to right are Cynthia Geil, Cassandra Sturycz, David Wright, and Danielle McNeill. Cynthia Geil is an intern who hails from theĀ Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University, inĀ Schaumburg, Illinois. She has experience in substance abuse … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Talk To Me
What distinguishes a talker from a great communicator, an effective communicator? It is the ability to develop a keen external awareness that separates the truly great communicators from those who muddle through their interactions with others. … Continue reading
Surviving Match: Personal Stories
The MATCH process can be an overwhelming experience for many students.Ā Perhaps students become overwhelmed because internship preparation represents the final hurdle and course requirement before life as a professional psychologist begins.Ā In many cases, students become overwhelmed having heard … Continue reading
Virtual Realty and Schizophrena: A New Twist on Social Skills Training
Social skills training is commonly used when treating an individual diagnosed with schizophrenia. However, there are disadvantages to using traditional social skills approach, particularly related to the individualās motivation. Technology is increasingly used in the treatment of mental … Continue reading