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Psychology
Remembering the Awesome Life Lessons of Christopher Peterson

Brad Waters on June 14, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Ten years after his passing, remembering the life and wisdom of beloved writer and psychology professor Christopher Peterson, Ph.D.

A Personal Perspective: Ten years after his passing, remembering the life and wisdom of beloved writer and psychology professor Christopher Peterson, Ph.D.

Resilience
I'm Low on Resilience and Scouting for Hope

Brad Waters on June 9, 2022

A Personal Perspective: I'm going public with my depleted resilience in hopes that it will open a conversation. If you need hope, help, or respite from all that's depleting you, you're not alone.

A Personal Perspective: I'm going public with my depleted resilience in hopes that it will open a conversation. If you need hope, help, or respite from all that's depleting you, you're not alone.

Psychiatry
Psychology In Poetry: In Conversation With Sandra McPherson

Brad Waters on April 13, 2022

In her new book, a renowned poet recollects her involuntary institutionalization. How psychiatric crisis and the fragmentation of memory assembles into the art of writing.

In her new book, a renowned poet recollects her involuntary institutionalization. How psychiatric crisis and the fragmentation of memory assembles into the art of writing.

Anxiety
The Sound of the Speed of Anxiety

Brad Waters on March 14, 2022

A personal perspective: Technology has stolen our time and confidence, leaving us with anxiety. By extending patience and kindness, we can help one another find our voice.

A personal perspective: Technology has stolen our time and confidence, leaving us with anxiety. By extending patience and kindness, we can help one another find our voice.

Self-Help
The Self-Help Problem

Brad Waters on March 9, 2022

Self-help articles and self-care tips can be helpful for some, but many of us coping with mental illness have seen them all before.

Self-help articles and self-care tips can be helpful for some, but many of us coping with mental illness have seen them all before.

Hedonic Treadmill
Zen and the Art of the Hedonic Treadmill

Brad Waters on December 29, 2020

The year 2020 has seen a significant rise in the popularity of poetry. With poetry as an example, a look at how pleasurable things become mundane and we constantly seek next-level pleasure.

The year 2020 has seen a significant rise in the popularity of poetry. With poetry as an example, a look at how pleasurable things become mundane and we constantly seek next-level pleasure.

Relationships
Being Mindful of the "I" in I Love You

Brad Waters on December 23, 2020

All too often, when we talk about our love for someone, we're actually talking about ourselves. Can we express love without using "I," "me," or "my"?

All too often, when we talk about our love for someone, we're actually talking about ourselves. Can we express love without using "I," "me," or "my"?

Education
Transforming Disengaged Students Into Insatiable Learners

Brad Waters on October 9, 2020

With the pandemic pressing pause on education, we have a golden opportunity to reshape learning formats and engage our students like never before.

With the pandemic pressing pause on education, we have a golden opportunity to reshape learning formats and engage our students like never before.

Health
Finding Joy in Jump Rope ... And Russia

Brad Waters on September 22, 2020

A jump rope, a chance encounter, and an open mind. How Joy Jones found joy in unexpected ways, at an unexpected age.

A jump rope, a chance encounter, and an open mind. How Joy Jones found joy in unexpected ways, at an unexpected age.

Politics
In Defense of Los Angeles

Brad Waters on September 21, 2020

Maligned and misunderstood, Los Angeles is as polarizing as it is wondrous. It's also a reflection of the diversity that is all-American.

Maligned and misunderstood, Los Angeles is as polarizing as it is wondrous. It's also a reflection of the diversity that is all-American.

Openness
Can Passion and Purpose 'Strike'?

Brad Waters on August 13, 2020

Have you been waiting for a passion or purpose to arrive and give you a sense of direction? Have you dabbled in many interests hoping one would stick?

Have you been waiting for a passion or purpose to arrive and give you a sense of direction? Have you dabbled in many interests hoping one would stick?

Education
Are You Coping, Coasting, or Working Through Quarantine?

Brad Waters on May 11, 2020

In these perspective-shifting times, I find myself tired of giving or receiving advice. What is surprising you or changing you during these times of witness and distance?

In these perspective-shifting times, I find myself tired of giving or receiving advice. What is surprising you or changing you during these times of witness and distance?

Attention
What Is "Job Cobbling"?

Brad Waters on October 25, 2019

Relentless curiosity? Short attention span? Some people are choosing "job cobbling" over picking a singular long-term career path.

Relentless curiosity? Short attention span? Some people are choosing "job cobbling" over picking a singular long-term career path.

Happiness
How to Change the World

Brad Waters on June 13, 2019

When we feel the world is in trouble and good people are few and far between, we must remember that the ripple of change begins with us.

When we feel the world is in trouble and good people are few and far between, we must remember that the ripple of change begins with us.