Queering

Burnout

Do Less and Touch Grass

Meredith G. F. Worthen Ph.D. on October 1, 2026

“Do less and touch grass” gives you permission to be kind to yourself. It is the embodiment of self-care.

“Do less and touch grass” gives you permission to be kind to yourself. It is the embodiment of self-care.

Altruism

Dolly Parton Lived Life with Generosity

Meredith G. F. Worthen Ph.D. on August 26, 2026

Dolly Parton’s tragic passing on August 25, 2026, marks the end of an era. How can you live like Dolly and celebrate her spirit? With generosity, joy, love, and laughter.

Dolly Parton’s tragic passing on August 25, 2026, marks the end of an era. How can you live like Dolly and celebrate her spirit? With generosity, joy, love, and laughter.

Sexual Orientation

What Are Google Doodles and Why Do They Matter?

Meredith G. F. Worthen Ph.D. on August 11, 2026

Have you ever wondered about the graphics on Google’s search engine home page? More than just colorful, these "Doodles" can be important points of queer representation.

Have you ever wondered about the graphics on Google’s search engine home page? More than just colorful, these "Doodles" can be important points of queer representation.

Meditation

A Healing Meditation Using Internal Family Systems

Meredith G. F. Worthen Ph.D. on July 28, 2026

Do you want to unburden your stress but feel you don’t have the time? Check out this daily meditation using Internal Family Systems to help you lower your anxiety and heal.

Do you want to unburden your stress but feel you don’t have the time? Check out this daily meditation using Internal Family Systems to help you lower your anxiety and heal.

Sexual Orientation

Still "Smearing the Queer"? Why the Use of LGBTQ Slurs Persists

Meredith G. F. Worthen Ph.D. on July 27, 2026

What motivates people to keep using harmful LGBTQ slurs, and what actions we can take to reduce their use.

What motivates people to keep using harmful LGBTQ slurs, and what actions we can take to reduce their use.

Ethics and Morality

No Evil, No Bad Parts: Sociological Support for IFS

Meredith G. F. Worthen Ph.D. on July 24, 2026

Looking at Internal Family Systems through a sociological lens could open paths to healing.

Looking at Internal Family Systems through a sociological lens could open paths to healing.

Gender

Yas Queen! Drag and Trans Women’s Mental Health

Meredith G. F. Worthen Ph.D. on July 24, 2026

What's drag got to do with it? In this post, we explore the history of drag and the ways it can support the mental health and well-being of trans women today.

What's drag got to do with it? In this post, we explore the history of drag and the ways it can support the mental health and well-being of trans women today.

Gratitude

The Gratitude Grab Bag

Meredith G. F. Worthen Ph.D. on July 22, 2026

Do you struggle with celebrating your accomplishments? The gratitude grab bag is a simple way to remind yourself of all that you’ve done and practice self-love!

Do you struggle with celebrating your accomplishments? The gratitude grab bag is a simple way to remind yourself of all that you’ve done and practice self-love!