5 Reasons to Start Volunteering After College
After graduating from college, I was living in Omaha, Nebraska and working at a small private doctor’s practice. It was a tough stretch at work…
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Concept of the Week: A Simple, Straightforward Strategy to Keep Learning
When I started my first clinical internship during my training to be a psychotherapist, I was overwhelmed, to say the least. I had a caseload…
3 Ways to Rekindle Old Friendships
Sometimes I will go onto Facebook and see an old friend from high school posting pictures, and a sense of longing will crop up in…
The Horror Divide: Why My Best Friend Can Watch Scary Movies but I Can’t
My best friend and I are kindred spirits in more ways than one – connected by a love of Christmas, cats, ‘80s music, and wine.…
5 Ways to Support a Friend Who Is Going Through a Tough Time
Sooner or later, it happens to everyone. A friend gets sick, loses a loved one, gets fired, or something else just as terrible. They need…
How to Maintain Healthy Relationships Despite Political Differences
Our current political climate sometimes makes it impossible to avoid division, even within our own families. I honestly never expected it to happen to me…
The Art of a Quiet Quit: Tips for Peacefully Ending a Friendship
I’m lucky to have friends from all periods of my life (childhood, adolescence, college, and post-grad). As someone who cherishes my friendships and works hard…
5 Practical Steps to Fight Polarization
You only have to open up Twitter—or start a conversation with a member of the opposite political party—to see that we’re living in polarizing times.…
How to Have a Less-Awkward First Date
For most of my life I’ve struggled with a bit of social anxiety, and preparing for a first date with someone has generally made me…
Roommate 101: Important Questions to Ask Before Moving in With a Friend
I moved out of my parent’s home when I was 22, and for the first time, I was in charge of paying real bills and…