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Therapists: Follow These Instagram Accounts Therapist
August 29, 2021 Life in Psych

Therapists: Follow These Instagram Accounts

It's easy to spend a lot of time on social media! I definitely spend more time on it than I would like to admit. But since I'm already on social media... I might as well get quality content! As a clinical psychology student I am finding more and more ways to grow in my knowledge of this field. I never knew how many resources there are on Instagram! There are therapists, mental health organizations, and many more accounts dedicated to mental health. 
Below are 4 accoun…

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4 Things to Know About Addiction Psych
August 25, 2021 Life in Psych

4 Things to Know About Addiction

When you hear the word "addiction" you might think of alcohol and substance abuse. You might think about the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-V) definition of alcohol use disorder:A problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least two of the following, occurring within a 12-month period:Alcohol is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intendedThere is a persistent desir…

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Therapist Tries 15 Fidget Toys Therapy
August 22, 2021 Life in Psych

Therapist Tries 15 Fidget Toys

Why not?! Some of you may think I'm crazy, but I have a good reason! A little backstory: for the past 3 years I've worked in the field of behavior therapy. We use a lot of toys to reinforce our client's preferred behaviors. Therefore, I have some fidget toys of my own that I bring to clients. Additionally, I plan to work as a Marriage and Family Therapist to help children and adolescents- many individuals this age LOVE fidget toys. Lastly, I just wanted my own  ?…

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17 Jobs for College Students College
August 15, 2021 Life in Psych

17 Jobs for College Students

Let's face it- it's difficult to go to school and have a full-time job. It is even more difficult to do this when you hate your job. As a (somewhat) recent graduate, I have tried many jobs while in college. Here are some jobs that could be great options for you!1. BaristaMost of my peers in college worked either as a barista or a waiter. Working at a coffee shop is very popular because the pay is decent (plus tips) and the hours can be flexible (especially if you not…

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6 tips to start this college school year the right way College
August 08, 2021 Life in Psych

6 tips to start this college school year the right way

This next school year is sneaking up! Hopefully we can have a relatively 'normal' school year this year... and hopefully you feel prepared to take on a year of college!However, if you do not feel mentally prepared for this next school year, here are 6 tips to start the year off right: 1. BreatheEasier said than done, right? I recommend taking some time to relax before you start the fall semester/quarter. Some people may be able to take a week+ vacation in Hawaii to c…

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Psychology vs. Psychiatry: What's the difference? Psych
August 01, 2021 Life in Psych

Psychology vs. Psychiatry: What's the difference?

This post is the second one in the series: Psychology & ____: What's the difference? In the first post, I wrote about the difference between psychology and sociology. Here I will discuss the difference between psychology and psychiatry. Below is a comparison between psychology and psychiatry:Description:Psychology is the study of the human mind and its functions, especially regarding behaviors.* Psychology focuses more on the individual, rather than a group or culture…

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