Life in Psych

How to Prepare for the First Semester of Grad School

Graduate school is such an exciting step into your career! Graduate school is an amazing experience, and yet when you are first entering into grad school, it can feel like stepping into the unknown. I felt so overwhelmed going into my first day of graduate school. I felt like I didn't know what I was doing- I felt so lost. I was definitely excited, but I felt unprepared! My hope is that the following information will help you feel prepared for your first semester in GRAD…

The Healthy Mind Platter: your first step to better mental health

What is the HEALTHY MIND PLATTER?Many individuals have a desire to have a healthier mind; and for most of us, I think it is safe to say that we would all hope to have great mental health. We want to have a healthy mind that is functioning properly of course, but we also desire a healthy mind that can connect with others.*Two psychiatrists, Dr. Daniel Siegel and Dr. David Rock, created a concept that helps individuals identify several key activities that help integration in t…