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Emotion Regulation

Let’s Not Scroll Our Summer Away

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on June 10, 2023

Too often, we scroll through idle moments. Summer is the perfect time to try something new, put our phones down, and get back in our skin.

Too often, we scroll through idle moments. Summer is the perfect time to try something new, put our phones down, and get back in our skin.

Education

Kids Are Behind in School. How Can We Help?

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on May 21, 2023

Research is exposing academic losses related to the pandemic, but tending only to learning losses misses the emotional realities that underscore success.

Research is exposing academic losses related to the pandemic, but tending only to learning losses misses the emotional realities that underscore success.

Social Networking

When "Likes" and Follows Aren't Enough

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on May 12, 2023

Relationships forged and maintained in social media spaces make our relational quivers feel full. When life gets hard, those same quivers feel lacking. A few changes can help.

Relationships forged and maintained in social media spaces make our relational quivers feel full. When life gets hard, those same quivers feel lacking. A few changes can help.

Loneliness

Social Connection for the Socially Hesitant

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on May 4, 2023

Social isolation and loneliness have a real impact on health. Practicing these simple actions can make social interaction manageable and improve our health.

Social isolation and loneliness have a real impact on health. Practicing these simple actions can make social interaction manageable and improve our health.

Confidence

How to Parent a Graduate

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on May 12, 2022

Upcoming public graduation ceremonies can leave parents feeling stressed about themselves and their children. A little bit of intentionality goes a long way.

Upcoming public graduation ceremonies can leave parents feeling stressed about themselves and their children. A little bit of intentionality goes a long way.

Health

Psychological Flexibility: How to Face Change and Unknowns

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on March 15, 2022

Finding yourself reactive at this point in the pandemic? Seeking psychological flexibility can help.

Finding yourself reactive at this point in the pandemic? Seeking psychological flexibility can help.

Health

What to Consider When Returning to In-Person Work Settings

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on February 1, 2022

As we move back to in-person workspaces, awareness can be the key to success.

As we move back to in-person workspaces, awareness can be the key to success.

Health

Feeling Stagnant During Covid

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on January 25, 2022

Covid related languishing is robbing us of a sense of personal momentum. A few actions can change our trajectory toward well being.

Covid related languishing is robbing us of a sense of personal momentum. A few actions can change our trajectory toward well being.

Health

COVID Left Us Languishing. Here’s Why We Should Care.

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on January 18, 2022

Apathy, listlessness, and loss of interest or motivation are common at this point in the pandemic. Taking action is crucial for our health.

Apathy, listlessness, and loss of interest or motivation are common at this point in the pandemic. Taking action is crucial for our health.

Burnout

Covid Related Decision Fatigue, Hypervigilance, and Burnout

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on January 11, 2022

Omicron is hitting when our psychological reserves are low. Naming the difficulties can help us keep going and strengthen resilience.

Omicron is hitting when our psychological reserves are low. Naming the difficulties can help us keep going and strengthen resilience.

Race and Ethnicity

Coping With a Constantly Changing COVID Finish Line

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on January 4, 2022

The current race to adapt to Omicron is exhausting. A quick assessment can help us cope.

The current race to adapt to Omicron is exhausting. A quick assessment can help us cope.

Loneliness

How to Have an In-Person Conversation

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on August 24, 2021

Are in-person conversations wearing you out? A few pointers and a lot of grace can help as you adjust to in-person life.

Are in-person conversations wearing you out? A few pointers and a lot of grace can help as you adjust to in-person life.

Humor

From Zoom Fatigue to Room Fatigue

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on August 12, 2021

We successfully moved communication to video platforms. Migrating back to in-person conversations can be tiring. Here are some strategies for the transition.

We successfully moved communication to video platforms. Migrating back to in-person conversations can be tiring. Here are some strategies for the transition.

Health

Community Mental Health and Masking Guidelines

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on May 19, 2021

Navigating social spaces with the new CDC masking guidelines is tricky. Here are a few tips for staying healthy.

Navigating social spaces with the new CDC masking guidelines is tricky. Here are a few tips for staying healthy.

Intelligence

In-Person Life Is Exhausting: Post-Pandemic Socializing

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on May 2, 2021

Are you surprised by how exhausted you feel as you re-engage in-person life? A few things to help with the process.

Are you surprised by how exhausted you feel as you re-engage in-person life? A few things to help with the process.

Health

'Restarting' Our Tech Use Post-Pandemic

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on April 29, 2021

Will your pandemic-created tech habits help or hurt you as you re-enter embodied life? Some ideas for how to decide.

Will your pandemic-created tech habits help or hurt you as you re-enter embodied life? Some ideas for how to decide.

Media

How and Why to Take a Break From the News

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on January 13, 2021

History is being made and our constant attachment to the media around this comes at a cost. Taking media breaks can help.

History is being made and our constant attachment to the media around this comes at a cost. Taking media breaks can help.

Media

Refinding Focus and Inspiration in the New Year

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on January 5, 2021

Our devices have entertained and informed us this past year and our focus and hopefulness have paid the price.

Our devices have entertained and informed us this past year and our focus and hopefulness have paid the price.

Trauma

5 Ways to Prevent Triggering Trauma in Chaotic Times

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on October 2, 2020

The lead up to an election, coupled with natural disasters and the pandemic, can be particularly triggering to those who have experienced trauma. These five interventions can help.

The lead up to an election, coupled with natural disasters and the pandemic, can be particularly triggering to those who have experienced trauma. These five interventions can help.

Burnout

Pandemic-Related Burnout

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on September 15, 2020

The number of stressors facing Americans can outpace their ability to cope. Some small tweaks can help address burnout.

The number of stressors facing Americans can outpace their ability to cope. Some small tweaks can help address burnout.