Brad Waters

About

Brad Waters is a writer based in California with a background in social work and career consulting. He writes about the intersection of personal development and career development, with a focus on resilience, creativity, and the human-environment relationship. He holds a master's in social work from the University of Michigan and a bachelor's in English from Michigan State University.

Recent Posts

Remembering the Awesome Life Lessons of Christopher Peterson

A Personal Perspective: Ten years after his passing, remembering the life and wisdom of beloved writer and psychology professor Christopher Peterson, Ph.D.

The Meaning of LGBTQ+ Pride

The purpose and history of Pride.

I'm Low on Resilience and Scouting for Hope

A Personal Perspective: I'm going public with my depleted resilience in hopes that it will open a conversation. If you need hope, help, or respite from all that's depleting you, you're not alone.

Psychology In Poetry: In Conversation With Sandra McPherson

In her new book, a renowned poet recollects her involuntary institutionalization. How psychiatric crisis and the fragmentation of memory assembles into the art of writing.

The Sound of the Speed of Anxiety

A personal perspective: Technology has stolen our time and confidence, leaving us with anxiety. By extending patience and kindness, we can help one another find our voice.

The Self-Help Problem

Self-help articles and self-care tips can be helpful for some, but many of us coping with mental illness have seen them all before.

Put Your Dreams to Work: How to Maximize Your Sleep

Seeking creative inspiration or the answer to a problem? Try asking your sleep.

When Seasonal Depression Is Compounded by Pandemic Isolation

When seasonal depression is compounded by social isolation, we must get creative with our coping skills.

Zen and the Art of the Hedonic Treadmill

The year 2020 has seen a significant rise in the popularity of poetry. With poetry as an example, a look at how pleasurable things become mundane and we constantly seek next-level pleasure.

Being Mindful of the "I" in I Love You

All too often, when we talk about our love for someone, we're actually talking about ourselves. Can we express love without using "I," "me," or "my"?