Lifespan Perspectives

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Facing the Unavoidable Challenges of Life

Katherine King Psy.D. on July 29, 2022

The existential givens of death, isolation, meaning, and freedom impact us all. Finding an adaptive worldview can help us cope.

The existential givens of death, isolation, meaning, and freedom impact us all. Finding an adaptive worldview can help us cope.

Relationships

Understanding Our Internal Boundaries

Katherine King Psy.D. on June 30, 2022

Internal boundaries related to wellness, finances, time, and relationships are important to consider when building the life you want to live.

Internal boundaries related to wellness, finances, time, and relationships are important to consider when building the life you want to live.

Mindfulness

Two Paths to Mindfulness

Katherine King Psy.D. on May 24, 2022

There are a variety of mindfulness practices available. Focused attention and open awareness practices are two of the most common.

There are a variety of mindfulness practices available. Focused attention and open awareness practices are two of the most common.

Intelligence

Overcoming Self-Criticism

Katherine King Psy.D. on April 30, 2022

If self-criticism is getting you down, here are some tools to get unstuck and into a better frame of mind.

If self-criticism is getting you down, here are some tools to get unstuck and into a better frame of mind.

Burnout

Three Antidotes to Relieve the Burden of Burnout

Katherine King Psy.D. on March 31, 2022

Burnout involves exhaustion, a sense of ineffectiveness, negativity, and cynicism. Here are three antidotes to help you feel recharged and reconnected to life and work.

Burnout involves exhaustion, a sense of ineffectiveness, negativity, and cynicism. Here are three antidotes to help you feel recharged and reconnected to life and work.

Moral Injury

Moral Injury During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Katherine King Psy.D. on February 26, 2022

The pandemic has brought a high number of moral dilemmas and potential for moral injury. Thankfully, a number of healing approaches are also in development.

The pandemic has brought a high number of moral dilemmas and potential for moral injury. Thankfully, a number of healing approaches are also in development.

Health

Massage Therapy for Mental Health

Katherine King Psy.D. on January 31, 2022

Although massage is often treated like a luxury, its potential benefits are anything but shallow.

Although massage is often treated like a luxury, its potential benefits are anything but shallow.

Resilience

Three Reasons Failure Is a Good Thing

Katherine King Psy.D. on December 31, 2021

Instead of trying to avoid failure at all cost, how about embracing it and seeing what it has to offer?

Instead of trying to avoid failure at all cost, how about embracing it and seeing what it has to offer?

Trauma

What Does it Mean to Be Trauma-Informed?

Katherine King Psy.D. on November 26, 2021

Aspiring to be more trauma-informed? Let these 6 principles be your guide.

Aspiring to be more trauma-informed? Let these 6 principles be your guide.

Bias

The Problem with Adultism

Katherine King Psy.D. on September 29, 2021

The oppression of young people may have long-lasting personal and societal consequences.

The oppression of young people may have long-lasting personal and societal consequences.

Mindfulness

The Limits of Mindfulness

Katherine King Psy.D. on August 29, 2021

Mindfulness has much to offer, but too often it is practiced without a clear understanding of its downsides and potential risks.

Mindfulness has much to offer, but too often it is practiced without a clear understanding of its downsides and potential risks.

Health

Can Therapy Be Harmful?

Katherine King Psy.D. on June 30, 2021

It is easy to ignore the potential sources of harm in counseling and psychotherapy.

It is easy to ignore the potential sources of harm in counseling and psychotherapy.

Aging

I Just Retired. Why Am I Unhappy?

Katherine King Psy.D. on June 1, 2021

The transition to retirement can be emotionally challenging, but there are steps you can take to prepare yourself.

The transition to retirement can be emotionally challenging, but there are steps you can take to prepare yourself.

Relationships

Understanding the Eight Worldly Concerns

Katherine King Psy.D. on April 30, 2021

Looking for the root causes of suffering? Understanding these eight preoccupations will reveal motives and assumptions we often ignore.

Looking for the root causes of suffering? Understanding these eight preoccupations will reveal motives and assumptions we often ignore.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Self-Compassion: Developing the Reflex of Care

Katherine King Psy.D. on March 31, 2021

Self-compassion tells us to be kind and caring towards ourselves, but this is easier said than done. A simple practice can help us build this new reflex in small moments each day.

Self-compassion tells us to be kind and caring towards ourselves, but this is easier said than done. A simple practice can help us build this new reflex in small moments each day.

Fantasies

How to Practice Visualization When You Can’t See Anything

Katherine King Psy.D. on February 28, 2021

Visualization has remained frustratingly out of reach for many people who struggle to “see” anything in their mind’s eye when they try. It doesn't have to be this way.

Visualization has remained frustratingly out of reach for many people who struggle to “see” anything in their mind’s eye when they try. It doesn't have to be this way.

Wisdom

Coping With an Existential Crisis

Katherine King Psy.D. on January 31, 2021

Existential crises can be painful in the moment, but in the long run they can offer wisdom, hope, and profound positive transformation.

Existential crises can be painful in the moment, but in the long run they can offer wisdom, hope, and profound positive transformation.

Wisdom

How to Actually Grow From Adversity

Katherine King Psy.D. on December 30, 2020

Life presents challenges to all of us, but not everyone will learn and grow as a result. Here are a few tips to help you glean the wisdom from your toughest times.

Life presents challenges to all of us, but not everyone will learn and grow as a result. Here are a few tips to help you glean the wisdom from your toughest times.

Forgiveness

The Inner Work of Forgiveness

Katherine King Psy.D. on November 29, 2020

Trying to forgive someone, but feeling lost? These four strategies can get the process started.

Trying to forgive someone, but feeling lost? These four strategies can get the process started.

Health

What Is Geropsychology?

Katherine King Psy.D. on November 1, 2020

The importance of expertise in understanding, treating, and improving the mental health of older adults.

The importance of expertise in understanding, treating, and improving the mental health of older adults.