Underdog Psychology

Embarrassment

Why “White Shame” Is a Term Everyone Should Learn

Naomi Torres-Mackie Ed.M., Ph.D. on July 29, 2020

Recent research on White Shame reveals a roadblock to fighting racism.

Race and Ethnicity

Addressing Race in Therapy

Naomi Torres-Mackie Ed.M., Ph.D. on June 23, 2020

Have you struggled with how to bring race into the therapy room? Here's some guidance on how to get started.

Anxiety

A Therapist’s Guide to the Outbreak

Naomi Torres-Mackie Ed.M., Ph.D. on March 15, 2020

If coronavirus is raising your anxiety in unexpected ways, these tips can go a long way.

Emotions

Empathy’s Evil Twin

Naomi Torres-Mackie Ed.M., Ph.D. on January 6, 2020

The direction you focus your attention while in social situations can have a major impact on your life.

Microaggression

Understanding Name-Based Microaggressions

Naomi Torres-Mackie Ed.M., Ph.D. on September 29, 2019

If you've ever dealt with racist remarks about your name, this psychology researcher has a term for that.

Health

How Racist Messages Harm Physical and Mental Health

Naomi Torres-Mackie Ed.M., Ph.D. on August 9, 2019

The APA President weighs in on the harmful effects of racist messages on physical and mental health.

Gender

Raising Sons in the #MeToo Era

Naomi Torres-Mackie Ed.M., Ph.D. on July 7, 2019

A recent study provides insight into how boys in single-mother households develop gender role agency, democratized gender roles, and expanded masculinity.

Jealousy

Gender and Jealousy

Naomi Torres-Mackie Ed.M., Ph.D. on June 6, 2019

The way we've been consoling girls and women fosters female division. Here's how we can correct it.