Katherine King Psy.D.

About

Katherine King, Psy.D. is an assistant professor of psychology in the clinical psychology doctoral program at William James College. She is a clinical psychologist practicing in the Boston area, and co-host of the Noble Mind podcast on mindfulness and psychology. She has advanced specialty training in geropsychology and is engaged in research on the geropsychology workforce shortage, creativity, reminiscence, and narrative medicine. She also supports early career professionals in their professional development and is passionate about provider well-being and burnout prevention. More information is available at www.drkateking.com.

Recent Posts

Facing the Unavoidable Challenges of Life

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

Understanding Our Internal Boundaries

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

Two Paths to Mindfulness

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

Overcoming Self-Criticism

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

Three Antidotes to Relieve the Burden of Burnout

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 During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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.

Massage Therapy for Mental Health

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

Three Reasons Failure Is a Good Thing

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

What Does it Mean to Be Trauma-Informed?

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

The Problem with Adultism

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