Posts tagged ‘current-events’

What’s your name again? The psychology of and power behind remembering names

Zsa Zsa Gabor once said, “I call everyone ‘Darling’ because I can’t remember their name”.  More likely she had a paid assistant to remember them for…

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The Psychology of Workplace Dynamics: It’s ok to be a phony, as long as it is authentic

“Societies are being commodified and virtualized, with everyday life becoming saturated with toxic levels of inauthenticity we’re forced to breathe” –Gilmore & Pine (2007) Here in…

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Biomedical Advances, Documentaries and an International AIDS Conference on US soil: HIV in 2012

As 2013 begins, let us contemplate where we have been and where we are going in the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic.  Below are ten key…

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Newtown Aftermath: Picking up the Shattered Mental Health Pieces

In my suburban block, we are now starting to shield ourselves. We are putting up curtains where before we had none.  See the back of our…

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Resilience will Rise from the Heartbreak at Sandy Hook

Unspeakable. Disturbing.  Heavy heart.  Shocking beyond belief.  Grief-stricken.   Hardiness. Resourcefulness. Mental toughness. Resilience Upon arriving home, I went straight to hugging my little boy. He was…

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Winter Solstice and the Mayan Calendar: The Awakening of My Personal Consciousness

Are you fearful as we near the end of this calendar year?  Does the mere mention of December 21 accelerate your heart-rate as if you were running on a treadmill?  Do…

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And, Let there be Light…Post Sandy and Post Elections

After seven days without power due to Superstorm Sandy, I got my electrical power back.  It just also happens to coincide with President Obama winning re-election…

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The Psychological & Historical Significance of Seven: its Not Just about the Sins!

All hail the number seven, a number of great historical and cross-cultural significance.  The number seven impacts you individually and has enormous consequence in your daily…

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