by Kimberly Alexander, M.S. I am the only individual in my immediate family to graduate with a Bachelors. Therefore, it is particularly meaningful for my family, as well as myself, that I am now pursuing a Doctoral degree. I think
by Josh Dredze, Psy.D. Dr. Albert Ellis believed in the elegant solution. Instead of disputing or reevaluating our problem, we should accept it as true. Rather than worrying I’ll get sick or ill, just accept that you will. The question,
by Thomas Whitfield, M.A. Last Saturday evening I ruined my entire night with past fears and anxieties haunting me. A couple of friends of mine had invited my boyfriend and me to join their group of approximately 20 friends for
by Glynnis McDonnell, M.A. Yesterday, I went to the dentist…and I HATE going to the dentist. I’m not afraid of going. I have pretty healthy teeth, so I don’t have any horror stories of root canals gone wrong. I just
by Stephanie Grossman, M.A. Ever since I was little, I have been afraid of needles. I have distinct memories of running around the doctor’s office, crying and screaming, trying to avoid a prick on my finger. My fear of this
by Tom Kelly, M.S. This past week I was preparing for an upcoming meeting, creating an outline and highlighting key points. The process of preparing for the meeting made me feel less anxious and more optimistic. I found myself calling
by Kim Alexander, M.S. You ever have so much on your plate that you become stagnant in attempting to accomplish any of it? We’re now moving into mid-October and it’s becoming apparent that there are some responsibilities regarding my dissertation
by Thomas Whitfield, M.A. I can’t say “no” to an event and I never feel like I’m actually caught up with everything in my life. Part of this has to do with being a graduate student, but the truth is
by Glynnis McDonnell, M.A. Sometimes, the best way to learn to think rationally is through example, and luckily for me, I have no shortage of rational friends to learn from! A friend of mine recently shared with me a frustrating
by Stephanie Grossman, M.A. Although her new style may be a bit controversial, I know I’m not alone in my enjoyment of Taylor Swift’s latest hit, “Look What You Made Me Do.” Though it’s no 1989, I do like the