by kshumway | Oct 30, 2015 | ACT, Therapy
This morning as I was driving to campus, I believe that I noticed the principles of ACT in ACTion. Have you ever noticed one of those “Your Speed” signs that flashes your current speed at you, and you slowed down? My thought is that if the behavior...
by kshumway | Jun 25, 2015 | Child and Adolescent Psychology, Cyberbullying, Emotion, Internet
As the ever-evolving culture that is the Internet continues to take over every aspect of human interaction, I am continually amazed at the ways that our lives have been improved by such technology. During a recent lecture at George Fox University on the Social...
by kshumway | May 17, 2015 | Cognitive Disorders, Emotion, Neuropsychology
Over the course of two years of working at an assisted living facility, I had the opportunity to work with many folks who had reached the final stages of their life journey. One resident, who I will refer to as Frank, told me something that continues to bubble...
by kshumway | May 4, 2015 | Anxiety, Sports Psychology and Performance
In this past year, I had the honor of coaching part of the track team at my university. Specifically, I worked with the shot-putters, discus throwers, and hammer throwers. The throws are unique amongst other sporting events, particularly in the nature of...
by kshumway | May 2, 2015 | Child and Adolescent Psychology
A great psychologist once told me that one of the best things a parent can do is read to their kids. Yes, we hear that message a lot – usually, on the television. Linguistic programming and cognitive expansion represent but a few of the many benefits...
