In contrast to previous decades, national surveys of college students indicate that the skill to care, empathy, is being corroded and currently diminishing across campuses. In 2009, the average American college student scored less than 75% of college students [...]
Conversations about politics are hard to escape in any given year, but it’s always difficult when a presidential election is looming. And with THIS presidential election, it’s nearly impossible. It’s not just the news cycle that gets harder [...]
The loss of a loved one is a life-altering event. Journey Through Grief is a six-week course that will explore the tasks of grief, offer the opportunity to share experiences with others who have lost a loved one, and [...]
The Loneliness Epidemic in America America's kids are lonelier and more isolated than they've ever been. Recent research studies using the UCLA Loneliness Scale have confirmed it, and you can read about them here. In fact, a recent Cigna study [...]
People often think introverts are shy and don’t speak up much, but that’s not entirely accurate. An introvert is actually someone who recharges during solo time, whereas extroverts are filled up by being with people. Often, introverted people wish [...]
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor As a general rule, addictions are pretty much equal opportunity. Men and women are equally susceptible to them. And process addictions (gambling, eating, spending, sex) are no exception. Marnie Ferree, a [...]