Posts By: David Berg

OVERCOMING FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

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OVERCOMING FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING DESCRIPTION The author, Beverly D. Flaxington, points out that “speech anxiety is so common that there is a formal term for it – glossophobia.”  Her post briefly discusses the missteps that individuals make and how negative the anxiety of public speaking can intensify.  She lists  “Six Keys to Confident Presenting.” … Read more »

GUIDED IMAGERY CAN RELIEVE ANXIETY

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GUIDED IMAGERY CAN RELIEVE ANXIETY DESCRIPTION Dr. Moore points out that while therapists make good use of traditional techniques to reduce anxiety in a variety of situations, self-help techniques, such as guided imagery, have been somewhat neglected.  Further, he points out that “it’s a simple yet effective way to manage a variety of negative emotions,… Read more »

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — Technology For Academics

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WEBSITE OF THE WEEK Technology For Academics URL      http://suefrantz.com/ DESCRIPTION Sue Frantz is well know among Psychologists and academics for her excellent reporting on the uses of technology as applied to both the classroom and professional life.   Her site is amazing for how well up to date she reports on new developments, apps, web sites,… Read more »

21 THINGS CLINICAL PERFECTIONISTS DO

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21 THINGS CLINICAL PERFECTIONISTS DO What’s the difference between ordinary perfectionism and a problem? DESCRIPTION Clinical Perfectionism can be viewed as a combination of cognitions and behaviors wherein the individual has high level, often unreasonable, criteria, standards, and expectations.  Due to the fact that these thoughts are unrealistic, the individual experiences negative affect such as… Read more »

PSYCHOLOGY UPDATE — 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

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PSYCHOLOGY UPDATE 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER ARTICLE #1 New York Times Health Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorders   DESCRIPTION This is an up-to-date authoritative source for news and information regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders. It provides links to latest articles as well as description of the disorder, symptom behaviors, and treatment. It is… Read more »

PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK #2 — 14 Expert-Recommended iPad Autism Apps

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK #2 — 14 Expert-Recommended iPad Autism Apps NAME 14 Expert-Recommended iPad Autism Apps
 URL http://www.parenting.com/gallery/autism-apps DESCRIPTION This site provides a compilation of resource apps for parents of children with the Autism Spectrum Disorder.  It could be used as a part a critical thinking exercise for your class to determine what… Read more »

PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK #1 — Apps for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK #1 — Apps for Students with  Autism Spectrum Disorders Apps for Students with  Autism Spectrum Disorders URL https://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/pedagogy_wheel.pdf DESCRIPTION This site provides a compilation of resource apps for students.  It could be used as a part a critical thinking exercise for your class to determine what would be an effective… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week —

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK   National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS Dyslexia Information Page URL http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/dyslexia/dyslexia.htm DESCRIPTION NINDS Dyslexia Information Page This is an official page of information regarding the learning disability of dyslexia.  The site can be used in conjunction with a discussion of neuroscience of learning, sensation & perception, child… Read more »

Psychology Update — The Unexpected Reason It’s Healthy To Feel Shame

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TITLE The Unexpected Reason It’s Healthy To Feel Shame   DESCRIPTION In the field of Psychology, the emotion of SHAME is generally viewed as one which is negative wherein the individual experiences the emotion when feeling judged (evaluated) by others as as being “bad” or engaging in “bad” behavior.  Certainly the work by Erikson (not… Read more »