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Black Mental Wellness: A Campaign to Make Black Lives Matter in Psychology

Happy Black Mental Health Awareness Month! Despite the pain, racial trauma, and microaggressions the Black community continues to face, our collective resilience is undeniable. In honor of this month, I’m proud to launch the Black Mental Health Awareness 2025 campaign—an initiative dedicated to decreasing stigma, diversifying psychology, and improving mental health outcomes for Black people over the next five years.… Read More →
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Transitioning Back to Work: Reducing Anxiety and Maintaining Optimism

Transitioning Back to Work: Reducing Anxiety and Maintaining Optimism For many people, transitioning back to work is one of the most emotionally complex phases of their career. On the bright side, you may feel grateful to be employed again, relieved to have income, and hopeful about new possibilities. At the same time, the trauma of being laid off, navigating a… Read More →
The Career Tipping Point – 6 Strategic Steps to Transition When Your Job Isn’t Working

The Career Tipping Point: 6 Steps for Confident Career Change

The Career Tipping Point: 6 Steps for Confident Career Change By Richard Orbé-Austin, PhD Featured Summary: A career tipping point occurs when work consistently drains your energy, stalls your growth, or limits advancement. Recognize the signs—daily dread, lost drive, and slow progression—then follow six steps to plan a confident career transition on your terms. Have you reached your career tipping…

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The LOVE Framework for Couples Communication

Improving Communication with the LOVE Framework | Dynamic Transitions The LOVE Framework for Couples Communication: How to Build Safety, Trust & Connection Communication is the lifeblood of any strong relationship. Yet for many couples, even simple conversations can spiral into tension, emotional shutdowns, or intense arguments. When the stakes feel high and emotions run deep, partners may fall into patterns…

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Manager and employee in performance review discussion — avoiding bias in evaluation

Bias in Performance Reviews: How to Avoid It

Performance reviews are one of the most powerful tools a manager can use to shape team growth and culture. When done well, they promote learning, accountability, and trust. When done poorly, they can reinforce inequity, discourage engagement, and unintentionally perpetuate bias. Understanding bias in performance review is essential if you want to build a fair, high-performing organization. Featured Snippet Summary:… Read More →

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