What is abnormal?

I think I am going to love my Abnornal Psych class. This week we have been discussing exactly what constitutes abnormal.
In this society of America, we are very lax and accepting of a wide variety of behavior. So it might be said, there isn’t much that is considered abnormal by societal standards. Because that is [...]

A New Beginning

I started classes Monday. It has been a long time since I went to college. It isn’t too bad yet. I am taking two classes online, one on campus. I have to go to class on campus every day. We have a test today.
The online classes are Psychology classes. I am already enjoying them. I [...]

Speaking opportunity

I will be a panel speaker for the 9th Annual Mental Health Recovery Conference in Coeur d’Alene, ID this September 25, 2008. I am so excited. This is a great opportunity for me.
I also start my psychology classes Monday working towards my degree in psychology. I am on my way.
That is what you can accomplish [...]

Counting your blessings

Yesterday I found out that I was going to be able to get my schooling paid for after all. I am going to school to get my degree in psychology. I am working on picking up the classes I need so I can go on to get my Master’s in Psychology with an emphasis in [...]

Thinking

Do you think? I mean really think about something. Or do you operate on automatic pilot?
Do you realize that most people go there whole lives without thinking? Our schools don’t teach thinking. They teach regurgitation of facts. You memorize facts long enough to take the test, then forget them. Some of the facts stick long [...]

Acceptance is the Key

Acceptance is the key to happiness. You have to accept life as it is. Things happen all the time. People do things to upset you. Instead of getting upset, let it go. Pray about it. Let go and let God.
I have been watching something happen for some time. It has been slowly upsetting me. [...]