Groupfeel vs. Groupthink

In this post, I am speaking from the perspective of industrial and organizational psychology (i.e., I/O psychology, or how people think and perform in professional groups and work place settings). At times, I formally wear an I/O hat, such as when doing talks or team building. But, work place issues also come up quite often… Continue reading Groupfeel vs. Groupthink

June Workshop: Nature, Health, Access: The Restorative Effects of Nature

Nature, Health, Access: The Restorative Effects of Nature Date:  SAT June 28 Time:  9:00am PDT Location: Lewis & Clark, TBD Are there issues regarding access to healthy natural spaces in our community? How can we determine needs and solutions? This workshop will review some of the latest findings regarding the health benefits of green spaces and near-by… Continue reading June Workshop: Nature, Health, Access: The Restorative Effects of Nature

American Psychologist publishes special issue on global climate change

American Psychologist publishes special issue on global climate change New peer-reviewed articles update APA’s 2009 task force report. American Psychologist, the flagship journal of the American Psychological Association (APA), has published a special issue on “Psychology and Global Climate Change.” The May-June 2011 issue contains seven peer-reviewed articles that are based upon and update the contents… Continue reading American Psychologist publishes special issue on global climate change