Whenever we write, whether it be a paper for class or an email for work, we tend to focus on the details of the message we are trying to convey. However, the message will be clear only if we direct the details to the intended reader. Before writing, we should ask, “What information does the…
If you do not see the podcast, click here to listen. The American Psychological Association states that mindfulness is a concept that can be applied to various coping strategies, such as meditation, to help people avoid or overcome destructive habits and responses to stressful situations. The concept suggests that using tools such as observing thoughts,…
In 2023, the American Psychological Association [APA] published the second edition of its Inclusive Language Guide to continue its mission of eradicating “the destructive hierarchies that have marginalized people from equitable representation and participation in society” (Foreword). Its efforts were to recognize the harmful connotations of terms to marginalized people and offer suggestions for more…
