by Emillie Erum, General Contributor A 2017 study by Dr. Mark Fenske, Dr. Pat Barclay, and Rachel Driscoll at the University of Guelph shows that social rejection can cause individuals to change their behaviours appropriately. This is due to the specific brain pathways responsible for physical pain awareness are also activated during social pain caused by social rejection.
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by Nida Ansari, Editor-in-Chief Welcome back to another year of GetPsyched, the Psychology Society blog. We had a great test run last year and we are excited to return and share new content with you all! Read more to learn about how you can be part of the GetPsyched team. Applications due October 7th @ 5pm!
by Justin Brass Let’s delve deeper into “taboo” OCD topics by covering the subtype of sexual OCD. The more we talk about “taboo” OCD topics, the more we reduce shame, stigmas and take power back from OCD.
by Justin Brass
Content warning: This post discusses personal experiences with mental health, and sensitive topics of BDD (body dysmorphia disorder). Please read with caution. The social identities of people are categorized through a psychiatric model of studying mental health, which treats women’s mental health quite problematically. This is due to how psychiatry is presently structured in relation to its own historical biases, which have apathologized women’s experiences for many centuries through feminine distain. by Shayndel Jim
What does it mean to be Asian? What does it mean to be Canadian? Throughout my life, I’ve asked myself the latter far more than the first one. I first started asking it when at the age of 5, my teacher told my parents I would never be good enough at English to succeed in this country. I asked myself that question when I lied when I had to track my food for health class, noting down sandwiches and pasta because I was embarrassed by the ethnic food my parents made. I worked hard in school to prove those who said I wouldn’t succeed that they were wrong, but I found myself falling into the stereotype of being an Asian who did well in school and the question echoed in my head as if it were a constant reminder that I would never truly be Canadian. Interview by Ella Rigby, featuring Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken
This week, I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken, the best-selling author of Create Calm: The Professionals Guide To Overcoming Anxiety, the founder of the Tranquil Minds Anxiety Program, and a naturopathic doctor in Guelph. We had a great talk about stress, anxiety, and the brain/body connection and she provided some excellent tips on managing student life in stressful times. by Ally Schuller
Hi everyone! So, it is that point in the semester when every professor or instructor assigns a million assignments to complete. But don’t worry, I have some suggestions on how to stay sane during this stressful time! Before I start, just an important reminder: you are resilient, and you got this! I have received some questions to talk about today that I will go into detail. by Jennie Martow
In choosing to study psychology, I thought applying these psychological principles to my own life would come naturally. But sadly, I have not found this to be the case, as I have recently faced head-on the challenge of applying the concepts I have learnt as a student researcher to myself. by Justin Brass
The challenge that many of us face when entering the field of psychology is to bring to light the ways in which masculinity in science has operated over time, and within various cultures, without reenacting history by the exclusion of women or femininity from the discipline. However, in order for women to be able to practice psychology there were (and still are) many obstacles before feminism and scientific advancement can become truly cohesive. by Ella Rigby
If, like me, you’ve been trying to fill your social media feed with more positivity, you’ve seen the words "self compassion" crop up with greater frequency. Self compassion has been a popular topic not just on social media but among psychology and psychotherapy researchers with over 1600 studies on the benefits of self compassion in 2018 (Kirby, 2016; Neff, 2018). Research shows that self compassion is an effective strategy for improving the relationship with yourself and others, for maintaining emotional regulation, and improving your psychological well being (Kirby, 2016). by the GetPsyched Blog Committee: Alexandra B., Ally S., Ella R., Nida A. and Sandhya S.
This blog has been up and running for around a month and a half now, and we thought it would be beneficial to meet the brains behind GetPsyched. Read more about who we are and why we came together to work on this Psychology Society initiative! Interview by Alexandra B., featuring Jana McDonald
After graduating from the University of Guelph, the world is yours to explore and discover – but this can seem like a daunting task! To help “Master your Future”, the University has a variety of different services at the Experiential Learning Hub. From career advising and resume writing, to learning opportunities on and off campus, the Career Advisors at the EL Hub can help prepare you for the future, wherever this may lead! To better understand the role of Career Advisors and how they can be of aid to students on their path towards a prosperous career, today’s faculty spotlight is Jana McDonald. Jana is a current Career Advisor at the EL Hub, who is passionate about helping students find the career that best fits who they are and above all, makes them happy! Jana prepared answers to many frequently asked questions, ranging from specifics about her job to interview tips and much more! Read all about it below. by Nida Ansari
Given the nature of the ever-changing job market and the state of the world, searching for a job is a different experience for everyone. Whether it’s a change or development in an industry’s practices or a literal global pandemic, a myriad of variables can change what the job search process looks like every couple of months. The process is even more varied for co-op programs: you’re a student, you’re looking for entry-level positions most of the time, and you’re consistently trying to apply for jobs while also taking courses and staying involved in school. For some Psychology students, it isn’t hard to find the job they want. And that’s great for them! With Experience Guelph and/or their personal networks as resources, some students are more than confident in their abilities to find the best suited role for them. But for others, like me, job searching was a strenuous and time-consuming activity. I don’t think it had to be – in fact, if I knew a couple insider tricks before I started, I might’ve been less hard on myself during the whole process. Interview by Nida Ansari, featuring Tristan K.
Today's student spotlight is all about Tristan, one of the Fourth Year Reps on the Society this year! I virtually had a conversation with Tristan about his roles on campus (specifically as a Learning Peer Helper in the Library) as well as some study and organization tips he thinks all students should know. Read all about our conversation here! by Ally Schuller
For some background, my name is Ally Schuller and I am a second year Marketing Management student with a minor in Honours Psychology. I am part of the Psychology Society Executive Team as the Administrator. This is my first year on the Society and it took over 1 year to become a part of any executive team at UofG. With experience in DECA, a business club, throughout high school, and being a part of the Music Council, I have had many experiences with extra-curricular activities. For me, being a part of the music department was just an overall amazing experience and made going to school enjoyable. I think that if everyone found something similar to that for themselves, it would make school so much more enjoyable. So, I applied to these positions with the mindset of: Who knows what might happen if you don’t even try? |
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