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There is no doubt that this holiday season will look different than previous years as we continue to navigate the isolation, grief, and uncertainty the pandemic has brought with it. If you're feeling overwhelmed by emotions this year, emotional regulation may help you prioritize your well-being. http://ow.ly/Pvxk50CRljV

This week the Electoral College voted to confirm Joe Biden as the President-elect. As 2020 draws to a close, it is not difficult to see the United States as a giant corporation undergoing organizational changeall the while enduring a global pandemic. Is it possible to apply the tenets of change management to how we might adjust as a country and ultimately prevail? Take a deep dive in our newest UNBOUND feature. http://ow.ly/PZri50CPDDo

As we face the most difficult wave of the coronavirus pandemic yet, many are grappling with feelings of loss. In this Saybrook Insights podcast, Dr. Gina Belton, faculty member in the Department of Humanistic Psychology, provides key insights on the complexities of grief, and the capacity for deep exploration and renewal. http://ow.ly/dcgK50COlYz

We support students working toward sustainable change by preparing them to meet the challenges of today’s economic world with forward-thinking solutions. Our Sustainable Social Impact MBA and DBA programs prepare graduates to become innovators and leaders. Learn more: http://ow.ly/9CkI50CNhfa

2020 has been a year rocked by changes. It's important that we take time to acknowledge these and find ways to move forward. This weekend marks lunar movement and a new understanding of a storied holidaythe first in our holiday season. Take a moment to appreciate and find perspective about where we are. http://ow.ly/Q9AT50C6Dmh

Our Ph.D. in Integrative Social Work program integrates time-honored traditions of #socialwork with values of social justice and transformation. In this Saybrook Insights podcast episode, program department chair Dr. Trent Nguyen speaks on the innovative nature of the program and his personal journey into the field of social work. http://ow.ly/CHOK50C6AqR

It's hard to imagine solutions while the United States is still in crisis mode with COVID-19. The dichotomy of the country hitting more than 300,000 deaths due to the pandemic, and the first vaccine doses being delivered this week, has painted an unfortunately poignant portrait of our head-spinning reality. Yet if there is one thing we can take away so far from this experience, is that while we may not be together, we're also not apart. In this UNBOUND feature, we reflect on grief, loss, and the ways we can all show up for each other in life and death, during the COVID-19 pandemic. http://ow.ly/TMiq50CMu5Z

Knowledge and expertise in action is an inspiring thing to witness and its something the world needs more of, especially right now, as we work to confront important conversations around diversity and equity. We're proud that Dr. Theopia Jackson, co-chair for our Department of Humanistic & Clinical Psychology, will be sharing her expertise as a panelist discussing diversity, race, and equity at a conference hosted by the Valley Industry & Commerce Association. Discover more about Dr. Jackson here: http://ow.ly/84Xs50C5AzY

Our newly launched Master of Business Administration and Doctorate in Business Administration programs offer leaders of all different backgrounds the opportunity to pursue their business talents in a socially conscious way. These programs explore leadership and management through a multidisciplinary lens. Learn about the MBA program here: http://ow.ly/Ssr650C5zrw Learn about the DBA program here: http://ow.ly/Fw0H50C5zrx

In this Saybrook Insights podcast, adjunct faculty member Dr. Kirk Schneider, currently running for president of the American Psychological Association, discusses his candidacy, his book The Polarized Mind, and how we can make strides to depolarize our nation and communities. We're proud to see faculty like Dr. Schneider continue to make their mark on the psychological community and advance conversations on important issues in our world. http://ow.ly/YZ3V50C4pR1

At the core of our human experience are the relationships we create and nurture. The strong human bonds and connections we make can provide a constant as we grow and as the world around us changes. This article examines the powerful role friendships play in life and why we should work to invest in them. http://ow.ly/NKRY50C3kiz

The coronavirus calls for dramatic behavioral responses to contain a pandemic of uncertain magnitude. Among the responses is the restriction of social contact through self-isolation so as to reduce likelihood of contagion. Dr. Mark Pilisuk explores how for psychologists, this introduces a paradox. http://ow.ly/oXND50C1hh2

In this episode of our Saybrook Insights podcast, President Dr. Nathan Long is joined by Marilyn Koziatek to discuss advancing social change through public service and education advocacy. Discover more about her journey to leadership and explore the ways in which you can lead and serve for the causes you care about. Tune in: http://ow.ly/vTLY50C0Vrj

Finding new paths forward often start from the inside out. The practice of mindfulness can provide pathways to well-being, restore focus, reduce stress, and promote cognitive flexibility. Join our Mind-Body Medicine faculty and university community for our Mindfulness Moments series every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:15 a.m. PST to integrate mindfulness into your day. Discover more here: http://ow.ly/lYPH50BZ8As

Congratulations to Jeremiah Pearcey our newest Alumni Council Co-Chair. Join us in welcoming Jeremiah, a graduate of our Ph.D. in Psychology program as the newest leader on our Alumni Council. We're grateful to provide opportunities for alumni to participate in intellectual and social engagement with our university long after they earn their degree. To learn more or get involved, visit: http://ow.ly/KAS250BY6Lq

Join us on tomorrow, October 21, from 56 p.m. PDT for a Virtual Info Session about our Houston Cohort. Here you can learn about the admissions process and find out how you can tailor our programs to help you achieve your career and personal aspirations. RSVP today: http://ow.ly/7I3350BXTj3

Older generations have been revered for centuries for their expertise, secrets, and experiences. Stories about what they had eaten, drank, how far they walked, how they loved, and how they truly lived were shared throughout families and communities. But in 2020, when the average life expectancy in the U.S. is 78 years, old age seems like old news. We’re less impressed and less curious about what these older generations have seen or doneapathetic to their presence. Read more about what our treatment of our elders says about us and our values. http://ow.ly/XVPk50BTM7p

Is our national empathyour care and love and concern for one anotherat such a low level that we are not truly feeling, in our bones, in our hearts, and in our souls, the magnitude of the loss? With 210,000+ Americans dead because of COVID-19, humanism encourages us to consider, to grieve, to care for each person. No human life is more valuable than another, yet in this crisis it's difficult to see that. http://ow.ly/BXCD50BTEoT