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Something Is in the Air: AI Is Changing Things, and We Don’t Have to Know All the Answers Yet
AI is changing our world at a pace that can feel overwhelming. This article explores the uncertainty, mental fatigue, and quiet sense of loss many people experience as they try to keep up. It offers permission to live with unanswered questions instead of rushing to choose a side, while staying grounded in what hasn't changed: human connection, meaningful work, and the values that matter most.

MEI-CHUAN WANG
Jul 284 min read


Riding the Wave: What AI Literacy Actually Means and Why It Matters
Most people say they don't understand AI and don't want to. They're wrong about both. AI literacy isn't about becoming a programmer—it's about understanding enough to use these tools on your own terms. And there's something quietly powerful happening: AI is democratizing access to things institutions have kept deliberately complex. Here's how to prepare without the hype.

MEI-CHUAN WANG
Jul 213 min read


Navigating the Challenges of Being a Caregiver for Someone with Dementia or Cognitive Decline
Caregiving for someone with dementia calls for patience, resilience, and compassion—for them and for yourself. By using simple tools like deep breathing, setting healthy boundaries, and leaning on supportive resources and communities, caregivers can find steadiness and strength in a challenging journey.
Marissa M
Jun 294 min read


What AI Knows About You — And What Protects You
If you share personal info with AI, it may not be protected like medical data. HIPAA doesn’t apply, and chats can be stored or used to improve models.
M. Wang
Jun 293 min read


The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do for Someone Who Is Suffering
Discover the profound impact of being present for someone in suffering
M. Wang
May 14 min read


A New Way to Approach Insomnia with ACT
Struggling with insomnia? Learn how ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) provides a new, science-backed way to improve sleep without the nightly battle.
Marissa M
Jan 293 min read


Rooting Out the Inner Critic: Finding Compassion for Yourself
Many of us struggle with an inner critic that points out our flaws or sets impossible standards. In this post, you’ll find simple tools to start shifting that voice, including Dr. Kristin Neff’s Self-Compassion Test, an exercise from Self-Esteem by Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning, and a beginner-friendly meditation. These practices can help you notice patterns, build kindness toward yourself, and begin quieting the critic.
Marissa M
Oct 13, 20254 min read


Coping with Grief Using ACT: Practical Steps for Healing Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Coping with Grief Grief can be an extremely difficult emotion and process to face. Whether it’s due to the loss of a loved one, the end of a meaningful opportunity, or the closing of a special relationship, the emotions that follow can feel overwhelming and confusing. It’s natural to want to escape or numb the pain. Sometimes, healing can even feel like a betrayal of what was lost—but in reality, it’s a quiet act of commitment. It’s a way of saying: I will carry this pain dif
Marissa M
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Anchoring to the Present: Find Calm and Ease Anxiety Through Grounding
Overwhelmed? There are many moments when we may feel panicked, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Intense emotions can make it difficult to stay grounded in the present. As challenging as these moments are, it is often essential that we find a way to return to ourselves. Grounding techniques are exercises that help bring an individual back to the present. When the mind becomes flooded with intense emotions or racing thoughts, these exercises below may be helpful strategies to
Marissa M
Jul 22, 20253 min read


在北美如何尋找中文心理諮詢師
在北美地區尋找合適的心理諮詢師可能會是一項具有挑戰性的任務,尤其是對於講中文的人來說。心理健康問題是一種普遍存在的挑戰,而尋找能夠用中文提供諮詢服務的專業人士則可以幫助我們更好地應對這些挑戰。本文將探討如何在北美地區尋找中文心理諮詢師,並提供一些有用的建議。 首先,尋找中文心理諮詢師的第一步是明確自己的需求和目標。不同的心理諮詢師可能專注於不同的領域,例如焦慮、抑鬱、家庭問題或職業挑戰。因此,在開始尋找諮詢師之前,您應該考慮自己的具體需求是什麼。這有助於縮小選擇範圍,找到最適合您的諮詢師。 其次,您可以尋求建議和推薦。如果您在北美地區有朋友、家人或同事,他們可能會推薦一些經驗豐富的中文心理諮詢師。另外,您還可以在互聯網上查找心理諮詢師的評價和評論,以了解其他人的經驗和反饋。社交媒體和專業網絡也是一個了解諮詢師的好途徑。 第三,许多心理学家拥有跨州执照(PSYPACT),允许他们在其州外行业执业。如果您在本州难以找到心理学家,您可以搜索持有跨州执照的心理学家。 另外,您還可以考慮使用在線平台和應用程序來尋找中文心理諮詢師。現在有許多在線心理諮詢服務
M. Wang
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Accepting Loss and Finding Meaning: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Grief
Grief is a natural and normal response to loss, such as the death of a loved one, divorce, or job loss. Coping with grief can be challenging, and many people struggle to find effective ways to manage their emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) provides a unique perspective on how to cope with grief. According to ACT, grief is a normal human emotion, and it is essential to acknowledge and accept these emotions. In ACT, the focus is on accepting things as they are r
ACT
Mar 12, 20233 min read


What Is Anxiety? Can Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Help Me Cope With It?
Anxiety can make each and every day feel like an uphill battle. Some days you can climb your mountain with no problem, yet other days it can knock you down so hard you wonder if you’ll ever reach the top. There are many different forms of anxiety therapy, however, acceptance and commitment therapy uses a unique approach to control negative thoughts, and unwanted emotions, and allow you to live freely in the present moment. But how exactly does this type of therapy help with a
ACT
Nov 4, 20225 min read


What Is Self-Care and Why Is It So Important For A Woman's Wellbeing?
Women are powerful creatures. All day, every day, we flawlessly change roles by the hour. From mom duties to being an employee, to keeping up with the house, to attending a PTA meeting, cooking dinners, and more, we give, give, give of ourselves without thinking twice. What happens when we give so much, we have nothing left? As women, we are notorious for neglecting our own needs in order to serve others - it’s just in our nature. However, taking a step back to nurture yours
M. Wang
Jun 24, 20225 min read
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