Chris Weinkauff Duranso, Ph.D.
Positive Psychologist
PhD in Positive Developmental Psychology (Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA)
Lecturer
University of Rhode Island
Department of Human Development & Family Sciences, and Psychology
Author, Public Speaker
The science of action and distraction:
Turn off the news, turn on the tunes!
6...5...4...3...2...1...then what?
Life is a like a road trip: Sometimes the road has unexpected stop signs, construction, and twists
Stress and Loneliness: Combating the dangerous duo
Critical Thinking Day 5: The Decision Making Process
Critical Thinking Day 4:Source & claim credibility, and recognizing science vs. science fiction
Critical Thinking Day 3: How Rhetorical Devices and Fallacies Mislead
Critical Thinking Day 2: The use and misuse of language
Critical thinking: It isn't judgemental. It is careful and effortful. In 2020, it is crucial.
Get ready! Next week is going to be interesting (here, on this blog)! What you can look forward to..
Creating resilience with the 5:1 formula!
A divisive political environment and pandemic is not the perfect context for persuasion
Protect your time and mental health like your life depends on it. Because it does.
Balancing routine with spontaneity: An important juggling act!
Living according to your values/priorities during a pandemic: Not an easy task!
The dangers of comparing yourself to others.... avoid these traps!
I will be off the rest of this week. See you Monday, October 5th!
A reminder about why we are all so tired....and some encouragement to keep on keeping on...
Using your character strengths to improve your life