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Death is not the opposite of birth--Part III: Remove your shoes. This is a sacred space.
Explore how to cope with grief and find support. Learn about disenfranchised grief, mourning rituals, and personal healing.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Mar 131 min read


Death is not the opposite of birth--Part II: Things to know before I go
Learn who to call after a death and explore alternative funeral practices. Discover options for respectful end-of-life care.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Feb 201 min read


Death is not the opposite of birth--Part I: Death is not the opposite of life.
Explore the Positive Death Movement and the role of Death Midwives in creating a compassionate end-of-life experience.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Feb 62 min read


What is the Ideal Self?-- Part III: Identity Achievement
Discover how to reach Identity Achievement and commit to personal growth. Learn strategies for stability and self-discovery

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Jan 231 min read


What is the Ideal Self?--Part II: The process is the work
Explore the cyclic process of identity formation. Understand identity diffusion, foreclosure, and moratorium stages.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Jan 91 min read


What is the Ideal Self: Who am I?
Explore how identity develops through self-perception and social influences. Learn about the factors shaping your identity over a lifetime.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Dec 26, 20241 min read


The ABC(DE)s of Relationships Part-- III: Deterioration and Ending
Explore Levinson's theory on friendship deterioration and relationship endings. Learn how to manage and understand these stages effectively.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Dec 12, 20241 min read


ABC(DE)s of Relationships--Part II: Mutual and Cyclic Growth
Learn how trust in relationships fosters mutual growth. Discover the importance of prioritizing "we" over "I" to build lasting connections.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Nov 28, 20241 min read


ABC(DE)s of Relationships--Part I: Attraction and Building
Discover Levinson's theory on building relationships. Learn how attraction and small talk can form strong social bonds.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Nov 14, 20241 min read


Outsiders Looking In--Part III: “Normal” is a setting on the dryer
Learn about the impact of mental health stigma on trauma recovery. Discover why setbacks are normal and how to support healing.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Oct 24, 20241 min read


Outsiders Looking In--Part II: Bad situations, good situations
Learn how external factors shape behavior in critical situations through situational attribution and its impact on personal responsibility.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Oct 10, 20241 min read


Outsiders Looking In--Part I: Bad people, good people
Discover strategies to manage and resolve high-tension situations effectively.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Sep 26, 20241 min read


Anxiety and Stress and Modern Life--Part III: Your Personal Stress Catalog
Learn how to manage anxiety and stress responses with practical tips. Discover calming practices to regain control of your life.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Sep 12, 20241 min read


Anxiety and Stress and Modern Life--Part II: Living on the Edge
Discover how modern life's pressures fuel anxiety and its symptoms. Learn coping strategies to manage stress and improve your well-being.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Aug 23, 20241 min read


Part I: Recognize the Battle Going On
Learn how anxiety and stress differ and their impacts on the brain. Discover how to manage each effectively.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Aug 8, 20241 min read


Part II: Story and Science
Explore how science historically objectified minorities and women, leading to systemic oppression.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Jun 20, 20241 min read


Part I: Story and Signal
Discover how story can shape human experience through the lens of social science.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Jun 13, 20241 min read


What can be done?
Explore how an informed electorate can uphold democracy through principled debates and self-reflection.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Jun 8, 20241 min read


Part II: How far depends on your lens.
Our latest blog post dives deep into the narrative of justice and the implicit biases that color our perceptions.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Apr 25, 20241 min read


Part I: Black Women, Double Burdens.
Black women carry the weight of dual discrimination in their pursuit for equity. We must unite to address intersectionality head-on.

Dé Bryant, Ph.D.
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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