Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)
Bio
Writer, psychologist and university professor researching media psych, generational studies, human and animal rights, and industrial/organizational psychology
Stories (81/0)
An Open Letter to the Father I Never Knew - So Close and Yet So Far Away
Dear Dad, Dear . . . not sure what to write here . . . what to call you . . . absent father, maybe? But you have been . . . you are . . . so much less . . . and so much more.
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)2 months ago in Families
The Long Goodbye
The light bar on the police car parked in front of our house was still flashing, as I pulled up in my airport rental car wondering what on earth had happened now. Leaving my luggage and rushing inside, I found two police officers taking a statement from my disheveled mother. One gently took me aside to fill me in.
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)2 months ago in Families
The Echoes of Unrequited Love
In the tapestry of human emotions, love arguably holds the most profound place. It is an emotion that both elevates the spirit and, at times, brings about the deepest despair. My personal journey through the labyrinth of love, particularly unrequited love, has been both a crucible and a profound teacher. In reflecting on my own experience of unrequited love and the indelible lessons it imparts, I have gained the insight to unravel its intricate weave of love, loss, and the eventual path to self-discovery and acceptance.
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)2 months ago in Humans
Thinking About the Past
The past is a stepping stone, not a millstone. — Robert Plant Reflecting on the past is a natural and often beneficial aspect of human cognition. It allows individuals to learn from their experiences, understand their journey, and shape their future actions. However, excessive rumination on past events can lead to a range of psychological issues, including anxiety, depression, and hindered decision-making. There is a delicate balance between healthy reflection and overthinking the past.
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)3 months ago in Psyche
Twin Shadows
Having anxiety and depression is like being scared and tired at the same time. It’s the fear of failure but no urge to be productive. It’s wanting friends but hating to socialize. It’s wanting to be alone but not wanting to be lonely. It’s caring about everything, then caring about nothing. It’s feeling everything at once, then feeling paralyzingly numb. — Anonymous
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)3 months ago in Psyche
Workplace Woes
A bad system will beat a good person every time. — W. Edwards Deming Understanding the psychological impacts of a toxic workplace is essential in today’s fast-paced and increasingly interconnected world. The term “toxic workplace” refers to any work environment that negatively affects the mental, emotional, and physical health of the employees (Griffin, Colella & Goparaju, 2000).
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)3 months ago in Psyche
