In the spring of 2019 I will be assisting a fellow student with undergraduate research relating to Glucocorticoids. Glucocorticoids are hormones created in the adrenal glands and that are known for their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. Glucocorticoids are a type of steroid produced by the outer cortex of the adrenal glands. A well known example ofContinue reading "Glucocorticoids"
Skills
Certifications MAP Certified (Certified to administer medications)CPI Certificated (Crisis Prevention Certification)First Aid CertifiedAED Certified Certified Teacher of Mindfulness Computer Program Experience MS WordMS Power pointMS ExcelMS AccessMS Outlook Google Docs SPSSSolid Works3D Studio MaxAutoCadAdobe PhotoshopDelorme Street Atlas Miscellaneous Trainings Hearing Voices Training (Training on working with individuals with Auditory Hallucinations)Clinical Work with Latinas/os/x: Integrating ResearchContinue reading "Skills"
Emotional Validation
The feelings of members of Jehovah's Witnesses are often rejected, ignored, or judged. This is emotional invalidation. Especially if born into the religion these people may experience a very profound level of personal invalidation. Not only are they told what to believe but they are also told what they feel. Any personal feelings or experiencesContinue reading "Emotional Validation"
How to Build Better Relationships with Positive Psychology
Many XJW's are working on building better healthier relationships. With effort and support we can overcome the social and relationship trauma we have experienced. Letting Positive Psychology influence the way we speak and respond to others can help. As discussed in my Positive Psychology post, Relationships are important to our overall well being. Associate ProfessorContinue reading "How to Build Better Relationships with Positive Psychology"
What is Scientific Theory?
If you're anything like me you were taught wildly inaccurate things regarding the nature of "theories". Similarly you might be familiar with the word "hypothesis" but not understand exactly what a hypothesis is. Sometimes Fundamentalist religions deliberately cause confusion and mislead people regarding the terms. Other times confusion arises from the words being used inContinue reading "What is Scientific Theory?"
What is Positive Psychology?
There are many valid criticisms of the modern day mental health field. As a mental health counselor I can attest that we have the tendency to focus on the negative. We focus on the symptoms. We focus on the problems. We pathologize and label people. Is there any alternative? Yes. It's called positive Psychology. PositiveContinue reading "What is Positive Psychology?"
Education
2017-Present Worcester State University, Worcester, MA Anticipated graduation in spring of 2020Psychology majorCoursework in Statistics, Behavioral Research, Applied Research, Child Development, Brain & Behavior, Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Nutrition, Anatomy & Physiology, and Elementary School teaching. Psychology Honors ProgramPsi Chi Member 2015-2017 Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, MA Associates Degree in Liberal Arts, Psychology FocusCourseworkContinue reading "Education"
Work Experience
Residential Counselor 2015-Present, UMASS COMMUNITY HEALTH LINK, Worcester, MA Residential Counselor at an intensive clinical pilot program working with Dual Diagnosis individualsServed as primary residential counselor for select residents, involved in treatment planning and rehabilitation, assisted with community living, provided nutrition education, led groups relating to individual goals, attended meetings relating to continuity of care,Continue reading "Work Experience"
Milestone: Over 500 Visitors
I'm very excited to announce that my blog has reached over 500 unique visitors since its inception in December 2018. I've had 900 views and about 100 likes so far. Thank you for supporting my blog.
Undergraduate Research
For the next three semesters I am going to be working on an undergraduate research research. The topic of my research is Learned Helplessness in mice. What is Learned Helplessness you ask? Its went an animal learns to become passive in the face of adversity. Basically due to repeated exposure to some type of painContinue reading "Undergraduate Research"
Ryan David Tuttle 