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Skeletons in the Closet: The Dark Side of Psychological History
Psychology has some troubling aspects in its history, including asylums, electric shock therapies, and non-regulated experimentation. It's important to acknowledge that when we learn better, we do better. However, this doesn't mean we shouldn't know about and respect the origins of our current practices.

Julie Keen
4 min read


Did you know that the US Army played a crucial role in the development of modern psychological assessments?
Learn how Robert Yerkes and the US Army played roles in current assessment tests.

Julie Keen
3 min read


What do you rely on and value most in your practice of psychology?
Mine is Behavioral Observation! A Hill I Will Die On When it comes to assessment, it is essential for providers to focus not only on the content—such as the specific words individuals use during therapy or the numerical scores derived from psychological tests—but also on the process, which encompasses how clients interact and behave throughout the assessment. In my experience, there have been very few occasions where the results of a psychological test genuinely surprised me.

Julie Keen
2 min read


What makes us “smart”?
How do we determine what is smart? Is it IQ, or are there other types of smart?

Julie Keen
2 min read


What do you think: Do people accurately report their own psychological symptoms?
What do you think: Do people accurately report their own psychological symptoms?

Julie Keen
2 min read


Transform Your Life with Mental Health Workshops
In today's fast-paced world, mental wellness often takes a back seat to our busy lives. The demands of work, family, and social...

Julie Keen
4 min read


Simplifying the No Surprises Act for Patients
Navigating the world of healthcare billing can often feel like a daunting task for many patients. With complex insurance policies,...

Julie Keen
4 min read


Celebrate and Build on Personal Growth Achievements
Celebrating personal growth is an essential part of the self-improvement journey. Acknowledging and building on your achievements not...

Julie Keen
4 min read


How Well Do You Pay Attention? Let's See
Do you think you are good at multitasking? Let's see

Julie Keen
1 min read


How Attention Can help with your Executive Functioning!
What is Attention?
Attention refers to our ability to focus on the most pertinent elements of our environment, essentially allowing us to "tune in" to what matters most.

Julie Keen
3 min read


Achieve Your Goals Through Personal Growth Strategies
In our fast-paced world, the desire for personal growth is more important than ever. By setting clear goals and developing effective...

Julie Keen
4 min read


Welcome to My Journey as a Psychologist
Discover More About Me Well, look—information about me is actually all over this website already. I’m a psychologist. I was educated and...

Julie Keen
2 min read


The Importance of Practice for Learning New Assessments in a Digital World
Importance of Learning in New Assessments

Julie Keen
2 min read
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