In my hiatus over the past two months, I've made some incredible discoveries in my master's program - and also careened into some of the most difficult obstacles. Detached supervisors. A high volume of faculty turnover. Recurrent and complex grief. But one book in particular has helped raised me out of my nadir, and that is When … Continue reading Marching in Formation: When Rabbit Howls
Psychology
P.T. – Silent Hills
My hands are still shaking. Or maybe it's my soul. Discreetly nestled in the middle of the Sony Gamescon briefing on August 12 was the mystery responsible for my dread. P.T., the world's first interactive teaser, was unveiled with scant details. It was my gushing excitement over some very different news, however, that got me Googling this … Continue reading P.T. – Silent Hills
Breaking the Silence (Silent Hill, Six Years Later)
This Friday will mark the release of Silent Hill: Revelation 3D, the much delayed follow up to Christophe Gans' video-game adaptation, Silent Hill. As an outspoken fan of the video games (those developed by "Team Silent," that is), I'm also a harsh critic of the first movie. What will follow is a short recap of the game, … Continue reading Breaking the Silence (Silent Hill, Six Years Later)
Carl Rogers
Perhaps the most empathic and humble of all psychotherapists, Carl Rogers first and foremost focused on the client, the single entity in his office who desired changed. But more than that, Rogers recognized that most people simply want someone to embrace them for who they are, not who they ought to be according to society … Continue reading Carl Rogers
