Choosing the Right Type of Happiness
Are happiness and joy really beyond our control? Learn how to take measures, thanks to psychology, to help experience a happy life.
We all long to be heard and understood. You can be the one that makes the difference. Browse some of the resources below about deepening our relationships with ourselves and one another. And learn more about advancing your career with a bachelor’s in psychology or master’s in counseling from PLNU.
Why We Need More Play, Recreation, and Leisure in Our Lives
Play isn't just for children. See why our lack of play, recreation, and leisure as adults is hurting us physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
A Partnership That Changes Lives: The Center for Enriching Relationships and PLNU
A unique partnership between PLNU and the Center for Enriching Relationships is helping to prepare a new generation of Christian therapists by allowing PLNU M.A. in Clinical Counseling students to hone their craft in a private practice setting with real patients from the San Diego community.
How Empathy Can Change Your Life and Career
Research concurs: empathy is a remarkably powerful healing agent for the spirit, soul, and body. And if you’re naturally an empathetic person, find out if a career in counseling might be right for you.
3 Ways to Stay Positive in Times of Crisis
Periods of inaction can sometimes elicit feelings of hopelessness. PLNU psychology professor Kim Schaeffer shares several ways we can all work to affirm the good in our lives and maintain a healthier mindset within times of uneasiness.