If you are debating pursuing a doctoral degree or already in a program and working full time, this episode is for you! If one topic of conversation has dominated student affairs ov[...]

We could talk for years straight about all the problems, hatred, negativity, and other frustrating situations we each face daily. I find that when I get really overwhelmed, it help[...]

When I was originally writing for this blog series, I was organizing my thoughts on the tragedy in Orlando. Since that unfortunate situation, there have been more than three horrib[...]

Thanks to everyone who participated in our #SAchat focused on  Having the tough conversations; talking about acts of violence with students. In this week’s chat 88 Student af[...]

February is a month that many people reflect on the value of care and support for people in their lives. With Valentine’s Day coming up, many people can become down about this holi[...]

It seems that most of what I hear about in the news or when scrolling through social media is inherently negative. The negativity really starts weighing on me, especially when the [...]

It might seem a bit unconventional to read a post during Careers in Student Affairs Month written by a higher education administrator who left the profession to serve students as a[...]

When my depression diagnosis came through at fifteen, I thought the doctor was wrong.  I was upset that a doctor would think I could have something so detrimental – I was jus[...]

I gave the following speech at the graduate reception for Western Illinois University‘s College Student Personnel program graduates.  I share it because I think that it appli[...]

Dear Aedan, It’s been just over a year since your father and I tried to explain my depression to you. I still remember you stepping tentatively into our bedroom after Daddy talked [...]