Psychology

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The Potential Downside of Venting from Jonathan Schaffer

Aug. 30, 2023

Venting to someone who is dismissive of your feelings can be detrimental, said Jonathan Shaffer, Associate Professor of Clinical Health Psychology. "It's invalidating to share and get no response from the other person. It might make you feel like you don't have worth or are not lovable." Venting, in moderation,...

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Alum Yesica Chavez Elected Chair of CPW Outdoor Equity Grant Board

March 17, 2022

Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant Board has elected Yesica Chavez as Chair. Chavez is a first-generation graduate who earned a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Ethnic Studies. She coordinated various projects in the environmental justice, sustainability, and equity/inclusion sectors while earning her bachelor’s degree. Two...

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