Articles by Kyler Shumway, PsyD
Dr. Kyler Shumway is a keynote speaker, author, and CEO of one of the largest psychotherapy practices in Austin, Texas. He has been featured by Forbes, The New York Times, CNN, and more for his expertise on the science of friendship and bringing an end to the loneliness epidemic. Dr. Shumway also teaches professional audiences about leadership, improving your online presence, and learning to share psychology with the world. To learn more about Dr. Shumway, check out his website at KylerShumway.com.
by Kyler Shumway, PsyD | Sep 22, 2021 | Clinical Corner
One of the scariest things therapists work with is suicidality.
Suddenly, therapy feels like, and sometimes is, a life-or-death situation, one where clinicians hold a great deal of responsibility. To make matters worse, suicide continues to be one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. [1], and many believe the prevalence rates are a gross underestimate [2].
The numbers highlight the inevitability of encountering suicidality in our line of work. Early-career psychologists and practicum students may feel overwhelmed by the intensity and risk of working with suicidal clients.
by Kyler Shumway, PsyD | Mar 3, 2021 | Clinical Corner
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” You don’t have to be familiar with...
by Kyler Shumway, PsyD | May 20, 2020 | Lifehacks, Tips & Advice, Self-Care, Student & Intern Resources
Graduate students and early-career professionals know how challenging, nay, grueling our work can be without a good night’s sleep. With all the demands of practice, coursework, family matters, research, and so forth, how can we hope to squeeze in a solid 8-hour sleep session?
Furthermore, how can we fall asleep when our minds are racing through that seemingly endless list of responsibilities and deadlines? We toss and turn and check our phones, remembering that each waking moment is wasted rest time.
All of us (well, hopefully all of us) try to practice good hygiene by bathing regularly, brushing/flossing teeth, and so forth. Yet, few of us try to practice good sleep hygiene.
by Kyler Shumway, PsyD | Nov 20, 2019 | Post-Grad
Psychologists, counselors, and other mental health professionals have so much to offer the world through public speaking. However, many of us fear and avoid the stage, and so our impact on the world is limited to the therapy office. This Time2Track guest post is an...
by Kyler Shumway, PsyD | May 8, 2019 | Post-Grad
A few years ago, my best friend (unintentionally) made me feel a bit anxious. We were talking about interpersonal psychology, social skills, and the key to a healthy friendship, when he turned to me and said, “You know too much about this to just keep it to yourself. You should write a book.”
Who, me? No way.
I’m a small potatoes farm boy, and I grew up in a town where it was a major feat to graduate high school, let alone college. Despite the fact that I was in a doctoral program, the idea of adding my name to the shelf felt too far from my core identity. Books were written by inspiring, knowledgeable, and wise people — not people like me.
And yet, my friend’s words stuck with me.
In the fall of 2018, I finally did it. I published my first book.
