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 | Dec 17, 2018 | Professional Resources, Student & Intern Resources
The first time I worked with a physician was during my training as a suicide risk assessment consultant in a hospital.
My job was simple: give the nice doctor a brief run-through of the patient presentation and make recommendations for treatment. I walked into the doctor’s office, smiled, took a deep breath, and I began to regale them with the tale of my time with the patient and how they made me feel.
After about thirty seconds, my story was cut short.
The doctor shook his head, raised his hand, and said “you’re burning my time buddy, just tell me what I need to do.” Caught off guard and sweating profusely, I managed to stumble through some recommendations before the physician said “sounds great” and turned back to his notes.
by Kyler Shumway, PsyD | Oct 17, 2016 | Professional Resources, Student & Intern Resources
Can’t you just feel the tension of this year’s political climate?
Look at you, reading a blog post about politics on a psychology website.
And who can blame you? Only about 24 million people may have tuned in to the live presidential debate between Clinton and Trump [1], but everyone is talking about it. With the presidential election coming up, you can bet your clipboard that your clients are going to bring this into session.
Most clinicians can agree that political conversations have little place in the therapy room. Angsting about presidential prospects and governmental goings-on appears to have limited healing power for our clients. Regardless, our clients continue to ask us where we stand on gun control, whether we are pro-life or pro-choice, and for whom we plan to vote.
So, what do we do when our clients want to talk politics?
by Kyler Shumway, PsyD | Apr 12, 2016 | Lifehacks, Tips & Advice, Student & Intern Resources
Hurry Up and Read This!
Many of us look back on our week and feel astonished that we made it out in one piece. Client work, case management, consultation, assessment, report writing, faculty meetings, student group meetings. Oh, and also class. And life, I suppose.
As grad students, we are in a bit of a bind. Although we need to practice good self-care and make time for rest, we recognize the importance of this period of development. We have infinite opportunities to learn more, do more, and truly maximize our training.
In the spirit of finding and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, I recommend leaning into some time management and organization techniques. The key is to make your schedule as efficient as possible by prioritizing, streamlining, and eliminating certain activities. But first, you need to take a good look at your schedule.
by Kyler Shumway, PsyD | Jan 11, 2016 | Student & Intern Resources
You work hard. It’s Friday, and here you sit in your last class of the day running at about 10% capacity. You begin to nod off as your professor blesses the class by turning off the lights to show a video clip. As you slide slowly off your seat and are rudely greeted by the cold floor, you realize that you might not be showing your best self.
Granted, humans have bad days. Although we can’t always prevent off-days from happening, we can work to improve the message we send.
by Kyler Shumway, PsyD | Nov 9, 2015 | Student & Intern Resources
If you have settled into a graduate program, then you have likely heard of many different types of student groups. Committees, support, clubs, and interest groups are ways that graduate students can organize meetings and other events in the pursuit of a common goal. These goals may range from community-building to self-care to social justice. Although many programs already have established groups, grad students may have difficulty finding their particular niche.
Well, if you can’t join ‘em… why not start your own? My hope is that this article will give you a frame to work with as you nurture your idea into a thriving Student Interest Group.
