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Self Harming During Adolescence
By: Stephen Scherer, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Self-harm, the act of deliberately hurting oneself, is a concerning trend among...
Stephen Scherer, Ph.D.
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Trapped by the Fear of Being Abandoned
Learn about the fear of abandonment and how it can manifest in daily life. Explore strategies that can help overcome and empower you!
Stephen Scherer, Ph.D.
3 min read


Caring for a Loved One at Life's End - Part 2, Holding Vigil
By Stephen Scherer, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist In the last post we discussed caring for a loved one and the challenges faced. Watching...
Stephen Scherer, Ph.D.
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Navigating the Storm of Grief: Healing after a Long-Term Relationship Loss
By: Stephen Scherer, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Breakup, separation, divorce, or death of a partner are undeniably life...
Stephen Scherer, Ph.D.
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Scholarly Self-Care #5
By Stephen Scherer, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, We’ve been working hard toward identifying the things that add stress to our day and to...
Stephen Scherer, Ph.D.
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Scholarly Self-Care #4
By Stephen Scherer, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, Welcome back! Last week we explored ways of managing challenging tasks in a way that...
Stephen Scherer, Ph.D.
3 min read


Scholarly Self-Care #3
By Stephen Scherer, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, Last post we looked at how full our emotional glasses are at the end of a day and...
Stephen Scherer, Ph.D.
3 min read


Scholarly Self-Care #2
By Stephen Scherer, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, Last week we started to take a look at what we have on our plates and how it impacts us....
Stephen Scherer, Ph.D.
4 min read


Scholarly Self-Care #1
By Stephen Scherer, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist Working in academia can be extremely rewarding. Unfortunately over time, we can become...
Stephen Scherer, Ph.D.
2 min read


Mindfulness: Cultivating Present Moment Awareness
By: Stephen Scherer, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist In our increasingly fast-paced world, characterized by constant mental...
Stephen Scherer, Ph.D.
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Healing from Trauma: A Journey of Resilience and Recovery
By: Stephen Scherer, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Trauma can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and stuck. It can impact...
Stephen Scherer, Ph.D.
2 min read
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