Career burnout remains a problem for Mental Health Professionals (MHPs). According to a 2012 study, “. . . [t]he mental health field has paid relatively little attention to the health and well-being of its own workers.” Working with a range of patients who may possess diverse challenges—trauma, sexual issues, depression and anxiety—MHPs are exposed to […]
Since its inception in the late nineteenth century, the field of psychology has undergone various revolutions and transformations: From Freud’s psychoanalysis to modern approaches to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), diverse schools of thought have emerged, each with its own best practices and theoretical frameworks toward therapy. Yet with all of these developments, some within and outside of […]
In the aftermath of the Second World War, a pivotal work of psychology emerged. Written by a survivor of the Auschwitz death camp, “Man’s Search for Meaning” details the harsh and brutal conditions its author, Viktor Frankl, had to endure as a camp prisoner. More than a holocaust memoir, “Man’s Search for Meaning” goes further: it […]
For decades, standard conceptions of “intelligence” have been called into question by psychologists and academic researchers alike. It wasn’t until recently—in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s—that broader, more encompassing conceptions of intelligence have emerged. Since then, discussing intelligence in general appears like a fool’s errand because the term can now include emotional intelligence, social intelligence […]
John G. Kuna, Psy.D. & Associates is now accepting unused coats and blankets to benefit families throughout NEPA. Donations will be distributed to Keystone Rescue Mission Alliance. Beginning this week until February 28, 2015, items can be dropped off at any our following locations: Your generosity is much appreciated! Please see the following flyer for drop […]
Please join me in welcoming the newest member to our team: Jill Majeski, M.A. Also keep an eye out for our own Sara Grier, LCSW, CCTP on PA Live February 4th to discuss trauma, Verterans issues, and the controversial new movie, “American Sniper.” Finally, JGK/A is currently hiring a blogger. If you, or someone you know is […]
Happiness is a sought after goal by many people, but it remains more elusive than ever, it seems. Americans in particular have become wealthier—generally speaking—live longer lives than our historical antecedents, and do not—again, generally speaking—have to worry about material survival. That said, however, according to Richard Layard, author of “Happiness: Lessons from a New […]
Happenings Magazine has recently published a Reader Reveal interview with Dr. Kuna. You can read the complete article in the link below (we’re on pp. 48-49): http://issuu.com/happeningsmagazinepa/docs/jan15issuu/0 A big thanks to everyone at Happenings, it was a pleasure working with you!
“Mindfulness” has become the buzzword in psychological circles recently. Even the briefest of Google searches will lead to articles like, “The High Profile People Who Embraced Mindfulness, Meditation and Wellbeing In 2014” and “Mindfulness Is Just as Effective as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Anxiety, Depression” Following the bio-medical model, psychologists seek to refine and implement interventions […]
The human mind is weird. I think we’ve already established that, but I wanted to make mention of it, again. Go grab a pencil and hold it between your teeth, long ways. Or use a finger. If you do this for long enough, you might notice a rise in your mood. The idea behind this […]