Podcasts about cross cultural psychology

Dr. Michele Gelfand is a cultural psychologist and author of Rule Makers, Rule Breakers. She joins us to discusses how “tight” and “loose” cultures shape societies. Tight cultures, like Japan's, respond to threats with strict rules and order, while looser ones, like the U.S., allow greater flexibility. Gelfand suggests a balanced “Goldilocks” approach, adjusting strictness and flexibility to suit each environment's needs, from families to organizations. She also explores online accountability, recommending "nudges" to promote civility, and sees AI as a potential tool for managing biases and promoting understanding.     Guest Bio Michele Gelfand is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Professor of Psychology by Courtesy at Stanford University. Gelfand uses field, experimental, computational, and neuroscience methods to understand the evolution of culture--as well as its multilevel consequences for human groups. Her work has been cited over 20,000 times and has been featured in the Washington Post, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, National Public Radio, Voice of America, Fox News, NBC News, ABC News, The Economist, De Standard, among other outlets.   Gelfand has published her work in many scientific outlets such as Science, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Psychological Science, Nature Scientific Reports, PLOS 1, the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Journal, Research in Organizational Behavior, Journal of Applied Psychology, Annual Review of Psychology, American Psychologist, Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, Current Opinion in Psychology, among others. She has received over 13 million dollars in research funding from the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, and the FBI.   As a native New Yorker, Michele is now a California transplant. She is married to Todd Betke and has two daughters, Jeanette and Hannah, two birds (Bonnie and Theo) and a Portuguese water dog, Pepper.     Show Notes (1:47) What is culture? (4:08) The age that we start learning norms (10:01) What makes a person or nation a tight versus a loose culture (15:12) How the movement of people affect looseness and tightness dynamics (17:57) How changes in attitudes occur (20:59) Tightness doesn't mean a lack of creativity (24:26) The Goldilocks Approach (30:49) Avoiding becoming too tight or too loose (32:55) Applying the Goldilocks Approach on social media (35:56) The disrupting force technology can have on loose and tight cultures (38:19) AI's ability to understand culture (41:11) What's next for Dr. Michele Gelfand (45:00) How to follow Michele's work     Links Referenced Values, Political Action, and Change in the Middle East and the Arab Spring: https://www.amazon.com/Values-Political-Action-Change-Middle/dp/019026909X Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World: https://www.amazon.com/Rule-Makers-Breakers-Tight-Cultures/dp/1501152939 Personal website: michelegelfand.com  

About Our Guest:JenDina Bowers is a workplace strategist and Chief Social Impact Partner at Sky Infiniti. They help public service professionals overcome burnout and inefficiency so they can provide high-quality care to their communities. Bowers has over 10 years of experience in the public service workplace culture industry. They have a BS in Social and Cross-Cultural Psychology and an MS in Public Administration & Leadership. They are also certified in improving businesses through a Culture of Health and Project Management. Bowers has many certifications in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training and Organizational Alignment.The Toxic Leadership PodcastInstagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcastDr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human capital strategy, and creating inclusive cultures of belonging to enhance organization performance. Over the years, Kevin has focused on providing research-informed solutions in various settings such as higher education, nonprofit, sales, and corporate environments. Follow KEVRA: The Culture Company on Linkedin to keep up with your favorite behavioral scientist, Dr. Sansberry. At KEVRA: The Culture Company, we partner to effectively evolve your organizational culture by focusing on competency development, best practices, and leading research to deliver systemic and innovative solutions for company success. Have a question for Dr. Sansberry? Visit askdrkev.com to send your leadership and organizational-related questions. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://thetoxicleadershippodcast.com/

Loren has dedicated over 25 years to leadership coaching, change management, and cultural intelligence. Her unique ability to create human-centered workplace experiences and build high-performing teams has transformed organizations and solidified her reputation as an industry trailblazer. Her latest book, Becoming the Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence, is a testament to her commitment to fostering cultural diversity and personal growth. Now pursuing a Psy. D. in Cross-Cultural Psychology, Loren's expertise in navigating the multifaceted dimensions of cultural intelligence continues to guide leaders and readers alike, empowering them to make informed, impactful decisions in an increasingly interconnected world through her podcast appearances on DEI After 5 and PIVOT Towards Promising Futures.

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning.   This week we are joined by Loren Rosario-Maldonado of Cultura where we talk about the importance of integrating cultural intelligence in all spaces. We also share the importance of having your community and taking care of you on a deep level. We need more warriors doing DEI and Culture work, but it takes self-love and community to do it.   Loren Rosario-Maldonado, an acclaimed author and People Strategist, has dedicated over 25 years to leadership coaching, change management, and cultural intelligence. Her unique ability to create human-centered workplace experiences and build high-performing teams has transformed organizations and solidified her reputation as an industry trailblazer. Her latest book, Becoming the Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence, is a testament to her commitment to fostering cultural diversity and personal growth.   Now pursuing a Psy. D in Cross-Cultural Psychology, Loren's expertise in navigating the multifaceted dimensions of cultural intelligence continues to guide leaders and readers alike, empowering them to make informed, impactful decisions in an increasingly interconnected world.

Nandita Chaudhary is a foremost expert on child psychology. She served as a professor at Lady Irwin College in India for over 35 years and teaches in Brazil. Dr. Chaudhary has an impressive record of over 70 publications and several books. Her work challenges mainstream views of parenting, child-rearing, and child health. Given recent debates concerning child research conducted primarily in WEIRD nations (Western Educated Industrialized Rich and Democratic) and subsequently applied universally, her work carries significant relevance. How we understand and shape the lives of children is crucial to how we perceive suffering, healing, and mental disorders. In this interview, we delve into how global organizations like UNICEF may unintentionally harm those they aim to help, how children raised with multiple caregivers can be misclassified as problematic by psychology, and how our comprehension of families, children, and mothers is severely limited. Most importantly, we discuss how studying childcare across various cultures can enlighten us about different ways of living, loving, and understanding one of the most vulnerable among us – children. This might allow us to examine our own biases, practices, and narratives more effectively. *** Mad in America podcasts and reports are made possible, in part, by a grant from the Thomas Jobe Fund. Thank you for being with us to listen to the podcast and read our articles this year. MIA is funded entirely by reader donations. If you value MIA, please help us continue to survive and grow. To find the Mad in America podcast on your preferred podcast player, click here

Wilka Roig brings a broad perspective to her work in end-of-life wellness as a transpersonal psychologist, death doula, grief counsellor, dream worker, ordained minister, educator and facilitator. She holds a MA in Transpersonal Psychology and has trained with Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés in Archetypal and Cross-Cultural Psychology, and with Dr. Gabor Maté in Compassionate Inquiry. We discuss the emerging role of the death doula and the overarching attitude towards death in Western culture. We consider how people come to work with a death doula, what may happen during the death transition and how preparing well for death actually enriches life. We also discuss how a person's beliefs might inform their relationship to death and the knowing that guides the facilitation of transition. Wilka invites us to broaden our relationship to transitions, and emphasises living fully and dying gracefully. She explains how death is happening at many levels, much of the time, and how grief can be dealt with wisely. We also discuss death denial, how dreams inform life, altered states, and the possibilities for integrating Curanderismo, Tibetan Buddhism and other approaches to the death process. Ultimately, Wilka provides us with an expansive and integrative view of what a death doula is and can be.Wilka is president of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation branch in Central Mexico, deputy director of education of EKR Foundation Global, end-of-life doula educator and advisor of the International End of Life Doula Association, curriculum coordinator for the International Study of the Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath and Death, and Advisory Council member of Beautiful Dying Expo. She is also an affiliate of Death Cafe, and administrator of Death Café Mexico. Wilka additionally apprentices with medicine women in Mexico, where she resides, and trains in Curanderismo and Equine & Nature Therapies. www.wilkaroig.comLiked what you heard? Help us reach more people! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts Start Energy Healing Today!Unlock your healing potential with our informative and fun introductory 10 hour LIVE online class in energy healing Our Flagship Training is Setting the Standard in Energy HealingThe next 100 hour EHT-100 Energy Healing Training is open for enrollment! LIVE & online - 10th February - 21st July 2024. Join us in Bali in 2024 - Our Retreat AND first in-person EHT-100 Training are now booking! Contact Field Dynamics Email us at info@fielddynamicshealing.com fielddynamicshealing.com Thanks for listening!

In this deeply personal episode of "Healing the City," Pastor Eric Cepin, one of the founders of The Village Church -  pulls back the curtain to reveal the foundations of his spiritual journey, starting with the defining moments in high school that deepened his relationship with God.Eric discusses his fascinating journey through college, where he pursued studies in Cross-Cultural Psychology. Discover how his academic background influenced his approach to ministry and the unique perspective he brings to the pulpit.But the journey was not without its trials. Pastor Eric opens up about some challenging relationships with mentors that tested his faith but ultimately strengthened his resolve. These experiences became catalysts, inspiring him to plant the seeds of what would eventually grow into The Village Church.Join us as we explore the origins of The Village Church through the eyes of its founder. It's a testament to faith, resilience, and the power of community. This is an episode that not only illuminates Pastor Eric's spiritual journey, but also offers valuable insights for anyone navigating their own path of faith.Support the show"Healing the City" is a profound and dynamic weekly podcast that dives into the complexities of creating healthier communities. Featuring the voices and perspectives of the esteemed members of the Village Church, each episode is thoughtfully crafted to address the challenges and opportunities for meaningful change in our cities. With a holistic approach to healing, the podcast explores a wide range of topics, from soul care and spiritual direction to mental health and community involvement. It provides listeners with insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on the issues facing our cities, as well as practical steps they can take to make a difference. Join hosts Adrienne Crawford, Eric Cepin, Ashley Cousineau, Jessica Dennes, Michael Cousineau, Mark Crawford, and Susan Cepin as they navigate the complexities of our communities with wisdom, grace, and a deep commitment to positive change. Through their engaging discussions, listeners will be inspired to become active participants in healing the city and creating a brighter, healthier future for all. The Village Churchvillagersonline@gmail.comThe Village Church meets at 10a and 5p on Sundays1926 N Cloverland Ave, Tucson AZ 85712Mail: PO Box 30790, Tucson AZ 85751

This is a conversation about behavioral patterns passed down over generations which then produce real-life manifestations of cultural concepts. We explore the symbiotic relationship between values, behavior, and material conditions as well as how acculturation takes place at different speeds in each domain. Dr. Kim explores culturally-bound syndromes such as hwabyeong (화병) and then explains the behavioral psychologist view of han (한), jeong (정), nunchi (눈치), and chaemyeon (체면). Paul Youngbin Kim is a Professor of Psychology at Seattle Pacific University. He received a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in 2010. His scholarly interests are in Asian and Asian American psychological processes, especially regarding the cultural, interpersonal, and individual factors that impact psychological outcomes such as mental health and attitudes toward seeking mental health help. His scholarly work has been published in some of the top academic journals of his field (e.g., Journal of Counseling Psychology, Asian American Journal of Psychology). Paul is Korean by birth but has lived outside of Korea since he was 10 years old. His cross-cultural experiences continue to inspire his scholarly endeavors.   Discussion Outline 0:00 Cultural Constructs 8:30 Korean Behavior 17:40 The Korean Concept of ‘Han' 21:47 Inter-Generational Trauma 33:15 Nunchi (눈치) and Gat-saeng (갓생) 39:16 Power distance and Hierarchy 42:20 Chaemyeon (체면) 47:20 Can Non-Korean People ‘get' Korean cultural concepts? 53:05 Advice for young people   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidTizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast... ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com... 

"Adjustment of Refugees in Greece as a Social Identity Process: A Longudinal Study Angelos Egiltopolos, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Irene Giovanetti, University of Padova Vassilis Pavlopolos, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Publication DATE 11-2 Abstract " "START AD- #TheMummichogblogOfMalta Amazon Top and Flash Deals(Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://amzn.to/3CqsdJH Compare all the top travel sites in just one search to find the best hotel deals at HotelsCombined - awarded world's best hotel price comparison site. (Affiliate Link - You will support our translations if you purchase through the following link) - https://www.hotelscombined.com/?a_aid=20558 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."""" #Jesus #Catholic. Smooth Radio Malta is Malta's number one digital radio station, playing Your Relaxing Favourites - Smooth provides a ‘clutter free' mix, appealing to a core 35-59 audience offering soft adult contemporary classics. We operate a playlist of popular tracks which is updated on a regular basis. https://smooth.com.mt/listen/ Follow on Telegram: https://t.me/themummichogblogdotcom Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/themummichogblogofmalta Blogspot: https://themummichogblogofmalta.blogspot.com/ END AD" "Many refugees moving into Greece and other European countries often struggle to adjust to their new life. Over and above other factors, social isolation seems to be a major contributor in their poor adjustment outcomes, yet the underlying psychological mechanisms of their links are not well understood. Based on the Social Identity Model of Identity Change, we conceptualized refugees' adjustment as a major life transition that depends on (i) the maintenance of existing pre-migratory group memberships (social identity continuity pathway), (ii) the development of new post-migratory social identities (social identity gain pathway), and (iii) the perceived compatibility between pre- and post-migratory identities. Belonging to multiple groups before displacement should facilitate both pathways. To test this idea, a longitudinal study with two measurement points over four months was conducted. The sample consisted of 60 asylum seekers in Greece. Using multilevel modeling, we found that social identity continuity and gain were positively related to socio-cultural adjustment, health-related adjustment, and well-being. Adjustment outcomes at Time 2 were predicted by the levels of social identity continuity at Time 1, and by group memberships before displacement through the two pathways at Time 1. Significant interactions also emerged between perceived compatibility and the two pathways. In general, the findings are consistent with SIMIC's theorizing suggesting that to understand refugees' adjustment in host countries, it is important to systematically consider the social identity processes that unfold over time. Acknowledgments Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Angelos Panagiotopoulos, Department of Psychology, School of Philosophy (office 504), Zografos University Campus, 157 84 Athens, Greece. Contact: apanagioto@psych.uoa.gr The research work was supported by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (HFRI) under the 3rd Call for HFRI PhD Fellowships (Fellowship Number: 5220) ScholarWorks Citation Panagiotopoulos, A., Giovanetti, I., & Pavlopoulos, V. (2022). Adjustment of refugees in Greece as a social identity process: A longitudinal study. In M. Klicperova-Baker & W. Friedlmeier (Eds.), Xenophobia vs. Patriotism: Where is my Home? Proceedings from the 25th Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, 290. https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/iaccp_papers/290 https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/iaccp_papers/290/ "

If you feel like you need to get your life all figured out but haven't, this episode is for you. In our chat with Ling Ling, we discover: ✅ The balance between having a plan and going with the flow ✅ Being good/average at everything vs being GREAT at ONE thing ✅ What to do when you are at life's crossroads ☝️‼️We also get an insider view of how to answer this classic question from a job recruiter: Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years' time?

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Od momentu wybuchu wojny w Ukrainie naszą granicę przekroczyły ponad 2 miliony uchodźców. Szacuje się, że w Polsce zatrzymało się około miliona kobiet, dzieci i seniorów. Trudno przewidzieć, kiedy zakończy się wojna, dlatego zarówno Polacy, jak i osoby z Ukrainy muszą wspólnie nauczyć się funkcjonować w nowej sytuacji. Co możemy zrobić, by proces integracji był łatwiejszy zarówno dla nas, jak i dla naszych gości? Jak integrować dzieci ukraińskie i polskie w placówkach szkolnych? Jak radzić sobie z barierą językową? W jaki sposób aktywizować uchodźców na rynku pracy? Czy napływ osób z Ukrainy do Polski może budzić konflikty społeczne? Jak na nie reagować? Na te i wiele innych pytań odpowie dr Maria Baran, psycholożka międzykulturowa i wykładowczyni Uniwersytetu SWPS. Spotkanie poprowadzi Joanna Flis. dr Maria Baran – psycholożka międzykulturowa. Interesuje się procesami akulturacji i psychologicznymi konsekwencjami kontaktu kulturowego oraz migracji. Prowadzi badania na temat identyfikacji z całą ludzkością i tzw. dziećmi trzeciej kultury. Jest członkinią Identification With All Humanity Lab, International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology oraz Polskiego Stowarzyszenia Psychologii Społecznej. Naukowo jest również zaangażowana w projekt badawczy dotyczący długotrwałych skutków pandemii COVID-19 w zakresie psychicznego i społecznego dobrostanu Polaków ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem roli pokryzysowych procesów wsparcia społecznego oraz relacji interpersonalnych i społecznych. Na Uniwersytecie SWPS prowadzi zajęcia z zakresu psychologii akulturacji i psychologii międzykulturowej, a także: komunikacji międzykulturowej, wywiadu psychologicznego oraz diagnozy psychologicznej (głównie w języku angielskim). Jest również wykładowczynią w projekcie Global Minds, w którym uczy prowadzenia treningów kompetencji międzykulturowych. Joanna Flis – psycholożka kliniczna i zdrowia, certyfikowana specjalistka psychoterapii uzależnień, absolwentka Uniwersytetu SWPS. Przez wiele lat pracowała z osobami współuzależnionymi oraz z syndromem DDA w Wojewódzkim Ośrodku Psychoterapii Uzależnień i Współuzależnienia oraz w Poradni Uzależnień. Aktualnie prowadzi pracownię pomocy psychologicznej. Psychoterapeutka systemowa w trakcie certyfikacji oraz pedagożka. Doktorantka na Uniwersytecie Szczecińskim, gdzie prowadzi badania naukowe na temat funkcjonowania osób uzależnionych. Współpracuje z Fundacją Dbam o Mój Z@sięg oraz Ośrodkami Doskonalenia Zawodowego Nauczycieli, prowadząc szkolenia i warsztaty. Autorka licznych publikacji z zakresu zdrowia psychicznego. Strefa Psyche Uniwersytetu SWPS to projekt popularyzujący wiedzę psychologiczną na najwyższym merytorycznym poziomie oraz odkrywający możliwości działania, jakie daje psychologia w różnych sferach życia zarówno prywatnego, jak i zawodowego. Projekt obejmuje działania online, których celem jest umożliwienie rozwoju każdemu, kto ma taką potrzebę lub ochotę, niezależnie od miejsca, w którym się znajduje. Więcej o projekcie: psyche.swps.pl Interesujesz się psychologią? Dołącz do nas w grupie Strefy Psyche Uniwersytetu SWPS (https://www.facebook.com/groups/StrefaPsyche).

Are there countries, races, or ethnicities with higher or lower rates of self-injury?  How prevalent is NSSI among indigenous peoples, and what role does culture play in the form, function, and meaning of self-injury?  In this episode, Dr. Marc Wilson from Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington in Aotearoa New Zealand shares about cross-cultural representations of self-injury and self-harm.  Learn more about Dr. Wilson and his work at https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/Marc.Wilson. Below are links to some of the research referenced in this episode:Sansone, R. A., Wiederman, M. W., & Sansone, L.A. (1998). The Self-Harm Inventory (SHI): development of a scale for identifying self-destructive behaviors and borderline personality disorder. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 54(7), 973–983.Sansone, R. A., & Sansone, L. A. (2010). Measuring self-harm behavior with the Self-Harm Inventory. Psychiatry (Edgmont), 7(4), 16-20.Gratz, K. L. (2001). Measurement of deliberate self-harm: Preliminary data on the Deliberate Self-Harm Inventory. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 23(4), 253-263.Monto, M. A., McRee, N., & Deryck, F. S. (2018). Nonsuicidal self-injury among a representative sample of US adolescents, 2015. American Journal of Public Health, 108, 1042-1048.Favazza, A. R. (2011). Bodies under siege: Self-mutilation, nonsuicidal self-injury, and body modification in culture and psychiatry (3rd ed.). Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press.Wilson, M. S. (in press). Cross-cultural representations of nonsuicidal self-injury. In E. E. Lloyd-Richardson, I. Baetens, & J. Whitlock (Eds.), The handbook of nonsuicidal self-injury. Oxford University Press.Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram and Twitter (@DocWesters). To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter (@ITripleS).The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated #5 by Feedspot in their "Best 20 Clinical Psychology Podcasts" and by Welp Magazine in their "20 Best Injury Podcasts."

Understanding Cross Cultural Psychology is important for the continued development of the human race. There is a greater need for us to work closer together and understand each other better. Do you fully understand you own culture? If we understand and appreciate our own culture we can effectively compare it to other cultures. Recognizing and valuing the differences in culture allows for insight, respect and open dialogue. knowledge and understanding of various cultures is mainly about perception; perception of self and others. What you may have been practicing in your culture may blind you to other cultures that do not fit your perception of the world. When you look into the world and pass judgement on others, or the state of their condition; you lack a true understanding of Cross Cultural Psychology. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/conquering-covid-19. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Sam Pearson is a recent PhD graduate from the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland. He is a former student of William Von Hippel, author of The Social Leap, and his research areas include Social Intelligence, Over Confidence, Cross-Cultural Psychology and Social Innovation   Follow: @sammy_p_mayte   Follow: @karlbeetv https://www.instagram.com/karlbeetv   KarlBeeTV Socials: https://linktr.ee/karlbeetv    Want to get your hands on a KarlBeeTV shirt? Visit Hipland.Co below: https://hipland.co/products/karl-bee-tv-tee Use Code: KARL2 for 10% off if you buy 2 or more!   Want to support KarlBeeTV and gain access to exclusive content? Well consider becoming a Patron. Click below link to join the community. https://www.patreon.com/KarlBeeTV    Disclaimer: The opinions, beliefs and views expressed by the individuals in this production do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and views of KarlBeeTV and/or any associated businesses/groups of the individuals presented. This production is for entertainment purposes and any advice or guidance is general.

Polly Collingridge, Wellbeing Associate at Your Employee Wellbeing, shares her thoughts on what employee wellbeing really means, why it is so important and how it can impact a business positively and negatively.Polly is passionate about helping people get rid of the barriers that stop them from thriving, wherever they are and whatever they're doing and helps employers and their employees to manage the 4 pillars of wellbeing (emotional, physical, social, and financial) by providing practical support and services to clients of all sizes to help with the work-life juggle.Polly has an MSc in Cross-Cultural Psychology and is also a certified intercultural trainer. 

In this episode you will learn: Gut health Bubble wrap and fat cells Micronutrients Dr. Linda Joy Rose (LJ) Author, therapist, educator, and international expert in subconscious dynamics.  Founder of the Natural Wellness Academy, training coaches in Holistic Health & Life Coaching, Hypnotherapy, Gut Health, Aromatherapy, and Spiritual Wellness in 17 countries.  Instructional designer teaches entrepreneurs, coaches, and speakers how to monetize their expertise in profitable online courses at http:///download-your-free-copy-of-a-year-of-positive-habits Recently, she has been selected as the Raw Food Expert on the dynamic internet search engine, eHow.com, and has appeared in over 100 videos. Check out her website to see episodes from eHow and NBC's Daytime Show. The former Director of International Development for the American Board of Hypnotherapy, with over 25 years of experience in the field of hypnotherapy, subconscious dynamics, power of suggestion, and childhood trauma. Dr. LJ holds a Ph.D. in Cross-Cultural Psychology with an emphasis on Hypnotherapy. She was responsible for the implementation of hypnotherapy training in certification in many countries including Japan, Mexico, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The author of eight books including Your Mind: The Owner's Manual (Kriya Yoga Publications, 1st edition 1999, 2nd edition 2005) and Raw Fusion Living: Recipes for Healthy Eating, Natural Weight Loss and Anti-Aging (Quantum Mind Press, 3rd edition). Check out the book page here. Dr. LJ has developed a new philosophy in wellness as eating - Raw Fusion Living -- taking a "food as medicine" approach like Dr. Oz and Dr. Joel Fuhrmann to help people learn how to incorporate more nutrition into their lifestyle; combining cutting edge information/ education with motivation, demonstration, and inspiration. The child of two Holocaust survivors, Dr. LJ is also a trained volunteer docent at the Florida Holocaust Museum and has spoken on the topic of latent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Second Generation issues at the museum and other venues.

Favorite quote of the episode:  “Having made a difference in the world that lasts outside of yourself, to me, that’s success.” Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with Dr. Louise Rasmussen, co-founder and principal scientist at Global Cognition, a company that aims to advance cultural competence in demanding environments through research, training, and assessment. For more than a decade, Dr. Rasmussen has been conducting scientific studies to identify critical skills and strategies that enable people to adapt quickly to new cultures and work effectively with diverse partners. She has worked with a variety of DoD organizations interested in finding ways to recruit, train, sustain, and enhance language and culture capabilities such as the Defense Language National Security Education Office, the Army Research Institute, and SOCOM. She has written about her work in both scientific and trade publications, such as the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology and Military Review, and she has recently published a book about her work called Save Your Ammo: Working Across Cultures for National Security. TOPICS Advancing Cultural Competence in demanding environments. Adaptive Readiness for Culture (ARC) Competency Model. How cultural competence makes us safer and improves our National Security. Save Your Ammo (book)   5 Questions Segment Q1. We know that the most successful and happy people have a morning routine, what do you do each morning or evening that sets your day up for success? In the evening, I enjoy sitting out in the backyard with our 5-year-old boxer named Arlo and throwing his flying squirrel (toy) over and over and over again for him. It’s quite meditative, actually. Q2. What's your definition of Success? For me, success is recognizing that I’ve inspired a change that lasts and reaches beyond my own reality or sphere of existence. Having made a difference in the world that lasts outside of yourself, to me, that’s a success.   Q3. What's your definition of Happiness? For me, happiness is about contentment and feeling generally good about where you are in life. Enjoying the moment, enjoying the people around you, and taking pleasure in just being there. Q4. What do you know now that you wish you would have known 10 years ago? I’ve really come to appreciate the work that you all do in the military. It’s been a real pleasure to get to know the people behind the uniforms. I used to be intimidated to talk to people in uniform and now I enjoy it so much, I wish I would have known 10 years ago not to be so worried about having those conversations. And my silly answer is that ten years ago I wish I would have known that you don’t have to wear heels to conferences! Q5. What do you think is the biggest issue facing busy professionals today? Creating space and enjoyment in the little moments in life. In the long term managing the frustration that can build up when we realize that the projects and tasks we take on always take longer to complete than we anticipate. RESOURCES https://www.globalcognition.org/ Get your copy of ‘Save Your Ammo’ everywhere that books are sold and on audio as well! Join the Midwest Women Veterans Coalition at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/WomenVets Join our email list and never miss another insight at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/shownotes Learn Strategies for Overcoming Overwhelm at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/overwhelm   “This program has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technicians in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.” Sign up for a free Strategy Session to overcome overwhelm and get unstuck at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/podcast  Connect with Angela at www.pawsconsulting.com or on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram @DemareeDVM. How to leave a review on iTunes: Go to https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-stethoscope/id1354281411 or open iTunes. Click 'View in iTunes' (or maybe you are already there)                   Click 'Subscribe' Then Click 'Ratings and Reviews' Then Click 'Write a Review'

In episode 2 of our communication series we learn about what is said when no one is speaking. This is non-verbal communication. Dr. David Matsumoto is the leading expert in the field of non-verbal communication—he and his team at Humintell have focused their research on body language and facial expression. Dr. Matsumoto talks about the common emotions in every culture and how facial expressions help us recognize them. As much as we would like to think we can hide how we feel, Dr. Matsumoto shares that our facial reactions often occur before we can hide our true emotions. (So maybe that RBF is saying more than we think?) Learn about how to read others and pick up on what they’re saying without speaking any words.This episode is the second in our 4-part communication series. We’re diving into different types of communication and how we can all be better communicators with one another.Key takeawaysWhat he does and what his work is focused onWhat non-verbal communication is and why it’s importantSeven universal emotion categories that are expressed universally in our faceWhat the universal triggers areHow to layer questions and what it is forPractical things you can do to see microexpressions reliablySome of the most fascinating research they have doneHow to use facial expression to change situationsHow modern technology has affected communicationBest way to improve communication with family, friends, and patientsHow to intentionally communicate with family and friendsHow understanding communication promotes cross-cultural understandingLast thoughts he’d like to share with the listenersLinksHumintell - https://www.humintell.comDr. David Matsumoto BioDr. David Matsumoto, Director of Humintell, is a renowned expert in the field of microexpressions, facial expression, gesture, nonverbal behavior, emotion and culture. He has published over 400+ articles, manuscripts, book chapters and books on these subjects. Since 1989 Matsumoto has been a Professor of Psychology at San Francisco State University. He is also the founder and director of SFSU’s Culture and Emotion Research Laboratory. The laboratory focuses on studies involving culture, emotion, social interaction and communication. In 2009, Matsumoto was one of the select few to receive the prestigious Minerva Grant; a $1.9 million grant from the US Department of Defense to examine the role of emotions in ideologically-based groups. In addition to his work at Humintell and San Francisco State University, Matsumoto is the author of numerous books and articles. He also served as the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology and is an Editor of the Culture and Diversity Section for the Social and Personality Psychology Compass. Matsumoto is also an Editorial Board Member for Personality and Social Psychology Review, Asian Journal of Social Psychology, Asian Psychologist, Journal of Nonverbal Behavior, Motivation and Emotion, Cognition and Emotion, Human Communication, Journal of Comparative Family Studies and Archives of Budo. Matsumoto is also the founder and program director of the East Bay Judo Institute in El Cerrito, California. He holds a 7th degree black belt and well as class A Coaching and Referee Licenses. He has won countless awards, including the US Olympic Committee’s Coach of the Year Award in 2003. In addition to holding various positions within the United States Judo Federation and USA Judo, Matsumoto served as the head coach of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Judo Team and was the Team Leader for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Judo Team. Matsumoto first began studying psychology at the University of Michigan at Ann A

As social beings, we choose which group identities to assimilate with or invest in and which social groups we're most loyal to. Therefore, the degree to which we identify with and protect certain identities varies. So, today, we'll be talking all about our identities as individuals, why we seek social groups, and overall, the relationship between groups, individuals, and societies. References Journal Articles:  Brewer, M. B. (1991). The social self: On being the same and different at the same time. Personality and social psychology bulletin, 17(5), 475-482. Cheng, C., Cheung, S., Chio, J., & Chan, M. (2013). Cultural Meaning of Perceived Control :Meta-Analysis of Locus of Control and Psychological Symptoms Across 18 Cultural Regions. Psychological Bulletin, 139(1), 152-188. Earley, P. C., Gibson, C. B., & Chen, C. C. (1999). “How Did I Do?” versus “How Did We Do?”: Cultural Contrasts of Performance Feedback Use and Self-Efficacy. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 30(5), 594–619 Ford, B. Q., Dmitrieva, J. O., Heller, D., Chentsova-Dutton, Y., Grossmann, I., Tamir, M., ... & Bokhan, T. (2015). Culture shapes whether the pursuit of happiness predicts higher or lower well-being. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 144(6), 1053. Haslam, S. A., & Reicher, S. D. (2012). Contesting the “nature” of conformity: What Milgram and Zimbardo's studies really show. PLoS Biol, 10(11), e1001426. Markus, H. R., & Kitayama, S. (1991). Culture and the Self: Implications for Cognition, Emotion, and Motivation. Psychological Review, 98(2), 224-253. McCarty, John A., & Shrum, L.J. (2001). The Influence of Individualism, Collectivism, and Locus of Control on Environmental Beliefs and Behavior. Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, 20(1), 93-104. Mermelstein, R., Cohen, S., Lichtenstein, E., Baer, J. S., & Kamarck, T. (1986). Social support and smoking cessation and maintenance. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 54(4), 447. Reicher, S., & Haslam, S. A. (2006). Tyranny revisited. Psychologist, 19(3), 146-150.  Reicher, S., Haslam, S. A., & Rath, R. (2008). Making a virtue of evil: A five‐step social identity model of the development of collective hate. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 2(3), 1313-1344. Roberts, R. E., Phinney, J. S., Masse, L. C., Chen, Y. R., Roberts, C. R., & Romero, A. (1999). The structure of ethnic identity of young adolescents from diverse ethnocultural groups. The Journal of Early Adolescence, 19(3), 301-322. Sharma, Shridhar. (2014). Self, Identity and Culture. 10.1007/978-81-322-1587-5_10. Stead, L. F., Carroll, A. J., & Lancaster, T. (2017). Group behaviour therapy programmes for smoking cessation. Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (3). Tyler, T. R., & Blader, S. L. (2001). Identity and cooperative behavior in groups. Group processes & intergroup relations, 4(3), 207-226. Books Mason, L. (2018). Uncivil agreement: How politics became our identity. University of Chicago Press. Podcasts McRaney, D. (Host) (2019, July 29) YANSS 159 – How political conflict became a battle over ‘who we think we are, rather than reasoned differences of opinion.' [Audio podcast]  https://youarenotsosmart.com/2019/07/29/yanss-133-how-political-conflict-became-a-battle-over-who-we-think-we-are-rather-than-reasoned-differences-of-opinion/ 

Charles Negy is an Associate Professor in the University of Central Florida’s psychology department, where he teaches a variety of controversial subjects, including Cross-Cultural Psychology and Sexual Behavior. And he is currently the subject of a UCF investigation for a tweet he recently posted.Samantha Harris (https://samanthakharris.com) is Charles’ attorney. Samantha is a counsel with the law firm of Mudrick & Zucker, where she defends the rights of students and faculty on campus. She is also a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education.Samantha's article: https://quillette.com/2020/08/13/the-floridian-inquisition/ Jonathan Turley's coverage: https://jonathanturley.org/2020/06/18/ucf-professor-under-investigation-and-police-protection-after-tweeting-about-black-privilege/ —— Support the podcast and join the Honest Offense community at https://honestoffense.locals.com   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC13h27HBHpqpHWtzxJF4jQA/    

Are you struggling to understand what another person might be thinking or feeling?Did you know there are seven UNIVERSAL emotions? Hear Dr. David Matsumoto, a psychologist who has studied micro-expressions and human behaviors, explain what the seven universal emotions are and what drives them. If you are wanting to know how to combat the negative emotions in your relationships, this PIEScast is for you!This PIEScast is not only about noticing facial expressions and having better conversations with others. We are going to take a deep dive into the driving forces behind each of the seven universal emotions. Listen to this PIEScast to hear Dr. David Matsumoto share what matters MORE than science and research.Today’s Speaker - Dr. David MatsumotoDr. David Matsumoto, Director of Humintell, is a renowned expert in the field of microexpressions, facial expression, gesture, nonverbal behavior, emotion and culture. He has published over 400+ articles, manuscripts, book chapters and books on these subjects.Since 1989 Matsumoto has been a Professor of Psychology at San Francisco State University. He is also the founder and director of SFSU’s Culture and Emotion Research Laboratory. The laboratory focuses on studies involving culture, emotion, social interaction and communication. In 2009, Matsumoto was one of the select few to receive the prestigious Minerva Grant; a $1.9 million grant from the US Department of Defense to examine the role of emotions in ideologically-based groups. In addition to his work at Humintell and San Francisco State University, Matsumoto is the author of numerous books and articles. He also served as the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology and is an Editor of the Culture and Diversity Section for the Social and Personality Psychology Compass. Matsumoto is also an Editorial Board Member for Personality and Social Psychology Review, Asian Journal of Social Psychology, Asian Psychologist, Journal of Nonverbal Behavior, Motivation and Emotion, Cognition and Emotion, Human Communication, Journal of Comparative Family Studies and Archives of Budo.Matsumoto is also the founder and program director of the East Bay Judo Institute in El Cerrito, California. He holds a 7th degree black belt and well as class A Coaching and Referee Licenses. He has won countless awards, including the US Olympic Committee’s Coach of the Year Award in 2003. In addition to holding various positions within the United States Judo Federation and USA Judo, Matsumoto served as the head coach of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Judo Team and was the Team Leader for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Judo Team. Matsumoto first began studying psychology at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he received his Bachelors Degree. He obtained his Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley.Website:https://www.humintell.comYou’ll LearnThe 7 universal emotions / how to understand themHow to combat negative emotionsThe importance of wisdom versus knowledgeHow to build empathyIt Starts With Attraction Ep. 021: The 7 Universal Emotions & What Drives Them with Dr. David Matsumoto

In this episode, Dr. Nelly Zahiri tells us how to connect with our kids and friends during quarantine, how to create moments of joy for yourself and others, and why compassion is the real tool for positive change. She urges us to show up for ourselves and believes crisis can be an opportunity. Join us as we discuss our greatest weapon against feeling isolated and the 5 “Vitamin C’s” you need to be taking daily! www.self-compassion.org  www.apa.org www.drnellymomtalk.com Facebook: PeaceLearning Living  Facebook: MomTalk LA They can text me directly to set up a confidential appointment. (310) 413-9353 Guest Bio Dr. Nelly Farnoody-Zahiri is married and mother of three Cyrus 12, Camy 12, and Chloe 10 at Curtis School Community living in Los Angeles.  Author and keynote speaker, and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with Cross-Cultural Families in The Greater Los Angeles Area.  Her expertise is in the area of  Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Interpersonal Neurobiology, Mindfulness, Eastern & Western Integration, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Attachment Parenting, Conscious Parenting, Peace Learning Curriculum Development, Conflict Resolution, Peace Training, and Leadership...she's the author and founder of the International Center For Peace Learning and MomTalk LA TV On-Line and at Andisheh TV.  www.Andisheh.tv   Facebook: PeaceLearning Living  Facebook: MomTalk LA Dr. Nelly has been in private practice, serving the West Los Angeles area for more than 18 years, and she's an active member of The American Psychological Association, Peace Psychology & Media Psychology Divisions Of The APA.  She was an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology at Santa Monica College for 7+ years, where she taught Abnormal Psychology, Human Sexuality, Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology to college students and advisor to the Persian Students Group At SMC. Dr. Nelly has conducted presentations at conferences and seminars, such as the APA, ISTSS, Mental Health Summit on Biculturalism, and The Center For Early Childhood Development.  She's an active member of the International Society For Traumatic Stress Studies, Media Psychology, Peace Psychology, Common Sense Media, active groups on Interpersonal Neurobiology with Dr. Dan Siegel, Dr. Shefali'a Conscious Parenting Group, The Dalai Lama Center For Peace & Education, and Social Activists and Warrior Moms Social Media Networking Communities like Let It Ripple Films and Character Day. Dr. Nelly has an upcoming book in the field of Early Childhood Development and Peace Learning Parenting, and her mission for MomTalk is to discover opportunities to help build more Empowered Families, Conscious Communities to Support Growth, Higher Consciousness & PeaceLearning Leadership...Dr. Nelly’s work focuses on Cultivating Character, Community Leadership Empowerment, Peace Training, and Galvanizing Peace Learning and Well-Being for Families Locally & Globally.

Episode 007 of the Spiked Lemonade Podcast discusses the approach of the U.S vs China and their steps to managing the Corona virus pandemic. Do the numbers mean anything or is there something else steering the different approaches that each country has undertaken? Let's get into it!Sources Bunis, D. & Rough, J. (2020). List of Coronavirus-related restrictions in every state. Retrieved from https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2020/coronavirus-state-restrictions.html Kupeferschmidt, K. & Cohen, J. (2020).China's aggressive measures have slowed the coronavirus. The may not work in other countries. Retrieved from https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/03/china-s-aggressive-measures-have-slowed-coronavirus-they-may-not-work-other-countries#COVID-19 Visualizer. Retrieved from https://www.covidvisualizer.com/?fbclid=IwAR2BHlzNzy4AxMH3zKPH-pFTDakXZnSmisui9fX1wmAJ1PR7lMhEMzoD-CIRhee, E., Uleman, J. S., Lee, H. K., & Roman, R. J. (1995). Spontaneous self-descriptions and ethnic identities in individualistic and collectivistic cultures. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 69,142–152.Triandis, H., Chen, X. P., & Chan, D. K. (1998). Scenarios for the measurement of collectivism and individualism. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 29, 275–289.Kassin, S., Fein, S., & Markus, H. R. (2017). Social Psychology (10th ed). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.SPIKED LEMONADE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spikedlemonadepodcast/INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/imabeautifulweirdoCOMMENTS/TOPIC SUGGESTIONSlemondrop@spikedlemonade.liveSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/beautifulweirdo)

“We sat down in a meeting and I talked about adolescent sexual development and what I found was a tremendous resistance even in the community to hear about the issues of sexuality.”   Description: Harvey Schwartz welcomes Dr. Monisha Nayar-Akhtar, PhD, who did her adult and child psychoanalytic training at Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. She is a training and supervising analyst at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia as well as at the Psychoanalytic Association of New York. She is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of the journal Institutional Children: Explorations and Beyond, she is also on the editorial board of Psychoanalytic Inquiry and the Psychoanalytic Study of the Child. Dr. Nayar-Akhtar is the author of two books: Play and Playfulness: Developmental, Cultural, and Clinical Aspects and Identities in Transition: The Growth and Development of a Multicultural Therapist. She is also the director of the Indian American Psychoanalytic Alliance. Today, we will learn about her work offering psychoanalytic consultations to an orphanage in India and the profound impact her work has had there.   Key takeaways: [4:15] Dr.Nayar-Akhtar shares her sense of what psychoanalytic thinking can contribute to an orphanage. [6:33] Most of the children in the orphanage in India had severe cases of trauma. [7:38] Dr.Nayar-Akhtar talks about the series of workshops that were developed at the orphanage in Delhi directed to the social workers. [9:54] The outcome of the first year of working at the orphanage: the development of a journal. [12:30] The aim was to create a journal that addresses the needs of the population, has International recognition and brings forth analytic ideas. [13:01] Dr. Nayar-Akhtar shares the clinical example of adolescents that leave the program when they turn 18 years old and the psychological implications in these young adults. [17:22] Assisting the caregivers for them to feel heard. [19:57] An example of the work with  young girls who were becoming sexually active. [25:04] What lead Dr. Nayar-Akhtar to this work. [28:55] Dr. Nayar-Akhtar talks about her goal of communicating about the impact of institutionalization.   Mentioned in this episode: IPA Off the Couch www.ipaoffthecouch.org Journal Institutionalized Children: Explorations and Beyond   Recommended Readings: Nayar-Akhtar, M.C.: On the seashore of sunshine homes: psychoanalytic perspective on working with institutionalized children in India: Children in Need: Analysts in Alternative Settings. Psychoanalytic Inquiry, (in press).   Akhtar, M and Ariely, Sumedha. G.: Attachment and Context:Evolving Perspective in a Clinical Realm. In Essays from Cradle to Couch, In Honor of the Psychoanalytic Developmental psychology of Sylvia Brody, 2017, pp. 137-171, IPBooks, Astoria, NY 11102   Heidi Keller: Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology originally published online 27 December 2012

Other than air, what is invisible, omnipresent, affects every single human being and yet is taken for granted? The answer is the cultural norms. They are the unspoken rules of social behaviors and shared conventions that everyone is expected follow, but may be doing so without really connecting it to the WHY.On this episode, our guest, distinguished university professor and professor of psychology at the University of Maryland, Michele Gelfand, Ph.D., discusses the concept of looser or tighter cultures and how our deep cultural programming shapes our views and informs our implicit understanding of what's permissible in public versus private settings. In order to achieve goals we aspire, we need strong Executive Function and self-regulation skills that allow us to activate versus inhibit certain decisions and actions. However, without the true understanding of the social or cultural context or the understanding of social conventions, one might fail to comply because of having failed to code-switch.About Dr. Michele GelfandMichele Gelfand is Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park. Gelfand uses field, experimental, computational and neuroscience methods to understand the evolution of culture and its multilevel consequences. Her work has been published in outlets such as Science, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Psychological Science, Nature Scientific Reports, Nature Human behavior, PLOS 1, the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Journal of Applied Psychology, Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Journal, Research in Organizational Behavior, Annual Review of Psychology, American Psychologist, Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, among others.Gelfand is the founding co-editor of the Advances in Culture and Psychology annual series and Frontiers of Culture and Psychology series (with CY Chiu and Ying-Yi Hong, Oxford University Press). She is the Past President of the International Association for Conflict Management, Past Division Chair of the Conflict Division of the Academy of Management, Past Treasurer of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, and co-founder of the Society for the Study of Cultural Evolution. She received the 2016 Diener award from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, the 2017 Outstanding International Psychologist Award from the APA, the 2019 Outstanding Cultural Psychology Award from SPSP, the 2109 Science-Practitioner award from SIOP, and the Annaliese Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation which was given to 7 scientists worldwide for outstanding contributions in their fields. Her work that was published in Science was honored with the Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize from the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues. She was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2019.Websitewww.michelegelfand.comWiki Page – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michele_J._GelfandBookRule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire the WorldSupport the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

Why is it okay - in some cultures - to jaywalk, while in others you could get arrested for jaywalking? Why was marijuana was sold - legally - for years in the streets of Amsterdam when it is only now become legal in the US? The reason: some cultures are what author Michele Gelfand calls "loose" and others are "tight". Here's my first episode on cross-cultural psychology and I think you're going to really enjoy listening to professor Gelfand to find out how our culture's norms shape our attitudes and behavior.

“I spent the whole morning painting and doing origami and felting projects with my daughter – and not only did she not say “thank you,” but she refused to help clean up!” (I actually said this myself this morning:-)) “We took our son to Disneyland and went on every ride he wanted to go on except one, which was closed, and he spent the rest of the trip whining about how the whole trip was ruined because he didn’t get to go on that one ride.” (I hope I never have to say this one…I’m not sure I could make it through Disneyland in one piece.) You might recall that we did an episode a while back on manners (https://yourparentingmojo.com/manners/) , and what the research says about teaching manners, and how what the research says about teaching manners comes from the assumption that manners MUST be explicitly taught – that your child will NOT learn to say “thank you” unless you tell your child “say thank you” every time someone gives them a gift. We also talked about how parent educator Robin Einzig uses the concept of “ modeling graciousness (https://visiblechild.wordpress.com/2015/09/02/model-graciousness/) ” and that if you treat other people graciously, when your child is ready, she will be gracious as well.  The problem here, of course, is that most people expect your child to display some kind of manners before they are developmentally ready to really understand the concept behind it. But what really underlies manners?  Well, ideas like gratitude.  Because when we train children to say “thank you” before they are ready to do it themselves they might learn to recite the words at the appropriate time, but they aren’t really experiencing gratitude. Dr. Jonathan Tudge (http://cds.web.unc.edu/mentors/tudge-jonathan/) of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro tells us much more about this, and how we can scaffold our child’s ability to experience gratitude, if we decide we might want to do that. Dr. Tudge’s book, Developing Gratitude in Children and Adolescents (https://www.amazon.com/Developing-Gratitude-Children-Adolescents-Jonathan/dp/1107182727) (co-edited with Dr. Lia B. L. Freitas) contains lots more academic research on this topic if you’re interested.   References Halberstadt, A.G., Langley, H.A., Hussong, A.M., Rothenberg, W.A., Coffman, J.L., Mokrova, I., & Costanzo, P.R. (2016). Parents’ understanding of gratitude in children: A thematic analysis. Early Childhood Research Quarterly 36, 439-451. Kiang, l. Mendonca S., Liang, Y., Payir, A., O’Brien, L.T., Tudge, J.R.H., & Freitas, L.B.L. (2016). If children won lotteries: Materialism, gratitude, and imaginary windfall spending. Young Consumers 17(4), 408-418. Mendonca, S.E., Mercon-Vargas, E.A., Payir, A., & Tudge, J.R.H. (2018). The development of gratitude in seven societies: Cross-cultural highlights. Cross-Cultural Research 52(1), 135-150. Mercon-Vargas, E.A., Poelker, A.E., & Tudge, J.R.H. (2018). The development of the virtue of gratitude: Theoretical foundations and cross-cultural issues. Cross-Cultural Research 52(1), 3-18. Mokrova, I.L., Mercon-Vargas, E.A., & Tudge, J.R.H. (2018). Wishes, gratitude, and spending preferences in Russian Children. Cross-Cultural Research 52(1), 102-116. Nelson, J.A., Freitas, L.B.L., O’Brien, M., Calkins, S.D., Leerkes, E.M., & Marcovich, S. (2013). Preschool-aged children’s understanding of gratitude: Relations with emotion and mental state knowledge. British Journal of Developmental Psychology 31, 42056. Tudge, J.R.H., & Freitas, L.B.L. (Eds.) (2018). Developing gratitude in children and adolescents. Cambridge, U.K: Cambridge University Press. Wang, D., Wang, Y.C., & Tudge, J.R.H. (2015). Expressions of gratitude in children and adolescents: Insights from China and the United States. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology...

We’ve done a couple of episodes on reading by now; episode 3 (which seems so long ago!) asked whether you might have missed the boat on teaching your toddler to read (https://yourparentingmojo.com/003-your-toddler-isnt-reading-yet-neither-is-mine/) .  Of course, we know that you’ve only missed the boat on that if you think that sitting your child in front of a video so they can recite the words they see without really understanding them counts as “reading.” Much more recently in episode 48 we talked with Dr. Laura Froyen about the benefits of shared reading (https://yourparentingmojo.com/reading/) with your child and how to do that according to best practices from the research literature. Those of you who subscribe to my newsletter will recall that I’ve been working on an episode on storytelling for months now.  Part of the reason it’s taking so long is that books on storytelling technique say to use original stories wherever possible because the language in them is so much richer, but if you’ve ever read something like an original fairytale you know they can be pretty gory, and even the most harmless ones actually contain some pretty adult themes if you read between the lines. So I wanted to know: what do children really learn from stories?  How do they figure out that we want them to learn morals from stories but not that animal characters walk on two legs and wear clothes?  How do they generalize that knowledge to the real world?  And are there specific types of books that promote learning? Join me in a conversation with Dr. Deena Weisberg of The University of Pennsylvania as she helps us to help our children learn through reading! Other shows mentioned in this episode 003: Did you miss the boat on teaching your child how to read? (https://yourparentingmojo.com/003-your-toddler-isnt-reading-yet-neither-is-mine/) 010: Becoming Brilliant (https://yourparentingmojo.com/becomingbrilliant/) 048: The benefits of shared reading (https://yourparentingmojo.com/reading/)   References Cheung, C.S., Monroy, J.A., & Delany, D.E. (2017). Learning-related values in young children’s storybooks: An investigation in the United States, China, and Mexico. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology 48(4), 532-541. Ganea, P.A., Ma, L., & DeLoache, J.S. (2011). Young children’s learning and transfer of biological information from picture books to real animals. Child Development 82(5), 1421-1433. Heath, S.B. (1982). What no bedtime story means: Narrative skills at home and school. Language in Society 11(1), 49-76. Hopkins, E.J., & Weisberg, D.S. (2017). The youngest readers’ dilemma: A review of children’s learning from fictional sources. Developmental Review 43, 48-70. Ostrov, J.M., Gentile, D.A., & Mullins, A.D. (2013). Evaluating the effect of educational media exposure on aggression in early childhood. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology 34, 38-44. Read, K., Macauley, M., & Furay, E. (2014). The Seuss boost: Rhyme helps children retain words from shared storybook reading. First Language 34(4), 354-371.   (#)   Transcript Jen:                                      (https://www.temi.com/editor/t/vwxGJ9uUOvgdAcKWD0DI2CnG9bzo4GtfMXiFxuBK0LskuqDrvtpfHHSn-rwDXklYxp7GZojb2f-IPIDUG6uWWx9FibA?loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=38.4)                    Hi, this is Jen. Before we start on today’s episode, I just wanted to take a minute to let you know that as part of my research for this episode on what children learn through reading fictional books, I ended up looking at a lot of different kinds of books for children aged roughly between toddlerhood and elementary school, and I compiled them into a list of more than 100 books that you can use to support your children’s learning on a host of subjects related to math, science, empathy, being persistent in the face of failure,...

Join Dorothy and Alex as they talk to Lizz Cohen, an Old Firehouse School Mill Valley teacher, who recently presented a workshop on perspective taking with young children. How children are able to understand the world beyond their own wants is something that we can help develop with very careful and thoughtful language. More information about the OFS Concierge services: www.oldfirehouseschool.com More of the article Lizz mentioned: Cultural and Family Influences on Children's Theory of Mind Development: A Comparison of Australian and Iranian School-Age Children by Ameneh Shahaeian from the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology

Gigi Estilo has had the unique experience of being a foreigner in both an Asian country and a Western country. She first moved abroad to Jinbo, South Korea in 2012. After two years abroad, she decided to continue her education and move to London, England! Now she is a graduate student at Brunel Universtiy studying Cross-Cultural Psychology. In this interview, Gigi discussess foods, cultural differences, and the expat life!

Hear about FFRF's billboard caveat at the RNC in Tampa: "God Fixation Won't Fix This Nation." This week we talk with University of Central Florida professor Charles Negy, whose Cross-Cultural Psychology course warns about bigotry, yet he was unable to avoid religious bigotry in his own class, prompting him to send an eloquent letter to his students which has gone viral on the internet.