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Roger D. Lin, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Exploring Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS), developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, provides this framework that we are composed of various parts, each...
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Aug 14, 20242 min read
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The Mind Body Connection
The relationship between our mind and body refers to our physical sensations, emotions, and cognitive processes. Somatic therapy, is...
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Jul 31, 20242 min read
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A Guide to Healthy Sleep Hygiene
Sleep is an important part of our health. Quality sleep contributes to better mood, cognitive function, immune system, and weight...
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Jul 17, 20242 min read
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Letting Go: How to Stop Controlling Behavior
Control is a natural human tendency, rooted in our desire for security, predictability, and a sense of stability over our lives. However,...
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Jun 25, 20243 min read
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Finding Peace: Overcoming Anxiety
Our world is filled with uncertainties, stressors, and constant demands, that it's no wonder that anxiety has become a prevalent issue....
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Jun 4, 20242 min read
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Resiliency: How to Build Mental Toughness
You can build your mental toughness by: 1. Grit: Grit is having passion and perseverance toward a goal despite obstacles and...
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Apr 22, 20242 min read
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The relationship between Christianity and Psychology (Mental Health)
There are four major models that explain the relationship between Christianity and Psychology (Mental Health). There are other models and...
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Mar 2, 20242 min read
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Impulse Control
Impulsive behavior is doing something without thinking about the consequences. For some people, they may call their impulsivity, "being...
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Feb 27, 20242 min read
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The Fear of Death
We all die. No one lives forever. Everyone's life will end some day. This is reality. Death is an inevitable part of our human life. It...
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Jan 12, 20242 min read
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Variable Schedule of Reward aka Intermittent Reinforcement
A "variable schedule of reward" is a strategy marketers use to keep consumers repeating the same behavior. It is also called,...
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Dec 28, 20232 min read
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Fear Uncertainty Doubt (FUD)
Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) is a strategy used in many industries (sales, advertising, marketing, public relations, politics,...
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Dec 15, 20233 min read
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Addressing: Dopamine Hit Addiction
What is dopamine? Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a brain chemical. Dopamine is a chemical that sends signals inside your brains....
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Nov 25, 20234 min read
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How to develop healthy defense mechanisms
Defense mechanisms are unconscious psychological responses that protect you from feelings of anxiety, threats to your self-esteem, and...
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Nov 10, 20233 min read
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Can you take your "mental health" too far?
As a psychologist, I am encouraged that mental health has become mainstream. The shift from "mental illness" to "mental health" has been...
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Oct 27, 20234 min read
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How to cope when you don't get what you want.
How to cope when you don't get what you want is an important life skill. We are desire driven creatures. We have urges, wants, needs,...
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Oct 13, 20234 min read
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The Psychology of Religion
What is the "psychology of religion"? The psychology of religion is using psychological methods to understand religion. Psychological...
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Sep 27, 20233 min read
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“Western Therapy Doesn’t Work On Eastern Minds"
In the Netflix series, "Beef", the main character Danny Cho, played by Steven Yeun, says this line, "Western therapy doesn’t work on...
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Jul 20, 20233 min read
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The Psychology of Money
Money is a necessary part of life. Whether you have a lot of it or just a little, it is helpful to understand our thoughts, beliefs,...
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Jul 12, 20233 min read
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Core Beliefs
What you believe affects your life. Your beliefs will directly affect your thoughts, attitude, mindset, decision, and your entire life...
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Jun 7, 20234 min read
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Retail therapy
What is retail therapy? Retail therapy is buying something to make ourselves feel better. There are many reasons why retail therapy...
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May 31, 20233 min read
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