by Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | Mar 25, 2022 | Career, Racial Justice
Recognizing the experience and contribution of women of color in our society is important. This is especially true in honor of Women’s History Month. Many women of color, especially those from historically marginalized groups, don’t see professionals from their...
by Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | Jan 14, 2022 | Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Stress
From the time we are born, our developmental milestones are closely monitored, from walking to talking to our social behavior. In school we are compared to a cohort of kids of similar age until we graduate high school. We are primed to live by a timeline, to plan, and...
by Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | Nov 5, 2021 | Family, Holidays, Relationships
The end-of-the-year holidays are meant to be a time of joy and togetherness. For some of us, it may be the first time seeing extended family and celebrating the holidays with others since the coronavirus pandemic. During this time popular movies, ads, and TV shows...
by Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | Jul 2, 2021 | Bullying, Racial Justice, Stress
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are not new concepts, but you may have been hearing more about them in your office over the last few years. Employers are prioritizing DEI in response to the Me Too movement that exposed gender inequities and the protests that...
by Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | Apr 9, 2021 | Grief, Relationships
The loss of a loved one is the most difficult life experience for many. A significant loss, such as a parent, a child, or partner, can be devastating. Losses that happen abruptly or prematurely can be even more devastating. A person grieving such losses may have...
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