Alexandra WoollacottinSelf and OtherNotes on HopeThis has been a very difficult year so far. Some would argue the difficulties began long before. For those who care deeply about the state…Apr 27, 2020Apr 27, 2020
Alexandra WoollacottinSelf and OtherEthics in times of CrisisThe Covid-19 pandemic has so far impacted every aspect of modern life. The economic, social, political and moral structures that we…Mar 22, 20201Mar 22, 20201
Alexandra WoollacottinAge of AwarenessClimate UnconsciousnessWe have entered the age of the Anthropocene and are already bearing witness to the catastrophic effects of climate change that Earth…Jan 15, 20202Jan 15, 20202
Alexandra WoollacottinAge of AwarenessThe Climate Crisis and Mental HealthThe climate crisis has a complex impact on our psyche. As it continues to unfold, we must find ways to stay informed while trying not to…Jan 4, 20201Jan 4, 20201
Alexandra WoollacottLonely HeartsAccording to a substantial body of research, we humans are a lonely bunch. Politicians decree that loneliness is a epidemic and…Nov 12, 2019Nov 12, 2019
Alexandra WoollacottinSelf and OtherOn Being DepressedDepression is a common and highly complex phenomenon, requiring understanding from multiple perspectives. Understanding means listening to…Sep 16, 2019Sep 16, 2019
Alexandra WoollacottProductivity and…?When I listen closely — to patients, friends, colleagues and others I encounter in my day — I notice that productivity has been a regular…Mar 28, 2019Mar 28, 2019
Alexandra WoollacottinSelf and OtherDealing with Distress: starting your “toolbox”Our cognitive, affective and behavioral patterns and experiences are shaped by the relationships (both past and present) and the social…Oct 30, 2018Oct 30, 2018
Alexandra WoollacottinSelf and OtherEmbracing Your Introverted SelfSeattle can be a haven for introverted people. Those seeking quiet feel belonging in a place where people are more socially reserved and…Jun 14, 20181Jun 14, 20181
Alexandra WoollacottinSelf and OtherReclaiming EmotionsHow do you cope with emotions that are difficult to bear? Highly sensitive people endure a range of strong emotions, including those that…Mar 29, 2018Mar 29, 2018
