Tag: Psychology and Stuff

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In this episode, we talk with Unified School District of De Pere School Social Worker (and UWGB Psychology alum) Melanie Brick about the many ways she and her fellow school social workers bring hope to students so they can thrive at school. Ryan and Georjeanna learn about the many behind-the-scenes jobs that social workers do and how Melanie supports students, including programming funded by a DPI mental health grant like the Hope Squad (a suicide prevention program).

In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna talk with Dr. Aaron Weinschenk, Professor of Political Science at UW-Green Bay about the concept called belief perseverance. Why is it so hard to change our minds after receiving new information? 

We talk with sport and exercise psychologists, Drs. Jo Morrissey and Alan Chu, about the mental health of high performing athletes.