by Ashleigh Louis | Aug 19, 2019 | Guest Author Kyle Edquist
It can be assumed that some animals eat hay every day. I am going to go out on a whim and reference the below exchange as our human version of daily H.A.Y. consumption (although I’d argue not resourceful and even more draining): Employee 1: “How are... by Ashleigh Louis | Aug 12, 2019 | Ashleigh Louis, PhD, LMFT, PA
Operant conditioning is a learning process based on reinforcement and punishment. As a reminder, in terms of operant conditioning, reinforcement always means that the behavior is strengthened (more likely to occur again), and punishment always means that the... by Ashleigh Louis | Aug 5, 2019 | Ashleigh Louis, PhD, LMFT, PA
Last week, we explored one process of learning known as classical conditioning. Operant conditioning is a similar concept in that it’s also a type of learning classified as “conditioning,” but there are notable differences between these two types of learning... by Ashleigh Louis | Jul 29, 2019 | Ashleigh Louis, PhD, LMFT, PA
Learning involves acquiring knowledge or skills through experience. It may occur in response to direct study or instruction, but often the process of learning is more subtle and subconscious than we might think or give credit to. Our tendency to behave in... by Ashleigh Louis | Jul 22, 2019 | Guest Author Lois Nightingale, PhD
Often when we think of forgiveness we think of letting someone, “getting away” with something or, “getting off scot-free”. Forgiveness is not about ignoring the fact we were hurt. It is not about setting yourself up to get hurt again. Forgiveness is not reconciliation...