Blog - Katherine King, Psy.D.

List of Core Values

List of Core ValuesIt’s easy to lose track of what’s most important, and helpful at times to consider our priorities. To help this process, see a list of potential values below. Please know that this is an incomplete list and be sure to add any other domains that are important to you.ACTIVITYachievementadventureleadershipprofessional lifeservice CREATIVITYbeautycuriosityplayHEALTHsafetyphysical healthnourishmentmovementrestsexualitytouchMEANINGcompassionfaithharmonyjoyjusticeknowledgelovepleasurepersonal growthspiritualitywisdom RELATIONSHIPScommunityfamily […]

List of Human Needs

List of Human NeedsIt’s easy to lose track of what’s most important, and what underlying needs might be driving our behavior. Once we’re tuned into what we need, we can start to come up with strategies to find fulfillment. Below is a list of needs to stimulate your thinking. What do you need?CONNECTIONacceptanceaffectionappreciationbelongingcooperationcommunicationclosenesscommunitycompanionshipcompassionconsiderationconsistencyempathyinclusionintimacylovemutualitynurturingrespect/self-respectCONNECTION continuedsafetysecuritystabilitysupportto know […]

Racial Justice Resources

Racial Justice ResourcesSince the killing of George Floyd, I have been finding and receiving lots of great resources for white people seeking to better understand race, racism, and their own privilege. Here are some of the best I’ve encountered so far.Articles and ResourcesAnti-Racist Resource Guide (Victoria Alexander, MEd) – This is the mother ship, a […]

The Wisdom of Grief Event Resources

The Wisdom of Grief: Event Notes and ResourcesThanks to all who attended my recent Wisdom of Grief event! As promised, here are some notes on the concepts I covered and some further resources.Debunking Myths:Myth: There is one right, “normal” way to grieve. Fact: We all grieve in unique, individual ways. While there are many common feelings […]

How to Use Clinical Supervision When There Aren’t Clients

One of the biggest struggles when starting to meditate is uncertainty about its benefits. We often imagine we’ll get off our cushion feeling blissed out, but end up just feeling blasé. Without immediate positive feedback, the reward centers of our brain don’t light up and we lose inspiration to continue our practice.

Doing Resolutions Right: Reflect, Dream, Plan, and Do!

Trauma-Informed Guided Meditation

Many trauma survivors have difficulty with traditional meditation instruction. It can be experienced as harsh or demanding and can end up having a counterproductive effect. I have created the following teaching suggestions and a sample guided meditation to encourage teachers to think about their own use of language and consider alternatives. May it be of […]