Social Media Fail
It can be risky to assume you can offer caring and support through social media like Facebook. Sometimes you need a more meaningful connection.
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Because Life Happens
Author: Shawna Kelly, PhD
About Shawna Kelly, PhD
Shawna is the Director of User Research for Dogpatch Technology. A former university professor in media theory and game studies, Shawna’s previous employment fields span software tech support, computer hardware, biomedical sciences, environmental science, theater stage management, and implementing technology in work and educational settings. She has a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Southern California, Annenberg School for Communication. How to Convince Your Brain to Be Happy
Use neuroscience to make yourself feel happier. Eric Barker shares 5 behaviors that can improve your mood.
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How do I ask for help?
We all need help sometimes. All we need to do is reach out and say “I Could Use.”
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What’s a superpower? Find yours.
You can make a difference in someone’s life when you offer the right help at the right time. It might seem simple, but it’s a superpower.
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Messaging Your Support
Friends and family of someone with a cancer diagnosis often feel frustrated because they don’t know how to help. You might be surprised to find out that making someone feel better and improving their health can be simple: Let them know that you’re thinking about them.
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Lessons from “World of Warcraft”
When Dogpatch Tech first approached me about doing user research to help them build an amazing mobile application for community support, I thought, “That sounds like something that people could really use, but most of my research looks at people and gaming; what do I know about finding support among friends and family?”