I’m a clinical psychologist, professor, and media psychologist with a focus on making psychology clear, practical, and relevant to everyday life.

I teach in the APA-accredited PsyD program at Antioch University Seattle and direct the Positive Psychology and Technology Lab (PsyTech), where we explore how media, technology, and innovation are shaping mental health, well-being, and human connection.

For more than 25 years, I’ve worked to make psychology accessible to a broad audience. I’m the founder of AllPsych.com, a long-standing resource used by students, professionals, and anyone interested in understanding psychology and applying it to real life.

My work is grounded in a solution-focused approach, with an emphasis on helping people move away from ill-being and toward well-being in meaningful, practical ways.

I co-authored The Strength-Based Clinical Supervision Workbook (Routledge) and currently serve in leadership roles with the American Psychological Association Division 46, focused on the evolving role of media and technology in our lives.

You can learn more at chrisheffner.com.

A Crisis of Meaning: Why Burnout Is About More Than Just Overwork

A Crisis of Meaning: Why Burnout Is About More Than Just Overwork

We typically blame burnout on having too much to do, and so in response we engage in self-care to counter the negative impact. Too many ...
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Think Big: Why Broad New Year’s Resolutions Are the Key to Lasting Change

Think Big: Why Broad New Year’s Resolutions Are the Key to Lasting Change

I've committed myself to some fantastic New Year's Resolutions that never made it out of January. I bet I am not alone. Every year millions ...
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Telehealth is Transforming the Therapeutic Landscape

Mental health care is undergoing a transformation, with telehealth becoming an essential part of the therapeutic toolkit. The Monitor on Psychology (October 2024) highlights this ...
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Modernizing Maslow's Hierarchy through the Lens of Self-Care

Modernizing Maslow’s Hierarchy through the Lens of Self-Care

Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) is one of the founders of Humanistic Psychology. Along with Carl Rogers (1902-1987), Maslow stressed the importance of looking at the whole ...
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We are More Lonely than Ever. Find out Why and How to Counter It.

We are More Lonely than Ever. Find out Why and How to Counter It.

We are more connected and more lonely than ever. And this seems to be true across sex, age, race, and income. The COVID-19 pandemic has ...
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The Education Gender Gap: APA Task Force looks at How to Help Boys Succeed in School

The Education Gender Gap: APA Task Force looks at How to Help Boys Succeed in School

The April/May, 2023 edition of the Monitor on Psychology, the bimonthly magazine of the American Psychological Association, led with a cover story about helping boys ...
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Media Literacy and Modern Technology

Media Literacy and Modern Technology

Media Psychology Technology, including social and other forms of media, is often considered neutral - its value is determined by how we use it (see ...
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Doomscrolling: The Ultimate Negative Flow State and Four Ways to Counter It

Doomscrolling: The Ultimate Negative Flow State and Four Ways to Counter It

First, A Little Psychology I've written before about social media use and how it can be both helpful and harmful. The article, Is Social Media ...
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