<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Psych by Shalom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspire, Learn, and Laugh with Shalom]]></description><link>https://www.psychbyshalom.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:05:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.psychbyshalom.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Interracial Dating: Love Across Lines, Not Over Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interracial dating has become more visible, especially among young adults. It is often seen as a sign of progress. BUT the truth is.... Love does not exist outside of society (unfortunately). It moves within it. From a sociological lens, relationships are shaped by race, culture, and systems of inequality. Even when a relationship feels private, it reflects the world around it (Qian &#38; Lichter, 2007). So this is not just about love. It is about understanding the forces that shape love. Pro...]]></description><link>https://www.psychbyshalom.net/post/interracial-dating-love-across-lines-not-over-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eec9583fe49635e6906e5c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:01:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b1441_636633f1787341199f8c9510c39841d1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_745,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>psychbyshalom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mango's Origin Story (Tale of an Orange ESA )]]></title><description><![CDATA[March 5th 2025. That fateful day. The day I acquired my sweet orange kitty, Mango. Arguably one of the best days of my life. My friend Ashlee and I decided together to get an Emotional Support Animal (ESA). Cats, specifically, to help support our mental health journeys and bring a new purpose to our lives. This was tricky because: We are college students living in an off-campus apartment (huge fees, including potential damages). It could be costly to get all the supplies (think like a cat...]]></description><link>https://www.psychbyshalom.net/post/mango-s-origin-story-tale-of-an-orange-esa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c2e77ed67c72d7ecb89b15</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:43:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b1441_7951ddf04ebe49a2b5c5bdf58d0f3c32~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>psychbyshalom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Your Hard Work Gets Mislabelled as AI: A Halloween Horror Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was Halloween morning, but instead of costumes and candy, I faced a blank document and a dreadful deadline. At 8:00 AM, I sat down to write a hypothetical psychology case example due by 5:00 PM. Like many students, I had procrastinated. But unlike some, I felt confident. Between my coursework and my job as a behavioral technician, the material was familiar. I believed a few focused hours would be enough to produce a solid paper. The topic at hand was Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 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And that can be harmful, especially for young, impressionable minds who consume this content without context.  Visibility definitely...]]></description><link>https://www.psychbyshalom.net/post/the-rise-of-self-diagnosis-in-pop-culture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a3e75c32a596f2a27fd0d1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/iFx9yN-mSJw?si=c8HNFe-WsaXuQBYV" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>psychbyshalom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Psychology Research: My McNair Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Psychology is a field that constantly evolves, driven by research that seeks to understand the complexities of the human mind and behavior. Participating in research can be a transformative experience, especially for students eager to delve deeper into this fascinating discipline. My journey through the McNair Scholars Program provided me with invaluable insights and skills that I will carry with me throughout my academic and professional career. The McNair Scholars Program: An Overview The...]]></description><link>https://www.psychbyshalom.net/post/exploring-psychology-research-my-mcnair-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69328c0ba7a4d87bcf151c4b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:38:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b1441_e8da8c6265f14a4bacf8471a576e4580~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>psychbyshalom</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>