Resources for Sociology

As human beings, we all face mental health struggles at some point in our lives. Whether it be stress, anxiety, or depression, these struggles can hold us back from reaching our full potential and enjoying life to its fullest. However, there is hope and a way to break free from these chains of mental health. That way is therapy.

The term Tai Chi Chu’uan translates as "supreme ultimate fist".
The concept of the Tai Chi appears in both Taoist and Confucian Chinese philosophy, where it represents the fusion of Yin and Yang into a single Ultimate, represented by the Yin / Yang symbol also known as taijitu. Thus, tai chi theory and practice evolved in agreement with many Chinese philosophical principles, including those of Taoism and Confucianism.

This is my blog.

I write about career change and in particular the psychology of career change.

It's a mix of free resources, articles and observations from my work helping people to get unstuck from career paralysis, and moving forward in a meaningful direction.

This is a very extensive bibliography, which is given to students at UEA. It is divided into two parts, the first providing general background reading.

Bibliography.pdf

Written by myself, this website is designed to guide you through the medieval and later history of St Andrew's and Blackfriars' Halls, Norwich. The Halls were built over 600 years ago, and today they represent the most complete English friary church and convent buildings to survive intact from the medieval period. Come and explore this landmark for yourself, and learn more about its fascinating history.

An Arts and Humanities Research Council funded website. It provides an overview of the Great Hospital, Norwich. Founded in 1249, the hospital is one of England's oldest surviving medieval hospital. The website is a teaching resource for Edexcel's GCSE, 'Medicine Through Time'.

Why do so many people struggle to work out what career to choose?

Occupational psychologist Rob Archer argues that it's because the brain isn't set up to make modern day career decisions.

He sets out 5 ways in which we struggle - but then outlines how you can counter these cognitive biases and identify the career that's best for you.

The NLN Materials are small, flexible 'bite-sized' episodes of learning. They are not whole courses but are designed to support a wide range of subject and topic areas. They have been funded by the LSC and are available free to all authorised organisations in the post-16 sector.

PsyCentral Blog with Psychologist, Coach, Author & Broadcaster Dr Gary Wood - offering a psychological perspective on human social life including current affairs; hug, gender & relationships plus learning, development and coaching insights and tips. . . the odd acerbic comment and the occasional rant.

PsyCentral Blog with Psychologist, Coach, Author & Broadcaster Dr Gary Wood - offering a psychological perspective on human social life including current affairs; hug, gender & relationships plus learning, development and coaching insights and tips. . . the odd acerbic comment and the occasional rant.

One of Britain's leading adventurers, Benedict Allen, is to open the Indigenous Perspectives Conference on Monday 12th October. Allen is the author of 11 books, but is probably best known for his TV programmes of exploration and endurance. His first-hand experience of indigenous people in jungle, tundra and desert qualifies him to speak with authority and warmth at this one-day conference at the Pierian Centre.

In an unexpected move, the G20 summit today proposed the introduction of a new currency based on academic qualifications.

'Alongside the V&A, Science, Natural History and British Museums, the capital has a host of smaller, lesser-known collections. Here's our guide to London's best secret museums.'

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Try transcribing a document and get it marked.

Today I've been trying to get my head around how the US election tonight works.

Wikipedia is quite helpful: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election

and I thought this slideshow was very good at explaining things:

http://www.slideshare.net/acordova/the-us-election-explained-presentation-695681/