Dr. Angela Londoño-McConnell

http://www.akcconline.com

Bio

I am a licensed psychologist and co-founder of AK Counseling & Consulting, Inc. I have extensive experience in the areas of health psychology, college student life and development, and cultural diversity. As an invited speaker, I have conducted numerous workshops on a wide variety of topics. I am often interviewed by regional, national & international media and I am a regular featured guest on CNN en Español. My professional interests include relationships, women's issues, stress management, college student life & development, anxiety and mood disorders. I am bilingual (Spanish) and bicultural.

Posts by Dr. Angela Londoño-McConnell:

Returning to School Might Be The Best Alternative for Your Children Following the School Shooting

Returning to school tomorrow may seem scary to your child after #ctshooting. But maintaining routine is important. ow.ly/g8TMc
— APAHelpCenter (@APAHelpCenter) December 16, 2012

We are all shocked, saddened, and in disbelief about the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday. We can all relate to being in a school setting, and for the majority of us, …[Read More]

Filed under: Children, Parenting, Resilience | No Comments »

Making Career Fairs Work for You

It is hard to believe that it is the fall, that time of the year when classes resume and college seniors start to prepare to enter the job market. College career fairs are held every semester and offer students a chance to secure a job before graduation. If you are a current college student, you have probably …[Read More]

Filed under: Lifestyle & Behaviors, Work/Life | 1 Comment »

Olympics Are Much More Than Sports

The 2012 London Olympics have come to a close and what great games they were.  I love the Olympic Games (both summer and winter). It is such a wonderful sight to see athletes from all over the world, standing side-by-side, overcoming language, religious or political differences for the love of their sport. There is so much …[Read More]

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Poverty and Mental Health: What Is Not Understood Can Hurt

Researchers had college students watch different videos of the same fourth grade girl taking an oral achievement test. The only differences in the videos were subtle cues about her social class. Viewers who were led to believe she came from a low-income household assumed that her test performance would be substantially lower than those who …[Read More]

Filed under: Chronic Illness & Disease Management, Lifestyle & Behaviors, Relationships, Resilience, Stress, Work/Life | 5 Comments »