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    • About Dr. Pamela Rutledge
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      • What Is A Media Psychologist?
      • 8 Reasons Why We Need Media Psychology
      • Careers in Media Psychology
      • Example Careers in Media Psychology
      • Media Psychology at Fielding Graduate University
      • Positive Media Psychology
    • MPRC
      • Media Psychology Research Center
    • Media Psychology Review
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  • Consulting
    • Speaking & Consulting
    • Audience Engagement: Why Use Personas?
      • How to Build a Persona
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    • Transmedia Storytelling
      • Storytelling Across Platforms
      • Transmedia Storytelling Starts with the Power of Story
      • Our Transmedia World
      • Transmedia Case Study: The Three Little Pigs
      • Transmedia Storytelling Workshop
  • Story Power
    • Brand Storytelling
    • Storytelling: Brands, Entertainment & Organizations
      • Storytelling for Organizations
      • Core Story: Case Study
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      • Positive Media Psychology
      • Benefits of Video Games Part 1
      • Benefits of Video Games Part 2
      • Benefits of Video Games Part 3
      • Becoming Mindful: Exercises
      • Mindful Media Journal
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      • Media Psychology Syllabus 2021
      • Media Psychology Syllabus 2012
      • Media Psychology Syllabus 2015
    • Articles
      • Persuasion & Augmented Reality
      • Psychology of Transmedia Engagement
      • Theories of Attention
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7 Anti-Stress Tips for Political News Junkies

Feeling anxious about the incoming administration? Can't stop reading the headlines and fearing the worst? Here are seven tips to help you protect your well-being in a contentious political environment.... read more →
  • January 9, 2025
  • Pamela Rutledge
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Home for the Holidays: The Benefits of Rewatching Your Favorite Movies

Rewatching and sharing favorites improves mood, releases stress, builds rituals, and strengthens emotional connections. Key Points Anticipating familiar scenes in favorite movies triggers dopamine, making rewatching more rewarding. Rewatching holiday... read more →
  • December 20, 2024
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A generation of anxious parents are buying into fear-based tech restrictions that won't protect kids or prepare them for the digital world. Photo: Rido/Canva

Are Our Kids Anxious or Just Unprepared?

Technology use strategies that don't teach media literacy will fail our kids   Key Points: Tech bans and limiting access don't teach kids essential skills for making good decisions on... read more →
  • October 14, 2024
  • Pamela Rutledge
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How to Protect Your Brain from Election Stress

Political campaigns can increase stress and strain relationships. These strategies will help you build resilience and keep your cool during elections. Key Points Political turmoil keeps stress hormones high with... read more →
  • June 3, 2024
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Why it's Good that Jon Stewart & Jimmy Kimmel Cry on TV

Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel Cry on TV. Why That’s a Good Thing.

Crying humanizes male celebrities and challenges the “men don’t cry” stigma. My thinking is always informed by positive psychology. In contrast to the Dale Carnegie positive thinking stereotype, positive psychology... read more →
  • March 6, 2024
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Dr. Pam Rutledge, media psychologistDr. Pamela Rutledge is available to reporters for comments on the psychological and social impact of media and technology on individuals, society, organizations and brands.  pamelarutledge@gmail.com

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