Colleen O'Brien (cobrien)

I'm a married mother attending Columbia Southern University online, earning a BS in Psychology. I plan to earn a Master's Degree in Education, with a concentration on Instructional Technology. I plan to be an online teacher for incarcerated teens, incarcerated adults, teens in group homes, or somewhere that I can make a difference. I'm a good student and an avid reader with an extensive vocabulary. I hope nobody finds reading me a challenge. I try to use a conversational tone in my hubs.

I have a variety of special interests and experiences, including, but not limited to, weight control, fitness, human development, social issues, education, autism, mental health, Christianity, and pets.

In the Spotlight

Christianity, Science and the Existence of God

How was the Earth created? How did life begin? Did the human body really begin as a speck of dust? Did the Earth? Or were we really created by a supreme being?

In the Spotlight

Digital Cameras For Beginners

Photography is a great hobby, but digital cameras can be complex and expensive. Whether as a gift or for yourself, these are the five best digital cameras I found for beginners like me.

In the Spotlight

Join Me on My Weight Loss Journey

I am one of the more than one-third of Americans who are obese. Join me on my journey of more strength, longer endurance, lower weight, and better health.

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  Behavior Self-Help

  Be Your Own Therapist. How to Make Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Work for You

  4 years ago

  Cognitive-behavior therapy has been found to be a highly effective tool in mental health, happiness, and achievement of goals. You don't need a therapist. Anyone can do it. Practice makes perfect.

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  Alcoholism

  Relapse Prevention Plan: An Addition to a 12 Step Program

  5 years ago

  A Relapse Prevention Plan is not discussed in most 12 step programs, but it is an important part of staying clean.

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  Clinical Depression

  Coping with Depression on Your Terms

  5 years ago

  Doctors can prescribe antidepressants, but most patients still struggle with symptoms of depression. Here are ways that I found helpful to treat the depression symptoms of my bipolar disorder.

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  Bipolar Disorders

  Bipolar Disorder: The Struggle is Real

  5 years ago

  Bipolar disorder can destroy families, friendships, even lives. Victims of this debilitating disorder can be hard to understand. Perhaps this explanation will help.