Evan Parks, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Education
- PsyD, The Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Clinical Psychology
- MA, Western Michigan University, Counseling Psychology
- BA, Cedarville University, Theology
Professional Achievements
- Authored "Chronic Pain Rehabilitation: Active Pain Management That Helps You Get Back to the Life You Love"
- Featured Writer for Psychology Today, focusing on emotional health and chronic pain
Certifications & Organizations
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Certified Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Trainer
Favorite Piece of Advice
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Co-authored Articles (17)
How to
Get Someone Annoying to Stop Talking
We’ve all been there—trapped in an annoying one-way conversation with someone who can’t figure out that you just want it to end. Fortunately, there are several good ways to get yourself out of this kind of jam. Thi...
How to Tell if Someone is Ignoring Your Calls & What to Do About It
Tips on confronting someone who won't return your calls Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if someone is deliberately avoiding you when you phone. This can make you feel anxious, hurt your feelings and create a social...
How to
Deal with Not Being Thanked for a Gift
Social etiquette dictates that we say “thank you” and express gratitude when someone gives us a gift. Not receiving a verbal thank you or a thank you card or note for a gift can be annoying. Rather than stew about th...
How to
Get Rid of Annoying People
There are always those times when there's someone annoying us over and over. Yet, we often have no choice but to deal with them. Even when we can break it off, we need to do it in a way that won’t provoke them to act e...
How to
Deal With Someone Who Really Annoys You
In life, you will often have to deal with people who will challenge and frustrate you. A part of showing maturity and self-control is understanding how to deal with these people despite how much they might annoy you. T...
How to
Overcome a Fear of Dogs
A fear of dogs, also known as cynophobia, is a very common animal phobia. Animal phobias fall into a category known as specific phobias, as opposed to social phobias. A phobia, in general, is an uncontrollable, irratio...
How to Cope When Things Don’t Go as Planned
Adjust to sudden changes and find the silver linings with this adviceSo, things didn’t go according to plan—what do you do now? Mistakes and miscalculations can leave you feeling stressed, anxious, and worried. While...
How to
Be Friends With Two People That Hate Each Other
Friendship is tough! Finding loyal friends you can really count on and be yourself with is always a challenge. But an equal challenge is having great friends that you care for, and who care for you, but who don’t car...
How to
Ignore Annoying People
No matter where you go or how old you are, you're going to run into someone who annoys you. If you encounter an annoying stranger, you can ignore them and walk away, but you can't always do that with people you know. Yo...
How to
Discourage People from Messing With You
Many people enjoy teasing or messing with others. Being the recipient of such behaviors can be stressful, especially if the behavior verges on bullying or harassment. You can take many preventative measures, like traveli...
How to
Deal with Backstabbing Family
Discovering that a family member has backstabbed you can hurt deeply, especially when family is so often associated with unconditional love. When a relative betrays your trust, it’s important to think before you act, c...
How to
Handle Getting the Silent Treatment
Ever get into a disagreement with a loved one and end up on the receiving end of tight-lipped, terse responses, or no response at all? If so, then you might have been getting the silent treatment. Also known as the “co...
How to Be More Sympathetic: Expressing Sympathy & Communicating Mindfully
Sympathy involves an attempt to understand someone's problems from a different perspective than your own. Even if this is something you struggle with, you can support your friends and loved ones by learning to ''express'...
How to
Learn to Shut People Out
Most people need time to themselves once in a while. Stress and pressure from school, work, or interpersonal relationships can make you want to get away from people and have some “me” time. There are also times when ...
How to
Overcome a Fear of Stairs
Most people are afraid of something, but fear of stairs can seem debilitating. You might be uneasy about falling down them or the upward sloping of stairs can make you anxious. Maybe you go out of your way to avoid stair...
How to
Cope with Nightmares
No matter what age you are, having nightmares can be an awful and difficult experience, and knowing they aren’t real doesn’t always help. If you experience nightmares regularly or had one recently, there are a few wa...
How to
Survive a Prom when You Do Not Have a Date
Prom can be an amazing experience whether or not you have a date. In fact, it may be more fun to go with a group of friends than with someone you barely know. First, start your evening right by getting ready with friends...
