Quinton Skinner

Quinton Skinner is a Minneapolis-based journalist and novelist. He is the author of articles that have appeared in publications including Variety, Glamour, the Minnesota Star Tribune and the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He has been senior editor of Minnesota Monthly and Twin Cities METRO, Communications Director at the Guthrie Theater, and is the author of fiction and nonfiction books including Amnesia Nights, 14 Degrees Below Zero, Project Chrysalis, and Do I Look Like a Daddy to You? He is the co-founder of Logosphere, an agency specializing in writing for business startups, nonprofits, corporations, and individuals.

Latest stories

Can Gossip Be Good? Yes — Here’s How

Research suggests that gossip serves a higher social function than just idle chitchat. Here are seven ways to keep it positive.

By Quinton Skinner

Healthy Communication Personal Development

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6 Strategies to Cope With Medical Trauma

Frightening or distressing medical experiences are common. Lean on these strategies to overcome your fears.

By Quinton Skinner

Mental Health Stress

How to Use Guided Imagery

Guided imagery can be a powerful support tool for health recovery, goal realization, and emotional healing. Here are some practical guidelines to follow when finding the right program for your needs.

By Quinton Skinner

Mindfulness/Meditation Personal Development

How Guided Imagery Can Boost Your Health — and Performance

Guided imagery can be a powerful support for health recovery, goal realization, and emotional healing. Here's why.

By Quinton Skinner

Mindfulness/Meditation

How to Respond to Gaslighting

Gaslighting can undermine your self-confidence and perception of the truth. Here are signs of gaslighting — and how to break free from it.

By Quinton Skinner

Dating/Marriage Healthy Communication

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How to Know When to Quit

We tend to think giving up is a sign of weakness, but in the right context, quitting can be a strength. Our experts explain how to know when it’s time to throw in the towel.

By Quinton Skinner

Personal Development Work

How Does EMDR Work?

No one is exactly sure how eye movement desensitization and reprocessing helps treat trauma, but here are three working theories.

By Quinton Skinner

Functional/Integrative Medicine Stress

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How EMDR Helps to Treat Trauma

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is a trauma treatment that often produces results when nothing else will. But what is it, and how does it work?

By Quinton Skinner

Functional/Integrative Medicine Stress