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Relationships
Long-Distance Benefits
Marisa T. Cohen PhD, LMFT on June 24, 2024 in Finding Love: The Scientific Take
Long-distance relationships can present unique challenges. However, there are many benefits, such as independence, enhanced communication, and connection to two communities.
Long-distance relationships can present unique challenges. However, there are many benefits, such as independence, enhanced communication, and connection to two communities.
Nostalgia
When 2D Animation and Nostalgia Bring Us Renewed Hope
Peter Danzig LSW on June 23, 2024 in Don't Toy With Me
In a world with constant overstimulation, a mental health epidemic, and uncertainty leaving us feeling less connected to ourselves and others, we need one thing: the X-Men.
In a world with constant overstimulation, a mental health epidemic, and uncertainty leaving us feeling less connected to ourselves and others, we need one thing: the X-Men.
Attachment
Attachment Styles and Our Material Possessions
Cheralyn Leeby Ph.D., LMFT on June 23, 2024 in Consciously Creating Your Soul Life
Do you feel overwhelmed and cluttered with material possessions? How can we better understand our struggles with hoarding behavior in relation to Bowlby's attachment styles?
Do you feel overwhelmed and cluttered with material possessions? How can we better understand our struggles with hoarding behavior in relation to Bowlby's attachment styles?
Decision-Making
Navigating Your Way Out of Decision Paralysis
Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on June 23, 2024 in The Power of Parallels
Do you suffer from decision paralysis? Explore why you get stuck making decisions and learn how to approach this common problem.
Do you suffer from decision paralysis? Explore why you get stuck making decisions and learn how to approach this common problem.
Boundaries
The Limits of Boundaries
John T. Maier Ph.D. on June 23, 2024 in Philosophy and Therapy
The language of "boundaries" is everywhere in therapy today. But we should not mistake a device that is useful for some people for a framework that applies to everyone.
The language of "boundaries" is everywhere in therapy today. But we should not mistake a device that is useful for some people for a framework that applies to everyone.
Forgiveness
Denying Deathbed Forgiveness to Abusers
Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC on June 23, 2024 in Simplifying Complex Trauma
Would you ask a trauma survivor to forgive their dying abuser? If so, you could be doing more harm than good.
Would you ask a trauma survivor to forgive their dying abuser? If so, you could be doing more harm than good.
Career
How to Reduce Burnout and Be Satisfied With Work
Lauren Florko Ph.D. on June 23, 2024 in People, Planet, Profits
The best way to reduce burnout and be satisfied with work is to meet your psychological needs and detach when not at work.
The best way to reduce burnout and be satisfied with work is to meet your psychological needs and detach when not at work.
Anxiety
Stuck Solving a Problem? 3 Steps to Get Unstuck
Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on June 23, 2024 in Fixing Families
When we are stuck with a problem, what is usually needed is a new approach and a different perspective. Here are 3 ways to shake it up.
When we are stuck with a problem, what is usually needed is a new approach and a different perspective. Here are 3 ways to shake it up.
Emotions
"Inside Out 2": A Serious Flaw and Major Strength
Ryan M. Niemiec Psy.D. on June 23, 2024 in What Matters Most?
Here are two important messages for everyone about positive emotions, whether you watch the film or not.
Here are two important messages for everyone about positive emotions, whether you watch the film or not.
Artificial Intelligence
What Would AGI Think of Human Cognition?
John Nosta on June 23, 2024 in The Digital Self
With AGI on the horizon, will superintelligence view human cognition as a transitory phase in the evolution of intelligence, redefining the essence of humanity?
With AGI on the horizon, will superintelligence view human cognition as a transitory phase in the evolution of intelligence, redefining the essence of humanity?
Law and Crime
Hearsay Evidence and Mental Health Professionals
Allan E. Barsky PhD, MSW, JD on June 23, 2024 in Agens Scientiam
You’re testifying in court about a client’s mental health. Most of your information is based on hearsay. Is it appropriate to share secondhand information about the client?
You’re testifying in court about a client’s mental health. Most of your information is based on hearsay. Is it appropriate to share secondhand information about the client?
Career
Keeping Cool at Work When the Temperature Rises
J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on June 23, 2024 in Humanizing the World of Work
When you put your team members first in your decision-making, they are more likely to prioritize your concerns.
When you put your team members first in your decision-making, they are more likely to prioritize your concerns.
Relationships
Why Relationships Fail
Antonieta Contreras on June 23, 2024 in Traumatization and Its Aftermath
Ever wonder why some relationships seem doomed? Let's have a real talk on how to break free from these patterns, grow as individuals, and build a rock-solid relationship.
Ever wonder why some relationships seem doomed? Let's have a real talk on how to break free from these patterns, grow as individuals, and build a rock-solid relationship.
Environment
Novel Ways to Understand and Rehabilitate a Disabled Planet
Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on June 23, 2024 in Animal Emotions
Dr. Sunaura Taylor's book "Disabled Ecologies" offers many unique perspectives.
Dr. Sunaura Taylor's book "Disabled Ecologies" offers many unique perspectives.
Singlehood
Single at Heart: What It Is and Is Not
Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on June 23, 2024 in Living Single
The single at heart find fulfilment in single life. They are embracing single life rather than avoiding romantic relationships or anything else.
The single at heart find fulfilment in single life. They are embracing single life rather than avoiding romantic relationships or anything else.
Alcoholism
Relapse and the Hidden Dangers Behind “One Drink Won't Hurt”
Jeanette Hu AMFT on June 22, 2024 in Sober Curiosity
Ever find yourself returning to alcohol after weeks or months of sobriety? Discover how our brains distort past memories and the science to overcome relapse.
Ever find yourself returning to alcohol after weeks or months of sobriety? Discover how our brains distort past memories and the science to overcome relapse.
Emotional Intelligence
3 Habits Signify Emotional Intelligence Versus Narcissism
Erin Leonard Ph.D. on June 22, 2024 in Peaceful Parenting
3 habits indicate that you have emotional intelligence (EI) and are not narcissistic.
3 habits indicate that you have emotional intelligence (EI) and are not narcissistic.
Neuroscience
How Does Your Brain Produce Euphoria and Madness?
Gary Wenk Ph.D. on June 22, 2024 in Your Brain on Food
Scientists have discovered consistent patterns that allow us to predict how feelings are produced.
Scientists have discovered consistent patterns that allow us to predict how feelings are produced.
Anxiety
Facing the Fear of Death
Dimitrios Tsatiris M.D. on June 22, 2024 in Anxiety in High-Achievers
Many people fear their inevitable death. Here are 7 tips to help you live more and worry less about your mortality.
Many people fear their inevitable death. Here are 7 tips to help you live more and worry less about your mortality.
Sleep
Harnessing Imagination to Conquer Nightmares
Jessica Del Pozo, Ph.D. on June 22, 2024 in Being Awake Better
Do you have a recurring nightmare? Traumatic images that replay during sleep can terrorize and disrupt, but there are effective treatments.
Do you have a recurring nightmare? Traumatic images that replay during sleep can terrorize and disrupt, but there are effective treatments.
Body Image
Women and Weight: 4 Ways to Think Beyond BMI
Lauren Dennelly Ph.D., LCSW on June 22, 2024 in The Mental Health of Girls and Women
Is going to your medical visit and discussing weight a stressful endeavor? There are other ways to think about health and weight that you can discuss with your doctor.
Is going to your medical visit and discussing weight a stressful endeavor? There are other ways to think about health and weight that you can discuss with your doctor.
Motivation
Should Life’s Biggest Decisions Be Made Quietly?
Gregg McBride on June 22, 2024 in The Weight-ing Game
A Personal Perspective: If successfully committing to goals is an inside job, why do we constantly look to others for approval beforehand?
A Personal Perspective: If successfully committing to goals is an inside job, why do we constantly look to others for approval beforehand?
Self-Esteem
Replicating the Two-Factor Approach to Self-Esteem
Christopher Mruk, Ph.D. on June 22, 2024 in Authentic Self-Esteem and Well-Being
Books, articles, podcasts, and blogs on human behavior make many claims. Should you believe everything you read or hear? Of course not. Replication makes information more credible.
Books, articles, podcasts, and blogs on human behavior make many claims. Should you believe everything you read or hear? Of course not. Replication makes information more credible.
Philosophy
Is Physics All There Is?
Gregg Henriques Ph.D. on June 22, 2024 in Theory of Knowledge
Does reality really just take place at the level of physics?
Does reality really just take place at the level of physics?
Dopamine
Affecting the Psychology of Baseball Players
Ran D. Anbar M.D. on June 22, 2024 in Understanding Hypnosis
A Personal Perspective: Paying attention to the psychology of players is an essential part of achieving optimal success in sports.
A Personal Perspective: Paying attention to the psychology of players is an essential part of achieving optimal success in sports.
Career
Everyday Empathy: Be the Change You Wish to See
Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on June 22, 2024 in Positively Different
By honoring others' dignity and supporting them, we contribute to a more compassionate world.
By honoring others' dignity and supporting them, we contribute to a more compassionate world.
Aging
Estranged by Time: Alienation in the Aging Process
Nigel R. Bairstow Ph.D. on June 22, 2024 in Disconnection Dynamics
There are efforts to improve the lives of the elderly while addressing ageism and isolation.
There are efforts to improve the lives of the elderly while addressing ageism and isolation.
Intelligence
The Special Needs of Gifted Children
Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on June 22, 2024 in Twin Dilemmas
Gifted children are as sensitive as they are smart.
Gifted children are as sensitive as they are smart.
Mania
Ego Defenses: The Manic Defense
Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on June 22, 2024 in Hide and Seek
The most modern, and American, form of self-deception.
The most modern, and American, form of self-deception.