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Career

Navigating Emotional Triggers at Work

Mira Brancu, Ph.D. on November 2, 2024 in A New Look at Women's Leadership

Finding it hard to hold back with specific people or situations at work? These steps can help you feel more equipped to address it.

Finding it hard to hold back with specific people or situations at work? These steps can help you feel more equipped to address it.

Shame

How Shame Disconnects Us From Ourselves

John Amodeo Ph.D., MFT on November 2, 2024 in Intimacy, A Path Toward Spirituality

Shame is a painful emotion that often hides out in the shadows. It can stifle our life energy, leave us with a vague discontent, and prevent us from being all that we can be.

Shame is a painful emotion that often hides out in the shadows. It can stifle our life energy, leave us with a vague discontent, and prevent us from being all that we can be.

Resilience

Election, or the End of Life as We Know It?

Mary McNaughton-Cassill Ph.D. on November 2, 2024 in Mental Health Matters

Many of us are finding the wait for the end of the 2024 elections excruciating, but we need to focus on how to move forward regardless of the outcome.

Many of us are finding the wait for the end of the 2024 elections excruciating, but we need to focus on how to move forward regardless of the outcome.

Psychiatry

Being on Meds: To Be or Not to Be

Sandra Wartski Psy.D. on November 2, 2024 in Mindful Metaphors

Whether you're deciding to start, resume, or continue taking psychiatric medication, there are several domains to consider.

Whether you're deciding to start, resume, or continue taking psychiatric medication, there are several domains to consider.

Domestic Violence

A 10-Step Safety Plan for Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Kaytee Gillis, LCSW on November 2, 2024 in Invisible Bruises

Leaving an abusive relationship is the most dangerous time for victims, as this is when the perpetrator feels they are losing control. Having a plan can improve safety.

Leaving an abusive relationship is the most dangerous time for victims, as this is when the perpetrator feels they are losing control. Having a plan can improve safety.

Midlife

Mentoring Neurodivergent Minds With Confidence

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on November 2, 2024 in The Right Side of 40

Unlock the power of mentorship for neurodivergent minds by employing strategies that inspire confidence and foster unique strengths.

Unlock the power of mentorship for neurodivergent minds by employing strategies that inspire confidence and foster unique strengths.

Politics

A House Divided: Why America's Greatest Enemy Is Itself

Mike Brooks Ph.D. on November 2, 2024 in Tech Happy Life

A Personal Perspective: As America grows more divided, we must remember that unity, not division, is the foundation of our health and greatness.

A Personal Perspective: As America grows more divided, we must remember that unity, not division, is the foundation of our health and greatness.

Stress

Manage Holiday Stress or Blues With the Gift of Self-Care

Kyle D. Killian Ph.D., LMFT on November 2, 2024 in Intersections

During the holidays, we can feel overwhelmed by pressure, emotions, and memories. Here are four strategies for navigating this stressful season.

During the holidays, we can feel overwhelmed by pressure, emotions, and memories. Here are four strategies for navigating this stressful season.

Resilience

Is Unconstrained Freedom Harming Mental Health?

Bob Doppelt on November 2, 2024 in Community Is Medicine

Most people don't realize it, but an underlying driver of the accelerating climate and mental health crises is the concept of unrestricted freedom.

Most people don't realize it, but an underlying driver of the accelerating climate and mental health crises is the concept of unrestricted freedom.

Emotional Intelligence

The Value of Active Listening as a Component of EQ

Anna Rostomyan Ph.D. on November 2, 2024 in Emotions in Our Lives

Active listening is not merely a buzz word; it is a prerequisite in building stronger interpersonal relationships.

Active listening is not merely a buzz word; it is a prerequisite in building stronger interpersonal relationships.

Anxiety

The Great Pet-Eating Panic

Robert Bartholomew Ph.D. on November 2, 2024 in It's Catching

Tales of migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, are the latest in a long line of similar accusations stretching back through our nation's history. Why do they spread?

Tales of migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, are the latest in a long line of similar accusations stretching back through our nation's history. Why do they spread?

Anxiety

I’m a Therapist: Here’s How I’m Coping With Election Anxiety

Shannon Sauer-Zavala Ph.D. on November 2, 2024 in Self: Made

As election anxiety peaks, try practicing the proven cognitive behavioral strategies that I preach to my clients.

As election anxiety peaks, try practicing the proven cognitive behavioral strategies that I preach to my clients.

Resilience

Embracing the Results of the U.S. Elections

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on November 2, 2024 in Understanding Hypnosis

A Personal Perspective: During this election season, we can choose to channel our reactions in a positive, constructive way, no matter the outcome.

A Personal Perspective: During this election season, we can choose to channel our reactions in a positive, constructive way, no matter the outcome.

Deception

A Lie Is a Lie Is a Lie

Debbie Peterson on November 2, 2024 in Where Women Govern

'Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me,' takes on new meaning with research on the impacts of deception.

'Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me,' takes on new meaning with research on the impacts of deception.

Theory of Mind

Theory of Mind Is the Building Block of Human Interaction

Joseph A. Shrand M.D. on November 2, 2024 in The I-M Approach

"Theory of mind" is a clunky scientific term to describe that we cannot see someone else's mind so we have to guess, to theorize, what they think or feel — especially about us.

"Theory of mind" is a clunky scientific term to describe that we cannot see someone else's mind so we have to guess, to theorize, what they think or feel — especially about us.

Ethics and Morality

How to Know What to Accept and What to Challenge

Arthur Dobrin D.S.W. on November 1, 2024 in Am I Right?

Self-acceptance isn't complacency or resignation but a way to make a better life.

Self-acceptance isn't complacency or resignation but a way to make a better life.

Empathy

Empathy in Relationships

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on November 1, 2024 in OCD and Marriage

Empathy is a powerful tool in our relationship toolbox if we choose to use it.

Empathy is a powerful tool in our relationship toolbox if we choose to use it.

Sex

How Psychologically Troubling Is Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

Michael Castleman M.A. on November 1, 2024 in All About Sex

Erectile dysfunction is fairly common, but few men seek treatment or take medication. Why? Older couples who remain sexual pivot away from Intercourse, so men don't need erections.

Erectile dysfunction is fairly common, but few men seek treatment or take medication. Why? Older couples who remain sexual pivot away from Intercourse, so men don't need erections.

Family Dynamics

Family Resilience During Times of Separation

Rebekka Grun von Jolk Ph.D. on November 1, 2024 in Maximizing Relationships and Happiness in Life

Building family resilience during long-distance separations requires a multifaceted approach that combines emotional preparedness, financial stability, and quality communication.

Building family resilience during long-distance separations requires a multifaceted approach that combines emotional preparedness, financial stability, and quality communication.

Anxiety

8 Strategies for Managing Election Anxiety

Marwa Azab Ph.D. on November 1, 2024 in Neuroscience in Everyday Life

Explore effective strategies to manage election anxiety, from reflecting on information sources to increasing your sense of control and recognizing the moral burdens.

Explore effective strategies to manage election anxiety, from reflecting on information sources to increasing your sense of control and recognizing the moral burdens.

Relationships

5 Lessons You Learn When You Take Off the Blindfold

Lindsay Weisner Psy.D. on November 1, 2024 in The Venn Diagram Life

We know what happened when the cameras stopped rolling on "Love is Blind." What did we learn?

We know what happened when the cameras stopped rolling on "Love is Blind." What did we learn?

Relationships

The Great Underrated Truth of Love: It’s Scary

Gregg Levoy on November 1, 2024 in Passion!

Intimacy requires that you lower your drawbridge and welcome vulnerability into the castle. This explains why intimacy is scary, and hard work, and demands self-compassion.

Intimacy requires that you lower your drawbridge and welcome vulnerability into the castle. This explains why intimacy is scary, and hard work, and demands self-compassion.

Health

Debunking Wellness Culture

Carolyn Karoll LCSW-C, CEDS-C on November 1, 2024 in Eating Disorder Recovery

Are you caught in the web of wellness culture? Discover how to discern genuine wellness from diet culture's harmful influence.

Are you caught in the web of wellness culture? Discover how to discern genuine wellness from diet culture's harmful influence.

Philosophy

The Peril and Promise of Technology

Matthew Clemente, Ph.D. and David Goodman, Ph.D. on November 1, 2024 in Our Human Condition

Technology is something that both enhances and encumbers our lives. This contrast leaves us feeling deeply ambivalent and reminds us that all human creations bring help and harm.

Technology is something that both enhances and encumbers our lives. This contrast leaves us feeling deeply ambivalent and reminds us that all human creations bring help and harm.

Teamwork

Wear Purple on Election Day to Call for Cooperation

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on November 1, 2024 in Much More Than Common Core

Personal Perspective: Wear purple on election day if you want less polarization and more cooperation between parties.

Personal Perspective: Wear purple on election day if you want less polarization and more cooperation between parties.

Stress

The Healing Power of "Maybe"

Mike Verano LPC, LMFT on November 1, 2024 in Confessions of a Psychological First Responder

No one doubts that we live in uncertain times but the question of how to manage uncertainty leaves many at a loss.

No one doubts that we live in uncertain times but the question of how to manage uncertainty leaves many at a loss.

Extroversion

From the Extroverted Ideal to Being Externally Referenced

Paul J Dunion Ed.D. on November 1, 2024 in The Secular Mystic Path

Once it became preferable to be extroverted or talk with others, it also became easy to define trust, forgiveness, loyalty, and kindness as dynamics happening only with others.

Once it became preferable to be extroverted or talk with others, it also became easy to define trust, forgiveness, loyalty, and kindness as dynamics happening only with others.

Body Image

A Heartfelt Letter From Your Body to Your Mind

Andrea Wachter LMFT on November 1, 2024 in The Relatable Therapist

Is your body starving for kindness? This letter can help you change the way you see yourself.

Is your body starving for kindness? This letter can help you change the way you see yourself.

Therapy

"Save the Cat!" Does Therapy

Michael Karson Ph.D., J.D. on November 1, 2024 in Feeling Our Way

Therapy rewrites the patient’s narrative about who they are, how the world works, and what the story is about.

Therapy rewrites the patient’s narrative about who they are, how the world works, and what the story is about.