Paradigm Shift

Mating

To Elder Women Seeking Men on Dating Sites, Beware

Alice LoCicero Ph.D. on July 14, 2024

The guy you think you fell in love with online might not be who he says he is. He might not even be a real person.

The guy you think you fell in love with online might not be who he says he is. He might not even be a real person.

Altruism

Community Members' Generosity During Covid

Alice LoCicero Ph.D. on February 15, 2021

One way to feel better during the pandemic is by helping others.

One way to feel better during the pandemic is by helping others.

Psychology research can help Americans respond to the attack on the Capitol, as well as the danger of fascism.

Health

For COVID-19 Workers: Therapy = Support + Advocacy

Alice LoCicero Ph.D. on May 27, 2020

All who work in health care settings need support and advocacy.

All who work in health care settings need support and advocacy.

Dating when you or your partner have kids.

Education

Who Will Be a Violent White Supremacist? We Cannot Predict.

Alice LoCicero Ph.D. on August 30, 2019

No one can predict who will become a violent white supremacist, and attempts to do so may cause harm. Instead, encourage youth development and critical thought.

No one can predict who will become a violent white supremacist, and attempts to do so may cause harm. Instead, encourage youth development and critical thought.

Health

Can't Find a Psychologist Who Accepts Insurance? Here's Why

Alice LoCicero Ph.D. on May 2, 2019

Insurance payments for psychotherapy do not provide a living wage.

Insurance payments for psychotherapy do not provide a living wage.

Friends

You and I Are Responsible for Civilian Deaths in War Zones

Alice LoCicero Ph.D. on March 3, 2019

Middle East wars are killing civilians. It's our fault.

Middle East wars are killing civilians. It's our fault.

Ethics and Morality

Can Psychologists Embrace the Idea That War Is Obsolete?

Alice LoCicero Ph.D. on February 24, 2019

War is obsolete.

War is obsolete.

Leadership

APA Cozies up to the DOD, Again

Alice LoCicero Ph.D. on October 12, 2018

APA leadership tells the Department of Defense: You need not take our governing body seriously. This is in defiance of human rights organizations and APA membership.

APA leadership tells the Department of Defense: You need not take our governing body seriously. This is in defiance of human rights organizations and APA membership.

Leadership

American Psychological Association Gets Another Chance

Alice LoCicero Ph.D. on August 14, 2018

Council once again saves APA from itself.

Council once again saves APA from itself.

Ethics and Morality

Veterans: Do Not Send Military Psychologists Back to Gitmo

Alice LoCicero Ph.D. on July 31, 2018

Veterans add their support to those who advise APA to continue its current policy: No military psychologists in detention centers such as Guantanamo Bay.

Veterans add their support to those who advise APA to continue its current policy: No military psychologists in detention centers such as Guantanamo Bay.

Attachment

Why Children Should Not Be Taken Away from Their Families

Alice LoCicero Ph.D. on June 20, 2018

What can science tell us about the risks inherent in separating children from parents at the border?

What can science tell us about the risks inherent in separating children from parents at the border?

Ethics and Morality

APA: Do Not Take a "See No Evil" Approach to Torture

Alice LoCicero Ph.D. on April 22, 2018

APA and Torture: Making sure it never happens again is different from pretending it never happened in the first place.

APA and Torture: Making sure it never happens again is different from pretending it never happened in the first place.

Health

#STOPCVE

Alice LoCicero Ph.D. on March 28, 2018

All youth who criticize the government or express grievances should be helped to find direct, non-violent, effective ways to express themselves and effect change.

All youth who criticize the government or express grievances should be helped to find direct, non-violent, effective ways to express themselves and effect change.

When Kim Jong-Un and Donald Trump trade insults, the future of the human race is at stake. Why citizens should stop this madness.

What should we do about firearms in the U.S.?

Kids attracted to white supremacy violence are like other kids recruited to violence, and they all need strong, active, nonviolent mentors and communities committed to justice.

To avoid doing harm, students must be taught when to disobey.

Is APA hiding something from psychology students?