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Understanding Twins

How Twins Make Decisions: A Developmental Understanding

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on November 18, 2024 in Twin Dilemmas

Fairness and unfairness, right and wrong, is a primary concern of twins.

Fairness and unfairness, right and wrong, is a primary concern of twins.

Therapy

4 Reasons Every Parent Should Consider Therapy

Ahou Line Ph.D., LPC, RPT on November 18, 2024 in Nobody Knows What They Are Doing

Nothing brings up your "stuff" quite like becoming a parent. Explore four compelling reasons why therapy is a valuable resource for parents looking to thrive in their new role.

Nothing brings up your "stuff" quite like becoming a parent. Explore four compelling reasons why therapy is a valuable resource for parents looking to thrive in their new role.

Leadership

Invest in Yourself: The Best Bet You Can Ever Make

James M. Kerr on November 18, 2024 in Indispensable Thinking

Learn why investing in your own leadership development not only extends your capabilities but also prepares you for the next step in your career.

Learn why investing in your own leadership development not only extends your capabilities but also prepares you for the next step in your career.

Gratitude

How to Practice Gratitude the Right Way

Kelly-Ann Allen Ph.D. on November 18, 2024 in Sense of Belonging

Gratitude boosts mental health by reducing stress and fostering positivity. What a gratitude practice looks like, and whether it's helpful to you, can depend on these key factors.

Gratitude boosts mental health by reducing stress and fostering positivity. What a gratitude practice looks like, and whether it's helpful to you, can depend on these key factors.

Sexual Abuse

Child Sexual Abuse: What Can We Do?

The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy on November 18, 2024 in Systemic Insights

Child sexual abuse impacts millions, yet stigma silences victims. Learn how education, therapy, and open dialogue can aid healing and prevention.

Child sexual abuse impacts millions, yet stigma silences victims. Learn how education, therapy, and open dialogue can aid healing and prevention.

Forensic Psychology

The Continuity of Cognition

Matthew J. Sharps Ph.D. on November 18, 2024 in The Forensic View

The methods of investigative psychology in the criminal justice system apply in many other psychological realms, ranging from paranormal thinking to science and even mental health.

The methods of investigative psychology in the criminal justice system apply in many other psychological realms, ranging from paranormal thinking to science and even mental health.

Child Development

Is Discussing Your Childhood in Therapy Helpful?

Judith S. Beck Ph.D. on November 18, 2024 in Think Your Way to Health

The idea of revisiting painful childhood memories to facilitate healing is often glamorized in movies and TV shows, but in reality, it isn't always necessary—or even helpful.

The idea of revisiting painful childhood memories to facilitate healing is often glamorized in movies and TV shows, but in reality, it isn't always necessary—or even helpful.

Self-Help

Managing Transitions After Challenging Life Events

Jennifer Guttman Psy.D. on November 18, 2024 in Sustainable Life Satisfaction

Most people struggle when faced with an unexpected change, creating feelings of anxiety and depression. Here are five strategies to help you cope during these challenging times.

Most people struggle when faced with an unexpected change, creating feelings of anxiety and depression. Here are five strategies to help you cope during these challenging times.

Sport and Competition

Beyond Winning in Sports

Robert Puff Ph.D. on November 18, 2024 in Meditation for Modern Life

Obsessed with winning? Learn to love the game, not just the scoreboard!

Obsessed with winning? Learn to love the game, not just the scoreboard!

Career

Mental-Health Disability Support Can Be Temporary or Permanent

Yvette Sheline MD on November 18, 2024 in Navigating Mental Crises

Personal Perspective: Disocvering the supports available from the university disability office gave me a flicker of hope for the first time in a long time.

Personal Perspective: Disocvering the supports available from the university disability office gave me a flicker of hope for the first time in a long time.

Relationships

Solving Constant Conflicts in Relationships

Moshe Ratson MBA, MFT on November 18, 2024 in The Wisdom of Anger

Some relationship conflicts can’t be solved, but they can be managed. Turn perpetual problems into opportunities for connection through empathy, humor, and open dialogue.

Some relationship conflicts can’t be solved, but they can be managed. Turn perpetual problems into opportunities for connection through empathy, humor, and open dialogue.

Stress

6 Ways to Cope With the Holidays Post Job-Loss

Kristin Meekhof on November 18, 2024 in A Widow's Guide to Healing

Losing a job is incredibly stressful, and getting through the holidays without one is not for the faint of heart. Healthy coping skills are essential for this time of year.

Losing a job is incredibly stressful, and getting through the holidays without one is not for the faint of heart. Healthy coping skills are essential for this time of year.

Leadership

Observation Feeds Resilience

Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on November 18, 2024 in Resilient Leadership

When the business must keep rolling, observation is paramount to ensure decision success while keeping up team morale.

When the business must keep rolling, observation is paramount to ensure decision success while keeping up team morale.

Anger

Compassion Is a Grounding Response to the Anger of Others

Bernard Golden, Ph.D. on November 18, 2024 in Overcoming Destructive Anger

Enhancing both self-compassion and compassion for others is essential for reducing anger contagion when responding to others' anger.

Enhancing both self-compassion and compassion for others is essential for reducing anger contagion when responding to others' anger.

Suicide

5 Steps Toward Ending Military Suicides

John Bateson on November 18, 2024 in Goodbye, Suicide

Military suicides keep increasing—but they don't have to.

Military suicides keep increasing—but they don't have to.

Singlehood

Letting Go of the Fear of Being Single

John Kim LMFT on November 18, 2024 in The Angry Therapist

The fear of being single is a myth that’s been ingrained in us by society.

The fear of being single is a myth that’s been ingrained in us by society.

Happiness

The Power of Family Traditions: Count the Ways

Susan Newman Ph.D. on November 18, 2024 in Singletons

Science shows traditions have a lasting impact—and not just a sentimental one. Here's why and how to create—or continue—family rituals.

Science shows traditions have a lasting impact—and not just a sentimental one. Here's why and how to create—or continue—family rituals.

Leadership

From Principals to CEOs, Kindness Gets Results

Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on November 18, 2024 in The Bullied Brain

Are you looking for a way to take your leadership to the next level? Have you tried kindness? Sounds almost too easy, but the research shows it's a game-changer.

Are you looking for a way to take your leadership to the next level? Have you tried kindness? Sounds almost too easy, but the research shows it's a game-changer.

Happiness

Can You Choose Your Beliefs to Find Happiness?

Joachim I. Krueger Ph.D. on November 18, 2024 in One Among Many

As the psychology of motivated reasoning is being reintroduced to economic theory, it is important to remember its limitations.

As the psychology of motivated reasoning is being reintroduced to economic theory, it is important to remember its limitations.

Mindfulness

Do You Make a Chore Out of Pleasure?

Denise Winn on November 18, 2024 in Helping Humanity Thrive

How to relish your pleasures.

How to relish your pleasures.

Narcissism

How Narcissistic Partners Derail Marriage Counseling

Julieta Zemla on November 18, 2024 in Finding Mr. Darcy

In therapy, a narcissist may deflect, manipulate, or weaponize a partner's good assumptions.

In therapy, a narcissist may deflect, manipulate, or weaponize a partner's good assumptions.

Family Dynamics

Welcoming the Black Sheep of the Family

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on November 18, 2024 in Why Bad Looks Good

Will a family member be joining the Thanksgiving table who has recently been released from prison? Research indicates some complicating factors, and how to extend grace.

Will a family member be joining the Thanksgiving table who has recently been released from prison? Research indicates some complicating factors, and how to extend grace.

Parenting

Should Schools Ban Cell Phone Use During Class Time?

Corinne Masur Psy.D. on November 18, 2024 in Parenting Matters

Cell phone use in school is known to have a variety of negative effects on learning and on psychological health. Why have we not banned phone use in our schools?

Cell phone use in school is known to have a variety of negative effects on learning and on psychological health. Why have we not banned phone use in our schools?

Play

Play Helps Us Face the Dark, Challenging Moments

Scott G. Eberle Ph.D. on November 18, 2024 in Play in Mind

As we face and hope to solve planet-wide existential threats, we will need to draw from playful inspiration and innovation.

As we face and hope to solve planet-wide existential threats, we will need to draw from playful inspiration and innovation.

Anxiety

When the Holidays Feel More Messy Than Merry

Lauren Cook PsyD, MMFT on November 18, 2024 in Decision Principles

If you're already losing sleep over how you'll navigate this holiday season, these strategies can help you cope more effectively.

If you're already losing sleep over how you'll navigate this holiday season, these strategies can help you cope more effectively.

Emotional Labor

The Invisible Labor of Hosting Thanksgiving

Janelle E. Wells, Ph.D., and Doreen MacAulay, Ph.D. on November 18, 2024 in Our (In)visible Work

Behind the turkey and pie lies the untold story of Thanksgiving: the invisible work of hosts. From calculated coordinating to emotional juggling, discover the unseen efforts.

Behind the turkey and pie lies the untold story of Thanksgiving: the invisible work of hosts. From calculated coordinating to emotional juggling, discover the unseen efforts.

Artificial Intelligence

Large Language Models and the Path to Our Higher Self

John Nosta on November 18, 2024 in The Digital Self

LLMs are transformative tools that enhance human creativity and thought, offering new ways to imagine, create, and connect with the world around us.

LLMs are transformative tools that enhance human creativity and thought, offering new ways to imagine, create, and connect with the world around us.

Mindfulness

How to Live in the Present Moment and Stop Worrying So Much

Leigh W. Jerome Ph.D. on November 18, 2024 in The Stories We Tell

In times of social and political upheaval, anxiety can become overwhelming. Grounding oneself in the present while feeling empowered to act can be protective against the chaos.

In times of social and political upheaval, anxiety can become overwhelming. Grounding oneself in the present while feeling empowered to act can be protective against the chaos.

Emotional Intelligence

The Joy of Suffering

Maggie Rowe on November 18, 2024 in Bodhisattva Wannabe

A Personal Perspective: Why do we love wallowing in our misery? This post unpacks why suffering might be our greatest (and grouchiest) teacher.

A Personal Perspective: Why do we love wallowing in our misery? This post unpacks why suffering might be our greatest (and grouchiest) teacher.