Emotional Nourishment

Laughter

How Laughing at Yourself Can Be Good for Your Well-Being

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on April 5, 2021

As long as we have good ego strength, finding humor in who we are or what we do reminds us of our humanness and promotes positive interpersonal interactions and relationships.

As long as we have good ego strength, finding humor in who we are or what we do reminds us of our humanness and promotes positive interpersonal interactions and relationships.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Refusing Medical Treatment: Do You Have the Right to Say No?

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on March 8, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is going to raise many medical, psychological, legal, and ethical dilemmas for patients, medical professionals, and society.

The COVID-19 pandemic is going to raise many medical, psychological, legal, and ethical dilemmas for patients, medical professionals, and society.

Aging

How to Age Successfully

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on February 8, 2021

You do not have to wait until you are old to take measures to enhance healthy aging. Much of what you do and how you think throughout your life will impact your elder years.

You do not have to wait until you are old to take measures to enhance healthy aging. Much of what you do and how you think throughout your life will impact your elder years.

Relationships

If I Want Advice, I’ll Ask for It

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on January 11, 2021

Even when a person asks directly, “What should I do?” that question may not be an invitation to give advice.

Even when a person asks directly, “What should I do?” that question may not be an invitation to give advice.

Being blindsided by rejection may cause neurotransmitter responses resulting in unhappiness and other painful emotions. Yet, there is a way psychological growth can occur.

Marriage

What’s Love Got to Do With a Lasting Marriage?

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on November 10, 2020

Love can be the elixir stimulating the desire for marriage and then the glue that holds it together. But marriages also need reinforcements in the form of maintenance behaviors.

Love can be the elixir stimulating the desire for marriage and then the glue that holds it together. But marriages also need reinforcements in the form of maintenance behaviors.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

I’m So Bored!

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on October 6, 2020

Why boredom is not inconsequential—and what to do about it while on lockdown.

Why boredom is not inconsequential—and what to do about it while on lockdown.

Suicide

Surviving a Family Member’s Suicide

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on September 16, 2020

Survivors’ adaptation depends on an ability and desire to deal with their loss and bereavement, as well as to recognize growth from the struggle.

Survivors’ adaptation depends on an ability and desire to deal with their loss and bereavement, as well as to recognize growth from the struggle.

Having the gift of gab may be a valuable trait, but sometimes talkativeness can be too much of a good thing.

Relationships

The Importance of Privacy—Both Psychological and Legal

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on July 20, 2020

Privacy can be a double-edged sword in both its advantages and disadvantages to the individual and others.

Privacy can be a double-edged sword in both its advantages and disadvantages to the individual and others.

Are you emotionally susceptible to what others think of you? If so, what will you do to gain their approval?

Intelligence

Zen of the Army Field Manual

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on May 7, 2020

Adapting Army resilience-enhancing techniques to one's psychological battles.

Adapting Army resilience-enhancing techniques to one's psychological battles.

Perfectionism

So, You Want to Be Perfect

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on April 28, 2020

How one defines perfection and the cost to achieve it is critical in relation to physical and mental health.

How one defines perfection and the cost to achieve it is critical in relation to physical and mental health.

Adolescence

Growing Up Is Hard to Do

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on March 23, 2020

Adolescence is a formidable time, even for those who are resourceful and supported. For those who are not, serious psychological conditions can result.

Adolescence is a formidable time, even for those who are resourceful and supported. For those who are not, serious psychological conditions can result.

Relationships

When Unending Love Ends

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on January 13, 2020

You can grow through heartbreak when you embrace the truth: it is a journey and not a destination.

You can grow through heartbreak when you embrace the truth: it is a journey and not a destination.

Play

Are You a Responsible Person?

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on January 6, 2020

Being a member of society requires responsible behavior and accountability for violations; however, an individual’s interpretation may differ from that of society’s.

Being a member of society requires responsible behavior and accountability for violations; however, an individual’s interpretation may differ from that of society’s.

Friends

Giving Your Opinion When You Shouldn’t

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on December 5, 2019

What are some of the unwritten rules that may save a friendship between women?

What are some of the unwritten rules that may save a friendship between women?

Embarrassment

A Perspective of Guilt and Shame

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on November 1, 2019

We all perform misdeeds that we may feel bad about. What we think and do afterwards can affect our social relationships, our self-identity, and our overall psychological health.

We all perform misdeeds that we may feel bad about. What we think and do afterwards can affect our social relationships, our self-identity, and our overall psychological health.

Stress

Comfort Foods for Good Moods

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on October 15, 2019

Can a quinoa, kale, avocado, and almond salad really boost your mood like good old comfort food?

Can a quinoa, kale, avocado, and almond salad really boost your mood like good old comfort food?

Deception

Are You Susceptible to Being a Victim of Consumer Fraud?

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on August 26, 2019

It’s the rare person who hasn’t been sold a “bill of goods.” Yet, if we remember the phrase, “buyer beware,” it may prompt us to take protective measures.

It’s the rare person who hasn’t been sold a “bill of goods.” Yet, if we remember the phrase, “buyer beware,” it may prompt us to take protective measures.