Social Lights New Views On The Self And Society Suicide Reconsidering How We Talk About Suicide Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on July 8, 2024 Suicide is a war waged against oneself. There are no winners. Suicide is a war waged against oneself. There are no winners. Identity Where Do I Belong? Identity, Belonging, and Possible Peace Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on June 9, 2024 Personal Perspective: Identity is deeply interwoven with a sense of belonging or not belonging. Personal Perspective: Identity is deeply interwoven with a sense of belonging or not belonging. Academic Problems and Skills The Joy of Writing Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on June 4, 2024 A Personal Perspective: Unlock the power of the creative process. A Personal Perspective: Unlock the power of the creative process. Career Getting Write Down to It: Passion and Purpose in Writing Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on June 2, 2024 A Personal Perspective: Writing as an art form. A Personal Perspective: Writing as an art form. Family Dynamics Caregiving for Parents Takes a Family Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on April 17, 2024 10 things adult siblings can do to make things better when caring for parents. 10 things adult siblings can do to make things better when caring for parents. Emotional Intelligence The Importance of Initiative and Follow-through Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on April 15, 2024 Sometimes, you have to do things yourself. Sometimes, you have to do things yourself. Decision-Making Cultivating Discernment Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on April 8, 2024 Discernment is a lifeskill for achieving greater clarity, attention, and decision-making. Discernment is a lifeskill for achieving greater clarity, attention, and decision-making. Emotional Abuse Are You Being Manipulated In Your Relationship? Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on January 5, 2024 Understanding gaslighting and other forms of destructive emotional abuse. Understanding gaslighting and other forms of destructive emotional abuse. Career Jumpstarting Your Career in the New Year Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on January 3, 2024 Personal Perspective: Meeting your goals, mentoring, and actualizing your vision. Personal Perspective: Meeting your goals, mentoring, and actualizing your vision. Relationships 9 Proven Ways to Maintain a Long-Distance Relationship Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on January 2, 2024 Many avoid long-distance relationships, but they can be strong and fulfilling with intentionality and work. Many avoid long-distance relationships, but they can be strong and fulfilling with intentionality and work. Relationships Expectations Are Coming to Town Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on December 8, 2023 New couples can manage family tension and still spark joy. New couples can manage family tension and still spark joy. Academic Problems and Skills Why Finals Week Can Be Good for Students Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on December 4, 2023 A new way to think about this dreaded time of year on campus. A new way to think about this dreaded time of year on campus. Happiness Prioritizing Pleasure Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on November 8, 2023 Personal Perspective: Why we should open ourselves to pleasure without the guilt. Personal Perspective: Why we should open ourselves to pleasure without the guilt. Workplace Dynamics How to Best Handle Difficult Conversations in Job Interviews Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on October 31, 2023 Dealing with the elephant in the room. Dealing with the elephant in the room. Relationships Spot and Avoid These 2 Relationship-Sabotaging Behaviors Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on September 26, 2023 How to know when your relationship is doomed. How to know when your relationship is doomed. Education 10 Benefits of Extracurricular Activities in College Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on September 10, 2023 Learning outside of the classroom. Learning outside of the classroom. Stress Why You Shouldn't Turn Your Dorm Into a Barbie Dreamhouse Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on July 30, 2023 A Personal Perspective: Are dorm essentials really essential? A Personal Perspective: Are dorm essentials really essential? Education How Important Is a Minor in College? Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on June 28, 2023 Some not-so-minor considerations when choosing a path of study. Some not-so-minor considerations when choosing a path of study. Career How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on June 26, 2023 Advice for college students and recent graduates. Advice for college students and recent graduates. Friends Surviving Mother's Day While Motherless (and Childless) Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on May 14, 2023 A Personal Perspective: Focus on the gains. A Personal Perspective: Focus on the gains. 1 2 Next
Suicide Reconsidering How We Talk About Suicide Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on July 8, 2024 Suicide is a war waged against oneself. There are no winners. Suicide is a war waged against oneself. There are no winners.
Identity Where Do I Belong? Identity, Belonging, and Possible Peace Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on June 9, 2024 Personal Perspective: Identity is deeply interwoven with a sense of belonging or not belonging. Personal Perspective: Identity is deeply interwoven with a sense of belonging or not belonging.
Academic Problems and Skills The Joy of Writing Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on June 4, 2024 A Personal Perspective: Unlock the power of the creative process. A Personal Perspective: Unlock the power of the creative process.
Career Getting Write Down to It: Passion and Purpose in Writing Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on June 2, 2024 A Personal Perspective: Writing as an art form. A Personal Perspective: Writing as an art form.
Family Dynamics Caregiving for Parents Takes a Family Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on April 17, 2024 10 things adult siblings can do to make things better when caring for parents. 10 things adult siblings can do to make things better when caring for parents.
Emotional Intelligence The Importance of Initiative and Follow-through Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on April 15, 2024 Sometimes, you have to do things yourself. Sometimes, you have to do things yourself.
Decision-Making Cultivating Discernment Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on April 8, 2024 Discernment is a lifeskill for achieving greater clarity, attention, and decision-making. Discernment is a lifeskill for achieving greater clarity, attention, and decision-making.
Emotional Abuse Are You Being Manipulated In Your Relationship? Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on January 5, 2024 Understanding gaslighting and other forms of destructive emotional abuse. Understanding gaslighting and other forms of destructive emotional abuse.
Career Jumpstarting Your Career in the New Year Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on January 3, 2024 Personal Perspective: Meeting your goals, mentoring, and actualizing your vision. Personal Perspective: Meeting your goals, mentoring, and actualizing your vision.
Relationships 9 Proven Ways to Maintain a Long-Distance Relationship Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on January 2, 2024 Many avoid long-distance relationships, but they can be strong and fulfilling with intentionality and work. Many avoid long-distance relationships, but they can be strong and fulfilling with intentionality and work.
Relationships Expectations Are Coming to Town Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on December 8, 2023 New couples can manage family tension and still spark joy. New couples can manage family tension and still spark joy.
Academic Problems and Skills Why Finals Week Can Be Good for Students Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on December 4, 2023 A new way to think about this dreaded time of year on campus. A new way to think about this dreaded time of year on campus.
Happiness Prioritizing Pleasure Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on November 8, 2023 Personal Perspective: Why we should open ourselves to pleasure without the guilt. Personal Perspective: Why we should open ourselves to pleasure without the guilt.
Workplace Dynamics How to Best Handle Difficult Conversations in Job Interviews Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on October 31, 2023 Dealing with the elephant in the room. Dealing with the elephant in the room.
Relationships Spot and Avoid These 2 Relationship-Sabotaging Behaviors Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on September 26, 2023 How to know when your relationship is doomed. How to know when your relationship is doomed.
Education 10 Benefits of Extracurricular Activities in College Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on September 10, 2023 Learning outside of the classroom. Learning outside of the classroom.
Stress Why You Shouldn't Turn Your Dorm Into a Barbie Dreamhouse Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on July 30, 2023 A Personal Perspective: Are dorm essentials really essential? A Personal Perspective: Are dorm essentials really essential?
Education How Important Is a Minor in College? Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on June 28, 2023 Some not-so-minor considerations when choosing a path of study. Some not-so-minor considerations when choosing a path of study.
Career How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on June 26, 2023 Advice for college students and recent graduates. Advice for college students and recent graduates.
Friends Surviving Mother's Day While Motherless (and Childless) Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on May 14, 2023 A Personal Perspective: Focus on the gains. A Personal Perspective: Focus on the gains.