Jessie Stern, Ph.D. and Rachel Samson, M.Psych

About

Jessie Stern, Ph.D., is a developmental psychologist and assistant professor of psychological science at Pomona College in California. Her research focuses on how positive relationships shape human empathy, altruism, health, and well-being from infancy to adulthood.

Rachel Samson, M.Psych, is an Australian-based Clinical Psychologist. Rachel specialises in attachment-focused therapeutic interventions and the trait of high sensitivity (sensory processing sensitivity). She is passionate about the interaction of attachment and temperament, and their influence on emotional wellbeing across the lifespan. You can follow Rachel on Instagram @australianpsychologist and Facebook @sensitvityproject. Her website is www.samsonandbulluss.com.

Recent Posts

The 5 Thinking Traps We Can Fall Into as Parents

Recognizing thinking traps is the first step to stopping them from controlling our emotions and actions. Here are some practical ways you can start identifying and managing them.

Why We Treat Others as We Have Been Treated

Do we treat others as we want to be treated or how we ourselves have been treated?

How to Build Teens' Empathy

New research shows that teens with secure family relationships "pay it forward" in empathy for friends—but insecure teens may catch up with practice.

The Gift of Deep Listening

To improve our relationships, we may need to listen a little more deeply.

"Stop Pushing Me!”

Learning to trust our children's need for connection and support in a society that pressures children and adults alike toward hyper-independence.