The Truth About Yelling
Occasional yelling, within key parameters, can be an opportunity for relationship-building with children instead of a source of parent shame and guilt..
by: (Emily Edlynn Ph.D.)
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Why Hasn’t the New Me Shown Up Yet?
At the beginning of the new year, it’s easy to hope for a “New Year, New You.” But what do you do when the “New You” looks like the Old You? .
by: (Jen Zamzow Ph.D.)
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Time to Upgrade? 7 Questions to Assess the State of You
To avoid running your life on autopilot, it's important to periodically step back and assess to see how well your life is working. These 7 questions can help you take stock and upgrade..
by: (Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W.)
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What You Do After Sex Matters
Research finds that engaging in post-sex affection, such as cuddling and intimate talk, predicts greater sexual and relationship satisfaction..
by: (Justin J. Lehmiller Ph.D.)
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Unpacking Emotional Baggage: Adverse Childhood Experiences
Understanding the courageous process of investigating childhood trauma..
by: (Tamara Goldsby Ph.D.)
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Building Psychological Congruence for Mental Well-Being
How to break the neutrality trap..
by: (Priya Nalkur Ed.D)
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6 Quiet Conventions of Healthy Relationships
The secret for long-lasting love doesn't focus on the grand gestures. It focuses on everyday habits..
by: (Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D.)
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Mirror on America: Narcissism's Health Paradox
Think you know all about narcissism? Discover how the pursuit of self-love and admiration can have unexpected health benefits and drawbacks on a national scale..
by: (Jon Gruda Ph.D.)
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Why We Misjudge Wolves, Bears, and Other Large Carnivores
Our misperceptions of magnificent animals such as "big bad wolves" and "killer bears" are driven by irrational fears; they have been demonized and persecuted for centuries..
by: (Marc Bekoff Ph.D.)
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My Child Is Struggling. Should We Go to a Play Therapist?
Parents worried about their children may receive recommendations for seeing a play therapist. Play is widely misused by clinicians and therapists alike. Let's clear some of it up..
by: (Lyrica Fils-Aimé LCSW-R, RPT-S)
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What Couples Can Learn from McDonald's About Communication
Let’s understand how the fast-food model can be our guide to feeling more connected with our partners..
by: (Kelli Miller LCSW)
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How Childhood Trauma Becomes Part of Who We Are as Adults
The past is not past. Learn about the many effects of childhood trauma in adulthood, including people-pleasing, shame, self-doubt, dissociation, relationship issues, and more..
by: (Santiago Delboy MBA, LCSW)
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The Mixed Evidence on Workplace Wellness Programs
A new, large study finds that workplace wellness programs don't necessarily improve well-being, but it conflicts with earlier research on the topic. Here's what that could mean..
by: (The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research)
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If You Really Want to Convince Someone, Start With the No
We have the tendency to start convincing others by offering our pros. However, addressing their cons first is more impactful. Here's how it works. .
by: (Radu Atanasiu Ph.D.)
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A Guide to Giving and Receiving Emotional Support
Responsiveness has many benefits in romantic relationships. Recent research sheds light on how to demonstrate responsiveness and encourage the same in your partner. .
by: (Arash Emamzadeh)
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What Fruit Flies Can Tell Us About Our Own Aggression
Humans, and other animals, are innately aggressive. Learning how the brain controls and manages persistent aggression may help us learn to control our aggressive impulses..
by: (Barbara Blatchley Ph.D.)
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Can You Choose Not to Grieve? 4 Surprising Steps to Yes
Stop grieving by finding the emotion you lost rather than trying to replace an object, person, ability, or activity..
by: (Stan A. Goldberg Ph.D.)
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Are Eight Hours of Sleep Necessary for Good Health?
Cultural factors influence the relationship between the amount of sleep and overall health..
by: (Lawrence T. White Ph.D.)
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How to Approach 2024 if Heavy-Hearted or Grief-Stricken
The new year presents an opportunity to reset intentions. For those going through hard times, there are ways to approach this process that honor and address your pain or grief..
by: (Erin Dullea MAPP, CPPC)
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8 Basics That Will Make You Stand Out as a Manager
Most managers are undermanaging, often without realizing it until it's too late. Practicing these 8 basics will make you stand out as a strong leader..
by: (Bruce Tulgan, JD)
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Can AI-Driven Cancer Care Help Improve Mental Well-Being?
AI-enabled predictive and prognostic tests allow clinicians a line of sight..
by: (Timothy Showalter, M.D.)
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The Status-Quo Will Never Solve Youth Mental Health Crisis
Single-session interventions can help the mental health of youth..
by: (Jessica L. Schleider Ph.D.)
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What the “Barbie” Oscar Snubs Reveal About Sexism Today
Personal Perspective: The popular “Barbie” movie and skewed Oscar nominations sparked conversations about sexist decisions that, research confirms, favor men more than women. .
by: (Eden King, Ph.D., and Mikki Hebl, Ph.D.)
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A TikTok ‘Expert’ Says You Have PTSD—but Do You?
Let's demystify PTSD and the misinformation spread by social media and distinguish it from everyday stress. Here are effective therapies and lifestyle adjustments to help..
by: (Arash Javanbakht M.D.)
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The End of Workplace Mindfulness Training?
Research shows that individually focused interventions in the workplace have almost no impact on well-being, but collective action does..
by: (Michael Ungar Ph.D.)
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3 Ways Leaders Can Use Hope to Reduce Incivility
Be open to suggestions when addressing workplace concerns. Here's how to start..
by: (J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D.)
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Body Image in Preadolescence
A recent study investigated the relationship between social media and body image among preadolescents and the protective role that parents might play. .
by: (Jessica M Alleva Ph.D.)
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The Stoic Instruction for a Good Life: Develop Virtues
By developing virtues, we can align ourselves with what’s best in us and live in agreement with nature. This, for the Stoics, is the goal of life itself..
by: (Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D.)
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Regain Your Power by Silence
Are you a serial over-apologizer? Stop and consider whether an apology is really called for. .
by: (Karen Teller, M.B.A., and Elaine Lyerly CEO)
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Why ‘Lucky Girls’ Don’t Wish Upon a Star
Visualization and a positive attitude should be followed by taking action and being resilient, curious, and authentic to yourself. .
by: (Anna Svetchnikov LMFT)
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