Extreme Love Beliefs in Relationship OCD
ROCD sufferers hold extreme beliefs about the way one should feel, think, and act in relationships. Such beliefs nourish obsessions and elicit shame..
by: (Ran Littman Ph.D.)
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A Plant-Based Lifestyle Isn't Radical, It's Urgent and Simple
Studies show a vegan mindset has positive effects on many aspects of daily life including our culinary choices, how we contribute to climate change, and our health and well-being.
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by: (Marc Bekoff Ph.D.)
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A Link Between War, Altruism, and Sex
Evolutionary psychology explains the interrelation between war, altruism, and sex. Without altruism, there would be no war. Men and women give and receive altruism differently..
by: (R. Douglas Fields Ph.D.)
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Why Can't I Let Go?
What are the barriers that keep us from letting go? How do we overcome them?.
by: (Andrea Mathews LPC, NCC)
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Are Highly Sensitive People More Prone to Illness?
On social media, the question often arises about whether HSPs are more prone to certain health issues. But there is no clear evidence for any illness being caused by being an HSP. .
by: (Elaine N. Aron Ph.D.)
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Signs You Should Attend Couples Therapy
When a couple avoids professional help, their problems amplify. Couples must recognize signs that their relationship is in trouble and attend therapy..
by: (Moshe Ratson MBA, MFT)
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Are Your Emotions Interfering With Your Thinking? Probably Not
If you are not an emotional thinker, you must be rational, right? Explore the true opposite of rational thinking..
by: (Theo Tsaousides Ph.D.)
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The Power of Vision-Making in Cross-Cultural Relationships
Creating a relationship vision is a journey that enables cross-cultural couples to openly discuss their cultural values and beliefs, serving as a roadmap for the relationship..
by: (Kyoung Mi Choi Ph.D.)
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How to Stop Being Negative in Your Relationship
Making small shifts to your mindset can work wonders in your relationship..
by: (April Eldemire LMFT)
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How to Not Give Up on Your New Year's Resolution by February
4 tips for using the power of emotion to achieve your goals..
by: (Heather Lench Ph.D.)
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The Little-Known Harms of Ethnicity-Based Bullying
How high schools can protect against the impact of ethnicity-based victimization on students' grades based on data from 25,000 schools in Brazil. .
by: (Jonathan Santo Ph.D.)
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The Importance of Asking Questions
My dog's misdiagnosis taught me everything about the trust we put in our healthcare providers and how we are our own best advocates. .
by: (Rick Miller LICSW)
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A Way to Explain Controlling Relationships
Some people use the terms "gaslighting" and "coercive control" to describe domestic abuse, but the BITE Model - originally designed to describe cult violence - is much more robust..
by: (Steven A Hassan PhD)
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What Oliver Sacks Taught Me
What do you do when your own observations contradict common beliefs or entrenched dogma? Do you dismiss your observations, or do you question authority?.
by: (Susan R Barry Ph.D.)
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The Role of Community Arts in Trauma Recovery
Substantial evidence highlights art’s positive effects on mental health outcomes in recovery from trauma. Community-based arts and cultural practices may be a solution..
by: (International Arts + Mind Lab)
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3 Key Findings About Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is associated with benefits, but so is a mother’s mental health, so women need more support and less judgment around breastfeeding..
by: (Cara Goodwin, Ph.D.)
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What Dogs Prefer to Watch on Television
A dog's age and breed influence its TV viewing. Program content, especially the presence of animals other than humans, determines how engaging a video is to canine viewers..
by: (Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC)
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Alternatives to Spanking for Cycle-Breaking Parents
Discipline is often presented as spank or spoil. Cycle-breakers, rejoice! There are better ways to teach kids self-control that don't include spanking. Here are 3 more..
by: (Robyn Koslowitz Ph.D.)
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Signs Your Relationship Is in Trouble
When it comes to knowing if your relationship is in trouble, it's important to pay attention to certain signs and reflect on your own feelings and experiences. .
by: (John Kim LMFT)
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The Benefits of Yoga Therapy
Yoga therapy is the application of yoga principles to promote health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship. .
by: (Susan B Trachman M.D.)
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Is It Autism? Key Aspects to Look for Throughout the Years
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning that it is present throughout a person’s lifetime—some key features to look for throughout the developmental period..
by: (Janice Yu Psy.D.)
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Can Our Communication Style Impact Our Health?
New research on parent-adolescent communication suggests that how we communicate may impact our biological health and our behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. .
by: (Amy Smith Ph.D., LMFT, CFLE)
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The Need for a New Radicalism
A Personal Perspective: We can balance creating a better future and helping people here and now..
by: (Sandro Galea M.D.)
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Memory and Trauma: We Are More than What We Remember
An interview with neuroscientist Daniela Schiller about how current neuroscience research relates to psychotherapy and the close connection between memory and narrative..
by: (Dale M. Kushner)
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Intentions, Resolutions, Failures, and Starting Again
Successfully make meaningful, rewarding changes at any time of year..
by: (Lizabeth Roemer Ph.D.)
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Disclosing Sensitive Topics In Therapy
Shame and other factors can cause someone to avoid telling their therapist important information. These four doable steps may help overcome this obstacle to effective therapy..
by: (F. Michler Bishop Ph.D.)
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Beyond the Save Rate for Animal Shelters
We should continue to demand resources for our sheltering institutions for sheltered animals, but we must also find metrics that address the reality of our problems. .
by: (Ellen Jefferson DVM)
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Helping Behaviors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
What does helping behavior look like during a pandemic?.
by: (Janelle L Wilson Ph.D.)
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How My Middle-Aged Body Changed Just Like That
A Personal Perspective: How gratitude can prepare you for the future..
by: (Erica Loberg)
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The Psychology of Multicultural Identity
Analyzing identity through the lives of Kamala Harris and Nikki Haley..
by: (Dinesh Sharma Ph.D.)
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