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Fears of Authority: A Common Result of Childhood Trauma
The power dynamics inherent in relationships with authority figures can exacerbate feelings of vulnerability and helplessness in individuals who have experienced abuse or neglect..
by: (Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS)
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I Hope Brat Summer Never Ends
Are you still confused about brat summer? It's all about self-compassion, which is why I hope it never ends. .
by: (Clay Drinko, Ph.D.)
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Is Gratitude Worth the Fuss? How to Break Through the Noise
People tend to think they have to practice gratitude in a certain way, but that’s not true. Here’s what you need to know..
by: (Diane N Solomon Ph.D.)
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Arguments About Porn Aren't About Porn
Many couples argue about pornography—one partner wanting the other to stop watching it. Arguing over this "solution" distracts couples from discussing the actual emotional issues. .
by: (Marty Klein Ph.D.)
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Why Science Needs Human Experience
Without human experience, there is no science. Acknowledging the interplay between the two is essential to benefitting from scientific evidence..
by: (Matt Grawitch Ph.D.)
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Parenting and the Power of Adolescent Consent
As adolescents gather more power of individual and independent self-determination, it can take more work for parents to get their way than was true with the child..
by: (Carl E Pickhardt Ph.D.)
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How Does the Brain Actually Produce Emotions?
There are competing theories regarding the extent to which emotions are innate, hard-wired, and universal vs. constructed by high-level cognitive processes, experience, and culture..
by: (Ralph Lewis M.D.)
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Mindfulness-Based Therapies for Burnout Recovery
Explore how therapies like MBSR, DBT, and ACT can support burnout recovery. Learn how these approaches use mindfulness to manage stress and promote well-being. .
by: (Shannon A Swales)
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Can Money Buy You Love? It Depends What You Buy
Who says money can’t buy you love? Inexpensive, thoughtful, sacrificial gifts may be emotionally priceless. .
by: (Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D.)
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Do Dogs Grieve and Miss Their Loved Ones?
Ever wondered if dogs can truly feel grief or miss their owners? Discover the latest research revealing how our loyal companions experience loss and separation. .
by: (Berit Brogaard D.M.Sci., Ph.D)
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What's White About White Noise?
Only some of us are synesthetes, but creatively connecting senses to describe our feelings may help us understand each other’s lives. .
by: (Laura C. Otis Ph.D.)
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10 Questions to Ask Kids Beyond "How Was School Today?"
Asking, "How was your day," isn't likely to lead to a meaningful answer from your child. But these 10 questions can take your conversations with your child to the next level..
by: (Amy Morin)
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Emotion Regulation in the Digital Age
What are strategies for managing emotions effectively amidst the constant connectivity and digital distractions of modern life? .
by: (James Gross Ph.D.)
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Colorado's New Family of Wild Wolves Must be Celebrated
Let’s keep mom, dad, and their 3 children together in the wild—that’s why we moved them here. Science and ethics clearly tell us this is the right move and what the wolves want. .
by: (Marc Bekoff Ph.D.)
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Does Anxiety Stop You From Living A Meaningful Life?
Is your anxiety stopping you from living a meaningful life? A few strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can make a big difference. .
by: (Paula Durlofsky, Ph.D.)
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What if You Lived Inside Your Body, Not Just on Top of It?
We abandon our bodies and close the door on their wisdom, turning them into mere calling cards for advertising our worth..
by: (Nancy Colier LCSW, Rev.)
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Rickrolling AI: What It Reveals About Human Intelligence
Curious about how AI got caught in a classic internet prank? What AI Rickrolling reveals about trust, deception, and the unique characteristics of human intelligence..
by: (Ian MacRae)
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What Everyone Should Know About Child Mental Health
Is your child's behavior "just a phase" or something more? I'm a child psychologist, and I'm here to help you identify the warning signs to watch out for in child mental health..
by: (Regine Galanti Ph.D.)
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3 Subtle Signs That Someone Finds You Attractive
If someone fancies you, they'll make their attraction subconsciously known..
by: (Mark Travers Ph.D.)
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Psychosis, OCD, and Questions of Reality
What can OCD and psychosis teach us about the nature of reality?.
by: (Jennifer Gerlach LCSW)
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Forced to Unplug at the Airport and Making the Most of It
Personal Perspective: I felt anxiety without Wi-Fi at the airport, but being unplugged for two hours was not that bad. Here are a few things I tried while offline. .
by: (Paul Youngbin Kim Ph.D.)
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Pars Pro Toto Thinking and Borderline Personality Disorder
In pars pro toto thinking, the part is taken for the whole. This type of thinking is a hallmark of severe personality disorders, such as borderline personality disorder..
by: (Mark L. Ruffalo M.S.W., D.Psa.)
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Bird Embryos Eavesdrop on Their Parents
The parental conversations bird embryos overhear before hatching have long-lasting behavioral and physiological effects. .
by: (Mary Bates Ph.D.)
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Want to Better Connect With Your Adult Child? Stop Advising
When parents rush to give advice, they close their ears to understanding and lose the precious opportunity to support their adult children when they truly need it. .
by: (Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D.)
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How Parenting and Recovery Are Similar
I've been in recovery from addiction for over two decades and a parent for less than two years. But learning the rules of each of those worlds has some surprising commonalities. .
by: (Anna B. David)
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The Origins and Promise of Methadone Maintenance Treatment
Recent experiences during the COVID epidemic, overdoses, and the fentanyl epidemics caused experts to call for expanding methadone access. .
by: (Mark S. Gold M.D.)
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The Particular Loneliness of Losing a Spouse
With the loss of a spouse, you lose a person who knew you better than anyone else; it is one of the more complex secondary losses in grief..
by: (Sophia Dembling)
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Are You on Top of Your (Flirting) Game?
There are proven ways to be on top of your flirting game. .
by: (Barbara Greenberg Ph.D.)
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Lobsters and the Meaning of Life
A lobster receives signals that it's time to molt and transition to a larger shell that will enable its growth. Are you ignoring similar signals or instincts? .
by: (Elaine Dundon)
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7 Ways to Save a Friendship
It is hard to find a new old friend. When a once beloved friend becomes overly self-centered, there are strategies you can try to improve the situation and save the friendship..
by: (Elinor Greenberg Ph.D.)
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