The 4 Strongest Predictors of Divorce
The Gottmans' "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" put marriages at major risk. .
by: (Mark Travers Ph.D.)
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Have Children Lost the Ability to Fail Successfully?
Is the way we look at failure in school harmful to children's development? Let's talk about how to re-frame it and fail successfully. .
by: (Candida Fink MD)
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What Happens When You Keep Secrets?
Keeping secrets isn’t just withholding information in the moment. Rather, secrets take up space and time in our minds, distracting us from more important tasks..
by: (David Ludden Ph.D.)
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Celebrating Autistic Joy
Are you an autistic person who experiences intense joy? Embracing it can help you celebrate your unique and meaningful experience..
by: (Claire Jack Ph.D.)
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Struggling with Election Anxiety?
Election anxiety? If your brain is on fire from stress, step away from your devices, harness your attention, drop into your breath, and practice self-soothing..
by: (Nan J. Wise Ph.D.)
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The Tide of Crippling Self-Doubt in Obsessive Compulsiveness
Crippling self-doubt can lead to a chronic need for reassurance, but there's a better way to seek assistance..
by: (Leon Garber LMHC)
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This One Thing Can Make or Break Your Therapy
Some patients don’t make progress in their therapy. Find out the most common reasons why..
by: (Lynn Margolies Ph.D.)
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Why Gen Z Is the Kinkiest Generation Yet
Young adults today are fantasizing about and engaging in kink at higher rates than older generations. Shifting sexual norms have opened the door to exploring previous taboos..
by: (Justin J. Lehmiller Ph.D.)
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The 4 Biggest Lies That Destroy Love
Often, the lies we whisper to ourselves and our partners are the threads that quietly unravel the love we’ve worked so hard to weave..
by: (Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D.)
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Seeking Meaning in Love and Loss
Personal Perspective: Even in the face of life's impermanence, we have some choices about our attitude and how we respond to grief and loss..
by: (Ilene Berns-Zare PsyD)
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2 Common Nightmares and Their Hidden Meanings
Having bad dreams? Here's what they might mean..
by: (Mark Travers Ph.D.)
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10 “Functional” Family Tropes That Are Really Dysfunctional
Family members often press for connection with dysfunctional phrases and rationalizations that encourage and even force siblings and others to sustain dysfunctional relationships. .
by: (Fern Schumer Chapman)
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How to Talk to Your Children About Social Media
Social media poses a direct threat to our children's mental health. Parents need to work together with their kids to protect them. Here's an evidence-based approach to doing so..
by: (J. Stuart Ablon Ph.D.)
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Do People Prefer Human Doctors and Psychiatrists or AI?
People prefer to meet with a human doctor over an AI system, especially in psychiatry. Here are some of the reasons why..
by: (Marlynn Wei M.D., J.D.)
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Is Being Conscious Like "Having The Lights Turned On"?
The metaphor of consciousness as a light suggests that consciousness is discrete, intimately connected to knowledge, and distinct from the objects it illuminates..
by: (Eric Schwitzgebel Ph.D.)
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Are Designer-Crossbred Dogs Healthier Than Purebred Dogs?
Claims have been made that designer crossbred dogs are healthier than the purebred dog breeds that they are derived from. A new study tests this belief..
by: (Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC)
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Do You Ever Have To Restrain Yourself?
Holding back and resisting are necessary aspects of restraint. Restraining involves wanting something, and also preventing yourself from getting it..
by: (Timothy A Carey Ph.D.)
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BBC Report Finds Social Workers Lack Training to Spot Abuse
Many social work graduate programs fall short in addressing intimate partner violence (IPV), particularly in areas of coercive control and psychological abuse. .
by: (Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS)
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Shrinkflation, Downsizing, and the Destruction of Trust
Personal Perspective: Does the practice of diminishing the size of consumer products, but charging more, eventually erode trust in other areas of human life? .
by: (Dennis M. Clausen Ph.D.)
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Beneficial Versus Excessive Self-Control in Leadership
A study raises awareness of one of the top drains on a leader’s energy—repressing or deferring their own needs in service of others—and offers strategies for using it productively. .
by: (Jamie Shapiro Ph.D.)
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Talking to Kids About Online Porn
Talking to your kids about online porn is hard, and you may not want to discuss it. But Al Vernaccio has some ideas for you..
by: (Corinne Masur Psy.D.)
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Pickleball Could Extend Your Life
While many players see pickleball as a fun way to increase their physical activity levels, research shows it likely has other benefits. .
by: (The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research)
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When Critical Thinking Is Not Worth It
Personal Perspective: Should we always share our critical thinking or is it often prudent to keep it to ourselves?.
by: (Christopher Dwyer Ph.D.)
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Does Your Narcissistic Partner View You as a Trophy?
When your partner would rather “show you off” than spend time alone with you..
by: (Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D.)
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Revolutionizing Education
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape education, recent research reveals the transformative potential of AI tutors in enhancing student learning outcomes..
by: (Jessica Koehler Ph.D.)
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AI and the Emerging Role of Iterative Intelligence
Iterative intelligence, fueled by AI and human collaboration, is transforming personal thought and redefining how we learn, innovate, and grow..
by: (John Nosta)
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The Pied Piper and Workplace Inclusion
Individuals with disabilities represent a vital part of our society that deserves to be included in our workplaces, not for charity but out of recognition of their intrinsic worth..
by: (Gil Winch Ph.D.)
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How to Identify the Subtle Traits of Toxic Relationships
Trust your intuition. It’s okay to let go of unhealthy relationships. .
by: (Duygu Balan LPCC)
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What Makes Some People So Annoying to Us?
7 questions that might explain why people make us annoyed, triggered, and upset..
by: (Maria Baratta Ph.D., L.C.S.W.)
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Why Smartphones Stimulate Anxiety
Why is instant communication with virtually anyone on the planet so anxiety-provoking? Electronic communication fails our evolved social needs and triggers helplessness instead..
by: (Nigel Barber Ph.D.)
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