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Popcorn Feedback: Navigating Critiques Without the Noise
Discover strategies for giving and receiving feedback—especially for introverts..
by: (Nancy Ancowitz)
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Adversity's Brain-Shaping Impact
Children exposed to abuse may suffer long-term emotional and physical problems. .
by: (Robert N. Johansen Ph.D.)
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Coercive Control, Gaslighting, and Recovery
The term gaslighting refers to a pattern of manipulation and control in which an abuser successfully convinces their victim that they are insane. It has devastating consequences. .
by: (Anna Motz)
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Without Her Knowledge
The horrific case of Gisèle Pelicot is one of such magnitude that it reveals the need to redefine the way we talk about and classify rape. .
by: (Treena Orchard Ph.D.)
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LLMs Compute Big, Humans Think Smart: A Perfect Combination
AI and humans form the ultimate creative team: AI dreams big, and humans bring those ideas down to earth, combining boldness with practicality for powerful innovation. .
by: (John Nosta)
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No, You're Likely Not an "Empath"
Misusing terms like "narcissist," "OCD," "bipolar," and "schizophrenic" can trivialize serious conditions and contribute to misunderstandings and stigma around mental health. .
by: (Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS)
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Are You Lying to Your Therapist? Are They Lying to You?
The request for total honesty in therapy is a tall order. .
by: (Jennifer Gerlach LCSW)
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A Narcissist's 4 Priorities vs. Emotionally Intelligent Ones
A narcissist usually has very different priorities than an emotionally intelligent person. This can cause constant ruptures in a relationship. .
by: (Erin Leonard Ph.D.)
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The Challenging Lives of Monkeys Rescued from the Pet Trade
Moving photographs and stories explore the lives and psychological states of ex-pet trade monkeys from their point of view, lives that aren't always "happily ever after.".
by: (Marc Bekoff Ph.D.)
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Do Narcissists Overestimate How Much People Like Them?
Do narcissists overestimate how much others like and admire them? New research explores narcissists' metaperceptions in social interactions..
by: (Gwendolyn Seidman Ph.D.)
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Will Climbing the Stairs Give You a Creativity Boost?
Exercise may not increase the quantity of ideas but it may enhance originality. .
by: (David Rönnlid)
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Have a Hard Time Making Decisions? How to Be More Decisive
Struggling to make decisions can not only slow down your life but also make it agonizing. These solutions to three underlying problems may help you become more decisive..
by: (Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W.)
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What Pets Can Teach Us About Stress Reduction
What does it mean to live in the present moment? We can learn from the best practitioners: our pets..
by: (Gabriel Young Ph.D.)
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Doing the Impossible
In life, most people set goals that they know they can achieve. Setting the occasional impossible goal can help us push beyond our preconceived limits and accelerate our growth..
by: (Nauman Naeem M.D.)
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10 Advantages of a Mentally Healthy Family
Just as financial privilege offers families opportunities and stability, being raised in a mentally healthy family offers advantages such as support, security, and guidance. .
by: (Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS)
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Childhood Patterns With Siblings
If parents are not emotionally available, sibling bonds are based on trying to get basic needs met or are the result of needs not being met. .
by: (Roberta Satow Ph.D.)
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7 Psychological Strategies to Instantly Improve Your Day
The social psychology of mood change often involves strategies that are rewarding to ourselves and others. .
by: (Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D.)
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Stuck in the Beta Zone? When to Revise Your Decisions
When you have to make a decision often, you may repeat your choices to save time. For important decisions, this might keep you stuck with bad choices: the beta zone. .
by: (Carlos Alós-Ferrer Ph.D.)
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Medically Assisted Death in Patients With a Mental Illness
A biopsychosocial perspective suggests similar criteria for all medically assisted death. .
by: (Robert C. Smith MD, MACP)
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The Key to a Lasting Relationship: It's Not Love
Love alone isn't enough—without you and your partner having this ability, even the most vital relationships will likely fall apart. .
by: (Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D.)
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Tips for Parents Accommodating Teens With Misophonia at Home
Parents of teens with misophonia should balance accommodations with life prep. Coping skills like mindfulness can help manage symptoms, while patience and support are key. .
by: (Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond MA, LCT-C)
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Is the Universe Conscious?
Consciousness remains one of the biggest mysteries. Some scholars believe that it is not limited to humans but could be a fundamental property that permeates the entire universe. .
by: (Damian K. F. Pang M.Sc.)
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Let's Move Beyond Cat Ladies, IVF and IUI to Find Meaning
Why focus on cat ladies, IVF, and IUI, when there's so much more to discover about lives of non-parents?.
by: (Kate Kaufmann)
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The 2 Faces of Social Comparison
Social comparisons can steal your joy or inspire gratitude. There are evidence-based strategies to harness their power for personal growth..
by: (Dan Bates, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, BC-TMH)
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Healing Trauma: An Intro to "Parts" Therapy
A Personal Perspective: Internal Family Systems (IFS) or "parts" therapy can heal old wounds and break unhelpful patterns that get in our way..
by: (Kenneth E. Miller Ph.D.)
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5 Reasons Why Depression Looks Different in Everyone
One study found over 1,000 unique symptom profiles of depression. What explains this variation? .
by: (Andrew Devendorf, PhD)
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The No. 1 Action You Can Take for Peace
Tapping into your capacity for zest, hope, and gratitude can enhance inner peace, which may be the first step toward a more peaceful world..
by: (Ryan M. Niemiec Psy.D.)
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Highly Successful While Living With ADHD and Anxiety
People with ADHD, even those who are highly successful, may have unseen struggles, like the calmly gliding duck that paddles frantically under the water..
by: (Mark Bertin M.D.)
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Sorry, Not Sorry, but We Might Be Apologizing Too Much
Many of us over-apologize, resorting to the "anxious sorry," a common type of apology that can affect how we are viewed and cause unnecessary burden to others..
by: (Gregory Chasson Ph.D., ABPP)
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Can Your Relationship Survive Co-Parenting a Dog?
Are you and your partner itching to bring home a puppy or dog? First, remember that living with a dog can be like parenting a toddler—one who never fully grows up and moves out.
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by: (Wendy Lyons Sunshine, MA)
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