Creativity: The Missing Piece in the Journey of Grief
Creativity has the power to transform our emotional experiences, bringing light to the darkest moments and hope to despair..
by: (Cher J McGillivray Ph.D.)
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Is Narcissism Really Just a Prison?
Despite the popular view of narcissists as people who deliberately choose to harm others, they're often ruled by their base fears and desires..
by: (Leon Garber LMHC)
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The Optimistic Parent
Discover how embracing optimism in your parenting can transform your child's future..
by: (Jessica Koehler Ph.D.)
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The Brain’s Blueprint for Unlocking Social Intelligence
Neuroplasticity and emotional intelligence boost social skills, enhancing clients' social intuition and confidence in navigating interactions..
by: (Justin James Kennedy, Ph.D., D.Prof.)
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Deconstructing Resistance
Want to help someone take a positive step but find that you're butting heads instead? Learn how to get a more accurate read on their "resistance" and shift from adversary to ally..
by: (Valerie Hoover Ph.D.)
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What Is Emotional Savvy?
Emotional intelligence can be strengthened with practice. Try these strategies for improving your ability to read, respond to, and regulate emotions..
by: (Tara Well Ph.D.)
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3 Ways to Know if a Manipulator Is Telling the Truth
If you're itching to know whether a manipulator is telling the truth, be on the lookout for these three signs..
by: (Jamie Cannon MS, LPC)
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The Psychology of Online Scams
You have the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones from today's ever more sophisticated online scams..
by: (Gabriel Young Ph.D.)
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Do You Live in a Happy Place?
If you're surrounded by people who curse a lot in their tweets, you probably live in an unhappy town, a recent study reports. .
by: (Temma Ehrenfeld)
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Proactive Strategies to Keep Your Best Talent
Explore proactive strategies to prevent costly employee turnover..
by: (Scott Dust, Ph.D.)
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We Need More Distress Tolerance—Especially in an Election Year
We could all get better at leaning into life's more difficult experiences- like disagreeing with friends and family before the election. Building more distress tolerance can help..
by: (Vanessa Scaringi Ph.D., CEDS-C)
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Teens and Counterfeit Death Pills
Adolescents are often victimized and even die from counterfeit drugs that are really fentanyl..
by: (Mark S. Gold M.D.)
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Can We Engineer Epiphanies?
Can we create our own "ah-ha" lightbulb moments? Research in cognitive psychology and personal growth shows that epiphanies can be cultivated through intentional practices..
by: (Jodi Wellman MAPP)
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The Damage of Saying to a Kid "They Didn't Mean It That Way"
Dismissing your child’s pain with “They didn’t mean it like that” may seem harmless, but it can leave emotional scars that last a lifetime..
by: (Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D.)
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How to Parent Through Grief
A Personal Perspective: Suffering in silence should be a relic of the past. Use these strategies to parent through grief..
by: (Calvina Ellerbe Ph.D.)
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People Are Judging You And It Doesn’t Matter
You can learn to actively confront your fears of being judged. The result could be a more fulfilling life. .
by: (Bonnie Zucker Ph.D.)
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4 Surprising Things That Cause Insomnia
It's not just your phone that's keeping you awake..
by: (Katherine Cullen MFA, LCSW)
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Obsessed About the Polls? Blame the Psychologists
Is election season polling driving you nuts? Consider that psychologists, including some of the most important figures in social science history, were among the first pollsters..
by: (Jonathan D Moreno Ph.D)
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How Social Learning Can Empower Women and Girls
By challenging norms and offering new role models, we can help women and girls reimagine strength, capability, and worthiness, fostering healthier mental and emotional health..
by: (Pernille Yilmam Ph.D.)
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How Marriage Continues After Death
Personal Perspective: With the death of a partner, a marriage ends, but it continues to evolve in heart and mind..
by: (Sophia Dembling)
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Just Call It Climate Change
Research suggests that familiar terms, such as "climate change," lead to higher rates of concern and urgency than less familiar terms, like "climate crisis.".
by: (Susan A. Nolan, Ph.D., and Michael Kimball)
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Think Fast: The Rapid Rise of AI and the Cognitive Age
The Cognitive Age isn’t about AI’s arrival—it’s about the accelerating trajectory where machines are reshaping human cognition, sometimes faster than we can comprehend..
by: (John Nosta)
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Understanding Self-Harm and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Knowing the distinctions between self-harm and body-focused repetitive behaviors is vital for appropriate support..
by: (Marla W. Deibler Psy.D., ABPP)
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The Doomsayer’s Delight and Why It Isn’t All That Delightful
The desire to be right can conflict with the desire to be happy. New research on predicting the future shows which wins out in the doomsayer’s delight..
by: (Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP)
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What Does Obesity Have to Do With Alzheimer’s Disease?
Excessive weight gain and loss of cognitive skills are associated with a lack of the same hormone..
by: (Susan McQuillan)
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How Avoidant People Can Date Preoccupied Partners
People with preoccupied attachment styles can overwhelm dating partners. If given a little slower pace, others might be better able to reciprocate with lasting love connections. .
by: (Hal Shorey Ph.D.)
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Do Your Kids Know How to Learn?
Kids are not taught how to learn in school. But Daniel Willingham, in his recent books, describes how children can be taught to organize themselves and learn effectively..
by: (Corinne Masur Psy.D.)
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Polarization Contributes to Rising Reports of Anxiety
We are living in highly polarized times. Mental health providers have reported an increase in anxiety about the upcoming election..
by: (Susan B Trachman M.D.)
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8 Signs of Hidden Anger Toward Your Partner
Anger can be a difficult emotion to own and express. But unacknowledged negative feelings tend to leak out in many ways..
by: (Seth J. Gillihan PhD)
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The Introverted Alcoholic
A Personal Perspective: Alcoholism made introversion an easy way to escape people. My recovery and my job at the library helped change all that..
by: (Dana Bowman)
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