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Helping Children Understand Different Holidays
All the holidays at this time of year can be confusing for young children. Help them out by explaining what each one is..
by: (Corinne Masur Psy.D.)
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Why You Can’t Swipe Your Way to Love
The problem isn’t the technology—it’s how we’re using it. .
by: (John Kim LMFT)
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How Parents Can Help Kids Navigate Election Tensions
Guide children through election stress by fostering open dialogue, encouraging positive action, and creating a balanced, nurturing home environment..
by: (Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT)
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Do We Trust AI to Help Make Decisions for Mental Health?
New research finds that getting information ahead of time about AI systems that help psychiatrists and mental health clinicians increases trust in AI. .
by: (Marlynn Wei M.D., J.D.)
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5 Coping Strategies for Navigating an Uncertain Future
Uncertainty is a fact of life. Managing uncertainty and associated anxiety is an important life skill for teens. Parents can model these five strategies..
by: (Julie Baron LCSW-C)
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AI, Human Language, and US Presidential Elections
Can AI reveal how our brains process language, or do models like those predicting US elections hold the key? Dive into this debate on human cognition and AI..
by: (Arturo Hernandez, Ph.D.)
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Is It a Midlife Crisis or Burnout?
Wondering if it’s burnout, a midlife crisis, or maybe both? Uncover the key differences and learn how to navigate this transformative time with clarity and support..
by: (Shannon A Swales)
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The Secret to True Fulfillment
Fulfillment isn't about what you do or why you do it—it's about who you're doing it with. Learn how "starting with who" can transform your happiness and success. .
by: (Eric Solomon Ph.D.)
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“If I Could Turn Back Time": Falling Back With Grace
For many in the U.S., this week is a double whammy with adjusting to the time change and election angst. Here's how to not fall down while falling back. .
by: (Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-C)
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How to Stop Proving You're Right (Even When You Are)
When you're fighting to be "right," ask yourself: does any of this really matter? .
by: (Nancy Colier LCSW, Rev.)
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Stonewalling as a Form of Emotional Abuse
When one partner withdraws communication as a form of punishment, it creates an imbalance that leaves the other feeling isolated and desperate for connection..
by: (Kaytee Gillis, LCSW)
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Why People Grieve Alone
Why do some people seek solitude in grieving? Common wisdom holds this can be unhealthy, but solitary reflection can also maintain a healthy acceptance of the process of loss. .
by: (George Michelsen Foy)
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The Misleading Myth of Motivation
The belief that one can fully control the intensity and direction of behavior conflicts with how the brain works..
by: (Bobby Hoffman Ph.D.)
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The Emotional Journey of Pregnancy Termination
Pregnancy termination is a deeply personal journey with complex emotions. Discover how relief, grief, societal stigma, and self-compassion intersect in this process..
by: (S. Fenella Das Gupta Ph.D., MFT)
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Discovering Gratitude for Work
Think work is a curse? Think again..
by: (Richard Gunderman MD, Ph.D.)
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In Crisis, Could Rumination Be an Unexpected Path to Growth?
Embracing rumination can unlock opportunities during crises. Discover practical strategies to channel anxiety into positive action and find wonder amid uncertainty..
by: (Jeffrey Davis M.A.)
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Chickens' Startlingly Complex Social and Emotional Lives
Sy Montgomery offers a chicken's-eye view of how sensitive chickens are and how they can recognize 100 other chickens, anticipate the future, and talk to each other with 24 calls.
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by: (Marc Bekoff Ph.D.)
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Helping Kids Process Election Results
Many adults see efforts to make emotional space for kids as a problem, not a solution. It’s not just space, but what happens in that space with adult support..
by: (Tamar Chansky Ph.D.)
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Why Fables Use Animals
Why fables favor animals over human protagonists. .
by: (Neel Burton M.A., M.D.)
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Staying Strong When Your Adult Child Turns Mean
When your adult child lashes out, it’s painful, but understanding how to respond calmly, empathically, and firmly can pave the way for a healthier relationship.
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by: (Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D.)
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Expanding for the Holidays: Give the Gift of a Shared Experience
Instead of stressing over finding another item to wrap, consider giving an experience-based gift this holiday season. .
by: (Marisa T. Cohen PhD, LMFT)
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"Gentle Parenting" Helps Neurodivergent Kids
A Personal Perspective: Gentle parenting often gets a bad rap as too permissive. But it can really help neurodivergent kids..
by: (Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D.)
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4 Innovative Therapies to Address Complex Trauma
You may not be familiar with these four unique methods to recover from complex trauma. .
by: (Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC)
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Repeated Escalations to Mania in Bipolar Illness
Bipolar disorder: Is there free will to stop the escalation to mania? .
by: (Yvette Sheline MD)
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8 Holiday Movies That Depict Complicated Families
When our feelings about the holidays are mixed, some films can remind us we’re not alone.
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by: (Gina DeMillo Wagner)
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It Took Me Decades to Feel Angry
Personal Perspective: For the first 40 years of my life, I avoided anger at all costs. Then, two events forced me to face my terror..
by: (Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R)
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Being Suicidal Doesn't Mean a Person Wants to Die
Thinking that people who express suicidal thoughts actually want to die can lead to writing them off before it happens..
by: (John Bateson)
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Cyberstalkers and Cyberbullies: Coping Methods for Adults
Cyberharassment has grown in frequency due to the easy access to personal information online. Determining the best way to respond can minimize the negative effects..
by: (Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D.)
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Dangerous Distortions From Dark Personalities
New research suggests that people with dark personality traits and an insecure attachment style often feel excluded or slighted when it's not intended..
by: (Joni E Johnston Psy.D.)
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Does Infidelity “Just Happen” or Is It Planned?
Your partner may explain unfaithfulness as a spontaneous mistake in the heat of the moment. But is that true? .
by: (Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D.)
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