Parents of Young Donor Children: Modeling Conversations
Children can be empowered by their origin story so that they are confident, proud, and unshakable..
by: (Wendy Kramer)
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Voting Out Panic
Vote out your election anxiety today! Find out 3 neuroscience-based practices for stopping election anxiety and panic..
by: (Charles Schaeffer Ph.D.)
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The Art and Science of Aging Well
There is widespread apprehension that as we age, we shall lose our hearing, sight, balance, and, eventually, our independence. Not an enticing prospect. What's to be done?.
by: (Thomas R. Verny M.D.)
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The Death of a Couple
A Personal Perspective: When two people unite in love, they form an entity—the couple—with a unique identity of its own. When one member dies, the couple dies with the person..
by: (Sophia Dembling)
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3 Psychological Forces That Drive the 'Honeymoon Phase'
Love is blind—most especially during the honeymoon phase. Here's why..
by: (Mark Travers Ph.D.)
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Why Grit and Willpower Fail and What to Do Instead
What if getting healthy could be as fun as it is good for you? Discover why finding pleasure in wellness is the key to lasting success..
by: (Mike Rucker Ph.D.)
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Surviving Election Night: 7 Tips to Manage Your Emotions
Dreading the election results? Here are 7 ways to take charge of your emotions and protect your well-being during election night. .
by: (Pamela B. Rutledge Ph.D., M.B.A.)
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Surviving a Surprise Breakup: The Art of Moving On
To truly lessen the pain of the unexpected loss, you need time to care for the self that’s been wounded and to tune into what your body and mind are asking for in this moment..
by: (Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR)
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5 Ways to Cope with Obsessive News Checking
Obsessive news-checking is like eating empty calories—you're left hungry and still wanting more. These strategies can help you rein it in. .
by: (Richard Brouillette LCSW)
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The Hold of the Old
“We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are.” -Max Dupree.
by: (Bruce Wilson Ph.D.)
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“I Have Adult ADHD. My Wife Suffers From It.”
We know that adult ADHD has significant effects on adults with the diagnosis. New research examines its effects on spouses and relationship partners without ADHD..
by: (Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP)
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Empowering Children Through Essential Life Skills
Unlocking a child's success. What is executive function and why does it matter?.
by: (Liz Nissim-Matheis Ph.D.)
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Feeding the Beast: The Interdependence of Humans and Tech
Unpacking the emerging interdependency between humans and technology, where we fuel each other's evolution..
by: (John Nosta)
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"This Time Each Year": A Thoughtful Take on Marital Conflict
Hallmark’s "This Time Each Year" breaks the mold by exploring marital conflict with emotional depth. This film captures the challenges of love and forgiveness..
by: (Jessica Troilo Ph.D.)
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Looking to Cope With Election Anxiety? Embrace It
Most advice for coping with election anxiety it about avoiding it. But if you care about the future of the country, you should embrace it..
by: (Krista K. Thomason Ph.D.)
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'Throning'—A New Term for an Old Dating Trend
Gen Zers are throwing around the term "throning" these days, but the dating approach has been around for a long time. .
by: (Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A.)
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Avoiding Consumer Brain Fatigue
Consumer brain fatigue is something to be avoided when shopping as you are less likely to make good decisions..
by: (Cathrine V. Jansson-Boyd Ph.D.)
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Is Grandparenting Good for Our Brains?
Becoming a grandparent is one of the most exciting times in one's life. But did you know that it could also be protective against cognitive decline? .
by: (Sarah Grainger, Ph.D.)
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When Your Need to Please Backfires
Tired of shape-shifting to keep everyone happy? Discover how the secure attachment 4S framework can help you stop people-pleasing and start building genuine connections..
by: (Michelle McQuaid Ph.D.)
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When Children Say, 'It’s Not Fair!'
Here's how adults can respond when children bring us their pain..
by: (Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D.)
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Rediscovering Intimacy, Healing, and Connection After Cancer
Cancer changes your physical health, emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Find a way back to intimacy with these six suggestions for healing and reconnection..
by: (Elizabeth A. Grill Psy. D.)
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Acts of Kindness Can Counter Disconnection and Distress
These kindness practices can help you strengthen your sense of connection to others—and yourself—even while you also respond to difficult circumstances..
by: (Lizabeth Roemer Ph.D.)
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The Stress of Political Differences
Why do we get so upset over political disagreements? The root causes of this stress go beyond policy differences..
by: (Anthony Scioli Ph.D.)
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Is Voting Good for Your Health?
Can one person's vote make a difference? Yes — to society and to the person's physical and mental health..
by: (Meg Selig)
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When Should We Trust Our Own and Others' Judgments?
We all make judgments of probability that inform our decision-making. But how do we determine which judgments to trust? Calibrationism has an answer..
by: (John Wilcox Ph.D.)
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Are Secrets Hurting Your Relationship?
Keeping secrets from your partner comes with a price. Here's how to come clean. .
by: (Joel Block Ph.D.)
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Is Distraction Good for Mental Health?
Do you have trouble being alone with your thoughts? Consider the perils and benefits of digital distraction. .
by: (Nicholas Balaisis Ph.D., RP)
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People With a Sweet Tooth Also Have a Sweet Heart
New research on the links between agreeableness and a sweet taste preference..
by: (Carlota Batres Ph.D.)
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"Funny, You Don’t Look Bipolar"
A Personal Perspective: People with mental illness usually don’t look different from the rest of society; still, the misguided stigma continues. Here’s one way to combat it..
by: (Terri Cheney)
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LSD: The Bad and Potentially Good Sides
Unsupervised use of hallucinogens like LSD is high, posing significant risks. However, LSD is being clinically tested for treating anxiety and so far seems effective..
by: (Mark S. Gold M.D.)
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