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Snoob: The Awkward Art of Embracing Silence
A Personal Perspective: Do you hate those awkward moments in conversation (snoobs)? I do too, but I'm learning to love them..
by: (Maggie Rowe)
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The Ruff Life: Unleashing Human Connection at the Dog Park
Beyond the leash, dog parks offer a rare kind of human connection—casual, honest, and real..
by: (Damian Salas MBA)
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Will the True Leader Please Stand Up?
The term "True leadership" sounds like privileged access to a secret holy grail of knowing stuff. It's not. It's about outcomes. It either works or doesn’t. Period..
by: (Stephen Friedman MA Psych)
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Preventative Conflict Management for Leaders
By focusing on these preventative strategies, you can create a work environment where conflicts are less likely to arise—and are more easily managed when they do..
by: (Sara Canaday)
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5 Proven Ways to Avoid Family Blowups During the Holidays
There's more division and discord than ever these days. How can families keep the peace during the "happiest time" of the year? It starts with these helpful strategies..
by: (Charles H. Browning Ph.D.)
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One Common Fear Influences Every Romantic Relationship
Our self-esteem influences the choices we make in romantic relationships: Many settle for less than they want to avoid being alone. But once you value yourself, everything changes. .
by: (Joseph A. Shrand M.D.)
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Why Empathy Requires Slowing Down
Empathy isn't just about understanding others—it's about slowing down, listening deeply, and sitting with emotions, especially painful ones..
by: (Dara Winley Ph.D.)
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Adoption Is Not a Family Planning Tool
Framing adoption as a family planning tool decenters the needs of adoptees and the rights of birth parents..
by: (Joanne Bagshaw Ph.D., LCPC )
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Longing and Belonging
Do you long to belong? Explore the unexpected benefits of going solo..
by: (Jan Bonhoeffer M.D.)
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How a Resilient Leader Makes Decisions
When making decisions, resilient leaders take into account four factors. The first is experience. .
by: (Madelyn Blair Ph.D.)
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When Anniversaries Bring Up Sadness in You or Your Kids
Anniversaries of a loved one's death, or holidays where they are absent, can be difficult for adults and children alike. Here's how to care for your child and yourself..
by: (Elena Lister, MD and Michael Schwartzman, Ph.D., ABPP)
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Controlling Pupil Size to Influence Arousal and Emotion
Discover how a groundbreaking technique using pupil control and biofeedback could offer new ways to manage stress and regulate arousal for better mental health..
by: (Jonathan P. Fadok Ph.D.)
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Public Health and Psychiatry: Two Ways to Treat Mental Illness
We can reduce the burden of mental health disorders in two key ways: developing better treatments for psychiatric symptoms and improving interventions to prevent the onset of illness..
by: (Eugene Rubin M.D., Ph.D.)
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The Gentle Principle of Getting Stuff Done
Oftentimes, our mind gets in the way of us doing the things we care about. This is one of the most effective ways to get unstuck..
by: (Steven C. Hayes Ph.D.)
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'Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?'
While we cannot always control what happens to us, we can control how we respond, and our responses shape our experience of life's challenges..
by: (Robert Puff Ph.D.)
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Words to Comfort High-Risk Youth Post-Election
High-risk youth who have felt targeted by the incoming administration may be at increased risk for self-harm. Here's how therapists can effectively intervene. .
by: (Suzanne Bender M.D.)
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Why Some Men Miss Obvious Hints of Flirting
The mysterious and ambivalent nature of flirting, as well as the many nonverbal flirting signals, make deciphering it complex and often risky..
by: (Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.D.)
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2 Ways to Easily Defuse an Argument
Want to nip an argument in the bud? Consider these two simple pieces of advice..
by: (Mark Travers Ph.D.)
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Living in Cycles: The Time-Warped Reality of Infertility
Infertility shifts your entire sense of time. Life becomes cycles of appointments and waiting. Here's how to reconnect with the present, even in the unknown..
by: (S. Fenella Das Gupta Ph.D., MFT)
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Behind Closed Doors: Domestic Violence in the South Asian Community
A South Asian survivor of domestic violence shares her story and how she found the courage to escape..
by: (Jyothsna S Bhat Psy.D.)
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Your Brain on Resentment
Resentment can act as a shield against PTSD. But if left unchecked, it may erode relationships and well-being. Here's how..
by: (Antonieta Contreras)
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Why Celebrity Endorsements May Not Capture Voter Sentiments
Celebrity support may amplify narrow issues within echo chambers, missing broader public sentiment and failing to capture the diverse views of voters..
by: (Jamie Krenn Ph.D.)
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Hiding Our Grief Behind a Mask
Personal Perspective: One of the most difficult things about grief is that the person who grieves almost always has to wear a mask..
by: (Larry Carlat)
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The Puzzling Relationship Between Pets and Child Development
Does research support the belief that having a pet improves the emotional, social, and behavioral well-being of children? .
by: (Hal Herzog Ph.D.)
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The Trauma Paradox
Avoiding trauma reminders tends to worsen PTSD symptoms over time. Here’s why that happens and what to do about it..
by: (Emily Hylton-Jean Ph.D., MPH)
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On Popular Misconceptions of Narcissism
Narcissistic personality disorder is a severe but rare form of psychopathology; its misapplication on social media is rampant..
by: (Mark L. Ruffalo M.S.W., D.Psa.)
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Stuck in Crisis Mode? Here’s the One Thing You’re Missing
Overwhelmed by chaos? Discover the overlooked tool that brings clarity, support, and growth during crisis moments. Learn what can be your anchor in the storm..
by: (Ruth Gotian Ed.D., M.S.)
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Why Child Trauma Survivors Often Blame Themselves
Those who experience trauma often feel a profound sense of shame—not only about the trauma itself but also about their reactions to it..
by: (Kaytee Gillis, LCSW)
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Building Community While Keeping Safe
In hard times, feminist women and allies need supportive communities. Setting boundaries, fostering resilience, and nurturing allyship are vital for collective, lasting change..
by: (Amber Wardell Ph.D.)
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Why Hope Matters Now More Than Ever
On thinking carefully about our approach to the coming years..
by: (Sandro Galea M.D.)
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