Is 'Goliath Syndrome' the Male Equivalent of RBF?
"Goliath syndrome" is a phenomenon where large men are prejudged as being mean or aggressive, similar to women with "resting bitch face," leading to escalating conflict cycles..
by: (John G. Cottone Ph.D.)
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How to Be a Transformative Leader
Unlock your team's potential with strength-based leadership. Discover how focusing on strengths can drive engagement, boost performance, and transform your management approach..
by: (Ashley C. Jordan Ph.D.)
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Gratitude Fatigue
When thankfulness feels forced, is it really gratitude?.
by: (Leah Marone LCSW)
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The ROI of Parental Leave
What happens when parents don’t have paid leave? Financial strain, career setbacks, and missed opportunities for growth..
by: (Erin O’Connor Ed.D.)
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9 Ways to Find More Joy and Less Stress This Holiday Season
The holiday season ushers in fun, but also stress. Set yourself up for success by making a few mindful tweaks to avoid overwhelm this year..
by: (Jordan Fiorillo Scotti Ph.D.)
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Empathy in Teens: Unraveling the Adolescent Brain's Emotions
Teen brains show lower empathy but higher activation. Cultural factors shape responses. Understanding these differences helps support emotional development in adolescents..
by: (Ugochukwu Uche MS.,LPC)
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The Power of Self-Image
Struggling with self-confidence? Simple strategies—from practicing self-care to setting boundaries with social media—can help improve your self-perception..
by: (Ryan C. Warner Ph.D.)
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When Words Fail: Transform Negative Communication Patterns
Couples can break negative communication cycles with silent reflection, non-verbal connection, and written communication to better understand each other before resolving conflicts..
by: (Randi Gunther Ph.D.)
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Dealing With Loss in Addiction Recovery
What do you do in addiction recovery? True recovery will involve an internal shift in which other pursuits replace time spent on the addiction. .
by: (Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT)
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Sad for No Reason? Maybe It's the Music You Listen To
Is the trend toward greater sadness in the tone and content of popular music making emotional recovery more difficult? .
by: (Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D.)
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There’s an Unexpected Reason Why the World Feels So Broken
Discover how loneliness, as warned by Hannah Arendt, fuels societal division—and how we can rebuild belonging to heal our fractured world..
by: (Kim Samuel)
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The First Step for Addicts in Recovery
The term "powerlessness," as it is used in addiction recovery, is often a turn-off, both to people in recovery and those in the general public, since the term is so misunderstood..
by: (Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT)
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Do Protection Orders Protect?
Even with a protection order, many forms of abuse, such as harassment, slander, filing false reports with child protection, or other forms of retaliation, can be hard to stop..
by: (Kaytee Gillis, LCSW)
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3 Unexpected Signs You Have High Emotional Intelligence
Want to know if you're emotionally intelligent? Here are 3 science-backed secrets and practical tips..
by: (Emma Seppälä Ph.D.)
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Escaping Comparison Culture in Fertility Struggles
Comparison culture and social media amplify the pain of fertility struggles. Learn how to redefine success, protect your mental health, and honor your unique journey..
by: (S. Fenella Das Gupta Ph.D., MFT)
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Take Off Your Halo
We have a tendency to make broad judgments based on limited information. It is probably wise to pause and consider this now and then..
by: (Andrew Beer Ph.D.)
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Navigating Career Uncertainty: The Role of Flexibility
Learn flexible coping strategies to successfully navigate the evolving work landscape..
by: (Hospital, Health, and Addiction Workers Group)
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Visual Self-Expression Leads to Rewards
Research underscores how even simple forms of art making can evoke significant positive neural responses..
by: (Shirley M. Mueller M.D.)
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Building Lasting Romantic Connections
New romantic relationships involve risks. One of these is self-disclosure. How you respond to your love interest's disclosures can be the spark that helps fuel a great romance.
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by: (Forrest Talley Ph.D.)
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Setting Boundaries That Help Relationships Bloom
Learn how to set compassionate boundaries that protect your well-being and nurture healthier relationships..
by: (Harry Cohen Ph.D.)
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Secrets to a Stress-Free Thanksgiving
Discover mindful listening strategies inspired by music to transform tensions into moments of harmony..
by: (Hsing-ay Hsu)
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Rewild Your Mind: Can Nature Help Ease Modern Stress?
Feeling overwhelmed? Reconnecting with nature through rewilding could ease stress, boost your mood, and transform your mental health..
by: (Dana Klisanin Ph.D.)
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We Need Transcendence & Service to Others to Be Fully Human
Human beings need security, growth, "transcendence," and to be of moral service to others and the world. Conditions in life, and in our psyches, often block our need fulfillment..
by: (Chris Bradshaw Ph.D., LPC )
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A Couple's Survival Guide for the Holidays
Many couples fall into negative relationship cycles due to holiday stress. Here's how to avoid common relational challenges and become even closer with your partner. .
by: (Melinda DeSeta Ph.D.)
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7 Reasons You May Struggle to Forgive Yourself
Regardless of how warranted your self-righteous emotions may be, rationalizing why you took advantage of another, it still doesn’t help to hang onto feelings of guilt. .
by: (Leon F Seltzer PhD)
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When Parents Are Overwhelmed, Teenagers Suffer
The way parents manage their own stressors is creating a mental health crisis for teens. It's possible to turn things around..
by: (Donna Jackson Nakazawa)
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Humans and AI: Do They Work Better Together or Alone?
A large-scale analysis helps us better understand when human-AI collaborations are helpful and when they are not. .
by: (The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research)
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How To Stop Your Adult Child's Blame Game
When your adult child blames you for their struggles, resist the urge to defend or control—there’s a better way forward..
by: (Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D.)
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Imagine All the People: Building Inner Strength Through Social Connection
Why do humans crave social connection in times of stress? Learn more about why gathering together builds strength and resilience..
by: (Michele M. Tugade Ph.D.)
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8 Signs That You Might Be 'Symbiosexual'
Do energy and synchronicity appeal to you more than gender or attractiveness? You could be 'symbiosexual.' Here are eight ways to tell, according to recent research..
by: (Mark Travers Ph.D.)
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