Resilience

The Restorative Revolution: It's Coming

By Elaine Shpungin, Ph.D. on February 28, 2011 in Peacemeal

This revolution will not be bloody but it's coming just the same. Read More

Still waiting to learn how to wait

By Jen Kim on February 28, 2011 in Valley Girl With a Brain

How do you teach a generation of technology-minded, instant gratification seekers about patience? Read More

Managing Job Loss

By Sherrie Bourg Carter, Psy.D. on February 27, 2011 in High Octane Women

For most high-achievers, being out of work is an entirely new experience, and if it's happened to you, you're probably feeling overwhelmed and filled with uncertainty. But unless you're independently wealthy, at some point you're going to have to shake it off and get back in there. Here's how ... Read More

On Oscar's Day, a Duality of Communication

By Aman Kumar on February 27, 2011 in Words Fail Me

The consensus for the annual Academy Awards front-runner this evening is of course divided between The King's Speech and The Social Network. For which group should I be cheering — my dozens of friends working at Facebook, or the dozens of people I know who stutter? Read More

Happy Children Make Happy Adults

By Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D. on February 25, 2011 in Here, There, and Everywhere

Being a "happy" teenager is linked to increased well-being in adulthood, new research finds. Read More

Are Book Clubs Group Therapy?

By Jennifer Haupt on February 25, 2011 in One True Thing

How did the owner of a hair salon and book store in Jefferson, Texas launch the largest book club in the world, with an estimated 3,000 members and hundreds of chapters nationwide? Kathy Louise Patrick, founder of the Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guys Book Clubs explains how books saved her life and her mission to pay it forward: Read More

Optimism persists in the face of experience

By Art Markman, Ph.D. on February 25, 2011 in Ulterior Motives

Optimism can help get you motivated. But how is your tendency to be optimistic affected by experience? Read More

My Trepidation with The King's Speech

By Aman Kumar on February 24, 2011 in Words Fail Me

I have been remiss in two key dimensions: the first in not having attended to this column for months, and the second in not having viewed The King's Speech before this week. Read More

Should You Do It Every Day?

By Susan K. Perry, Ph.D. on February 24, 2011 in Creating in Flow

I don't always write every day, but when I began writing professionally, I did work daily at my craft. There are good reasons to put in the time regularly: what becomes a habit is easy to begin each time, thus avoiding the competing habit of procrastination. Read More

Don't Read Your Bad Reviews: Part 3 of The Truth About Writing and Publishing

By Gina Barreca, Ph.D. on February 24, 2011 in Snow White Doesn't Live Here Anymore

I love when a writer of fiction will take risks and create a character that’s almost implausible. I’m worried about not being able to take that kind of risk myself. Read More

Infertility: "His" and "Hers"?

By Connie Shapiro, PhD on February 23, 2011 in When You're Not Expecting

Even though a couple may share the infertility experience, it will have different meanings for each. And this is significant, since the infertility journey requires communication, support, decision-making and financial planning, all of which will go more smoothly if each partner can appreciate the other's perspective. Read More

Road to Recovery: How a Failed Surgery Inspired Strength

By Paula Davis-Laack, J.D., M.A.P.P. on February 22, 2011 in Pressure Proof

Louis L'Amour once wrote, "There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning." I stumbled upon this quote a few years ago, and I thought of it again as I talked to Sherry. She was kind enough to share with me the details of how a simple surgical procedure turned into a fight for her life. Here is Sherry's story, told in her own words.... Read More

Act On What We Believe

By Ron Breazeale, Ph.D. on February 22, 2011 in In the Face of Adversity

Resilience requires that we be able to ask and answer the question each morning, Why am I getting up? The answer is hopefully not because we have to or we should, but because we have some sense of purpose and direction for the day. Read More

Alice Hoffman Talks About Her New Book and More

By Jennifer Haupt on February 22, 2011 in One True Thing

The Red Garden, is as full of magic and characters who ring true as Here on Earth, and the other novels that have made Alice Hoffman a mainstay on our book shelves. Here's more from Alice. Read More

Nine Secrets of Courage From 'Extreme Fear'

By Jeff Wise on February 22, 2011 in Extreme Fear

Fear is an emotion we all deal with, and how we handle it determines what kind of life we'll lead -- whether shackled by anxiety and dread, or empowered to conquer new challenges. With a little effort we can find the courage to push beyond your comfort zone and tackle new worlds. Read More

Want A Romantic and Sexual Relationship That Lasts? Begin With A "Relationship Inventory"

By Douglas LaBier, Ph.D. on February 21, 2011 in The New Resilience

You need to learn from you past relationships in order to sustain love and sex in your current or future relationship Read More

Trying to Stay Afloat

By Carolyn L. Rubenstein on February 20, 2011 in Now Is Everything

While blogging may seem like responsibilities to others, for me it serves as an incredible outlet for connecting with others and taking time to listen to my voice rather than quell its whispers. Read More

The Worst Fight Ever With Your Kids, Now What?

By Dr. Judith Brisman on February 19, 2011 in When Parents Are Partners

Have any of you seen the movie Rachel is Getting Married (2008)? In its raw simplicity, it often is hauntingly on my mind. The movie reminds me of how relationships tumble along, how crisis can allow for growth. I often wonder how change occurs, how relationships evolve and get stronger. The movie reminds me that this growth is often mysterious and unpredictable. Read More

Science and Psychos Make for Good Fiction

By Susan K. Perry, Ph.D. on February 18, 2011 in Creating in Flow

Pluto used to be a planet. Now it's not. The compelling story of how this smallish revolving rock was first discovered is told by novelist Michael Byers in Percival's Planet. In our interview, he talks about the process of writing fiction. Read More

30 Quotes on Healing

By Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D. on February 17, 2011 in Here, There, and Everywhere

Healing, like forgiveness, is a big part of the healing process. Learn from some of the world's experts on healing and self-care. Read More

Essential Reads: Editor's Picks

Her Car Would Only Go Backwards
by Eliezer Sobel
Has Science Discovered the Secrets of Happy Families?
by Kenneth Barish, Ph.D.
Remember Boston: Three Stories
by Kate F. Hays, Ph.D.

Resilience Blogs

Broken Hearts
Exploring myths and truths about grief, loss, and recovery.
By Russell Friedman
Compassion Matters
How to save a life
By Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.
Design Your Path
The state-of-the-art in personal development
By Brad Waters, L.C.S.W.
Get Hardy
How to turn adversity to your advantage.
By Deborah Khoshaba, Psy.D.
Laugh, Cry, Live
Pondering the emotional side of life, beginning to end.
By Deborah L. Davis, Ph.D.
Not Born Yesterday
Doing the write thing.
By E.E. Smith
Pressure Proof
Strategies and stories for busy, complicated lives.
By Paula Davis-Laack, JD, MAPP
The Bejeezus Out of Me
Startling behavioral science.
By Rebecca Coffey
The Camouflage Couch
Mental health topics for service members and their families
By Bret A. Moore, Psy.D., ABPP
The Flip Side
You can't spell "joy" without the "oy"
By Mindy Greenstein, Ph.D.
The New Resilience
Better health in an interconnected world.
By Douglas LaBier, Ph.D.
Time Out
Understanding from the inside out.
By Renee Garfinkel, Ph.D.
Tour of Duty
Inside the mind of a vet
By Russell Carr, M.D.
What Do I Do Now?
Learning how to live a fulfilling life after the loss of a partner.
By Sheila Weinstein
What Doesn't Kill Us
The new psychology of posttraumatic growth
By Stephen Joseph, Ph.D.