In It Together

Trauma

Moving From Victim to Survivor to Thriver

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on April 10, 2025

With support and guidance, it's possible to recover from trauma and shift our mindset from victim to survivor and, eventually, to thriver.

With support and guidance, it's possible to recover from trauma and shift our mindset from victim to survivor and, eventually, to thriver.

Emotional Intelligence

Building Emotional Intelligence

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on March 17, 2025

When relationship experiences trigger emotional overreactions in us, we can learn to recover more quickly to prevent relationship damage.

When relationship experiences trigger emotional overreactions in us, we can learn to recover more quickly to prevent relationship damage.

Catastrophizing

Self-Help for Chronic Worriers

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on February 6, 2025

Does your worry lead to thinking about the worst possible outcomes? There are effective ways to get out of the cycle of catastrophizing.

Does your worry lead to thinking about the worst possible outcomes? There are effective ways to get out of the cycle of catastrophizing.

Marriage

Busting Relationship Myths

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on September 29, 2024

Successful couples manage conflict in very different ways, but they all avoid five potentially damaging types of communication.

Successful couples manage conflict in very different ways, but they all avoid five potentially damaging types of communication.

Anxiety

How to Stop Overthinking

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on June 26, 2024

"What if this happens?" "What if I had done that differently?" These are thoughts that become repetitive and create more distress.

"What if this happens?" "What if I had done that differently?" These are thoughts that become repetitive and create more distress.

Meditation

Choosing a Meditation That Works for You

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on June 6, 2024

Do you have ten minutes a day to improve your mental and emotional well-being? Various forms of meditation may suit your individual needs.

Do you have ten minutes a day to improve your mental and emotional well-being? Various forms of meditation may suit your individual needs.

Shame

Coping With Shame and Self-Criticism

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on April 12, 2024

When feelings of shame are triggered by self-criticism, it can be intensely painful. It's helpful to distinguish shame from guilt and have some ways to cope with shame.

When feelings of shame are triggered by self-criticism, it can be intensely painful. It's helpful to distinguish shame from guilt and have some ways to cope with shame.

Meditation

Correcting 6 Common Myths About Meditation

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on March 22, 2024

Misconceptions about meditation keep many people from practicing it and getting the wide range of benefits for mood and well-being.

Misconceptions about meditation keep many people from practicing it and getting the wide range of benefits for mood and well-being.

Relationships

One-Sided Relationships

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on February 2, 2024

Are you always giving in to what others ask of you? Feeling taken advantage of? Learning when to give and when to say "no" is part of building a healthy relationship.

Are you always giving in to what others ask of you? Feeling taken advantage of? Learning when to give and when to say "no" is part of building a healthy relationship.

Self-Help

What's Holding You Back and What to Do About It

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on January 16, 2024

What might be stopping you from reaching your self-improvement goals? Here's what can you do about it.

What might be stopping you from reaching your self-improvement goals? Here's what can you do about it.

Anxiety

What You Should Know if You Struggle With Intrusive Thoughts

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on November 2, 2023

Have you been bothered by intrusive thoughts? Get relief by learning the myths about them and some tips for letting go.

Have you been bothered by intrusive thoughts? Get relief by learning the myths about them and some tips for letting go.

Hypochondria

What Parents Should Know About Illness Anxiety Disorder

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on September 27, 2023

Illness anxiety disorder (previously called hypochondriasis) occurs in both children and adults. Parents can take steps to minimize the risk of this lifetime anxiety.

Illness anxiety disorder (previously called hypochondriasis) occurs in both children and adults. Parents can take steps to minimize the risk of this lifetime anxiety.

Media

Trigger Warnings on Social Media Posts

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on August 25, 2023

In spite of their popularity on social media sites, research consistently shows that trigger warnings may be harmful in 6 ways.

In spite of their popularity on social media sites, research consistently shows that trigger warnings may be harmful in 6 ways.

Body Language

Are They Lying? 6 Challenges to Interpreting Body Language

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on July 29, 2023

Interpreting body language can be a challenge, even for experts. But there are some special situations where it's even more difficult to tell if someone is lying.

Interpreting body language can be a challenge, even for experts. But there are some special situations where it's even more difficult to tell if someone is lying.

Habit Formation

How to Start a Daily Exercise Habit You Can Stick To

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on March 22, 2023

Do you have 10 minutes to set aside for exercise today? Here are 12 tips to make it happen.

Do you have 10 minutes to set aside for exercise today? Here are 12 tips to make it happen.

Therapy

Boosting Your Mood Beyond Meds and Therapy

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on February 24, 2023

Are you struggling with chronic low mood or low energy? Lifestyle habits may be holding you back from contentment.

Are you struggling with chronic low mood or low energy? Lifestyle habits may be holding you back from contentment.

Genetics

Improving Your Lifestyle and Your Genes

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on January 17, 2023

How do our daily lifestyle choices tip the balance between illness and wellness? Epigenetics provides an explanation.

How do our daily lifestyle choices tip the balance between illness and wellness? Epigenetics provides an explanation.

Body Image

Body Image and Weight

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on September 20, 2022

Do you find yourself overly focused on weight and body image? Included here are 5 tips to help shift your focus to overall emotional and physical well-being.

Do you find yourself overly focused on weight and body image? Included here are 5 tips to help shift your focus to overall emotional and physical well-being.

Body Language

Tips on Using Your Body Language to Make a Better Impression

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on August 2, 2022

How can our body language send the right signals? We can tune in to what we're doing and make some changes.

How can our body language send the right signals? We can tune in to what we're doing and make some changes.

Mating

10 Signs That a Date Isn't Going Very Well

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on July 29, 2022

What can body language tell you about your date's attraction to you? It can help to watch for signs of disinterest.

What can body language tell you about your date's attraction to you? It can help to watch for signs of disinterest.