Why Bad Looks Good

Bystander Effect

How Bystanders Can De-Escalate Workplace Aggression

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on August 30, 2026

When tempers run hot at work, cooler heads can prevail—depending on who they are.

When tempers run hot at work, cooler heads can prevail—depending on who they are.

Media

Should You Correct Someone Who Misspeaks? It Depends

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on August 24, 2026

People often say things that aren’t true. Some speak out of ignorance, others with malice. When you know the truth, should you correct the speaker?

People often say things that aren’t true. Some speak out of ignorance, others with malice. When you know the truth, should you correct the speaker?

Domestic Violence

Victims Most Vulnerable to Domestic Violence

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on August 21, 2026

The quaint home with a white picket fence in a beautiful but sparsely populated area may be a peaceful façade—obscuring the ongoing violence within.

The quaint home with a white picket fence in a beautiful but sparsely populated area may be a peaceful façade—obscuring the ongoing violence within.

Domestic Violence

How to Help Rural Victims of Domestic Violence

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on August 19, 2026

Domestic violence happens in both urban and rural areas, although there is a difference in reluctance to report. Fortunately, there are ways to empower victims in remote areas.

Domestic violence happens in both urban and rural areas, although there is a difference in reluctance to report. Fortunately, there are ways to empower victims in remote areas.

Domestic Violence

Barriers to Reporting Domestic Violence in Rural Areas

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on August 18, 2026

In rural or remote areas, domestic violence can be an invisible epidemic. Yet there are ways to uncover abuse and assist victims.

In rural or remote areas, domestic violence can be an invisible epidemic. Yet there are ways to uncover abuse and assist victims.

Moral Injury

Healing Thyself: Managing Moral Injury in Healthcare

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on August 16, 2026

One of the most challenging parts of working in medicine is maintaining your own emotional health. New research on moral distress and moral injury offers clues on how we can better support healthcare workers.

One of the most challenging parts of working in medicine is maintaining your own emotional health. New research on moral distress and moral injury offers clues on how we can better support healthcare workers.

Extroversion

What Type of People Are Popular at First Sight?

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on August 15, 2026

How do some people manage to captivate every room they enter? The answer may be connected with their display of certain dominant behaviors.

How do some people manage to captivate every room they enter? The answer may be connected with their display of certain dominant behaviors.

Artificial Intelligence

How to Counter AI Misinformation to Children

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on August 10, 2026

Children are uniquely vulnerable to digital misinformation, but proactive educators and parents can help them recognize the truth.

Children are uniquely vulnerable to digital misinformation, but proactive educators and parents can help them recognize the truth.

Gender

How Do Husbands Feel About Wives With Higher Paying Jobs?

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on August 9, 2026

Some men are uneasy with high-earning spouses; others are not. Research explains.

Some men are uneasy with high-earning spouses; others are not. Research explains.

Artificial Intelligence

How Your Children View AI and Why It Matters

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on August 8, 2026

Want to help children use AI? Start by recognizing what they already think about artificial assistance.

Want to help children use AI? Start by recognizing what they already think about artificial assistance.

Gender

How Many Women Are OK With Supporting a Stay-at-Home Partner?

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on August 7, 2026

Research on female breadwinning and relational health.

Research on female breadwinning and relational health.

Moral Injury

Surviving Moral Injury in Law Enforcement

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on August 4, 2026

Many officers who experienced trauma in uniform are told to jump right back into the game. Yet that is not always the best idea.

Many officers who experienced trauma in uniform are told to jump right back into the game. Yet that is not always the best idea.

Moral Injury

How to Live With Moral Injury and Cope With Loss

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on August 3, 2026

Feeling the weight of loss can seem unbearable. Even when recovery seems unlikely, however, there are ways to cope.

Feeling the weight of loss can seem unbearable. Even when recovery seems unlikely, however, there are ways to cope.

Grief

How to Rediscover Meaning in Life After Loss

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on August 1, 2026

Everyone suffers loss, but not everyone recovers at the same pace. Here are some strategies to move forward.

Everyone suffers loss, but not everyone recovers at the same pace. Here are some strategies to move forward.

Grief

Recovering From the Death of a Loved One

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on July 29, 2026

Facing the trauma of the death of a loved one can prompt post-traumatic growth.

Facing the trauma of the death of a loved one can prompt post-traumatic growth.

First Impressions

How to Form First Impressions and Perceive Intention

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on July 29, 2026

We learn more wisdom about someone from their face than from their words.

We learn more wisdom about someone from their face than from their words.

Ethics and Morality

The Allure of Morality in Forming First Impressions

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on July 27, 2026

When forming impressions of new people, morality sparks attraction. Research explains.

When forming impressions of new people, morality sparks attraction. Research explains.

Workplace Dynamics

Why Workaholics May Not Be Team Players

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on July 26, 2026

For workaholics, perception is reality. Overperceiving responsibilities can sacrifice relationships. Research explains.

For workaholics, perception is reality. Overperceiving responsibilities can sacrifice relationships. Research explains.

Moral Injury

Recovering From Moral Injury by Breaking the Silence

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on July 25, 2026

Recent research finds that when employees experience the trauma of moral injury, silence makes the situation worse.

Recent research finds that when employees experience the trauma of moral injury, silence makes the situation worse.

Moral Injury

How to Recover From Moral Injury and Reclaim Identity

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on July 24, 2026

Defeat does not have to define our identity. There are ways to recognize self-blame and bounce back from moral injury.

Defeat does not have to define our identity. There are ways to recognize self-blame and bounce back from moral injury.