Psychology Today

We all want to be effective doing the things we want to do. Time to get going. Here's how.

Dealing with disappointment, an estranged loved one...everyday pain? Discover a bit of happiness and make it last.

Midlife can truly make us happier. Here's how.

How do consumers transition from disinterest in a product or service to urgently wanting that same product or service? It is all about psychology.

Deep Throat was a flawed man. Can his story help us with our flawed lives?

Mass murder is real, whether motivated by terrorism or something else. Fear is rational. Here's what you can do.

Forgiveness can be impossible. It can also be freeing. Here's how to make it work for you.

Is he the right person for you? Is she?

Julius Fast, the author of Body Language (1970), was a childhood neighbor who taught us about Body Language.

Clergy are usually the first to know when painful psychological problems come up for people. Michelle Friedman, MD helps us understand the value of religious leadership and what clergy need to learn to fulfill their calling. Good counseling, after all, is also a Godsend. But, it often requires extra training.

Regret gnaws at you and won't let go. Consider eight ways to learn important lessons, make changes and then - let go!

Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a powerful method of overcoming trauma via the mind-body connection. This piece by Saint-Laurent and Bird is a great introduction.

A borderline mother can you hurt a child (even an adult child) in the blink of an eye. Here's what happens and how you can respond.

What do electronic medical records mean for our society, and for our right to privacy?