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Body Language

Biases in How We Communicate Can't Be Fixed With Emojis

Roger Kreuz Ph.D. on May 31, 2023 in Small Talk and Big Questions

Some people believe that emojis clarify their texts and social media posts. The research says otherwise.

Education

Why Hope Matters to Life Outcomes

Carol Graham Ph.D. on May 31, 2023 in Why Hope Matters

Why is an economist like me studying hope? Because we have a crisis of despair and premature deaths in this country and there are things we can do about it.

Relationships

3 Questions that Can Strengthen a Relationship

Betsy Holmberg Ph.D. on May 31, 2023 in The Science of Self

The majority of hurt that happens in a relationship is unintentional. Use these 3 questions to identify the triggers and strengthen your bond.

Gina Vild on May 31, 2023 in A Buoyant Life

You can make mindful connections that will do more than any technology to keep you happy and healthy. 

Domestic Violence

A Guide for Intimate Partners of a Rape Victim

Alan W. McEvoy Ph.D. on May 31, 2023 in The Path to Healing

Most important, take your cues from her.

OCD

Why the Anxiety? Befriend Your OCD and Get Back to Yourself

Michael Alcee Ph.D. on May 31, 2023 in Live Life Creatively

A Personal Perspective: Having OCD is like being in a perpetual Law and Order episode. Here's how you can befriend the culprit so you can get back to yourself.

Polyamory

Destigmatizing Different Kinds of Polyamory

Nafees Alam Ph.D. on May 31, 2023 in Pop Culture Mental Health

Living authentically without fear of discrimination.

Addiction

Why Does Pizza Seem Addictive?

Temma Ehrenfeld on May 31, 2023 in Open Gently

Peptides in cheese can act on the brain and lead to a feeling of calm.

Education

I Asked ChatGPT if Teens Should Use It Here’s What It Said

Angela Patterson Ph.D. on May 31, 2023 in Young People Decoded

When you ask AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT if teens should be using them, it'll tell you yes, but with some considerations.

Loneliness

A Doomscrolling Self-Assessment

Val Walker MS on May 31, 2023 in 400 Friends but Who Can I Call?

We know that uncontrolled preoccupation with news is bad for us; here's a quick self-assessment of how news gets to you, and to your nerves.

Loneliness

The Cacao Craze

Cheralyn Leeby Ph.D., LMFT on May 31, 2023 in Consciously Creating Your Soul Life

Have you heard about cacao and cacao ceremonies? Could these circles provide the deeper connections we all crave? I give cacao circles an enthusiastic "Yes!"

Animal Behavior

Dogs Demystified: A Delightful Guide to All Things Canine

Jessica Pierce Ph.D. on May 31, 2023 in All Dogs Go to Heaven

This new encyclopedic and easy-to-read book is a must for becoming fluent in “dog” and for bettering the dog-human relationship.

Burnout

The Legal Profession’s Journey Toward Well-Being

Paula Davis J.D., M.A.P.P. on May 31, 2023 in Pressure Proof

Nearly 3,000 lawyers answered questions related to well-being and the relation to law firms’ culture and policies.

Positive Psychology

Synchronicity Awareness May Increase Life Satisfaction

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on May 31, 2023 in Connecting with Coincidence

Research demonstrates that, in many ways, synchronicity awareness can improve aspects of life. Since coincidences are common, seize these opportunities.

Decision-Making

How Being Rational Can Go Wrong

Peter Kvam Ph.D. on May 31, 2023 in Defining Decisions

We often attribute polarization and extremism to people acting in a biased or irrational way. But rationality may have a dark side that creates these problems without us noticing.

Microaggression

How White Supremacy Is Built Into Societies

Karim Bettache Ph.D. on May 31, 2023 in A Cultural Psychology of Discrimination

White supremacy is not just about neo-Nazis and other extremists; it's built into the fabric of societies around the world.

Career

What Happens in Your Body When You Work Out?

Temma Ehrenfeld on May 31, 2023 in Open Gently

Learn exactly what happens in your body during workouts and you may be more motivated to go for that brisk walk. Any exercise habit could extend your life.

Career

Breaking Down Biases: Men as Allies for Women in Leadership

Mira Brancu, Ph.D. on May 31, 2023 in A New Look at Women's Leadership

Two military officer-professors who are male-ally experts share how men can play a crucial role in creating a more equitable workplace.

Chronic Illness

What Would You Do to Save Your Child?

Lindsay Weisner Psy.D. on May 31, 2023 in The Venn Diagram Life

How can you support a loved one with a child with chronic illness?

Therapy

The Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist

Hara Estroff Marano on May 31, 2023 in The Therapy Center

Psychiatrists and psychologists are both experts in the care of people with mental health problems, but, as medical doctors, psychiatrists have the ability to prescribe medication.

Relationships

Reflections on Loving Yourself

Joseph E. Davis Ph.D. on May 31, 2023 in Our New Discontents

Contemporary life leaves people feeling unworthy and inadequate. We need to think of ourselves not as objects or projects but as irreducible persons deserving and capable of love.

Confidence

Why Confidence Can Be a Con

Nuala Walsh on May 31, 2023 in Decisions That Matter

It's easy to envy the confident speaker or performer but know the con of the confident. It’s just a carefully curated game—and one anyone can play.

Relationships

Might Your Partner Be in Your Blind Spot? 10 Possibilities

Leon F Seltzer PhD on May 31, 2023 in Evolution of the Self

You can “miss” your partner, even though, technically, they’re right next to you—for mere proximity hardly implies an intimate romantic connection.

Marriage

Enduring Marriage: The Reason Behind Wedding Season

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on May 31, 2023 in The Full Picture

If only wedding registries had skill-building marriage manuals, wedded bliss would be ever after and not just at the altar.

Aging

3 Helpful Perspectives on Retirement

J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on May 31, 2023 in Humanizing the World of Work

The way you perceive things determines how you respond to them. Here's how that works with retirement.

Media

Marilyn Monroe and the Mirror of Madness

Troy Rondinone Ph.D. on May 31, 2023 in The Asylum

Marilyn Monroe continues to fascinate us. Beyond the beauty and the talent, Monroe beckons a deeper look as someone who suffered from mental illness.

Health

Chemo-Heart: On Cancer and What's Essential

Mike Verano LPC, LMFT on May 31, 2023 in Confessions of a Psychological First Responder

A Personal Perspective: Measured by what the disease takes away. Chemo-heart has the ability to replace the losses with the awareness of what is essential in life.

Marriage

Polygamy, Group Marriage, Polyamory, Relationship Anarchy

Elisabeth A. Sheff Ph.D., CSE on May 31, 2023 in The Polyamorists Next Door

Some consensually nonmonogamous relationships, like polygamy, group marriage, polyamory, and relationship anarchy, focus on the group as the center of the relationship.

Relationships

Applauding All the Fathers in a Singular Life

Roni Beth Tower Ph.D., ABPP on May 31, 2023 in Life, Refracted

A Personal Perspective: The term "father" has many different meanings. The people who help us grow into the adults we wish to become can be found in many relationships.