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Education

How to Handle a College Major Change

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on November 29, 2024

Here are 7 ways for college students and their parents to discuss choosing or changing majors.

Here are 7 ways for college students and their parents to discuss choosing or changing majors.

Academic Problems and Skills

Jargon-Free Is the Way to Be

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on October 7, 2024

Seven reasons why graduate schools should teach students how to write for national media outlets.

Seven reasons why graduate schools should teach students how to write for national media outlets.

Education

Back to School Can Be Loaded

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on August 15, 2024

Personal Perspective: Now that students share so much of their private lives on social media, it's time to reconsider emotional disclosures in the school setting.

Personal Perspective: Now that students share so much of their private lives on social media, it's time to reconsider emotional disclosures in the school setting.

Friends

Making Decisions That Impact Friendships

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on August 4, 2024

A look at two case studies of choices that affect friendships.

A look at two case studies of choices that affect friendships.

Suicide

Reconsidering How We Talk About Suicide

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on July 8, 2024

Suicide is a war waged against oneself. There are no winners.

Suicide is a war waged against oneself. There are no winners.

Identity

Where Do I Belong? Identity, Belonging, and Possible Peace

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on June 9, 2024

Personal Perspective: Identity is deeply interwoven with a sense of belonging or not belonging.

Personal Perspective: Identity is deeply interwoven with a sense of belonging or not belonging.

Academic Problems and Skills

The Joy of Writing

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on June 4, 2024

A Personal Perspective: Unlock the power of the creative process.

A Personal Perspective: Unlock the power of the creative process.

Career

Getting Write Down to It: Passion and Purpose in Writing

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on June 2, 2024

A Personal Perspective: Writing as an art form.

A Personal Perspective: Writing as an art form.

Family Dynamics

Caregiving for Parents Takes a Family

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on April 17, 2024

10 things adult siblings can do to make things better when caring for parents.

10 things adult siblings can do to make things better when caring for parents.

Emotional Intelligence

The Importance of Initiative and Follow-through

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on April 15, 2024

Sometimes, you have to do things yourself.

Sometimes, you have to do things yourself.

Decision-Making

Cultivating Discernment

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on April 8, 2024

Discernment is a lifeskill for achieving greater clarity, attention, and decision-making.

Discernment is a lifeskill for achieving greater clarity, attention, and decision-making.

Emotional Abuse

Are You Being Manipulated In Your Relationship?

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on January 5, 2024

Understanding gaslighting and other forms of destructive emotional abuse.

Understanding gaslighting and other forms of destructive emotional abuse.

Career

Jumpstarting Your Career in the New Year

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on January 3, 2024

Personal Perspective: Meeting your goals, mentoring, and actualizing your vision.

Personal Perspective: Meeting your goals, mentoring, and actualizing your vision.

Relationships

9 Proven Ways to Maintain a Long-Distance Relationship

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on January 2, 2024

Many avoid long-distance relationships, but they can be strong and fulfilling with intentionality and work.

Many avoid long-distance relationships, but they can be strong and fulfilling with intentionality and work.

Relationships

Expectations Are Coming to Town

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on December 8, 2023

New couples can manage family tension and still spark joy.

New couples can manage family tension and still spark joy.

Academic Problems and Skills

Why Finals Week Can Be Good for Students

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on December 4, 2023

A new way to think about this dreaded time of year on campus.

A new way to think about this dreaded time of year on campus.

Happiness

Prioritizing Pleasure

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on November 8, 2023

Personal Perspective: Why we should open ourselves to pleasure without the guilt.

Personal Perspective: Why we should open ourselves to pleasure without the guilt.

Workplace Dynamics

How to Best Handle Difficult Conversations in Job Interviews

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on October 31, 2023

Dealing with the elephant in the room.

Dealing with the elephant in the room.

Relationships

Spot and Avoid These 2 Relationship-Sabotaging Behaviors

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on September 26, 2023

How to know when your relationship is doomed.

How to know when your relationship is doomed.

Education

10 Benefits of Extracurricular Activities in College

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on September 10, 2023

Learning outside of the classroom.

Learning outside of the classroom.