The Healing Crowd

Altruism

Neuropsychological Lessons From 'It's a Wonderful Life'

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on December 23, 2025

George Bailey dove into icy water to save an angel—and saved himself. Research explains why: Altruism activates the brain's spiritual network, especially when we are in despair.

George Bailey dove into icy water to save an angel—and saved himself. Research explains why: Altruism activates the brain's spiritual network, especially when we are in despair.

Gratitude

The Secret to Trusting Yourself

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on July 13, 2025

Discover inner peace & trust as you learn how gratitude, a mental hack, shifts your perception and fosters harmony, even in life's storms.

Discover inner peace & trust as you learn how gratitude, a mental hack, shifts your perception and fosters harmony, even in life's storms.

Relationships

10 Love Lessons You Learn After Therapy

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on February 13, 2025

Love is a big problem in therapy. It involves the dissolution of the ego, which can be one of the scariest things a human can do, But it is also, by far, the most rewarding.

Love is a big problem in therapy. It involves the dissolution of the ego, which can be one of the scariest things a human can do, But it is also, by far, the most rewarding.

Optimism

How the Positivity Effect Can Transform Your Life

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on June 20, 2023

It isn't about what happens—it's about how we respond.

It isn't about what happens—it's about how we respond.

Optimism

How Can Psychological Capital Strengthen Your Mind?

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on February 27, 2023

Are you ready to unlock your psychological capital? Meet your inner "HERO."

Are you ready to unlock your psychological capital? Meet your inner "HERO."

Motivation

7 Habits of the Most Hopeful People

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on January 31, 2023

The secret to developing a hopeful mindset is to focus on what you can control.

The secret to developing a hopeful mindset is to focus on what you can control.

Optimism

The Problem With Always Looking on the Bright Side

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on December 25, 2022

When looking on the bright side has a dark side.

When looking on the bright side has a dark side.

Relationships

Why You Should Listen to Your Heart

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on November 21, 2022

Can listening to your heart improve a relationship? Yes, but there's a catch.

Can listening to your heart improve a relationship? Yes, but there's a catch.

Motivation

Learned Hopefulness: The Key to a Successful Life

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on October 31, 2022

Has science finally cracked the code for hope?

Has science finally cracked the code for hope?

Gratitude

The Power of Positive Expectations

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on October 9, 2022

If you want to change the world, change how you think about it.

If you want to change the world, change how you think about it.

Cognition

Creating the Best Possible Selfie

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on September 26, 2022

The best way to predict who you will become is to see and feel your future.

The best way to predict who you will become is to see and feel your future.

Motivation

Getting Real: Warning Signs of False Hope Syndrome

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on September 22, 2022

How we get sucked into the false hope syndrome and what to do about it.

How we get sucked into the false hope syndrome and what to do about it.

Cognition

Thinking Habits of Highly Hopeful People

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on September 13, 2022

Do you think like a highly hopeful person? Learn their secret thought habits.

Do you think like a highly hopeful person? Learn their secret thought habits.

Relationships

The Best and Worst Ways of Responding in a Relationship

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on September 1, 2022

Knowing how you listen will directly improve your relationship, romantic or otherwise.

Knowing how you listen will directly improve your relationship, romantic or otherwise.

Relationships

Listen Up!: The Key to Stronger Relationships

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on August 21, 2022

Sure, you were listening, but what did you really hear?

Sure, you were listening, but what did you really hear?

Attention

Smart Phones, Mindless Phubbing

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on August 8, 2022

Have you been phubbed? Chances are you have. Some tips on what you can do.

Have you been phubbed? Chances are you have. Some tips on what you can do.

Relapse

The New Science of Hope

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on July 31, 2022

The new science of hope shows us how to go from learned helplessness to learned hopefulness.

The new science of hope shows us how to go from learned helplessness to learned hopefulness.

Depression

Group Rumination and the Power Of Music

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on May 31, 2017

Music can change the world because it can change people, said Bono.

Music can change the world because it can change people, said Bono.

Depression

Is Group Therapy an Antidote for Antidepressants?

Dan J. Tomasulo PhD., TEP, MFA, MAPP on June 23, 2015

Group Treatment Beats Antidepressants

Group Treatment Beats Antidepressants

Of all the interventions available for facilitators, this one minute at the end of group has impressed me most.