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Gratitude
Is Gratitude Overrated?

Rebekka Grun von Jolk Ph.D. on November 29, 2024

Gratitude is a staple of self-help advice and holiday platitudes, but does it really deliver the benefits it promises?

Gratitude is a staple of self-help advice and holiday platitudes, but does it really deliver the benefits it promises?

Family Dynamics
Family Resilience During Times of Separation

Rebekka Grun von Jolk Ph.D. on November 1, 2024

Building family resilience during long-distance separations requires a multifaceted approach that combines emotional preparedness, financial stability, and quality communication.

Building family resilience during long-distance separations requires a multifaceted approach that combines emotional preparedness, financial stability, and quality communication.

Relationships
Love Is Stronger Than Death

Rebekka Grun von Jolk Ph.D. on October 5, 2024

While war includes profound emotional trauma, the ability to lean on supportive relationships and employ adaptive coping strategies can mitigate the long-term negative effects.

While war includes profound emotional trauma, the ability to lean on supportive relationships and employ adaptive coping strategies can mitigate the long-term negative effects.