Shrink Mindset

Cognitive Dissonance

Hurricane Relief and the Cognitive Dissonance of Accepting Aid

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on October 10, 2024

Helping the victims of the recent catastrophic storms requires that we achieve unity both with each other and within ourselves.

Helping the victims of the recent catastrophic storms requires that we achieve unity both with each other and within ourselves.

Child Development

Improve Your Kid's Behavior With Games You Already Have

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on October 9, 2024

You and your child can have fun while learning to manage common behavior issues.

You and your child can have fun while learning to manage common behavior issues.

Depression

Is the Word "Depression" a Microaggression?

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on October 4, 2024

This is why depression can cause such guilt—and what we can do about it.

This is why depression can cause such guilt—and what we can do about it.

Fear

The Psychology of Online Scams

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on September 24, 2024

You have the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones from today's ever more sophisticated online scams.

You have the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones from today's ever more sophisticated online scams.

Stress

What Pets Can Teach Us About Stress Reduction

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on September 21, 2024

What does it mean to live in the present moment? We can learn from the best practitioners: our pets.

What does it mean to live in the present moment? We can learn from the best practitioners: our pets.

Stress

The 3 Pillars of Stress Reduction

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on September 20, 2024

If your stress reduction techniques aren't working, you may need to pay more attention to these areas.

If your stress reduction techniques aren't working, you may need to pay more attention to these areas.

Psychopharmacology

Meds Forever? Sign Me Up!

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on May 6, 2024

Personal Perspective: Being on medication for the rest of your life may be the best thing that could happen to you.

Personal Perspective: Being on medication for the rest of your life may be the best thing that could happen to you.

Anger

Get Mad: It’s Therapeutic

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on December 11, 2022

Do you make excuses for people who mistreat you? You may need to tap into your inner Hulk.

Do you make excuses for people who mistreat you? You may need to tap into your inner Hulk.

Therapy

Therapy: The Opposite of Politics

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on December 8, 2022

Want to get ahead at the office? Therapy may not be what you need.

Want to get ahead at the office? Therapy may not be what you need.

Anger

Why Kids Don't Show “Respect”

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on November 28, 2022

Ever wonder why your child is so disrespectful sometimes? You may be expecting too much from them.

Ever wonder why your child is so disrespectful sometimes? You may be expecting too much from them.

Happiness

When Are You Finally "Good Enough"?

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on September 29, 2022

How much will you need to achieve before you're finally happy with who you are? Here are three steps to take control.

How much will you need to achieve before you're finally happy with who you are? Here are three steps to take control.

Forgiveness

Loan Forgiveness Not Enough to Solve Healthcare Labor Crisis

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on August 25, 2022

Does a healthcare career have to mean a lifetime of debt? More loan forgiveness for healthcare workers benefits everyone.

Does a healthcare career have to mean a lifetime of debt? More loan forgiveness for healthcare workers benefits everyone.

Trauma

Democracy Needs Music

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on July 21, 2022

How do math and music contribute to democracy?

How do math and music contribute to democracy?

Health

Rethinking Why Schools Exist

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on June 20, 2022

Can better implementation of mental health services help prevent school violence?

Can better implementation of mental health services help prevent school violence?

Anger

Is Civility the Enemy of Free Speech on Campus?

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on June 6, 2022

We can be angry, and even rude, without calling for punishment.

We can be angry, and even rude, without calling for punishment.

Anger

Violence: A Taboo Worth Preserving

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on April 6, 2022

Are we hypocrites if, despite our own imperfections, we believe there must be rules? The survival of humanity demands nothing less.

Are we hypocrites if, despite our own imperfections, we believe there must be rules? The survival of humanity demands nothing less.

Narcissism

Narcissism in a Nuclear World

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on March 4, 2022

The narcissistic autocrat believes in nothing beyond their self-interest. For us, that’s a useful weakness.

The narcissistic autocrat believes in nothing beyond their self-interest. For us, that’s a useful weakness.

Emotional Abuse

The Problem with "Encanto"

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on February 23, 2022

Does "Encanto" groom audiences to identify with the abuser and not the victim?

Does "Encanto" groom audiences to identify with the abuser and not the victim?

Relationships

Is Your Relationship Based on a Myth?

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on February 14, 2022

We’ve been lied to about what love is. Here are some of the realities.

We’ve been lied to about what love is. Here are some of the realities.

Motivation

Your New Year’s Resolution Is Broken, But It Can Be Fixed

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on January 5, 2022

Have you already blown your resolution? There's still hope.

Have you already blown your resolution? There's still hope.