I Hear You

How psychotherapy can work for people of all backgrounds

Loren Soeiro, Ph.D. ABPP

The Best Way to Stop a Bully

What kind of person takes the most effective action to stop a bully, or to help out a victim? Anyone who witnesses a bullying incident.

Feeling Sick, Tired or Tense? Try "Forest Bathing"

Have you been unhappy, anxious, or overwhelmed lately? If you live close to a natural area, you may be able to use the Japanese technique of "forest bathing" to feel better.

Skin Picking? Hair Pulling? That’s Just the Beginning

Do you habitually pull out your hairs? Pick at your skin? Bite your nails? Body-focused repetitive behaviors like these can be more serious than you think.

Red Flags of Breadcrumbing in a Relationship

Have you ever felt like someone you've met online was leading you on by texting you just often enough to keep you interested?

Why It's So Dangerous for Men to Ignore Their Emotions

Have you ever been perplexed by emotions—those of others, or even your own? Here's why this might not be good for you, and why it's more common than you think.

Why Feeling Lonely Is a Bigger Problem Than You Think

The COVID-19 pandemic may have brought with it a second pandemic of loneliness and social isolation. Here's what you can do about it.

What Is ASMR All About?

Have you wondered why so many people are talking about, joking about, or singing the praises of ASMR? Here's what it might mean for you.

What Can I Do If My Partner Is a Narcissist?

If you're feeling devalued or disregarded in your romantic relationship, your partner's behavior may result from narcissistic tendencies. Here's how to tell, and what to do next.

The Secret to Fighting Negative Thoughts

Do you criticize yourself too much? Does it seem like you're always on your own case? Decentering means gaining distance on thoughts like these so you can choose how to respond.

How to Tackle Social Anxiety

Do you feel excessively self-conscious and uncomfortable in social situations? Here's what's really going on, and what you can do about it.

Why Some People Are So Sensitive to Rejection

Are you chronically afraid of being rejected or rebuffed by the people you care for? Here's what you can do about it.

How to Recognize a “Dark Triad” Personality

Have you met someone who may not be good for you? Knowing the facts about Dark Triad personality types can help you decide what to do.

4 Crucial Questions to Help You Avoid Miscommunication

Do you become frustrated when others don't get what you're trying to say? These four tips can help you achieve better, clearer communication.

How to Know When "It's Not You, It's Me"

Do you get into arguments frequently? Consider the possibility that your own outlook is biased in ways that are not always easy to see.

7 Tips for Getting Through Difficult Conversations

Are you about to have a difficult talk with someone important in your life? These communication strategies may help.

What's the Curse of Knowledge, and How Can You Break It?

How can seemingly clear requests become so confusing? Why isn't it easier to understand what other people want? It could be the curse of knowledge.

What's the Secret to Accomplishing Your Personal Goals?

Are you hoping to make new progress on your personal goals as COVID restrictions lift? Here's how.

How to Fight Depression With Exercise

The COVID winter has been long, dark, and cold—and for many people, depressing. Here's one practical suggestion for how to lift your mood.

5 Reasons You Should Never Stop Daydreaming

How much of your day do you spend staring out the window, fantasizing about the future? Far from a bad habit, daydreaming might actually be exactly what you need.

Why Does Life Speed Up as You Get Older?

Ever feel as though your days are racing by, all alike, without leaving a trace? Here's how to slow time back down to something resembling normal again.

Here’s Why Doomscrolling Is So Bad for Your Mental Health

Is it hard to stop yourself from constantly checking the news? Do you stay up late swiping through arguments on social media? Here's how to make healthier decisions online.

Don't Ghost Your Therapist

What if you want to stop going to therapy, but you don't know how to get out of it? Ending your treatment properly can be a psychologically healthy thing to do.

Three Things You Need to Know About Perspective-Taking

Are you stressed out by conflicts with others, or by the notion of today's divided America? Learning to see another person's point of view can often help to broaden your own.

What to Do When COVID-19 Causes Relationship Tension

Are you and a partner, friend, or family member arguing over what's safe to do during the pandemic? These tips can help smooth out those well-meant differences of opinion.

There’s No Such Thing as Video Game Addiction… Right?

What the debate about Gaming Disorder means for your video gaming habit.

Here's Why Bad Language Is Really Good for You

If you've ever wondered if your use of foul language made you look dumb, or advertised a poor vocabulary, or alienated you from others, think again.

Why You Might Not Know Yourself as Well as You Think

Do you believe you're always right about the things you're certain of? The Dunning-Kruger effect suggests caution is warranted.

Single, Anxious, and Quarantined

Are you lonely, but uncomfortable with meeting someone new via video chat? Consider this new perspective.

10 Ways To Take Control of Your Coronavirus Anxiety

Is the COVID-19 outbreak keeping you up at night worrying about the future? Use these psychological strategies to manage your anxiety.

What's the Deal With Misophonia?

Misophonia is just beginning to be understood, but it can have serious effects on a sufferer's life and livelihood. Here's what we know, and what you can do about it.

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