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Positive Psychology

One Thing That May Improve Your Physical and Relational Health

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on February 5, 2023 in Happy Together

Want to improve your physical and relational health? Taking it down a notch can help.

Environment

Why We Should Be Pleased When There's a Fungus Among Us

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on February 5, 2023 in Animal Emotions

Michael Hathaway's fascinating book explains the secret active lives of mushrooms and how they interact in numerous dynamic and surprising ways.

Relationships

3 Ways the Internet May Contaminate Romantic Relationships

Mark Travers Ph.D. on February 5, 2023 in Social Instincts

The internet is changing how we behave in our relationships—often, for worse.

Coaching

The Hedonic Treadmill of Professional Development

Palena R. Neale Ph.D, PCC on February 5, 2023 in Leading for Success

Do you really need another course? To stimulate your growth, try appreciating who you are and what you already have so you can leverage your resources and target what you need.

Autism

Autism and School Readiness

Bozena Zawisz on February 5, 2023 in Nurturing Self-Esteem in Autistic Children

Profiles are effective communication tools for parents of autistic children and offer insights into the underlying variables that shape their children's behavior.

OCD

Flip the Script on OCD

Michael Alcee Ph.D. on February 5, 2023 in Live Life Creatively

Have you had trouble embracing ERP for your OCD? A new approach can help you flip the script.

Forgiveness

The Courage to Acknowledge Our Mistakes—Without Self-Blame

John Amodeo Ph.D., MFT on February 5, 2023 in Intimacy, A Path Toward Spirituality

A Personal Perspective: Making mistakes is part of the human condition. It takes courage to acknowledge our mistakes. Only then can we learn and grow from them.

Dissociation

Grounding Techniques to Interrupt Dissociation

Cara Gardenswartz Ph.D. on February 5, 2023 in The Discomfort Zone

Dissociation is a wired-in process to help us with alarming encounters. But dissociating day-to-day is problematic. We present techniques that can disrupt dissociation.

Narcissism

Narcissistic and Antisocial Personalities: Similar but Different

Bill Eddy LCSW, JD on February 5, 2023 in 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life

People with narcissistic or antisocial personalities have some similar characteristics. But knowing the differences can help you adapt your approach to dealing with each of them.

Therapy

Common Myths About Exposure Therapy for Anxiety

Salene M. W. Jones Ph.D. on February 5, 2023 in All About Cognitive and Behavior Therapy

Facing your fears, the cognitive behavioral way.

Adolescence

Helping Disengaged Youth Through the Power of Community

Tim Elmore on February 5, 2023 in Artificial Maturity

Do you know any adolescents with a “me against the world” mindset? Here are some tips to help them balance being “true to yourself” and being part of a larger supportive community.

Adolescence

9 Secrets to Helping an Unhappy Child

Jenny Perkel on February 4, 2023 in 21st-Century Childhood

A parent's guide for when things go wrong with a child’s mental health.

Grief

15 Things to Say to Someone Greiving a Pet (and What Not to Say)

Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC on February 4, 2023 in Simplifying Complex Trauma

Instead of saying, “They are in a better place," trying saying nothing.

Career

“My Colleagues Were Laid Off. Am I Next?”

Allison Abrams, LCSW-R on February 4, 2023 in Nurturing Self-Compassion

Have you been affected by the recent tsunami of layoffs? Here are some ways to mitigate anxiety and find stability in an unstable job market.

Relationships

Does Watching Romantic Movies Help Your Love Life Flourish?

Michael Ungar Ph.D. on February 4, 2023 in Nurturing Resilience

Couples who share a romantic movie are more likely to have positive attitudes toward romance in their relationships.

Self-Esteem

The Dark Side of Cultural Affirmation

Lawrence T. White Ph.D. on February 4, 2023 in Culture Conscious

Cheering for our team makes us feel more valued, but it can also lead to treating others meanly and unfairly. Fortunately, there's a better way to enhance our self-concept.

Relationships

I Wish My Mother Would Just Listen to Me Once in a While

F. Diane Barth L.C.S.W. on February 4, 2023 in Off the Couch

It's hard when your parents can't give you what you need from them. But does it have to be the end of the relationship? Sometimes acknowledging their inability can open new doors.

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

Should You Buy Into the Hype of Microdosing Psychedelics?

Mark Travers Ph.D. on February 4, 2023 in Social Instincts

As with any substance, it’s essential to understand the potential risks and benefits before deciding to microdose.

Family Dynamics

A Chart to Jumpstart Emotional Self-Knowledge

Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D. on February 4, 2023 in Playful Parenting

How well do you know your emotions? Are you satisfied with how you express them to others? Take a step towards emotional self-discovery with one simple chart.

Relationships

5 Steps to Heal Your Relationship and Past at the Same Time

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on February 4, 2023 in Fixing Families

Driving many arguments is the triggering of childhood wounds. Consider this five-step approach to break the pattern while healing the relationship and your past.

Sleep

Mental Health Can Improve With Sleep

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on February 4, 2023 in Understanding Hypnosis

Can we make effective changes in our culture to permit and encourage our teenagers to sleep more?

Parenting

6 Ways to Minimize Adult Child-Parent Tensions

Peg Streep on February 4, 2023 in Tech Support

More and more parents are actively involved in their adult children's lives, but there's also been an uptick in familial estrangement. Here's how to navigate the waters.