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Career

Is Your Mental Health Hurting Your Career?

Samuel L. Pauker, M.D., and Miriam Arond on January 29, 2023 in Depression: A Guide for the Perplexed

Recognizing what is hindering you from getting ahead can make all the difference.

Recognizing what is hindering you from getting ahead can make all the difference.

Career

How Did the Concept of Statistical Significance Arise?

Frederick L. Coolidge Ph.D. on January 29, 2023 in How to Think Like a Neandertal

Can the concept of statistical significance be traced to teatime in England in the 1920s? Yes.

Can the concept of statistical significance be traced to teatime in England in the 1920s? Yes.

Memory

How Colors Affect Brain Functioning

Barbara Koltuska-Haskin, Ph.D. on January 29, 2023 in How My Brain Works

The ways we are sensitive to color stimulation.

The ways we are sensitive to color stimulation.

Self-Talk

Silencing Our Inner Critic After Attachment Trauma

Annie Tanasugarn Ph.D., CCTSA on January 28, 2023 in Understanding PTSD

We are hardwired to connect with others. However, attachment trauma teaches us to adapt to punitive environments where we learn to abandon ourselves.

We are hardwired to connect with others. However, attachment trauma teaches us to adapt to punitive environments where we learn to abandon ourselves.

ADHD

2 Overlooked Signs of ADHD

Anthony D. Smith LMHC on January 28, 2023 in Up and Running

ADHD may conjure images of wild-eyed and daydreaming kids, but that doesn't mean there are no presentations that dispel the stereotype.

ADHD may conjure images of wild-eyed and daydreaming kids, but that doesn't mean there are no presentations that dispel the stereotype.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Lunar New Year: What's It All About?

Dorothy Chin Ph.D. on January 28, 2023 in A Different Lens

A Personal Perspective: Cultural rituals connect us to the past and each other. Though they evolve and change in a new cultural context, they are vital to who we are.

A Personal Perspective: Cultural rituals connect us to the past and each other. Though they evolve and change in a new cultural context, they are vital to who we are.

Self-Esteem

How Do Self-Esteem and Related Factors Impact Anger Arousal?

Bernard Golden, Ph.D. on January 28, 2023 in Overcoming Destructive Anger

Research generally supports a negative association between self-esteem and the propensity for anger arousal. However, certain variables can powerfully impact this association.

Research generally supports a negative association between self-esteem and the propensity for anger arousal. However, certain variables can powerfully impact this association.

Mindfulness

Upgrade Your Mindset

Jordan Fiorillo Scotti Ph.D. on January 28, 2023 in Buddhist Psychology: East Meets West

Craving ease in your life? Ancient wisdom can help us view the world and ourselves with greater accuracy and acceptance so we can let go of unnecessary struggle.

Craving ease in your life? Ancient wisdom can help us view the world and ourselves with greater accuracy and acceptance so we can let go of unnecessary struggle.

Divorce

Can the Gray Divorce Be a Perfect Financial Storm?

Carol R. Hughes, Ph.D., LMFT, and Bruce R. Fredenburg, M.S., LMFT on January 28, 2023 in Home Will Never Be the Same Again

What older divorcing couples need to know before walking into a perfect storm of financial, legal, and emotional surprises.

What older divorcing couples need to know before walking into a perfect storm of financial, legal, and emotional surprises.

Narcissism

The Hidden Danger of the Homicidal Narcissist

Joni E Johnston Psy.D. on January 28, 2023 in The Human Equation

Alex Murdaugh. Bryan Kohberger. Larry Millette. These men are on trial for murder and have repeatedly been labeled "narcissists." What is the relationship between the two?

Alex Murdaugh. Bryan Kohberger. Larry Millette. These men are on trial for murder and have repeatedly been labeled "narcissists." What is the relationship between the two?

Career

What Is Quiet Quitting and How Do We Fix It?

Samantha Stein Psy.D. on January 28, 2023 in What The Wild Things Are

Everyone benefits from employees who feel cared for and feel like they are a part of something.

Everyone benefits from employees who feel cared for and feel like they are a part of something.

Divorce

Unpacking the Myths and Truths of Stepmothering

Peg Streep on January 28, 2023 in Tech Support

While much is written about how divorce affects children, the behavior of a stepmother can influence a child positively and negatively. Take a look beyond the myths.

While much is written about how divorce affects children, the behavior of a stepmother can influence a child positively and negatively. Take a look beyond the myths.

Relationships

Film Review: The Therapeutic Relationship in "Stutz"

Cheralyn Leeby Ph.D., LMFT on January 28, 2023 in Consciously Creating Your Soul Life

The Netflix documentary "Stutz" paves a mindful path for allowing more transparent, reciprocal sharing and emotion while maintaining the integrity of the therapeutic relationship.

The Netflix documentary "Stutz" paves a mindful path for allowing more transparent, reciprocal sharing and emotion while maintaining the integrity of the therapeutic relationship.

Relationships

Valentine’s Day Lies About Love

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on January 28, 2023 in Naked Truth

Feeling pressure to buy, say, or do the "right things" for your mate on Valentine's Day? You're not alone. Whatever you do to celebrate, honest communication is key.

Feeling pressure to buy, say, or do the "right things" for your mate on Valentine's Day? You're not alone. Whatever you do to celebrate, honest communication is key.

Trauma

20 Common Personality Traits of Family Trauma Survivors

Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS on January 28, 2023 in Invisible Bruises

Many survivors of family trauma develop personality traits and behavior patterns as a result of coping with their dysfunctional situation. Here are some of the most common:

Many survivors of family trauma develop personality traits and behavior patterns as a result of coping with their dysfunctional situation. Here are some of the most common:

Race and Ethnicity

How Policing Culture Supercedes Race

Kevin Cokley Ph.D. on January 28, 2023 in Black Psychology Matters

Does the race of the Memphis police officers matter? For Black people, it is an extra layer of pain.

Does the race of the Memphis police officers matter? For Black people, it is an extra layer of pain.

Trauma

How Does the Body Register War?

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on January 28, 2023 in Zero-Generation Students

A Personal Perspective: War ‎changes the human brain.‎

A Personal Perspective: War ‎changes the human brain.‎

Positive Psychology

Moral Virtues and Character Strengths Across the Life Span

Michael D. Matthews Ph.D. on January 28, 2023 in Head Strong

Specific virtues and character strengths may wax and wane in relevance during life’s journey.

Specific virtues and character strengths may wax and wane in relevance during life’s journey.

Relationships

Why Are So Many Men So Passive in Their Relationships?

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on January 28, 2023 in Fixing Families

Passivity in a relationship starts with acknowledging the problem and being willing to change the dynamics that hold it in place. Here are five common causes and their solutions.

Passivity in a relationship starts with acknowledging the problem and being willing to change the dynamics that hold it in place. Here are five common causes and their solutions.

Therapy

What Happens in Therapy?

Stephen Joseph Ph.D. on January 28, 2023 in What Doesn't Kill Us

Therapy can seem mysterious and daunting to people who think about it for the first time. What actually happens? How can sitting and talking about yourself make a difference?

Therapy can seem mysterious and daunting to people who think about it for the first time. What actually happens? How can sitting and talking about yourself make a difference?

Resilience

Military Embedded Psychology

Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on January 28, 2023 in Alpha Blog Charlie

Embedded psychologists are specially trained to work with a particular military service population. They deploy and fully integrate with each service unit.

Embedded psychologists are specially trained to work with a particular military service population. They deploy and fully integrate with each service unit.

Postpartum Depression

Using Infant Massage to Alleviate Postpartum Depression

Elizabeth Dixon, LISW-CP on January 28, 2023 in The Flourishing Family

Massages aren't just for adults, but babies too. Learn how infant massages may help alleviate postpartum depression and support early bonding.

Massages aren't just for adults, but babies too. Learn how infant massages may help alleviate postpartum depression and support early bonding.

Unconscious

A Boy Describes the Appearance of His Grandfather's Ghost

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on January 28, 2023 in Understanding Hypnosis

How allowing patients to lead can take therapy to unexpected places.

How allowing patients to lead can take therapy to unexpected places.

Motivation

4 Ways to Help Your Adult Child Who Lacks Ambition

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on January 28, 2023 in Liking the Child You Love

Here is what to do when your adult child struggles to help themself.

Here is what to do when your adult child struggles to help themself.

Caregiving

Caring for Yourself While Your Loved One Has Cancer

Stacy Wentworth M.D. on January 28, 2023 in Cancer Survivorship

Are you exhausted from caring for someone with cancer? Take control with these simple steps.

Are you exhausted from caring for someone with cancer? Take control with these simple steps.

Child Development

An Unexpected Key to Healthier Child Development

Claudia Skowron MS, LCPC, CADC on January 27, 2023 in A Different Kind of Therapy

This unpleasant and dismal emotion may be a key factor in healthier childhood development.

This unpleasant and dismal emotion may be a key factor in healthier childhood development.

Alcoholism

Cognitive Dissonance May Change Perception About Alcohol

Jeanette Hu AMFT on January 27, 2023 in Sober Curiosity

If I ask you whether you’d like a glass of gasoline with dinner, chances are you will think I am crazy. But did you know that alcohol, also known as ethanol, makes up gasoline?

If I ask you whether you’d like a glass of gasoline with dinner, chances are you will think I am crazy. But did you know that alcohol, also known as ethanol, makes up gasoline?

OCD

Breaking Down the Cycle of Relationship OCD

Ran Littman Ph.D. on January 27, 2023 in Relationship OCD

Relationship-related obsessions generate a cycle of an ongoing struggle with one’s thoughts and feelings. Discerning the cycle’s components is the first step toward coping.

Relationship-related obsessions generate a cycle of an ongoing struggle with one’s thoughts and feelings. Discerning the cycle’s components is the first step toward coping.

Self-Sabotage

Self-Sabotage: Which Parts of Ourselves Are We Fighting?

Dale M. Kushner on January 27, 2023 in Transcending the Past

What compels seemingly rational people to adopt wildly irrational beliefs? Why do some parts of ourselves seem to be at war with other parts?

What compels seemingly rational people to adopt wildly irrational beliefs? Why do some parts of ourselves seem to be at war with other parts?

Marriage

Three Words to Invigorate Your Relationship

Assael Romanelli Ph.D. on January 27, 2023 in The Other Side of Relationships

Are you somewhat bored in your relationship? Try these three words and see where they take you.

Are you somewhat bored in your relationship? Try these three words and see where they take you.