Is religion another form of attachment? The relationship between psychology and spirituality is complex.

Anxiety

Wild Despair

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on July 05, 2020 in How To Do Life

Sheltering from the perfect storm of racial roiling, and COVID's medical and economic tolls.

Sheltering from the perfect storm of racial roiling, and COVID's medical and economic tolls.

Health

The importance of having "the conversation"

By Alexis Dallara-Marsh M.D. on July 04, 2020 in Ending Well

Where to begin? Experts provide suggestions for gauging end-of-life wishes in loved ones during the time of Covid-19.

Where to begin? Experts provide suggestions for gauging end-of-life wishes in loved ones during the time of Covid-19.

Happiness

Are dogs the new best social secretary?

By Kristie L Miller PhD on July 04, 2020 in A Date With Socrates

Trying to build new social connections? A dog might be the answer.

Trying to build new social connections? A dog might be the answer.

In the United States, our incarceration rate is the highest in the world. What is happening to all those people during the pandemic?

Therapy

The Mutual Creative Process of Psychotherapy

By Albert Rothenberg, M.D. on July 04, 2020 in Creative Explorations

Psychotherapy is a mutual creative process involving both therapist and patient which produces beneficial change in the patient. Presented is the sep-con articulation process.

Psychotherapy is a mutual creative process involving both therapist and patient which produces beneficial change in the patient. Presented is the sep-con articulation process.

Therapy

LGBTQ+ Person Centered Therapy

By Alex Stitt, LMHC on July 04, 2020 in Queer Counselor

Why moving from emotional empathy to empathic understanding is so important for LGBTQ+ clients in person centered therapy.

Why moving from emotional empathy to empathic understanding is so important for LGBTQ+ clients in person centered therapy.

Relationships

The Emotional Burdens of a Go-Between

By Iskra Fileva Ph.D. on July 04, 2020 in The Philosopher's Diaries

When two people you love don't get along with each other, your heart is torn. But what is even worse is to have the two try to get you involved in their squabble.

When two people you love don't get along with each other, your heart is torn. But what is even worse is to have the two try to get you involved in their squabble.

What would Gandhi do?

Intelligence

True Independence Day

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on July 04, 2020 in How To Do Life

Toward replacing lemming thinking with free thinking.

Toward replacing lemming thinking with free thinking.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

When It Comes to PTSD, Laughing Gas Is No Laughing Matter

By Christopher Bergland on July 04, 2020 in The Athlete's Way

Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) treatments may help some patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, according to preliminary findings from a new pilot study.

Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) treatments may help some patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, according to preliminary findings from a new pilot study.

Resilience

Looking for a Job During the Pandemic

By Ahron Friedberg M.D. on July 04, 2020 in Resilience

How can I find a job during the pandemic? It’s important to try and do your best.

How can I find a job during the pandemic? It’s important to try and do your best.

Relationships

3 of the Most Common Communication Mistakes

By Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on July 04, 2020 in Fixing Families

It's easy for conversations to get derailed and turn into useless arguments. Here are some common sources and how to get back on track.

It's easy for conversations to get derailed and turn into useless arguments. Here are some common sources and how to get back on track.

Resilience

The COVID-19 Burden of Disease on Refugees and Immigrants

By Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on July 04, 2020 in Hope + Resilience

Many refugee and immigrant parents and youth have difficulties accessing resources to fight COVID-19's impacts. Local organizations are stepping in to help.

Many refugee and immigrant parents and youth have difficulties accessing resources to fight COVID-19's impacts. Local organizations are stepping in to help.

Parenting

4 Ways to Stop Getting Emotionally Abused by an Adult Child

By Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on July 04, 2020 in Liking the Child You Love

Tired of being emotionally abused by your adult child? Here are four ways to stop the insanity.

Tired of being emotionally abused by your adult child? Here are four ways to stop the insanity.

Neuroticism

For Neurotic People, Even Life's Good Times Can Seem Bad

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on July 04, 2020 in Fulfillment at Any Age

Is thinking back on your past a valuable psychological exercise? A new personality study suggests the answer is, “it depends.”

Is thinking back on your past a valuable psychological exercise? A new personality study suggests the answer is, “it depends.”

Philosophy

Firework Bans and Wearing Masks

By David Kyle Johnson Ph.D. on July 04, 2020 in A Logical Take

“But my freedom” doesn’t work as a reason to ignore a ban on lighting fireworks during a drought—and lighting fireworks actually is a celebration of freedom.

“But my freedom” doesn’t work as a reason to ignore a ban on lighting fireworks during a drought—and lighting fireworks actually is a celebration of freedom.

Self-Help

Great Leadership

By Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on July 04, 2020 in The Right Mindset

Where do you fall on the motivational hierarchy of success? Climb 5 steps up the ladder to become a successful leader.

Where do you fall on the motivational hierarchy of success? Climb 5 steps up the ladder to become a successful leader.

Resilience

How Sexual Assault Victims Become Survivors: Culture Counts

By Wendy L. Patrick, JD, Ph.D. on July 04, 2020 in Why Bad Looks Good

Understanding the aftermath of sexual assault within different cultural groups can help pave the road to recovery

Understanding the aftermath of sexual assault within different cultural groups can help pave the road to recovery

ADHD

Coping With Adult ADHD During COVID-19

By Russell Ramsay, Ph.D. on July 04, 2020 in Rethinking Adult ADHD

Managing adult ADHD was hard enough—now I'm dealing with COVID stress, too!

Managing adult ADHD was hard enough—now I'm dealing with COVID stress, too!

Race and Ethnicity

A White Woman's Take on Black Lives Matter

By Liz Stillwaggon Swan PhD on July 04, 2020 in The Philosopher Is In

What do white people think about Black Lives Matter? Probably lots of stuff. But here's one white woman's perspective on her progress so far and why we have so much further to go.

What do white people think about Black Lives Matter? Probably lots of stuff. But here's one white woman's perspective on her progress so far and why we have so much further to go.

Health

Wearing a Mask Is Kind; Not Wearing One Endangers Others

By Brad J. Bushman Ph.D. on July 03, 2020 in Get Psyched!

Political views are a matter of opinion. Wearing a face mask should not be a matter of opinion. The facts are clear — wearing a face mask protects others from the coronavirus.

Political views are a matter of opinion. Wearing a face mask should not be a matter of opinion. The facts are clear — wearing a face mask protects others from the coronavirus.

How can we set our boundaries in a way that supports us and maintains trust and connection with others rather than constraining us and pushing people away?

Race and Ethnicity

Fourth of July and the Cancel Culture

By Arthur Dobrin D.S.W. on July 03, 2020 in Am I Right?

Fourth of July celebrations have been problematic for black Americans since the beginning of the nation. It's time to look at what we are really celebrating.

Fourth of July celebrations have been problematic for black Americans since the beginning of the nation. It's time to look at what we are really celebrating.

Women with unique brain wiring can doubt their self-worth and withdraw from others in order to protect themselves. Learn to protect yourself and connect with others.

Stress

Eyewitness Cognition at Little Bighorn: A Study in Stress

By Matthew J Sharps Ph.D. on July 03, 2020 in The Forensic View

Why is eyewitness memory often so awful? A psychological look at battles of the past can tell us a lot.

Why is eyewitness memory often so awful? A psychological look at battles of the past can tell us a lot.

Law and Crime

A Psychological Model to Find Meaning in Life

By Jack Schafer Ph.D. on July 03, 2020 in Let Their Words Do the Talking

An individual's ideal can give them meaning for living and purpose to act.

An individual's ideal can give them meaning for living and purpose to act.

Embarrassment

Healing Shame: 5 Steps to Self-Forgiveness

By Andrea Brandt Ph.D. M.F.T. on July 03, 2020 in Mindful Anger

Sometimes we make choices that we regret, and sometimes we internalize emotional wounds inflicted on us by others.

Sometimes we make choices that we regret, and sometimes we internalize emotional wounds inflicted on us by others.