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Synchronicity

Synchronicity: What Is It and Does It Matter In Therapy?

Helen Marlo, Ph.D. on May 14, 2025 in Deeper Dive

Synchronicity articulates a theory of interconnectedness that links individuals with something beyond the self.

Synchronicity articulates a theory of interconnectedness that links individuals with something beyond the self.

Artificial Intelligence

The Future Belongs to the Calibrators

Jessica Koehler Ph.D. on May 14, 2025 in Beyond School Walls

The psychological traits of effective AI users.

The psychological traits of effective AI users.

Machiavellianism

The Myth of the Machiavellian Leader

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on May 14, 2025 in Fulfillment at Any Age

The idea that a good leaders need to be able to manipulate others to serve their will underlies popular ideas about success. New research shows where this myth falls apart.

The idea that a good leaders need to be able to manipulate others to serve their will underlies popular ideas about success. New research shows where this myth falls apart.

Therapy

Should I Use an AI Therapist?

Loren Soeiro, Ph.D. ABPP on May 14, 2025 in I Hear You

New advances in artificial intelligence have resulted in dozens of popular online therapy chatbots. But can they be as helpful as they claim to be?

New advances in artificial intelligence have resulted in dozens of popular online therapy chatbots. But can they be as helpful as they claim to be?

Sex

Sexual Mindfulness Is Not an Activity, It Is a Way of Life

Chelom E. Leavitt, J.D., Ph.D. on May 14, 2025 in Sexual Mindfulness

Our brains are designed to think, but thinking can, at times, get out of control and hijack our real aims. You can slow down and be more intentional in life and love.

Our brains are designed to think, but thinking can, at times, get out of control and hijack our real aims. You can slow down and be more intentional in life and love.

Career

The Four C’s of Engagement at Work and in Life

Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Ed.D. on May 14, 2025 in Everyday Resilience

Crashing, coasting, cruising, or championing? This is a gentle check-in to notice where we are, support ourselves and those we lead, and move forward with intention.

Crashing, coasting, cruising, or championing? This is a gentle check-in to notice where we are, support ourselves and those we lead, and move forward with intention.

Authenticity

The Myth of Belonging

Rami Kaminski, M.D. on May 14, 2025 in The Gifts of Not Belonging

Personal Perspective: Is belonging truly essential? Some people resist group identity and thrive by staying true to themselves.

Personal Perspective: Is belonging truly essential? Some people resist group identity and thrive by staying true to themselves.

Self-Esteem

The Cost of Being the Strong One

Melanie A. McNally Psy.D. on May 14, 2025 in Empower Your Mind

Is being “the strong one” wearing you down? You can reclaim your worth beyond performance.

Is being “the strong one” wearing you down? You can reclaim your worth beyond performance.

Artificial Intelligence

How Mindfulness Can Keep Us Human in the Age of AI

David Weitzner Ph.D. on May 14, 2025 in Managing with Meaning

Overwhelmed by AI hype, and the fear that you will be made obsolete? Take a breath. Changing how we think is hard work, but it's doable. And it starts with a mindfulness practice.

Overwhelmed by AI hype, and the fear that you will be made obsolete? Take a breath. Changing how we think is hard work, but it's doable. And it starts with a mindfulness practice.

Environment

Reclaiming Our Legacy of Harmony in Times of Great Change

Rachel Clark on May 14, 2025 in Mothering Nature

Naturalist Brooke Williams explores how we can re-enchant our lives and orient ourselves toward harmony in his new book "Encountering Dragonfly."

Naturalist Brooke Williams explores how we can re-enchant our lives and orient ourselves toward harmony in his new book "Encountering Dragonfly."

Child Development

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child

Robert N. Johansen Ph.D. on May 14, 2025 in A New GPS for Intimate Relationships

The parental investment of quality time is a prime ingredient in the development of a child's emotional intelligence and self-worth.

The parental investment of quality time is a prime ingredient in the development of a child's emotional intelligence and self-worth.

Authenticity

When Life Feels Off, You May Be Losing Your True Self

Susanne Babbel MFT, PhD on May 14, 2025 in Somatic Psychology

Losing touch with our feelings means losing ourselves.

Losing touch with our feelings means losing ourselves.

Fear

We'll Do Anything to Avoid Conflict, Even Lose Friends

Nancy Colier LCSW, Rev. on May 14, 2025 in Inviting a Monkey to Tea

Personal Perspective: We're afraid of conflict, and so we avoid the hard conversations, but it doesn't help.

Personal Perspective: We're afraid of conflict, and so we avoid the hard conversations, but it doesn't help.

Workplace Dynamics

How Different Thinking Styles Drive Unbeatable Resilience

Ed Thompson on May 14, 2025 in A Hidden Force

Embracing cognitive diversity transforms crisis response and helps organizations detect threats earlier, overcome groupthink, and successfully meet complex challenges.

Embracing cognitive diversity transforms crisis response and helps organizations detect threats earlier, overcome groupthink, and successfully meet complex challenges.

Habit Formation

The Myth of Maintenance

Kyle Emanuel Brown on May 14, 2025 in Total Self-Trust

There’s no such thing as standing still. Discover why “maintenance” is a myth, and how to stay energized, aligned, and evolving before silent erosion takes over.

There’s no such thing as standing still. Discover why “maintenance” is a myth, and how to stay energized, aligned, and evolving before silent erosion takes over.

Social Media

TikTok Therapy? The Pros and Cons of Social Media Psychology

Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on May 14, 2025 in All About Addiction

Social media therapy is booming—but while TikTok and Instagram offer accessible mental health tips, they also risk spreading misinformation and promoting self-diagnosis.

Social media therapy is booming—but while TikTok and Instagram offer accessible mental health tips, they also risk spreading misinformation and promoting self-diagnosis.

Imposter Syndrome

How Envy and Perfectionism Help Sustain Imposter Syndrome

Leon Garber LMHC on May 14, 2025 in Perfectionism

Imposter syndrome is often based on idealization and envy, believing that others in an important group are perfect while you're far from it.

Imposter syndrome is often based on idealization and envy, believing that others in an important group are perfect while you're far from it.

Workplace Dynamics

Speak Up: Respectful Rebels Welcome

Deborah Grayson Riegel MSW, PCC on May 14, 2025 in Speak Easy

Disagreement, when done right, can be your secret weapon for better decisions and stronger relationships.

Disagreement, when done right, can be your secret weapon for better decisions and stronger relationships.

Career

Should I Do a Gap Year?

Gary R Simonds MD MS FAANS on May 14, 2025 in Rich Encounters

Personal Perspective: "Gap years" afford students a chance to bolster their resilience and wellness prior to facing the demands of professional training and careers.

Personal Perspective: "Gap years" afford students a chance to bolster their resilience and wellness prior to facing the demands of professional training and careers.

Education

The Letter Every Mentor Hopes to Receive

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on May 14, 2025 in The Right Side of 40

Personal Perspective: A former student’s heartfelt letter reveals how mentorship shapes not just the mentee’s path but the mentor’s legacy, purpose, and sense of lasting impact.

Personal Perspective: A former student’s heartfelt letter reveals how mentorship shapes not just the mentee’s path but the mentor’s legacy, purpose, and sense of lasting impact.

Forgiveness

Which Protects You Better: Anger or Forgiveness?

Robert Enright Ph.D. on May 14, 2025 in The Forgiving Life

When treated unfairly by others, we sometimes get angry and sometimes forgive. Given that both anger and forgiveness can benefit the one mistreated, which should we choose?

When treated unfairly by others, we sometimes get angry and sometimes forgive. Given that both anger and forgiveness can benefit the one mistreated, which should we choose?

Marriage

3 Dangers of the One-Way-Mirror Mindset in Marriage

Mark Travers Ph.D. on May 14, 2025 in Social Instincts

The line between privacy and emotional unavailability in marriage is very fine.

The line between privacy and emotional unavailability in marriage is very fine.

Relationships

The Key to Strong Relationships (It’s Not What You Think)

Kyle Davies BSc MPhil CPsychol on May 14, 2025 in The Mind-Body Link

You can't connect deeply with others if you’re disconnected from yourself. Here's the surprising truth about what strong relationships are really built on.

You can't connect deeply with others if you’re disconnected from yourself. Here's the surprising truth about what strong relationships are really built on.

Workplace Dynamics

How Workers and Bosses View Performance Differently

Victor Lipman MBA on May 14, 2025 in Mind of the Manager

Management usually feels its operations are considerably more effective than employees do.

Management usually feels its operations are considerably more effective than employees do.

Autism

The Identity Arc Behind Our Neurodivergent Responses

Megan A. Neff Psy.D. on May 14, 2025 in The Neurodivergent Psychologist

Ever wonder why neurodivergent people respond so differently to harm—even within the community? Here's a framework for understanding those responses with compassion.

Ever wonder why neurodivergent people respond so differently to harm—even within the community? Here's a framework for understanding those responses with compassion.

Burnout

Why High Achievers Miss the Warning Signs of Burnout

Marlynn Wei M.D., J.D. on May 14, 2025 in Urban Survival

Most high-achieving professionals do not recognize they are burned out until it is too late. Here are the warning signs of burnout and how therapy can help.

Most high-achieving professionals do not recognize they are burned out until it is too late. Here are the warning signs of burnout and how therapy can help.

Relationships

The Huge Red Flag That No One Talks About

Isabelle Morley Psy.D. on May 14, 2025 in Love Them or Leave Them

Red flags aren’t always deal-breakers. Sometimes, they’re just signs of where growth begins.

Red flags aren’t always deal-breakers. Sometimes, they’re just signs of where growth begins.

Executive Function

Wired for Success: Your Brain’s Executive Functioning

Damian Salas MBA on May 14, 2025 in Pioneering Perspectives on Workplace Mental Health

Beyond passion and persistence: An overlooked mental framework that determines business outcomes, and why nobody’s talking about it.

Beyond passion and persistence: An overlooked mental framework that determines business outcomes, and why nobody’s talking about it.

ADHD

Why ADHD Makes You Freeze Under Pressure

Ugochukwu Uche MS.,LPC on May 14, 2025 in Promoting Empathy With Your Teen

The ADHD freeze response makes starting tasks feel impossible. Learn why it happens and how small steps and support can help you get unstuck.

The ADHD freeze response makes starting tasks feel impossible. Learn why it happens and how small steps and support can help you get unstuck.