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Politics

Dr. Martin Luther King's Influence on Today's World

By Glenn Geher Ph.D. on January 20, 2019 in Darwin's Subterranean World

In 2019, Dr. Martin Luther King's dream of social equality is as relevant and important as ever.

Resilience

5 Skills to Add to Your Emotional Toolbox

By Mariana Plata on January 20, 2019 in The Gen Y Psy

Do you know what resources you have and which ones you need in your emotional toolbox? Here are 5 skills that everyone should work on incorporating.

Happiness

Do You Have the Courage to Stop Doing?

By Nancy Colier LCSW, Rev. on January 19, 2019 in Inviting a Monkey to Tea

Why stopping is so much harder than going.

Relationships

Healthy Narcissism

By Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on January 19, 2019 in Fixing Families

We think of narcissists as being as being at the extreme end of only thinking about themselves, but there's a middle ground. Five tips for a healthy self-focus.

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Animal Behavior

Sentience and Conservation: Lessons from Southern Africa

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on January 20, 2019 in Animal Emotions

A new book stresses the importance of focusing on nonhumans and humans and "The Nature/Culture Cocktail." Many of the topics on animal-human conflicts have global relevance.

Race and Ethnicity

Does Having Daughters Make Men Less Sexist?

By Gordon Hodson Ph.D. on January 20, 2019 in Without Prejudice

New study reveals that men with daughters become less sexist, known as the “mighty girl” effect. But this story is more complex than the headline would have you believe.

Parenting

Why Sometimes Saying “No” to Your Kids is So Important

By Dan Mager MSW on January 20, 2019 in Some Assembly Required

Believe it or not, parents do their children a tremendous disservice when they don’t give them the experience of being told “no.”

Gender

Shaving Away "Toxic Masculinity"

By Rebecca S. Heiss Ph.D. on January 20, 2019 in Psych-illogical

Are females driving the behaviors behind "toxic masculinity?" Perhaps it's time we rethink the label.

Law and Crime

Who is the Victim? Who is the Victimizer?

By Stanton E. Samenow Ph.D. on January 20, 2019 in Inside the Criminal Mind

A victimizer sees himself as the victim

Anxiety

Expecting a Crisis?

By Loretta G. Breuning Ph.D. on January 20, 2019 in Your Neurochemical Self

Instead of focusing on the threats lurking everywhere, you can discover new pastures. You can train your brain to feel safe when you know how it creates alarm.

Education

How to Avoid Distracted Learning in College

By Mitchell M. Handelsman Ph.D. on January 20, 2019 in The Ethical Professor

Think of students as drivers, and learning as driving.

Happiness

3 Drug-Free Ways to Optimize In-the-Moment Happiness

By Christopher Bergland on January 20, 2019 in The Athlete's Way

New research identifies three quick and easy writing exercises that can significantly increase in-the-moment happiness.

Addiction

Doing the Next Right Thing in Recovery

By Fran Simone Ph.D. on January 20, 2019 in A Family Affair

How two young moms in recovery are doing the next right things.

Neuroscience

National Hugging Day: Five Scientific Facts About Hugging

By Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on January 20, 2019 in The Asymmetric Brain

January 21 is National Hugging Day 2019 – Did you know that there is quite a lot of fascinating psychological research on how we embrace each other?

Relationships

Raising A Child With Grit

By Erin Leonard Ph.D. on January 20, 2019 in Peaceful Parenting

Parents often believe a child's experience of achievement is what facilitates confidence, yet, it is the quality of the parent/child bond that fosters a rugged sense-of-self.

Education

Learning From Those Who Care

By Jerry Toomer Ph.D. on January 20, 2019 in Lead From Wherever You Are

How would you design a school that places relationship quality at its core? For biz leaders, how do you design your organization to foster learning by creating emotional support?

Behavioral Economics

Trust in Government

By Louis Putterman Ph.D. on January 20, 2019 in The Good, The Bad, The Economy

The mixed economy has helped bring a better living standard to hundreds of millions. Now, falling trust in government raises doubts about its survival. Enter OECD's "TrustLab."

Education

Extinguishing Burnout and Reigniting Purpose

By Jenny Grant Rankin Ph.D. on January 20, 2019 in Much More Than Common Core

Expert input coming your way on how to light your fire.

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Cultivating Excellence

Becoming a high performer

Proving or Improving Yourself

How to Nurture Talent

5 Productivity Tips

The Leverage of Feedback

Relationships

All You Should Know about a Covert Narcissist

By Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT on January 20, 2019 in Toxic Relationships

Don't be fooled by a covert narcissist! They're just as harmful as other narcissists. Learn their traits, what distinguishes them, and take a quiz if you may be one.

Relationships

Throwing Shade in Your Marriage

By Lawrence Josephs, Ph.D. on January 20, 2019 in Between the Sheets

Are you tired of being mocked by your partner? Is your partner offended by your sense of humor? Find out what to do about it.

Does Marriage Make People Happier?
Relationships

Are Married People Happier? Think Again

By Elyakim Kislev Ph.D. on January 20, 2019 in Happy Singlehood

As we approach Valentine’s Day and Singles Awareness Day, we should discuss the question of whether having a spouse is really beneficial as it is considered to be

Media

Ducks and Monsters: When It Looks Like Us....

By Travis Langley Ph.D. on January 20, 2019 in Beyond Heroes and Villains

If it looks like us and quacks like us, is it human?

Self-Help

Boosting Mindfulness

By Joseph Cardillo Ph.D. on January 19, 2019 in Attention Training

These four energy boosting practices can snowball, more richly engaging you with daily experiences.

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Relationships

Losing a Relationship Without Losing Yourself

By John Amodeo Ph.D., MFT on January 19, 2019 in Intimacy, A Path Toward Spirituality

Few events are more gut-wrenching than separating from someone you love. This article explores how we can tap into inner resources to us heal and move forward.

Work

5 Minutes on Life and Death

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on January 19, 2019 in How To Do Life

Brief thoughts on living and dying well.

Anxiety

ERP for OCD: A Brief Primer

By Noam Shpancer Ph.D. on January 19, 2019 in Insight Therapy

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a difficult, yet treatable, psychological disorder

Happiness

Mary Oliver on how to live 'your one wild and precious life'

By Sanjiv Chopra, MD and Gina Vild on January 19, 2019 in Your Life’s Purpose

“Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.” -Mary Oliver What her life teaches about how to find joy

Stress

Advanced Psychological First Aid (PFA)

By George S. Everly, Jr. Ph.D., ABPP on January 19, 2019 in When Disaster Strikes: Inside Disaster Psychology

Vitriolic politics, a volatile economy, an epidemic of violence, the changing climate, and world affairs. It's times like these that we need to help one another. Here's how.

Media

Questions Remain After Watching Three Identical Strangers

By Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on January 19, 2019 in The First Impression

What can be learned about the history of unethical research in psychiatry from the documentary Three Identical Strangers?

Diet

EAT-Lancet's Plant-based Planet: 10 Things You Need to Know

By Georgia Ede MD on January 19, 2019 in Diagnosis: Diet

What is the best diet for the future of our species?

Relationships

Deposits in Karma Savings and Loan

By Linda and Charlie Bloom on January 19, 2019 in Stronger at the Broken Places

Some couples get caught in a higly conflictual style of communication where fighting is commonplace. Because trust is so low at that time...

Relationships

Are Open Relationships as Healthy as Monogamous Ones? Yes!

By Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on January 19, 2019 in The New Resilience

Are you in an open relationship? Or thinking about one as an alternative to a monogamous relationship? We now have evidence of how it affects your mental health and well-being.

Child Development

What the New Gillette Ad Misses About Boys

By Michael Reichert Ph.D. on January 19, 2019 in The Power of Connection

The Gillette Ad Campaign Only Gets Us Started

Self-Help

Toxic People, Part III

By Abigail Brenner M.D. on January 19, 2019 in In Flux

Some equate toxic people with a specific personality disorder and are offended at how they are referred to and treated. Toxic isn't limited to any one group & can refer to anyone.

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