Anxiety

Conquer Anxiety With This Simple but Powerful Brain Hack

By Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in Night Sweats and Delusions of Grandeur

Overcome anxiety by using neuroscience to hit "ctrl-alt-delete" on a locked-up fight, flight, or freeze response.

Overcome anxiety by using neuroscience to hit "ctrl-alt-delete" on a locked-up fight, flight, or freeze response.

Anger

Research Shows Most Trolls Have Subclinical Sadism

By Arash Emamzadeh on August 09, 2022 in Finding a New Home

A recent paper reports the first ever systematic review of the link between everyday sadism and aggression, including anger, sexual violence, and trolling.

A recent paper reports the first ever systematic review of the link between everyday sadism and aggression, including anger, sexual violence, and trolling.

Parenting

Why Being Pro-Life Means Taking Good Care of the Babies

By Dona Matthews Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in Going Beyond Intelligence

Enlightened childcare policies support parents through the dilemmas and challenges of parenting, enhancing lives and creating a safer, more sustainable world.

Enlightened childcare policies support parents through the dilemmas and challenges of parenting, enhancing lives and creating a safer, more sustainable world.

Forgiveness

The Power of an Apology: Seven Steps for Getting It Right

By Dorothy Suskind Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in Bully-Wise

Research shows that most leaders are getting their apologies wrong; there are seven steps for getting them right.

Research shows that most leaders are getting their apologies wrong; there are seven steps for getting them right.

Suicide

Why Is This Simple Approach So Good at Preventing Suicide?

By Seth J. Gillihan PhD on August 09, 2022 in Think, Act, Be

As therapists, we do everything we can to protect those in our care — and the techniques we have now are much better than they were a couple of decades ago.

As therapists, we do everything we can to protect those in our care — and the techniques we have now are much better than they were a couple of decades ago.

Relationships

A Suprising and Powerful Way to Rekindle Your Love Life

By Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in Liking the Child You Love

Much relationship advice empahsizes verbal communciation. But that neglects a crucially important way of connecting with your partner.

Much relationship advice empahsizes verbal communciation. But that neglects a crucially important way of connecting with your partner.

Addiction

How Love Saved Max Cavalera

By Michael Friedman Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in Brick by Brick

“Without this music, I don't exist.”

“Without this music, I don't exist.”

Divorce

Rx Divorce: Admitting We Made a Mistake

By Steven Ing MFT on August 09, 2022 in Sexual Futurist

One of the biggest mistakes we can make is in the arena of mate selection, the most disastrous of which is marrying the wrong person.

One of the biggest mistakes we can make is in the arena of mate selection, the most disastrous of which is marrying the wrong person.

Social Life

What Is Your Argument Style?

By Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP on August 09, 2022 in Ambigamy

If you think someone argues like a toddler, here's a model for assessing their argument-style maturity.

If you think someone argues like a toddler, here's a model for assessing their argument-style maturity.

Relationships

6 Ways to Stop People Who Steal Your Ideas

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in Fulfillment at Any Age

Is the plagiarist someone who just has poor memory or are they really trying to take credit for your work? New research on plagiarism suggests six steps to outwit the idea thief.

Is the plagiarist someone who just has poor memory or are they really trying to take credit for your work? New research on plagiarism suggests six steps to outwit the idea thief.

Health

Putting Off Healthy Eating and Exercise: Is Time Management the Answer?

By Kristen A. Carter M.S. on August 09, 2022 in Health and Human Nature

We often say we don’t have time to eat right and get enough exercise. But time management is just part of the equation.

We often say we don’t have time to eat right and get enough exercise. But time management is just part of the equation.

Self-Help

Honoring Grief and Coping With Loss

By Adrian A. Fletcher Psy.D., M.A. on August 09, 2022 in Keeping It Real and Resilient

10 tips for coping with grief and loss.

10 tips for coping with grief and loss.

Resilience

The Gamification of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy May Improve Well-Being

By Darren J. Edwards Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in Psychology in Society

How we can build psychological resilience.

How we can build psychological resilience.

Therapy

The Shock of Learning New Information After a Death

By Kenneth J. Doka Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in Good Mourning

After a death, learning negative information about the deceased can complicate our grief.

After a death, learning negative information about the deceased can complicate our grief.

Loneliness

Combating the Pandemic of Loneliness

By Alex Pattakos Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in The Meaningful Life

How are you practicing kindness, compassion and friendship?

How are you practicing kindness, compassion and friendship?

Spirituality

Perry Farrell: Three Steps to Fearless Spirituality

By David Weitzner Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in Managing with Meaning

Do you want more from life? Rock icon Perry Farrell is on a mission to educate us on making space for more spirituality, creativity, and joy in the day-to-day.

Do you want more from life? Rock icon Perry Farrell is on a mission to educate us on making space for more spirituality, creativity, and joy in the day-to-day.

Animal Behavior

Is Human Intelligence a Liability or a Gift?

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in Animal Emotions

In If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal, Justin Gregg argues that human exceptionalism is a double-edged sword and our unique cognitive prowess has backfired with severe consequences.

In If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal, Justin Gregg argues that human exceptionalism is a double-edged sword and our unique cognitive prowess has backfired with severe consequences.

Depression

When Happy Memories Make Us Sad

By Aleksandra Eriksen Isham Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in Days Gone By

Thinking about positive memories may boost mood for some, but not for all. New research shows how depression can influence the way we feel when we think about positive memories.

Thinking about positive memories may boost mood for some, but not for all. New research shows how depression can influence the way we feel when we think about positive memories.

Animal Behavior

Rats Are Pollinators, Too

By Mary Bates Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in Animal Minds

Birds do it. Bees do it. A new study shows that even city rats do it. We're talking about pollination. City rats eat the feijoa’s flowers and may end up pollinating the plant, too.

Birds do it. Bees do it. A new study shows that even city rats do it. We're talking about pollination. City rats eat the feijoa’s flowers and may end up pollinating the plant, too.

Therapy

Addressing Myths and Stigmas That May Prevent Some From Engaging in Therapy

By Cornelius Holmes LPC on August 09, 2022 in Access for All

Familial, cultural, or societal perceptions about therapy contribute to the myths and stigmas that keep us from seeking help to address our mental health needs.

Familial, cultural, or societal perceptions about therapy contribute to the myths and stigmas that keep us from seeking help to address our mental health needs.

Relationships

When You're Triggered in Your Relationships and Your Mind Spins Out of Control

By Michelle P. Maidenberg Ph.D., MPH, LCSW-R, CGP on August 09, 2022 in Being Your Best Self

Do you find that your mind spins out of control when you're triggered in your relationships? It happens to all of us! Learn 10 relational reminders to nurture your relationships.

Do you find that your mind spins out of control when you're triggered in your relationships? It happens to all of us! Learn 10 relational reminders to nurture your relationships.

Assertiveness

To Become More Assertive: 5 Learnable Skills

By Jonice Webb Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in Childhood Emotional Neglect

Do you struggle to speak up in conflictual or difficult situations? Maybe you're doubting the validity and importance of your own thoughts, feelings, and needs.

Do you struggle to speak up in conflictual or difficult situations? Maybe you're doubting the validity and importance of your own thoughts, feelings, and needs.

Relationships

How Being Friends First Enhances Romance

By Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in Why Bad Looks Good

Will escalating friendship make or break a relationship? Research has some answers.

Will escalating friendship make or break a relationship? Research has some answers.

Therapy

Former Mental Health Czar Scorns Traditional Psychotherapy

By Steven Reidbord M.D. on August 09, 2022 in Sacramento Street Psychiatry

Tom Insel, former head of NIMH, has authored a useful roadmap for mental health care. Unfortunately, his new book also denigrates deep, meaningful psychotherapy.

Tom Insel, former head of NIMH, has authored a useful roadmap for mental health care. Unfortunately, his new book also denigrates deep, meaningful psychotherapy.

Work

Receiving Negative Feedback

By Kat McGrady Ed.D, LCPC, NCC on August 09, 2022 in Cultivating Curiosity

Is negative feedback negatively impacting you? Consider shifting your mindset or changing the feedback approach.

Is negative feedback negatively impacting you? Consider shifting your mindset or changing the feedback approach.

OCD

Managing Strong Emotions in an OCD Marriage

By David T. Culkin Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in OCD and Marriage

Avoiding touchy-feely emotions in your OCD-affected marriage? Think again.

Avoiding touchy-feely emotions in your OCD-affected marriage? Think again.

Trauma

Finding a Path to Growth After Emotional Abuse

By Kristy Lee Hochenberger Ph.D. on August 09, 2022 in Love in the Age of Narcissism

Moving on from emotional abuse is painful and stress-inducing. Identifying personal growth affirmations could aid healing.

Moving on from emotional abuse is painful and stress-inducing. Identifying personal growth affirmations could aid healing.