Relationships

How to Have It Both Ways in a Relationship

By Leon F Seltzer PhD on November 30, 2022 in Evolution of the Self

In sharing pent-up frustrations, you’ll get much more than you imagined if you learn how to approach your partner not harshly or accusingly but candidly, tactfully, and politely.

In sharing pent-up frustrations, you’ll get much more than you imagined if you learn how to approach your partner not harshly or accusingly but candidly, tactfully, and politely.

Relationships

Yo-Yo Relationship Patterns

By Randi Gunther Ph.D. on November 30, 2022 in Rediscovering Love

Here are the eight most common reasons why people continually oscillate between commitment and escape.

Here are the eight most common reasons why people continually oscillate between commitment and escape.

Sport and Competition

Cognitive Strategies of Elite Soccer Players and Athletes

By Raj Persaud, M.D. and Peter Bruggen, M.D. on November 30, 2022 in Slightly Blighty

These authors contend that if perceptual time for an elite athlete slows down, this enables them to see more of what is happening on the field of play.

These authors contend that if perceptual time for an elite athlete slows down, this enables them to see more of what is happening on the field of play.

Sex

A Case of "Sex Addiction"? A Successful Individual Treatment

By Marty Klein Ph.D. on November 30, 2022 in Sexual Intelligence

Married for 17 years, no sex together for 10—while he acted out sexually the entire time.

Married for 17 years, no sex together for 10—while he acted out sexually the entire time.

Happiness

A Debt of Gratitude

By Uriel Abulof Ph.D. on November 30, 2022 in Double-Edged

Personal Perspective: Can Thanksgiving make us happy? Perhaps not when our gratitude celebrates a consumerist society.

Personal Perspective: Can Thanksgiving make us happy? Perhaps not when our gratitude celebrates a consumerist society.

Bullying

Replace Bullying with Empathic Listening

By Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on November 30, 2022 in The Bullied Brain

When someone is speaking, how well do you listen? Follow four doable steps to become a more empathic listener.

When someone is speaking, how well do you listen? Follow four doable steps to become a more empathic listener.

Parenting

Why Experiences Endure but Presents Don't

By Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on November 30, 2022 in Actionable Advice to Help Kids Thrive

Here's the best holiday gift you can give your child.

Here's the best holiday gift you can give your child.

Cognition

4 Technologists Debate the Future of AI

By Matthew Hutson on November 30, 2022 in Psyched!

Can we trust artificial intelligence? Will it take our jobs? Can it be creative?

Can we trust artificial intelligence? Will it take our jobs? Can it be creative?

Evolutionary Psychology

The Evolution of Female Anatomy

By Nigel Barber Ph.D. on November 30, 2022 in The Human Beast

With feminism on the rise, we should not be surprised that scientific research on the anatomy and physiology of the clitoris is catching up with research on the penis.

With feminism on the rise, we should not be surprised that scientific research on the anatomy and physiology of the clitoris is catching up with research on the penis.

Environment

What Happened After Human Carnivores Came to America

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on November 30, 2022 in Animal Emotions

In his riveting new book "Wild New World," Dan Flores views humans not as a species apart but as a new animal who had devastating effects wherever they showed up.

In his riveting new book "Wild New World," Dan Flores views humans not as a species apart but as a new animal who had devastating effects wherever they showed up.

Spirituality

The Emotional Life of Jesus

By Andy Tix Ph.D. on November 30, 2022 in The Pursuit of Peace

Exploring the emotional life of Jesus reveals some clues about who he really was.

Exploring the emotional life of Jesus reveals some clues about who he really was.

Resilience

Equity Is Key to Ending HIV/AIDS

By John-Manuel Andriote on November 30, 2022 in Stonewall Strong

Personal Perspective: World AIDS Day puts to the test whether we truly support equity by how we mourn those lost, support survivors, and seek to prevent new infections.

Personal Perspective: World AIDS Day puts to the test whether we truly support equity by how we mourn those lost, support survivors, and seek to prevent new infections.

Anger

4 Tips for Managing Anger

By Rubin Khoddam Ph.D. on November 30, 2022 in The Addiction Connection

Anger can be insidious, but it doesn't have to be uncontrollable. Learn a few tips to help ride the wave of anger and maintain your relationships.

Anger can be insidious, but it doesn't have to be uncontrollable. Learn a few tips to help ride the wave of anger and maintain your relationships.

Eating Disorders

Why Perfectionism May Lead to Disordered Eating

By Marianne E Etherson on November 30, 2022 in The Costs of Perfectionism

Why your perfectionism may contribute to disordered eating.

Why your perfectionism may contribute to disordered eating.

Depression

Working Through Grief During the Holidays

By Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on November 29, 2022 in Lifetime Connections

Losing someone you care about is never easy, but the holidays can be especially challenging when you're grieving a significant loss.

Losing someone you care about is never easy, but the holidays can be especially challenging when you're grieving a significant loss.

Gaslighting

Gaslighting: What Makes a Person Vulnerable?

By Peg Streep on November 29, 2022 in Tech Support

Gaslighting has become a "thing" these days, but do you really know how it works and whether you're likely to be a target?

Gaslighting has become a "thing" these days, but do you really know how it works and whether you're likely to be a target?

Addiction

Words Matter: Addiction and Stigmatizing Language

By Carrie Wilkens, Ph.D., Jeffrey Foote, Ph.D., and Ken Carpenter Ph.D. on November 29, 2022 in Beyond Addiction

Stigmatizing terms like "addict" reduce the life of a person down to a label and impact our ability to be compassionate helpers who see them in their wholeness.

Stigmatizing terms like "addict" reduce the life of a person down to a label and impact our ability to be compassionate helpers who see them in their wholeness.

Burnout

Help for Burnout: 3 Lifelines You Can Use

By David Fessell M.D. on November 29, 2022 in Unlocking Your Potential

Lighter workloads, more efficient systems, and greater support for mental health are sorely needed to battle burnout. In the meantime, short-term strategies also help.

Lighter workloads, more efficient systems, and greater support for mental health are sorely needed to battle burnout. In the meantime, short-term strategies also help.

Parenting

A Simple Solution to Keep Our Teens Safe Online

By Greg Matos PsyD on November 29, 2022 in The State of Our Unions

Are you or your kids being catfished? Learn what it is and how you can keep your family safe online.

Are you or your kids being catfished? Learn what it is and how you can keep your family safe online.

Psychosis

The Differences Between Psychosis and Altered States

By Sarah A. Myers on November 29, 2022 in Living As An Outlier

A nature-based psychologist outlines the differences between altered states of consciousness and psychotic disorders.

A nature-based psychologist outlines the differences between altered states of consciousness and psychotic disorders.

Self-Help

How to Build Boundaries With Emotionally Neglectful Parents

By Jonice Webb Ph.D. on November 29, 2022 in Childhood Emotional Neglect

Do you often feel let down by your parents? It may be a sign that you grew up in an emotionally neglectful family and that now you need to protect yourself.

Do you often feel let down by your parents? It may be a sign that you grew up in an emotionally neglectful family and that now you need to protect yourself.

Personality

The Invalidating Parent and the Risk of Borderline Personality Disorder

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on November 29, 2022 in Fulfillment at Any Age

In borderline personality disorder, individuals have an unstable sense of self, among other key symptoms. A new study points to invalidating parents as a source of these difficulties.

In borderline personality disorder, individuals have an unstable sense of self, among other key symptoms. A new study points to invalidating parents as a source of these difficulties.

Psychiatry

Exercise: A No-Cost Antidepressant

By Eugene Rubin M.D., Ph.D. on November 29, 2022 in Demystifying Psychiatry

Clinicians should be more rigorous about encouraging regular exercise for their patients with depression.

Clinicians should be more rigorous about encouraging regular exercise for their patients with depression.

Self-Help

Being on Your Own for the Holidays: Time to Reflect

By Catherine Aponte Psy.D. on November 29, 2022 in A Marriage of Equals

How to live well alone.

How to live well alone.

Relationships

3 Reasons Why People Chase Toxic Relationships

By Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 29, 2022 in Social Instincts

Why do we keep dating people who are bad for us?

Why do we keep dating people who are bad for us?

Personality

Employment, Arguments and Borderline Personality Disorder

By Caroline Kamau Ph.D. on November 29, 2022 in The Science of Mental Health

A new study found that having a job, not cutting back on work hours, having fewer arguments, and living with others are factors associated with recovery from BPD.

A new study found that having a job, not cutting back on work hours, having fewer arguments, and living with others are factors associated with recovery from BPD.

Happiness

Turning Your Strengths Into Superpowers

By Susanna Wu-Pong Calvert Ph.D., MAPP, RPh on November 29, 2022 in The Heart of Healing

Even the most successful career and life can feel ho-hum if it does not feel authentic. Shift your perspective and focus to pursue the life that makes you feel vibrant and alive.

Even the most successful career and life can feel ho-hum if it does not feel authentic. Shift your perspective and focus to pursue the life that makes you feel vibrant and alive.

Health

How Do You Want to Feel When the Holidays Are Over?

By Judith S. Beck Ph.D. on November 29, 2022 in Think Your Way to Health

Are you one of the many people who find the holiday season challenging? These strategies can help you maintain healthy habits.

Are you one of the many people who find the holiday season challenging? These strategies can help you maintain healthy habits.