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The Power of Nonviolent Communication

Mark Bertin M.D. on May 23, 2022 in Child Development Central

Will we revert to stone-age methods of dominance, even in personal interactions, or can we recognize and embody our potential for compassion and cooperation?

Will we revert to stone-age methods of dominance, even in personal interactions, or can we recognize and embody our potential for compassion and cooperation?

Heal by Connecting with Others

David Hanscom MD on May 23, 2022 in Anxiety: Another Name for Pain

When consumed by anxiety and pain, it is normal to withdraw from people. This makes it all even worse, as social isolation is inflammatory. Reversing it contributes to healing.

When consumed by anxiety and pain, it is normal to withdraw from people. This makes it all even worse, as social isolation is inflammatory. Reversing it contributes to healing.

"How Are You?"

Alina Liu Psy.D. on May 22, 2022 in A Therapist's Education

Small talk fills the awkward space during social encounters. But what is the impact of chronic inauthenticity on our mental health?

Small talk fills the awkward space during social encounters. But what is the impact of chronic inauthenticity on our mental health?

Healthy Dog-Human Relationships Require Mutual Respect

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 22, 2022 in Animal Emotions

Louise Glazebrook's book written from the dog's point of view explains how to make achieving reciprocal relationships playful and fun and that your dog isn't trying to annoy you.

Louise Glazebrook's book written from the dog's point of view explains how to make achieving reciprocal relationships playful and fun and that your dog isn't trying to annoy you.

The Many Worlds of the Metaverse

Marlynn Wei M.D., J.D. on May 22, 2022 in Urban Survival

The Metaverse will change the way we live, think, work, connect, communicate, create, learn, and capture moments and memories.

The Metaverse will change the way we live, think, work, connect, communicate, create, learn, and capture moments and memories.

How Are Hate and Anger Alike and Different?

Bernard Golden, Ph.D. on May 21, 2022 in Overcoming Destructive Anger

Hate lives in a deeper place than anger. It is rooted in shame, fear, and humiliation and can be a powerful impetus to take action, to hurt, or even destroy the target of our hatred.

Hate lives in a deeper place than anger. It is rooted in shame, fear, and humiliation and can be a powerful impetus to take action, to hurt, or even destroy the target of our hatred.

An Important Risk Factor and Symptom of Depression

Arash Emamzadeh on May 20, 2022 in Finding a New Home

A new study finds social rejection expectations influence the development of depression. Similarly, depression increases the likelihood of rejection expectations.

A new study finds social rejection expectations influence the development of depression. Similarly, depression increases the likelihood of rejection expectations.

Cultivating Desire for Your Partner

Martha Kauppi, LMFT, CST-S on May 20, 2022 in Relational Intimacy

Consciously cultivating desire and attraction is not only possible, it’s necessary for building a long-term relationship that flourishes as our bodies and circumstances change.

Consciously cultivating desire and attraction is not only possible, it’s necessary for building a long-term relationship that flourishes as our bodies and circumstances change.

How to Cope When People Let You Down

Michael Friedman Ph.D. on May 20, 2022 in Brick by Brick

How do we cope when we feel let down by someone we trust? Here are a few suggestions as inspired by Dr. Mike's conversation with the artist Jewel.

How do we cope when we feel let down by someone we trust? Here are a few suggestions as inspired by Dr. Mike's conversation with the artist Jewel.

What Is Female Orgasm Disorder?

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on May 20, 2022 in Why Good Sex Matters

Challenges experiencing orgasm? Learning more about the common factors that inhibit our sexual response can go a long way to enhancing our sexual pleasure potential.

Challenges experiencing orgasm? Learning more about the common factors that inhibit our sexual response can go a long way to enhancing our sexual pleasure potential.

Have Social Anxiety? Time to Move Forward

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on May 20, 2022 in Fixing Families

Social anxiety is one of the most common anxiety disorders, and the key to managing it is to experiment with acting despite how you feel. Here are some tips on how to get started.

Social anxiety is one of the most common anxiety disorders, and the key to managing it is to experiment with acting despite how you feel. Here are some tips on how to get started.

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Making Peace With The Past

There are many temptations to organize our life around the experience of earlier trauma. But that may short-change the future—which starts by our envisioning something better.

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