Longing for Nostalgia

I've got that old feeling.

Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D.

Love Is a Source of Strength in Coping With Grief

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is one of life's most difficult challenges. No one should have to struggle alone.

"Mama, This is So Hard": Vicarious Trauma and Personal Growth

Graphic and intense coverage of the war in Ukraine poses questions about the emotional impacts on viewers. What might be gained or lost by witnessing the suffering of others?

The Invisible Wounds of War on Its Youngest Victims

We can’t always protect children from exposure to violence. How can we strengthen children’s ability to persist during adversity and thrive in the aftermath?

Can Apathy Be Good?

Apathy has long been considered unhealthy. Can apathy ever be beneficial? Is there such a thing as good apathy?

What Is Gained or Lost by Maintaining More Than One Identity?

How a person understands who they are has implications for their wellbeing and interactions with others. What is gained or lost by maintaining more than one identity?

Do You Smile Even When Your Heart Is Breaking?

People can feel pressured to hide their true feelings for a variety of reasons. What is gained or lost by keeping our emotions private?

So Many Goodbyes

Goodbyes have become increasingly common in our lives. Have the comings and goings and uncertainty surrounding them affected our relationships and psychological wellbeing?

First Love: Was Your Best Love the One That Didn't Last?

As we mature, we move beyond our youthful notions of romantic love and our experiences with romance. But in some important ways, does our first love last forever?

Do Stories Help Make You Who You Are?

We are immersed in stories, but little is known about their cumulative impact on us over time.

Bluebirds and Rainbows: Songs for Troubling Times

Songs can entertain us. But can they do much more?

What Gives Meaning to Our Lives?

We shouldn't wait for a crisis to acknowledge that many young people lack a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives.

What Are You Waiting For?

It's understandable that people often postpone difficult or unpleasant tasks. But why do people delay enjoyable or meaningful activities?

Can Longing for the Early Days Reenergize a Relationship?

Is comparing a current relationship to when it was new beneficial?

Can You Love Too Deeply?

When talking about love, does “too much of a good thing” apply?

Too Much Pleasure, Not Enough Happiness

Are we confusing an abundance of pleasures for happiness?

Do You Have Memories You Wish You Could Forget?

Much effort has been devoted to enhancing memory, but many people suffer from not being able to forget painful experiences. If you could erase a memory from your brain, would you?

Are You Afraid of Being Loved?

In a world of social distancing and mistrust, is being loved still worth it?

Are You Hungry for Touch in a Touch-Free World?

In a world of social distance and uncertainty, are we becoming touch deprived?

Research Is Shedding New Light on Hearing Voices

Is the stigma associated with hearing voices warranted?

Is There Really True Love?

Is the idea of a true love that lasts forever an outdated concept?

Why Should We Grieve the Death of a Wild Animal?

It’s natural to mourn the death of a loved one or a beloved pet. But what would it mean to grieve the death of an animal we come upon in the wild?

In the Midst of Hate, Why Not Love?

How did the "summer of love" appear out of a backdrop of war and discontent?

Why Shaming Doesn't Work

Many people consider shaming an acceptable way of changing behavior. But is it? Research reveals that shame is a complex emotion.

Are Your Conversations Becoming More Difficult?

Is winning an argument worth losing a friend or ruining a relationship? More productive conversations preserve and enrich relationships.

When Your Heart Is Breaking

When you lose someone you love, it can feel like your heart is breaking. Attending to emotional suffering is as important as taking care of physical pain.

Beyond Hate: Healing in the Aftermath of Violence

Defeating hate is one of the most pressing issues of our time. How can we move beyond the impact of hate-filled violence?

Keep the "Child" in Childhood

If we keep chipping away at childhood, how will future generations deal with a world transformed by digital reality and robotic versions of ourselves?

Smoothie, Anyone? Or Maybe a Psychic Cleanse?

Are you letting old fears, resentments, and ways of thinking deprive you of happiness? You can replace such obstacles to growth with healthy options.

Do You Know A Hypocrite?

You might be quick to identify hypocrisy in others, but are you as aware of your own inconsistencies?

12 Things You Missed While You Were on Your Smartphone

Are you stalled in a digital time warp instead of being there for your loved ones?

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