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Tania Israel, Ph.D., is a professor of counseling psychology at UC Santa Barbara who engages in scholarship relevant to policy, practice, and community. For over 25 years, Dr. Israel conducted research on interventions to support the psychological health of LGBTQ individuals and communities. Her expertise on sexual and gender minorities has been solicited by the Institute of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, and the White House. Her more recent work focuses on navigating political division, including her books: Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide and Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. Dr. Israel has received honors for her research and advocacy from Congress, the California Legislature, and APA.

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How Worried Should You Be About Post-Election Violence?

Over 70 percent of Americans are concerned about violence in the aftermath of the U.S. election. With fears looming large, how can we safeguard our mental health and our democracy?

Over 70 percent of Americans are concerned about violence in the aftermath of the U.S. election. With fears looming large, how can we safeguard our mental health and our democracy?

Vipers Dressed in Empaths’ Clothing

In a polarized context, empathy may be more likely to fuel division rather than heal it.

In a polarized context, empathy may be more likely to fuel division rather than heal it.

Obama’s Psychology Translator

Barack Obama’s 2024 DNC address was chock-full of psychological concepts. Learn more about the theory and research behind his message.

Barack Obama’s 2024 DNC address was chock-full of psychological concepts. Learn more about the theory and research behind his message.

Debate Is a Poor Model for Dialogue

Political debates are a poor model for how to communicate with people who hold differing political views or values. Here’s some guidance on how to approach these conversations.

Political debates are a poor model for how to communicate with people who hold differing political views or values. Here’s some guidance on how to approach these conversations.

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