Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The B in CBT

By Salene M. W. Jones Ph.D. on December 01, 2021 in All About Cognitive and Behavior Therapy

It's a common misconception that cognitive behavioral therapy focuses exclusively on negative, automatic thoughts. That's only half the story.

It's a common misconception that cognitive behavioral therapy focuses exclusively on negative, automatic thoughts. That's only half the story.

Relationships

Holiday Prep: Creating Memories Without the Emotional Toll

By Leah Marone LCSW on December 01, 2021 in Gaining and Sustaining

Family gatherings during the holiday season can be particularly triggering for some. Families that adopt a proactive mindset and plan ahead can avoid certain stressors.

Family gatherings during the holiday season can be particularly triggering for some. Families that adopt a proactive mindset and plan ahead can avoid certain stressors.

Health

The World’s Greatest Challenge Isn't COVID-19

By Timothy A Carey Ph.D. on December 01, 2021 in In Control

Global calamities can reveal the goals and standards that leaders actually prioritize regardless of what their rhetoric is.

Global calamities can reveal the goals and standards that leaders actually prioritize regardless of what their rhetoric is.

Self-Help

The Fear of Showing up as Myself

By Meredith Atwood on December 01, 2021 in The Doctor of Nonsense

We all have internal nonsense that's keeping us from showing up—to our lives, ours dreams, and for ourselves. Here's a challenge to help shake you awake and move you forward.

We all have internal nonsense that's keeping us from showing up—to our lives, ours dreams, and for ourselves. Here's a challenge to help shake you awake and move you forward.

Education

Roles for Fathers and Other Men in Education

By Jenny Grant Rankin Ph.D. on December 01, 2021 in Much More Than Common Core

Leveraging the benefit of having men in children’s lives and communities.

Leveraging the benefit of having men in children’s lives and communities.

Fear

Narcissism and Decision-making

By Roberta Satow Ph.D. on December 01, 2021 in Life After 50

In general, the fear of regret is the greatest enemy of good decision-making. But for people with narcissistic issues, the fear of regret is linked with the fear of shame.

In general, the fear of regret is the greatest enemy of good decision-making. But for people with narcissistic issues, the fear of regret is linked with the fear of shame.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Nourishing the Brain Wounded by Childhood Adversity

By Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on December 01, 2021 in Hidden Wounds

Consuming the right nutrients improves mood, brain health, and brain function, while preparing the brain to rewire the hidden wounds from childhood.

Consuming the right nutrients improves mood, brain health, and brain function, while preparing the brain to rewire the hidden wounds from childhood.

Relationships

What Are Egregious Affairs?

By Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on December 01, 2021 in Magnetic Partners

Here are the worst kinds of affairs and advice for how to handle them.

Here are the worst kinds of affairs and advice for how to handle them.

Happiness

Avoid Doing These Three Things to Enjoy the Holidays

By Donald Altman on December 01, 2021 in Practical Mindfulness

Are the holidays stressing you out? A few changes can change your outlook and make this a holiday to remember.

Are the holidays stressing you out? A few changes can change your outlook and make this a holiday to remember.

Parenting

Are You a Best-Friend Parent?

By David J Bredehoft Ph.D. on December 01, 2021 in The Age of Overindulgence

Can parents be friends with their children? How is a friend-to-friend relationship different from a parent-to-child relationship? Is it childhood overindulgence?

Can parents be friends with their children? How is a friend-to-friend relationship different from a parent-to-child relationship? Is it childhood overindulgence?

Relationships

Are You Sabotaging Your Most Important Relationship?

By Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on December 01, 2021 in Happy Together

How to be kinder to yourself and others.

How to be kinder to yourself and others.

Happiness

7 Questions to Help You Regain Control

By Christina Curtis on December 01, 2021 in Stop Dreaming, Start Doing

Is your busy life wearing you down?

Is your busy life wearing you down?

Law and Crime

Are We Becoming Numb to School Shootings?

By Michelle P. Maidenberg Ph.D., MPH, LCSW-R, CGP on December 01, 2021 in Being Your Best Self

There are some fundamental things communities can do to eradicate school shootings and ensure that kids are safe.

There are some fundamental things communities can do to eradicate school shootings and ensure that kids are safe.

Trauma

5 Ways to Cope With School Violence Trauma

By Kristin Meekhof on November 30, 2021 in A Widow's Guide to Healing

There's no easy answer when it comes to coping with trauma and grief related to school violence. Here are five tips for starting the healing process.

There's no easy answer when it comes to coping with trauma and grief related to school violence. Here are five tips for starting the healing process.

Evolutionary Psychology

Our Favorite Comedies Are Chock Full of Social Calamities

By John Charles Simon on November 30, 2021 in Laughter and Humor 101

Win-win social interactions are highly prized but difficult to achieve. It’s easy to sympathize with characters who fall short of their objectives.

Win-win social interactions are highly prized but difficult to achieve. It’s easy to sympathize with characters who fall short of their objectives.

Health

Münchausen by Internet

By Phil Reed D.Phil. on November 30, 2021 in Digital World, Real World

Little is known about Münchausen by Internet or digital factitious disorder. From what we do know, there are similarities and differences between DFD and factitious disorder.

Little is known about Münchausen by Internet or digital factitious disorder. From what we do know, there are similarities and differences between DFD and factitious disorder.

Education

Best Strategies for Applying to College on Time

By Tamar Avnet Ph.D. on November 30, 2021 in On the Clock

Is applying to college stressful? Do you feel like time is running out? Here are a few ways to make the application process easier and more efficient.

Is applying to college stressful? Do you feel like time is running out? Here are a few ways to make the application process easier and more efficient.

Relationships

Partnership vs. Adoption

By Steven Ing MFT on November 30, 2021 in Sexual Futurist

Many people like the idea of partnership in their committed relationships, but the reality? Not so much.

Many people like the idea of partnership in their committed relationships, but the reality? Not so much.

Trauma

Born Into a Mourning Family: Life After the Loss of a Child

By Sarah Vollmann, MPS, ATR-BC, LICSW on November 30, 2021 in Grief and the Replacement Child

Those who are born after loss and trauma may absorb some of the psychological burdens of their parents. Grief and trauma can be passed down in a transgenerational transmission.

Those who are born after loss and trauma may absorb some of the psychological burdens of their parents. Grief and trauma can be passed down in a transgenerational transmission.

Cognition

Is Everyone Looking at You?

By Ira Hyman Ph.D. on November 30, 2021 in Mental Mishaps

Do you feel like you’re constantly in the spotlight, with everyone staring at you? Or are you invisible?

Do you feel like you’re constantly in the spotlight, with everyone staring at you? Or are you invisible?

Addiction

How to Master Boundaries in Recovery

By Alexandra Helfer LPC, LMHC, LADC, CASAC 2 on November 30, 2021 in From Addiction to Recovery

How do those completing addiction treatment adjust to "normal" life again? The answer involves setting healthy boundaries with loved ones.

How do those completing addiction treatment adjust to "normal" life again? The answer involves setting healthy boundaries with loved ones.

Therapy

Therapists Can Be Warm, Helpful and Wise, but Not Neutral

By Jason Whiting Ph.D. on November 30, 2021 in Love, Lies and Conflict

Some therapists aspire to be detached and neutral. This fails to capture the rich, moral conversations that are a part of every therapeutic relationship and every session.

Some therapists aspire to be detached and neutral. This fails to capture the rich, moral conversations that are a part of every therapeutic relationship and every session.

Happiness

What Drives You?

By Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on November 30, 2021 in Fixing Families

All of us are driven in some way, but not all drivers are equally good for us. Some derail us or keep us from reaching our potential. Is it time to change what drives you?

All of us are driven in some way, but not all drivers are equally good for us. Some derail us or keep us from reaching our potential. Is it time to change what drives you?

Group music-making such as singing together and dancing increases our sense of empathy, connectedness, and improves mood.

Relationships

Boomerang Relationships

By Randi Gunther Ph.D. on November 30, 2021 in Rediscovering Love

Following are the eight most common reasons why many relationship seekers continually switch from one kind of partner to another.

Following are the eight most common reasons why many relationship seekers continually switch from one kind of partner to another.

Ketamine

Ketamine: A Cautionary Tale

By The Mental Health Innovation Group on November 30, 2021 in Pathways of Progress

The use of ketamine to treat depression has pushed innovation forward in mental health care but lessons must be learned from its off-label use.

The use of ketamine to treat depression has pushed innovation forward in mental health care but lessons must be learned from its off-label use.

Spirituality

Change, Changing, Changed: Living Through Purposeful Choice

By Dorothy Firman Ed.D. LMHC, BCC on November 30, 2021 in Living a Life of Purpose

To climb any mountain, small or large, requires many choices and the capacity to change. Our best choices and positive changes will get us to the top, one step at a time.

To climb any mountain, small or large, requires many choices and the capacity to change. Our best choices and positive changes will get us to the top, one step at a time.

Career

Success Depends On Both IQ and EQ

By Reid J. Daitzman Ph.D., ABPP on November 30, 2021 in Magical Enlightenment

Many "smart" people accept a prestigious position, almost guaranteeing career failure. Why is this?

Many "smart" people accept a prestigious position, almost guaranteeing career failure. Why is this?