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Mindfulness

How Mindfulness Builds Belonging

Kim Samuel on September 27, 2023 in The Power of Belonging

It’s good news that mindfulness is now mainstream. But there’s a risk in seeing it as an individual mental health intervention. Mindfulness is much more than that.

It’s good news that mindfulness is now mainstream. But there’s a risk in seeing it as an individual mental health intervention. Mindfulness is much more than that.

Moral Injury

Healing Moral Injury in the Age of COVID-19

Hospital, Health, and Addiction Workers Group on September 27, 2023 in Psychological Trauma, Coping, and Resilience

Viewing moral injury as a reflection of one’s values and conscience can mitigate some of its harmful psychological impacts.

Viewing moral injury as a reflection of one’s values and conscience can mitigate some of its harmful psychological impacts.

Relationships

4 Signs the Secret You’re Keeping Is Too Much of a Burden

Jourdan Travers LCSW on September 27, 2023 in Hard, Cold Research

Secret-keeping not only makes you anxious, but it makes you lonelier.

Secret-keeping not only makes you anxious, but it makes you lonelier.

Personality

What Exactly Is Courage?

Glenn Geher Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Darwin's Subterranean World

Courage is a universally valued trait. But what exactly is it? Recent research shows the psychological attributes that underlie the courageous personality.

Courage is a universally valued trait. But what exactly is it? Recent research shows the psychological attributes that underlie the courageous personality.

Philosophy

Remember, Thou Art Dust

Matthew Clemente, Ph.D. and David Goodman, Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Our Human Condition

Every therapist will see a client wrestling with questions of death. Philosophy can help us to be more present to the suffering of others by reminding us of our own mortality.

Every therapist will see a client wrestling with questions of death. Philosophy can help us to be more present to the suffering of others by reminding us of our own mortality.

Boundaries

The Hidden Problem of Boundaries and Adult Children

Sarah Epstein LMFT on September 27, 2023 in Between the Generations

Boundaryless parents of adult children create hidden issues in their families. They may feel generous, but their children feel frustrated. Here's why.

Boundaryless parents of adult children create hidden issues in their families. They may feel generous, but their children feel frustrated. Here's why.

Divorce

An Honest Look at the Pros and Cons of Divorce

Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in A Better Divorce

Divorce is a complex and emotional process that can have both positive and negative consequences. Here's how to minimize the negative outcomes.

Divorce is a complex and emotional process that can have both positive and negative consequences. Here's how to minimize the negative outcomes.

Psychiatry

The Outsourcing of Mental Healthcare to the Public Sector

David Rettew M.D. on September 27, 2023 in ABCs of Child Psychiatry

More and more, private healthcare companies are unloading mental health care to the public sector for taxpayers to foot the bill. We shouldn’t be responsible to balance their budgets. Here’s how.

More and more, private healthcare companies are unloading mental health care to the public sector for taxpayers to foot the bill. We shouldn’t be responsible to balance their budgets. Here’s how.

Bias

How to Engage an Entrenched Believer

The Open Minds Foundation on September 27, 2023 in The Art of Critical Thinking

When faced with an entrenched believer, what is the best way to tackle their bias? Fact sharing can further entrench beliefs, while technique rebuttal proves more effective.

When faced with an entrenched believer, what is the best way to tackle their bias? Fact sharing can further entrench beliefs, while technique rebuttal proves more effective.

Diet

Ozempic for Your Kids?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on September 27, 2023 in MeaningFULL

11 questions to ask before your child starts weight-loss drugs.

11 questions to ask before your child starts weight-loss drugs.

Relationships

What Becomes of the Brokenhearted

Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Longing for Nostalgia

After a breakup, some people get rid of everything that reminds them of the relationship. Others hope to rekindle the romance. Is it more helpful to hold on or to let go?

After a breakup, some people get rid of everything that reminds them of the relationship. Others hope to rekindle the romance. Is it more helpful to hold on or to let go?

Ghosting

The Zombieing Dating Trend That Can Follow Ghosting

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on September 27, 2023 in A Funny Bone to Pick

The "zombie" dating trend is not about dating actual brain-eating zombies. But getting zombied is something that can eat at your brain and heart if you are not careful.

The "zombie" dating trend is not about dating actual brain-eating zombies. But getting zombied is something that can eat at your brain and heart if you are not careful.

Relationships

How to Turn Off Relationship Autopilot

Phil Stark, AMFT on September 27, 2023 in Dude, Where’s My Car-tharsis?

How to identify and change negative patterns in relationships.

How to identify and change negative patterns in relationships.

Personality Change

What Makes You Feel "You"

Patrick De Vleeschauwer Drs. on September 27, 2023 in Fulfilling Our Highest Possibility

Is the growing you broken by a thousand cultural voices about what is allowed and what is not? How we feel depends on the quality of many other minds.

Is the growing you broken by a thousand cultural voices about what is allowed and what is not? How we feel depends on the quality of many other minds.

Cognition

The Art of Thought Suppression

Mike Verano LPC, LMFT on September 27, 2023 in Confessions of a Psychological First Responder

A recent study at the University of Cambridge has thrown a psychological monkey wrench into one of the basic concepts of psychotherapeutic interventions.

A recent study at the University of Cambridge has thrown a psychological monkey wrench into one of the basic concepts of psychotherapeutic interventions.

Neurodiversity

What Is Structural Neuroableism at Work?

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Positively Different

Neurodistinct professionals work hard but often can’t get ahead. It is as if an invisible force were holding them back and pushing them out: structural neuroableism.

Neurodistinct professionals work hard but often can’t get ahead. It is as if an invisible force were holding them back and pushing them out: structural neuroableism.

Leadership

How to Accelerate Gender Equity in Leadership

Mira Brancu, Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in A New Look at Women's Leadership

A gender equity expert shares what makes a difference in driving and sustaining change for women in leadership through proactive measurement and intervention.

A gender equity expert shares what makes a difference in driving and sustaining change for women in leadership through proactive measurement and intervention.

Autism

Could My Therapy Client Be Autistic?

Claire Jack Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Therapists who notice signs of autism in their clients can help them seek a diagnosis and find appropriate support, but it's important to proceed with caution.

Therapists who notice signs of autism in their clients can help them seek a diagnosis and find appropriate support, but it's important to proceed with caution.

Narcissism

The Dire Consequences of Having a Narcissistic Parent

Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Here, There, and Everywhere

Narcissistic parents damage self-esteem and cause long-lasting pain. Here's how to identify their traits and the effects of their lack of empathy.

Narcissistic parents damage self-esteem and cause long-lasting pain. Here's how to identify their traits and the effects of their lack of empathy.

Artificial Intelligence

Chatbots: The Future of Healthcare

Richard Brown on September 27, 2023 in Understanding Health Behaviors

AI has captured our imagination and promises to change the world. Medical chatbots could revolutionize an overburdened healthcare system and bring new health insights.

AI has captured our imagination and promises to change the world. Medical chatbots could revolutionize an overburdened healthcare system and bring new health insights.

Parenting

An Evidence-Based Strategy for Talking to Teens

Danielle M. Dick, Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Genes, Environments, and Human Behavior

Skills every parent can use in conversations with their child to help motivate behavior change — without imposing solutions.

Skills every parent can use in conversations with their child to help motivate behavior change — without imposing solutions.

Relationships

First Youthful Romantic Relationship? Not So Magical

Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Living Single

Between the ages of 16 and 26, people who started their first romantic relationship had lower self-esteem than they did when they were single.

Between the ages of 16 and 26, people who started their first romantic relationship had lower self-esteem than they did when they were single.

Relationships

Exploring Love and the Digital Companion

John Nosta on September 27, 2023 in The Digital Self

What's love got to do with it?

What's love got to do with it?

Divorce

5 Ways a Parenting Marriage May Be Better Than a Divorce

Susan Pease Gadoua L.C.S.W. on September 27, 2023 in Contemplating Divorce

While marriage can benefit couples who are romantically involved, a parenting marriage may help those who've lost their sexual connection and prioritize raising healthy kids.

While marriage can benefit couples who are romantically involved, a parenting marriage may help those who've lost their sexual connection and prioritize raising healthy kids.

Personality

How Learning and Personality Interact

The Learning and Implicit Processes Lab on September 27, 2023 in Spontaneous Thoughts

Personality is not fully inborn but to a large extent learned during our lifetime. Vice versa, what we learn is influenced by our personality.

Personality is not fully inborn but to a large extent learned during our lifetime. Vice versa, what we learn is influenced by our personality.

Infidelity

Detecting Infidelity: When the Coverup Reveals the Crime

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Why Bad Looks Good

Straying partners who anticipate suspicion take steps to cover their tracks. But they are not always successful.

Straying partners who anticipate suspicion take steps to cover their tracks. But they are not always successful.

Depression

How Music Affects Us Emotionally

Shahram Heshmat Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Science of Choice

Music expresses emotion by somehow imitating the dynamics of our inner life.

Music expresses emotion by somehow imitating the dynamics of our inner life.

Gender

Men Need to Spend Time With Men

Josh Gressel Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Putting Psyche Back Into Psychotherapy

A Personal Perspective: Men need to recognize and act on their need to spend time with other men.

A Personal Perspective: Men need to recognize and act on their need to spend time with other men.

Sex

Authenticity in Sexual Expression and Communication

Judy Scheel Ph.D., L.C.S.W., CEDS on September 27, 2023 in Sex Is a Language

A parallel process exists between having great sex and living authentically. Lessons from sex can guide us in a life of authenticity and vice versa. 

A parallel process exists between having great sex and living authentically. Lessons from sex can guide us in a life of authenticity and vice versa.