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Empathy

The Role of Music in Promoting Our Empathic Reactions

Shahram Heshmat Ph.D. on March 23, 2023 in Science of Choice

Musical training can act as a tool to regulate emotion and promote empathic behaviors.

Loneliness

What to Do About Temporary and Chronic Loneliness

Kimberly Key Ph.D., ABD on March 22, 2023 in Counseling Keys

Situational loneliness can also lead to chronic loneliness with corresponding effects on health and mood.

Caregiving

Do Men Need Our Help?

Barbara J. Risman Ph.D. on March 22, 2023 in Gender Questions?

There has been much discussion about men struggling in today's economy. Some are, but not all. The solution is to root out gender stereotypes that limit their options.

When the people misplace their trust, they attack what they once loved

Education

Are We Seeing the Death of Trust?

Lonny D. Meinecke Ph.D. on March 22, 2023 in Theory and Praxis

Personal Perspective: Have you noticed the loss of trust in our society? Wouldn't you like to get it back? Maybe reverence is the way.

ADHD

The Humor of ADHD

Kristin Wilcox Ph.D. on March 22, 2023 in Mythbusting ADHD

Are you constantly laughing at your ADHD child's witty jokes?

Attachment

The Parent-Child Match

Kat Scherer, PhD & Elizabeth Sylvester, PhD on March 22, 2023 in Relationship-Based Parenting

A mismatch of parent-child personalities can be a hidden gift. Despite the challenges, embracing differences can vitalize family connections and broaden our worldview.

Parenting

Stay True

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on March 22, 2023 in Actionable Advice to Help Kids Thrive

Talk is cheap. Create incentives to ensure your actions match your words.

Positive Psychology

Why You Should Capture Your Ordinary Moments Now

Jen Zamzow Ph.D. on March 22, 2023 in A Well-Lived Life

Are ordinary moments more valuable than we think?

Self-Help

How to Start a Daily Exercise Habit You Can Stick To

Dianne Grande Ph.D. on March 22, 2023 in In It Together

Do you have 10 minutes to set aside for exercise today? Here are 12 tips to make it happen.

Confidence

The Many Benefits of Laughing at Ourselves

Charles Harper Webb Ph.D. on March 22, 2023 in Drawing the Curtains Back

A Personal Perspective: Laughter offers a pleasurable path out of the quagmire of hypersensitivity.

Depression

6 Things I Wish I’d Known When Battling Depression

Andrea Wachter LMFT on March 22, 2023 in The Relatable Therapist

Are you struggling with depression? Try these practical tips.

Anxiety

The Planning Trap

Julia Englund Strait Ph.D. on March 22, 2023 in This Emotional Mind

A Personal Perspective: We live in a planning-obsessed culture. Letting go of the idea of a perfect future may help you live more authentically in the now.

Religion

The Purpose of Fasting for Ramadan

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on March 22, 2023 in Zero-Generation Students

A Personal Perspective: The last 10 days of March 2023 will mark ‎the first 10 days of ‎Ramadan.

Career

Master the 4 Basics of Teamwork

Bruce Tulgan, JD on March 22, 2023 in Navigating the New Workplace

What does teamwork look like?

Gratitude

The Secret to Making Memories More Meaningful

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on March 22, 2023 in The Right Side of 40

Would you give away your engagement ring? Or something else that held great meaning in your life? Here's why it can be a good idea.

Relationships

Irrational Attachments in Human Relationships

Carrie Barron M.D. on March 22, 2023 in The Creativity Cure

A critical thought process can you help you break free from a person or situation that you know is hindering you.

Trauma

Creating Compassionate Environments for the Youth of Color

Felipe Mercado Ed.D, MSW on March 22, 2023 in The Authentic Self

By providing a compassionate and supportive environment, we can help these youth feel valued, respected, and heard.

Psychiatry

An Evolving Picture of Artists and Mental Health

Shirley M. Mueller M.D. on March 22, 2023 in The Mind of a Collector

A new study shows an association between mental disease and creativity.

Sex

Sex in Canada

Marty Klein Ph.D. on March 22, 2023 in Sexual Intelligence

Personal Perspective: Canada and the U.S. are similar in many ways, but when it comes to sex, they differ.

Neurodiversity

Brains Are Like Fingerprints

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on March 22, 2023 in MeaningFULL

“Neurodiversity” and “neurodivergent” are terms that can confuse and even intimidate. Here's a way to understand them.

Career

Would You Rather Be a Playaholic?

Leon F Seltzer PhD on March 22, 2023 in Evolution of the Self

A Personal Perspective: Playing—as a consciously planned respite from or intermittent alternative to working—is just as crucial to a person’s happiness and contentment as work.

Motivation

When Is a Child's Reward Actually a Bribe?

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on March 22, 2023 in Liking the Child You Love

Parents often confuse bribing with rewarding their kids. Learn how to use rewards to build your child's motivation and self-esteem.

Career

How Leaders Can Lessen Social Media's Monumental Ill Effects

James M. Kerr on March 22, 2023 in Indispensable Thinking

Is social media hurting your team's performance? Here are some ways to flip the script.

Addiction

Why We Need Protections for Employees in Recovery

Anna B. David on March 22, 2023 in Recover Girl

New research about recovery in the workplace provides much-needed information that can help the 14 million workers in recovery—and the people who work with them.