Why ‘Do Your Best’ Isn’t Always Best for Your Kids
Telling kids to "do your best" seems optimistic, but it can lead to unnecessary pressure—mainly when life teaches us that we don’t always have to give 100%..
by: (Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D.)
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7 Procrastination Hacks That Actually Work
Struggling with procrastination? Learn actionable strategies to boost your productivity, including the 70 percent rule, starting with small wins, and eliminating distractions..
by: (Berit Brogaard D.M.Sci., Ph.D)
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5 Tips to Make Holidays Happy Even When There’s Addiction
Simple steps, creativity, and clear, caring communication can make it easier for those you care about who have addiction to navigate holiday celebrations..
by: (Hospital, Health, and Addiction Workers Group)
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How Blood Sugar Impacts Your Brain Health
Did you know your brain burns 20 to 25 percent of your blood sugar? Discover how balancing it can boost your brain, fight aging, and cut dementia risk..
by: (Austin Perlmutter M.D.)
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Getting Closer to Ourselves and Others
Getting closer to ourselves and others calls for us to be our correct size, affected by neither false modesty nor arrogance..
by: (Paul J Dunion Ed.D.)
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Late-in-Life Parental Divorce Can Upend Adult Children's Lives
Gray divorce is reshaping families, leaving adult children to navigate grief, lost traditions, and self-doubt. Explore how they can rebuild and find hope..
by: (Carol R. Hughes, Ph.D., LMFT, and Bruce R. Fredenburg, M.S., LMFT)
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The Gift of Christmas Cookies
Personal Perspective: This holiday season, I’ve been thinking about sharing the spirit of giving with others—specifically, about the joy of giving love through the sharing of food.
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by: (Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP)
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We're All Home Alone for the Holidays
A Personal Perspective: Does the holiday season make you feel lonely and disconnected? Kevin McCallister is here to save the day. .
by: (Michael Alcee Ph.D.)
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When New Love Feels Unsettling, Trust Your Feelings
When your new flame makes you feel anxious instead of amorous, your intuition may be telling you something. Listen..
by: (Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D.)
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The 4 Fatal Mistakes That Slowly Kill Loving Relationships
Even the strongest relationships can crumble when toxic patterns go unnoticed—here’s how to identify them before it’s too late..
by: (Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D.)
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AI: A Force for Good?
Artificial intelligence is often used to produce misinformation. Turns out it can help us reduce misinformation, too. .
by: (Susan A. Nolan, Ph.D., and Michael Kimball)
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Psychotherapy Isn’t All in the Head
We may think of therapy as primarily challenging our thoughts and planning behaviors. Yet, psychotherapy (since Freud, Rogers, and May) emphasizes the role of the body in healing..
by: (Chris Bradshaw Ph.D., LPC )
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Emotional Regulation in Autistic Children
Autistic children’s emotional regulation is impacted by differences in neurological wiring, sensory processing (including introspective processing), and social understanding..
by: (Bozena Zawisz MA)
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Caring for an Aging Parent Who Parentified You
For adults who were parentified as children, caregiving feels like it never stops. When your parents get older, it may reach a new level of intensity. Here's how you can cope..
by: (Lauren Dennelly Ph.D., LCSW)
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Brain Rot: Why Brain Health Matters Now More Than Ever
Concerned about the impact of constant screen time? Explore how "brain rot" affects your brain health and simple strategies to keep your brain sharp..
by: (Krystal L. Culler DBH)
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Here’s Why Lonely People Are Afraid of Compliments
A recent study proposes that loneliness is associated with fear of positive evaluation. And that this relationship is mediated by social anxiety..
by: (Arash Emamzadeh)
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When You Long to Wish Someone Happy Holidays, but Can't
Loss and estrangement can create a special kind of pain over the holidays. Here are three things you can do to ease the sadness..
by: (Jennifer Gerlach LCSW)
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Crafting a Positive Religious or Spiritual Identity
How we identify religiously and spiritually gets at the core of who we are..
by: (Andy Tix Ph.D.)
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Recognizing, Working With, and Healing Emotional Triggers
Emotional triggers may be a sign of unhealed trauma or childhood pain. Certain practices or exercises may assist in the healing process..
by: (Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D.)
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Step Outside Your Comfort Zone to Create Your Best Year Yet
Here is a framework for growth that can help you reverse-engineer your best year yet. .
by: (Michelle Tennant Nicholson M.A.)
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Misophonia Is Not Just About Sounds: Visual Context Matters
Misophonia is typically thought of as a disorder of auditory processing. New research reveals the critical role of visual context.
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by: (Nicolas Davidenko Ph.D.)
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Gift Yourself Inner Health for the Holidays
Whether you find the holidays stressful, joyous, or both, it is important to be mindful about taking care of yourself. Remembering Dickens' words can help, even today..
by: (Kurt W Ela Psy.D.)
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Eating Disorders and the New Year
This new year, break free from diet culture's grip and focus on true well-being instead..
by: (Carolyn Karoll LCSW-C, CEDS-C)
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This Kind of Love Begins in the Home
Research on love tends to focus on the factors in adult relationships. A new study on the early roots of relationships suggests where the best kind of love may really begin..
by: (Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP)
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The Gift of Grief for Christmas
Personal Perspective: You'll be more joyful if you let your grief into the holidays. .
by: (Carla Shuman Ph.D.)
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Does My Partner Get Satisfaction Out of Hurting Me?
An insecure and defensive partner's first inclination is to hurt you before you hurt them. No matter how safe you prove yourself, it never changes their deep-rooted insecurities..
by: (Erin Leonard Ph.D.)
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Maybe You're Not an Introvert. Maybe It's a Trauma Response.
Maybe your introversion is hardwired, or perhaps you were a traumatized child who didn't learn the "hidden curriculum" of skills you'd need to feel comfortable socializing..
by: (Robyn Koslowitz Ph.D.)
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Machine Learning Uncovers Drivers of Late-Life Generativity
A new study using machine learning identifies key factors associated with maximizing late-life generativity..
by: (Grant Hilary Brenner MD, DFAPA)
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3 Networking Tips for Introverts: Your Mission to Connect
Get networking tips for introverts to transform daunting social situations into manageable missions. You'll learn to prepare, connect, and authentically engage for career success..
by: (Nancy Ancowitz)
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Coping With Post-Holiday Blues
A post-holiday let-down is a normal response to the transition from a festive season to the grind of everyday life. Learn practical strategies to help you cope.
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by: (Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D.)
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