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How a Pediatrician Learned Therapeutic Language
A Personal Perspective: Psychosocial issues can be uniquely challenging for a pediatrician. I learned how a small shift in word choice can enhance our effectiveness..
by: (Maggie Kozel M.D.)
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How to Build Better Boundaries
Though it sounds simple, setting boundaries is easier said than done. Here are 7 tips to help you build better boundaries..
by: (Dimitrios Tsatiris M.D.)
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Limping Into 2025: Mindfulness and the Post-COVID Brain
COVID has been a world-historical global trauma. But what about the aftermath? And why can't I remember your name, or where my keys are? .
by: (Greg Sazima MD)
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Guilt, Shame, and Cooperation
Discover the hidden power of guilt and shame: how they shape our behavior, foster connection, and, when unchecked, can lead to manipulation or deep emotional pain..
by: (Jason Shimiaie M.D.)
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Are You Helping or Enabling Your Adult Child?
Your love can be a lifeline for your struggling adult child, but without clear boundaries, it can also become an anchor that keeps them stuck..
by: (Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D.)
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Access Your Ecstasy
Being wired for bliss means you can turn this circuit on naturally. Here are five ideas to enhance your bliss in the new year..
by: (Srini Pillay M.D.)
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How to Rise Above the Person Who Tries to Undermine You
When someone undermines you, it can shake you to your core—and even affect your health. New research shows that there’s a surprising way to overcome having your trust shattered..
by: (Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP)
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From the Cat in the Box to the Thought in the Cloud
In today's AI world, "Schrödinger's cat" has transformed into "your thought in the cloud," collapsing potential into insight..
by: (John Nosta)
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Defining Family: Blood vs. Choice
The freedom to choose our family is a Western privilege that reshapes society. While it spurs innovation, it may cause loneliness.
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by: (Rebekka Grun von Jolk Ph.D.)
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When a Friendship No Longer Fits
We only have so much “social capacity” to commit to friendships, so it’s natural that less rewarding or more labor-intensive friendships may lose their value over time..
by: (Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D.)
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The Danger of Expectations: How They Shape Our Lives
High expectations can motivate us—or set us up for disappointment. From careers to finances, learn why managing expectations is key to happiness and success..
by: (Charles R. Chaffin Ed.D.)
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Insomnia: The Harder You Try, the Less You Sleep
One irony of insomnia is that the effort to sleep often makes up the bulk of the problem. Paradoxically, the key to getting a good night's sleep may lie in not trying so hard..
by: (Lisa A Medalie PsyD, RPSGT, DBSM)
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When and What Should You Share in a New Relationship?
Unsure what to share in a new relationship? Discover how gradual, authentic self-disclosure builds trust, deepens intimacy, and creates a lasting connection..
by: (Randi Gunther Ph.D.)
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Did the Ivy League Break America? Can the Joy League Save It?
Personal Perspective: A recent essay in "The Atlantic" offers food for thought on elitism and the narrow concerns of Ivy League admissions. But there's more to the story..
by: (Ravi Chandra M.D., D.F.A.P.A.)
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The Unexpected Benefits of a Bipolar Relationship
Personal Perspective: Bipolar disorder can pose a challenge for romantic relationships, but not an insurmountable one. Find out how the benefits can surpass the drawbacks..
by: (Terri Cheney)
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Brittle: The Goldilocks Dilemma
Personal Perspective: In diabetes, “brittle diabetic” refers to a patient for whom the correct dose of insulin is hard to find. The analogies with bipolar illness are apt..
by: (Yvette Sheline MD)
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What to Do When You’re Not Sure What to Do
Life is about making decisions, but sometimes you struggle to make them. Here's why this happens, and six tips for getting unstuck..
by: (Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W.)
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Striving to Be a Good Person
We often believe that "goodness" is determined by authority figures, so we strive for their approval. We can, however, learn to be the authors of our values and our lives..
by: (Paul J Dunion Ed.D.)
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Expressing Feelings Without Overwhelming Your Partner
Being authentic with our feelings is crucial for intimate relationships, but we also need to express our feelings in a skillful way..
by: (John Amodeo Ph.D., MFT)
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Help in Time of Grief
Many who are bereaved think they are going crazy and can't go on with such a broken heart. There is no timetable for healing, but there are keys to meeting life once more..
by: (Arthur Dobrin D.S.W.)
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The Danger of Misreading Emotions
Understanding others' emotions can do more than strengthen your relationships—recognizing subtle cues and avoiding bias could boost your own happiness, too. Here's how..
by: (Jon Gruda Ph.D.)
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Menopause as a Catalyst for Psychospiritual Development
The menopausal transition is an opportunity for women to cross a psychological threshold into the second half of life, but too many women fail to answer the Call..
by: (Karin Arndt, Ph.D.)
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Men Need Romantic Relationships More Than Women
It's actually men, not women, who crave romantic relationships—with fewer other social ties to lean on, men can be highly dependent on their partners for intimacy and support..
by: (Charlie Huntington M.A., Ph.D., LPCC)
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Why Are Siblings So Different From One Another?
Have you ever wondered why you are so different from your siblings even though you were raised in the same family? Discover some of the factors that give rise to these differences..
by: (Christine B. L. Adams M.D.)
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The Single Women with the Keys to Freedom and Peace of Mind
These single, childfree women of color are redefining success as freedom, autonomy, peace of mind, and authenticity, not marriage, children, and romantic love..
by: (Bella DePaulo Ph.D.)
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The Paradox of Protective Parenting
As Polyvagal parents, we have the responsibility of toning down our instinctive urge to protect their safety by nurturing feelings of safety and trust within ourselves. .
by: (Michael Allison)
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Human Attachment and Securing Loving Proximity
Early caregiver bonding can shape attachment styles across the lifespan..
by: (Frank J. Ninivaggi M.D., DLF-A.P.A.)
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I'm Sleeping Better. Now What?
For patients who have long struggled with insomnia, remission after treatment can feel anxiety-provoking. Learn practical strategies for calming these fears and preventing relapse..
by: (Christina Pierpaoli Parker Ph.D.)
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The Dead Internet Theory: Why Being Online Feels Empty
Dead Internet Theory explains why online networks feel empty and how algorithms replace human connection, teaching us to interact with predictive models instead of real people..
by: (Ian MacRae)
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