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Relationships
The Heart Break Tool Box
Natalie Cawley PsychD on May 24, 2024 in Just About Coping
You can develop a toolbox to get through your breakup, and it will help.
You can develop a toolbox to get through your breakup, and it will help.
Sex
An Outline of the Kama Sutra
Neel Burton M.D. on May 24, 2024 in Ataraxia
Explore the lesser-known parts of India’s key text on eroticism: the 'Kama Sutra.'
Explore the lesser-known parts of India’s key text on eroticism: the 'Kama Sutra.'
Relationships
3 Ways to Spot the Difference in Chemistry and Compatibility
Mark Travers Ph.D. on May 24, 2024 in Social Instincts
Chemistry pulls us in, but compatibility makes us stay.
Chemistry pulls us in, but compatibility makes us stay.
Relationships
How Can I Feel More Connected to My Partner?
Kelli Miller LCSW on May 24, 2024 in Love Hacks
Learning how to feel more connected to your partner is essential to a quality relationship.
Learning how to feel more connected to your partner is essential to a quality relationship.
Self-Help
More Ways to Get Emotionally Stuck
Steven Stosny, Ph.D. on May 24, 2024 in Anger in the Age of Entitlement
If you feel stuck in victim identity, develop a healing identity fueled by the desire to improve your life. Appreciate your strengths, resilience, and capacity to heal your hurt.
If you feel stuck in victim identity, develop a healing identity fueled by the desire to improve your life. Appreciate your strengths, resilience, and capacity to heal your hurt.
Youth are aware of the impact of technology use on their mental health and general well-being. When parents are on the same page, youth have a better hope of navigating it well.
Autism
Healing the Invalidation: The Complex Truth of Autism
Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on May 24, 2024 in Positively Different
Stating "our truth" as an objective truth can create divisions within the community. Recognizing the difference between personal and universal truths facilitates inclusion.
Stating "our truth" as an objective truth can create divisions within the community. Recognizing the difference between personal and universal truths facilitates inclusion.
OCD
Innovations in Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Padraic Gibson D.Psych on May 24, 2024 in Escaping Our Mental Traps
Discover the latest advancements in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, including innovative cognitive-behavioral and strategic therapies designed to enhance patient outcomes.
Discover the latest advancements in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, including innovative cognitive-behavioral and strategic therapies designed to enhance patient outcomes.
Grief
The Stone Pathway That Leads to Healing From Grief
Donelle Dreese Ph.D. on May 24, 2024 in The Green Goodbye
By reframing our relationship with the flora and fauna that surrounds us as “kin,” we can tap into the wisdom and interconnected web of all living beings and heal from grief.
By reframing our relationship with the flora and fauna that surrounds us as “kin,” we can tap into the wisdom and interconnected web of all living beings and heal from grief.
Empathy
8 Key Techniques to Empower Self-Empathy
Judith Orloff M.D. on May 24, 2024 in The Genius of Empathy
Self-empathy is a commitment to being caring rather than shaming or punishing yourself, especially if you’ve made a mistake. Here's how to build it.
Self-empathy is a commitment to being caring rather than shaming or punishing yourself, especially if you’ve made a mistake. Here's how to build it.
Attachment
What's the Relationship Between Attachment and Authenticity?
Mark Shelvock RP(Q), CT, MACP, MA on May 23, 2024 in Navigating the Serpentine Path
Authenticity is not found on a mountaintop in isolation, but in relation to others.
Authenticity is not found on a mountaintop in isolation, but in relation to others.
Flow
The Collector's Journey: Experiencing 'Flow' Through Art
Shirley M. Mueller M.D. on May 23, 2024 in The Mind of a Collector
The psychological concept of flow offers a valuable perspective regarding the collection of art that enhances well-being and life satisfaction.
The psychological concept of flow offers a valuable perspective regarding the collection of art that enhances well-being and life satisfaction.
Social Life
How to Improve Your Mental Health Through Community
CooperRiis Healing Community on May 23, 2024 in A Healing Community
Community involvement through hobbies, volunteering, faith groups, and more can have a tremendous positive impact on your mental health.
Community involvement through hobbies, volunteering, faith groups, and more can have a tremendous positive impact on your mental health.
Alcoholism
Substance Use Disorders in the South Asian Community
Jyothsna S Bhat Psy.D. on May 23, 2024 in The Psychology of the South Asian Diaspora
An interview with Vasavi Kumar and Jyoti Chand on substance abuse in the South Asian community, and barriers to getting help.
An interview with Vasavi Kumar and Jyoti Chand on substance abuse in the South Asian community, and barriers to getting help.
Bias
One Way to Avoid the Confirmation Bias
Richard H. Smith Ph.D. on May 23, 2024 in Joy and Pain
Take the advice of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Robert Lefkowitz: Commit to testing alternative narratives to explain the facts.
Take the advice of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Robert Lefkowitz: Commit to testing alternative narratives to explain the facts.
Politics
Why Calling Gen Z Protesters "Uninformed" Is Misguided
Gail K. Sahar Ph.D. on May 23, 2024 in Thinking Socially
Gen Z protestors have been accused of ignorance and naivete, but evidence suggests they're just as informed as older generations. Their priorities may simply be different.
Gen Z protestors have been accused of ignorance and naivete, but evidence suggests they're just as informed as older generations. Their priorities may simply be different.
Relationships
The Healing Power of Animal-Human Relationships
Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, FNTP on May 23, 2024 in Rhythms of Recovery
Our relationships with other beings have the potential to be profoundly healing, as deep experiences of love, care, and co-regulation occur.
Our relationships with other beings have the potential to be profoundly healing, as deep experiences of love, care, and co-regulation occur.
Emotion Regulation
What Is It About Music That Makes Us Feel So Good?
Raymond Leone MMT, MT-BC on May 23, 2024 in Music Therapy, Music Musings
Music gives us what we need when we need it.
Music gives us what we need when we need it.
Family Dynamics
A Psychologist's Take on "Eldest Daughter Syndrome"
Michele Leno Ph.D. on May 23, 2024 in Mind Matters
While Eldest Daughter Syndrome can't be officially diagnosed, psychologists have seen patterns in behavior, personality traits, and career trajectories of eldest daughters.
While Eldest Daughter Syndrome can't be officially diagnosed, psychologists have seen patterns in behavior, personality traits, and career trajectories of eldest daughters.
Parents are often confused about what their children need versus what they want. Sorting this out is a crucial part of parenting.
Memory
Why America Still Can’t Read
J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on May 23, 2024 in Raising Readers, Writers, and Spellers
Schools where spelling isn’t being taught will continue to have many students who struggle with reading.
Schools where spelling isn’t being taught will continue to have many students who struggle with reading.
Health
From Blame to Understanding: Transforming Obesity Treatment
L. Kenneth Zweig M.D. on May 23, 2024 in An Ounce of Prevention MD
Discover why obesity is more than a lifestyle issue and how new treatments can transform lives.
Discover why obesity is more than a lifestyle issue and how new treatments can transform lives.
Leadership
Managers Should Focus on Superstars
Bruce Tulgan, JD on May 23, 2024 in Navigating the New Workplace
Leaders who want to engage and retain the best talent must take a hands-on approach, specifically by fostering one of these types of developmental relationships.
Leaders who want to engage and retain the best talent must take a hands-on approach, specifically by fostering one of these types of developmental relationships.
Media
Are Smaller Screens Making Us More Self-Absorbed?
Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D. on May 23, 2024 in Longing for Nostalgia
We have access to news almost anytime and anywhere. But increasing reliance on small screens may be contributing to greater self-absorption.
We have access to news almost anytime and anywhere. But increasing reliance on small screens may be contributing to greater self-absorption.
Memory
Winston Churchill: A Military Scene as a First Memory of Life
Arthur J. Clark Ed.D. on May 23, 2024 in Dawn of Memories
Winston Churchill's first memory of life involves a splendid opportunity for adventure and fulfillment.
Winston Churchill's first memory of life involves a splendid opportunity for adventure and fulfillment.
Sex
Want Greater Connection In Sex?
Chelom E. Leavitt, J.D., Ph.D. on May 23, 2024 in Sexual Mindfulness
Research shows that great sexual connections come from emotional intimacy. Here are 3 ways to embrace intimacy and let the positive results emerge.
Research shows that great sexual connections come from emotional intimacy. Here are 3 ways to embrace intimacy and let the positive results emerge.
Education
How to Raise Inclusive Kids
Priya Nalkur Ed.D on May 23, 2024 in Transforming the Status Quo
Practical tips for building inclusivity in kids. Here are helpful scripts for discussing diversity.
Practical tips for building inclusivity in kids. Here are helpful scripts for discussing diversity.
Narcissism
Inside the Narcissist's Brain
Betsy Holmberg Ph.D. on May 23, 2024 in The Science of Self
While most people's inner monologue is self-focused, narcissists' thoughts are externally-focused.
While most people's inner monologue is self-focused, narcissists' thoughts are externally-focused.
Bullying
Making the Moral Case for Health, Without Moral Bullying
Sandro Galea M.D. on May 23, 2024 in Talking About Health
On the moral values that support our work of public health.
On the moral values that support our work of public health.