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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 aligns with the traits of flow and enhances well-being and life satisfaction.
The psychological concept of flow offers a valuable perspective regarding the collection of art that aligns with the traits of flow and 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.
OCD
Does the OCD Label Fit All of You?
Michael Alcee Ph.D. on May 23, 2024 in Live Life Creatively
Camila Cabello has a surprising take on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It just might expand your mind.
Camila Cabello has a surprising take on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It just might expand your mind.
Attachment
Unveiling the Allure: Why Bad Boys and Girls Seem Irresistible
Natalie Cawley PsychD on May 23, 2024 in Just About Coping
If you or someone you know is chasing after a bad boy or girl, here's why and what to do instead.
If you or someone you know is chasing after a bad boy or girl, here's why and what to do instead.
Bipolar Disorder
Lifesaving Tips You Might Not Know About Bipolar Disorder
Diane N Solomon Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, CNM (Ret.) on May 23, 2024 in The Narrative Nurse Practitioner
What do Selena Gomez, Winston Churchill, Ben Stiller, and Mariah Carey have in common? They all have (or are believed to have had) bipolar disorder.
What do Selena Gomez, Winston Churchill, Ben Stiller, and Mariah Carey have in common? They all have (or are believed to have had) bipolar disorder.
Stress
How to React Skillfully to Unpleasant Experiences
Toni Bernhard J.D. on May 23, 2024 in Turning Straw Into Gold
A Personal Perspective: Unpleasant experiences are impermanent. We can even hasten their departure by not feeding them unrealistic and stressful stories.
A Personal Perspective: Unpleasant experiences are impermanent. We can even hasten their departure by not feeding them unrealistic and stressful stories.
Relationships
The Lives of Sea Turtles and Why They Matter
Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 23, 2024 in Animal Emotions
Sea turtles are in deep trouble and need all the help they can get. A new book based on science, heartfelt stories, and love may be their best friend.
Sea turtles are in deep trouble and need all the help they can get. A new book based on science, heartfelt stories, and love may be their best friend.
Addiction
The Necessity of Addiction Training
Amanda L. Giordano Ph.D., LPC on May 23, 2024 in Understanding Addiction
Individuals with addiction may receive mental health services or medical services long before they seek addiction treatment.
Individuals with addiction may receive mental health services or medical services long before they seek addiction treatment.
Career
3 Ways Leaders Can Make the Most of Complaints
J. Ibeh Agbanyim Ph.D. on May 23, 2024 in Humanizing the World of Work
A complaining worker has something to teach their manager.
A complaining worker has something to teach their manager.
Narcissism
4 Dubious Pop Psychology "Understandings"
Christopher Dwyer Ph.D. on May 23, 2024 in Thoughts on Thinking
Pop psychology often simplifies or misconstrues psychological concepts to the point of nonrecognition.
Pop psychology often simplifies or misconstrues psychological concepts to the point of nonrecognition.
Relationships
4 Easy Ways to Rekindle the Spark
Carolyn Sharp LICSW on May 23, 2024 in Secure Connections
Want to rekindle the spark in your relationship? These small gestures can deepen your connection.
Want to rekindle the spark in your relationship? These small gestures can deepen your connection.