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Resilience

Strategic Skills for Raising Resilient Kids

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on April 30, 2024 in Escaping Our Mental Traps

Discover why resilience might not be the silver bullet we thought for nurturing strong, capable children.

Discover why resilience might not be the silver bullet we thought for nurturing strong, capable children.

Education

How to Design a School for Belonging

Danish Kurani on April 30, 2024 in Redesigned

When students don't feel like a part of their school community, learning suffers. Better architecture leads to better outcomes.

When students don't feel like a part of their school community, learning suffers. Better architecture leads to better outcomes.

Bias

The Trilogy of Errors: Hidden Influences on Your Decisions

Nuala G Walsh on April 30, 2024 in Decisions That Matter

Don't assume you're a great decision-maker until you understand the potential power of the trilogy of errors. Understanding it is the first step.

Don't assume you're a great decision-maker until you understand the potential power of the trilogy of errors. Understanding it is the first step.

Mating

Financial Freedom and the Shifting Expectations of Women

Gregory Matos PsyD on April 30, 2024 in The State of Our Unions

While dating, research suggests that we should discuss the sharing of finances at the beginning of our relationships.

While dating, research suggests that we should discuss the sharing of finances at the beginning of our relationships.

Stress

The Science of Deep Rest: A Gateway to Sustained Wellness

A. Maya Kaye Ph.D., DSW, LMSW on April 30, 2024 in The Compassionate Brain

Discover the transformative power of deep rest in combating stress and unlocking vitality. Explore how simple practices like meditation and yoga can rejuvenate the mind and body.

Discover the transformative power of deep rest in combating stress and unlocking vitality. Explore how simple practices like meditation and yoga can rejuvenate the mind and body.

Artificial Intelligence

Large Language Models and the Paradox of the Unsayable

John Nosta on April 30, 2024 in The Digital Self

Advanced AI language models radically reinvent language, paralleling literary pioneers like James Joyce to evolve new "tongues" transcending conventional human frameworks.

Advanced AI language models radically reinvent language, paralleling literary pioneers like James Joyce to evolve new "tongues" transcending conventional human frameworks.

Cognition

Behind Enemy Lines: My Deep Dive Into the Grammar Gene Debate

Arturo Hernandez, Ph.D. on April 30, 2024 in The Emergence of Skill

A Personal Perspective: Facing the interplay between genetic factors and linguistic development prompted a question: Should I trust my instincts or those of others?

A Personal Perspective: Facing the interplay between genetic factors and linguistic development prompted a question: Should I trust my instincts or those of others?

Artificial Intelligence

How Leaders Can Use AI to Bring Business Objectives to Life

Sara Canaday on April 30, 2024 in You (According to Them)

Don’t let a lack of time keep you from pursuing this impactful leadership opportunity—just team up with AI to get it done.

Don’t let a lack of time keep you from pursuing this impactful leadership opportunity—just team up with AI to get it done.

Career

Follow the Leader? How to Know If You Can Trust Your Boss

Robert Kovach Ph.D. on April 30, 2024 in The Psychology of Work

Workplace relationships are high stakes, especially with your boss. If you're uncertain whether you can trust your manager, there are ways to learn more and feel secure at work.

Workplace relationships are high stakes, especially with your boss. If you're uncertain whether you can trust your manager, there are ways to learn more and feel secure at work.

Perfectionism

The 3 Ps: Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Paralysis

Samantha Stein Psy.D. on April 30, 2024 in What The Wild Things Are

The 3 Ps can cause us to grind to a halt and fail to accomplish our goals. However, there are steps we can take to avoid this vicious cycle.

The 3 Ps can cause us to grind to a halt and fail to accomplish our goals. However, there are steps we can take to avoid this vicious cycle.

Relationships

But I Didn't Mean to, Even Though I Did

Amy Smith Ph.D., LMFT, CFLE on April 30, 2024 in Healthy Communication in Hard Situations

Have you ever been in a conflict and said, "But I didn't mean to?" Here's how to work through conflict more effectively to reach an effective solution.

Have you ever been in a conflict and said, "But I didn't mean to?" Here's how to work through conflict more effectively to reach an effective solution.

Dreaming

Dream Analysis: An Ordeal With an Octopus

Layne Dalfen on April 30, 2024 in Understanding Dreams

You will discover how getting stuck in a dream can promote movement in life.

You will discover how getting stuck in a dream can promote movement in life.

Child Development

Why a Harmonious Childhood Is Key to Psychological and Social Health

Steve Taylor Ph.D. on April 30, 2024 in Out of the Darkness

If any society seriously wishes to improve levels of wellbeing and overall harmony, the best place to start is childhood.

If any society seriously wishes to improve levels of wellbeing and overall harmony, the best place to start is childhood.

Stress

How to Think About Stress, Eating, and Obesity

Richard Contrada Ph.D. on April 30, 2024 in A Little Knowledge...

Stress and body weight management are familiar to many of us as two major everyday concerns. Knowing all the ways they influence one another can help with both.

Stress and body weight management are familiar to many of us as two major everyday concerns. Knowing all the ways they influence one another can help with both.

Micro-cheating

Micro-cheating: ‘Innocent’ Actions Threatening Relationships

Stacey Freeman J.D. on April 30, 2024 in Resilience Rising

Though not cheating in the physical or emotional sense, small flirty interactions, known as micro-cheating, outside a committed relationship could undermine trust.

Though not cheating in the physical or emotional sense, small flirty interactions, known as micro-cheating, outside a committed relationship could undermine trust.

Genetics

Accurate Terminology in Egg Donation Families

Wendy Kramer on April 30, 2024 in Donor Family Matters

Donor-conceived people can be empowered to explore and celebrate their origin story while embracing accurate language and accurately acknowledging genetic contributions.

Donor-conceived people can be empowered to explore and celebrate their origin story while embracing accurate language and accurately acknowledging genetic contributions.

Mindfulness

Why "Slowing Down" Is Essential For Your Growth

John Kim LMFT on April 30, 2024 in The Angry Therapist

Slowing down is a personal journey, and it may take time to find the right balance for you.

Slowing down is a personal journey, and it may take time to find the right balance for you.

Burnout

Are We Living in a Burnout Society?

John T. Maier Ph.D. on April 30, 2024 in Philosophy and Therapy

Many people today are experiencing burnout. This piece explores the origins of this metaphor and philosophical interpretations of the meaning of burnout in today's society.

Many people today are experiencing burnout. This piece explores the origins of this metaphor and philosophical interpretations of the meaning of burnout in today's society.

Therapy

The Evolution of Mental Health Care

Joel L. Young M.D. on April 30, 2024 in When Your Adult Child Breaks Your Heart

Mental health treatment has undergone significant changes over the past several decades. Read on to learn about the continuum-of-care model.

Mental health treatment has undergone significant changes over the past several decades. Read on to learn about the continuum-of-care model.

Friends

How to Make Friends and Stay in School

Ross E O'Hara, Ph.D. on April 30, 2024 in Nudging Ahead

Some students today struggle with the social skills necessary to make friends. Here are four evidence-based tips for the most effective ways to spark lasting friendships.

Some students today struggle with the social skills necessary to make friends. Here are four evidence-based tips for the most effective ways to spark lasting friendships.

Psychiatry

10 Realities for Those Living With Serious Mental Illness

Carolyn Reinach Wolf on April 30, 2024 in From the Desk of the Mental Health Lawyer

The experiences of those with complex, ongoing mental health conditions that often result in serious functional impairments must be top of mind for Mental Health Awareness Month.

The experiences of those with complex, ongoing mental health conditions that often result in serious functional impairments must be top of mind for Mental Health Awareness Month.

Career

What Is the Real Impact of Flexible Work on Mental Health?

Gleb Tsipursky Ph.D. on April 30, 2024 in Intentional Insights

Explore groundbreaking research linking workplace flexibility with improved mental health in 2023.

Explore groundbreaking research linking workplace flexibility with improved mental health in 2023.

Relationships

5 Ways to Quit the Habit of "Kitchen Sinking" Your Partner

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 30, 2024 in Social Instincts

Here are 5 easy ways you can become better at leaving the past in the past.

Here are 5 easy ways you can become better at leaving the past in the past.

Identity

Handwriting, Rebooted

Scott G. Eberle Ph.D. on April 30, 2024 in Play in Mind

Can "drill and kill" give way to play in handwriting instruction?

Can "drill and kill" give way to play in handwriting instruction?

Creativity

Creativity and the Brain: How to Be a Creative Thinker

Barbara Koltuska-Haskin, Ph.D. on April 30, 2024 in How My Brain Works

Research shows that there are several ways to improve our creative thinking.

Research shows that there are several ways to improve our creative thinking.

Grief

What I Learned From a Week Contemplating My Death

Kara Hoppe MA, MFT on April 30, 2024 in Win-Win Parenting

A Personal Perspective: It may feel scary or difficult to think about our own death, but taking the time to do so can enrich and transform our lives.

A Personal Perspective: It may feel scary or difficult to think about our own death, but taking the time to do so can enrich and transform our lives.

Procrastination

Is Procrastination a Coping Mechanism or Symptom?

Christopher Dwyer Ph.D. on April 30, 2024 in Thoughts on Thinking

Just because procrastination can be a coping strategy doesn’t make it a good excuse or mean that it’s an adaptive coping mechanism. Developing better strategies is vital.

Just because procrastination can be a coping strategy doesn’t make it a good excuse or mean that it’s an adaptive coping mechanism. Developing better strategies is vital.

Relationships

Embracing Vulnerability: How to Let Love In

Leslie Becker-Phelps Ph.D. on April 30, 2024 in Making Change

If you are uncomfortable with physical affection, learning to let down your guard and open your heart can be a relationship and life changer.

If you are uncomfortable with physical affection, learning to let down your guard and open your heart can be a relationship and life changer.

Divorce

Why Do Adult Children Often Adopt Roles in Parental Divorce?

Carol R. Hughes, Ph.D., LMFT, and Bruce R. Fredenburg, M.S., LMFT on April 30, 2024 in Home Will Never Be the Same Again

Amidst the "Gray Divorce Revolution," two adult sisters, grappling with their parents' split that challenges the family fabric they once knew, echo the silent struggle of millions.

Amidst the "Gray Divorce Revolution," two adult sisters, grappling with their parents' split that challenges the family fabric they once knew, echo the silent struggle of millions.