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Understanding Twins
Stategies to Stop Twin Fighting
Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on June 4, 2024 in Twin Dilemmas
Competition between twins is built into the way they function in the world.
Competition between twins is built into the way they function in the world.
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Art Across Cultures: A Tapestry of Diverse Expressions
Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on June 4, 2024 in Non-WEIRD Science
The universal appeal of art has a profound connection to the rich tapestry of human culture.
The universal appeal of art has a profound connection to the rich tapestry of human culture.
Academic Problems and Skills
What Happens When Academics Get Away With Plagiarizing
Meredith Gordon Resnick L.C.S.W. on June 4, 2024 in The Inner Journey
A Personal Perspective: Do you feel like you're standing still while watching others ascend around you? You're not alone.
A Personal Perspective: Do you feel like you're standing still while watching others ascend around you? You're not alone.
Therapy
Is Therapy Just for White People?
Darby Saxbe Ph.D. on June 4, 2024 in Home Base
Psychotherapy works well across different racial and ethnic groups, but there are disparities in access to treatment. Why do these disparities exist, and how can they be fixed?
Psychotherapy works well across different racial and ethnic groups, but there are disparities in access to treatment. Why do these disparities exist, and how can they be fixed?
Leadership
Supporting Mental Health in Leadership
Ryan C. Warner Ph.D. on June 4, 2024 in Leadership, Diversity, and Wellness
Unlock effective leadership by prioritizing mental well-being. Explore strategies for excelling in high-pressure environments while fostering a positive workplace culture.
Unlock effective leadership by prioritizing mental well-being. Explore strategies for excelling in high-pressure environments while fostering a positive workplace culture.
Ethics and Morality
3 Reasons That Good Intentions May Lead to Bad Outcomes
Key Sun Ph.D. on June 4, 2024 in The Justice and Responsibility League
Conformity to morality is often mistaken as a panacea for societal issues. Cognitions of reality represent the confounding variable responsible for moral attribution.
Conformity to morality is often mistaken as a panacea for societal issues. Cognitions of reality represent the confounding variable responsible for moral attribution.
Academic Problems and Skills
The Joy of Writing
Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on June 4, 2024 in Social Lights
A Personal Perspective: Unlock the power of the creative process.
A Personal Perspective: Unlock the power of the creative process.
Sport and Competition
An Olympian's Advice to Coaches and Parentsof Young Athletes
Joanna Grover LCSW on June 4, 2024 in Live Better
The dream of being an Olympian is lost before it's ever a reality because parents and coaches approach it wrong. Hear solutions from an athlete and a coach who understands.
The dream of being an Olympian is lost before it's ever a reality because parents and coaches approach it wrong. Hear solutions from an athlete and a coach who understands.
Self-Help
5 Ways to Emotionally Recover From a Frustrating Mistake
Alice Boyes Ph.D. on June 4, 2024 in In Practice
Here are five practical strategies to bounce back and restore your peace of mind.
Here are five practical strategies to bounce back and restore your peace of mind.
Parenting
What to Expect in the Psychological Evaluation for Family Planning
Amy Vigliotti Ph.D. on June 4, 2024 in The Now
Parenthood through egg donor or surrogacy requires a consultation with a licensed psychologist for third-party reproduction approval. Here's what to expect.
Parenthood through egg donor or surrogacy requires a consultation with a licensed psychologist for third-party reproduction approval. Here's what to expect.
Bias
Why Do Some Women Support Sexist Behavior?
The Social Justice Lab on June 4, 2024 in Social Justice Pacifists
Even in the face of direct sexism, system justification may limit its harmful emotional effects, helping to explain why women might tolerate or even support sexism.
Even in the face of direct sexism, system justification may limit its harmful emotional effects, helping to explain why women might tolerate or even support sexism.
Attention
How to Talk So That People Want to Listen
Tim David on June 4, 2024 in The Magic of Human Connection
A recovering magician explains three advanced communication strategies that he developed from years as a performer and then honed as a project manager for a tech giant.
A recovering magician explains three advanced communication strategies that he developed from years as a performer and then honed as a project manager for a tech giant.
Groupthink
The Challenges of Groupthink in Remote Work
Jessica Koehler Ph.D. on June 4, 2024 in Beyond School Walls
Discover the hidden dangers of groupthink in remote work and learn how to foster diverse perspectives for better decision-making.
Discover the hidden dangers of groupthink in remote work and learn how to foster diverse perspectives for better decision-making.
Gratitude
Maybe I Shouldn't Become Who I Was Before Schizophrenia
Sarah Merritt Ryan on June 4, 2024 in Healing Mind
A Personal Perspective: There is nothing to prove by becoming who you were before serious mental illness. In fact, you may even come out better than before.
A Personal Perspective: There is nothing to prove by becoming who you were before serious mental illness. In fact, you may even come out better than before.
Gaslighting
Why Might You Be Attracted to "Blunt" Communicators?
Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on June 4, 2024 in MeaningFULL
Want to know why you might be drawn to straight-talkers, even though their words often hurt?
Want to know why you might be drawn to straight-talkers, even though their words often hurt?
Depression
The High Cost and Prevalence of Depression
Robert L. Leahy Ph.D. on June 4, 2024 in Anxiety Files
Major depressive disorder is difficult but treatable.
Major depressive disorder is difficult but treatable.
Trauma
Watching K-Dramas to Heal From a Spouse’s Betrayal
Stacey Freeman J.D. on June 4, 2024 in Resilience Rising
Jeanie Y. Chang, LMFT, CCTP, discusses how K-Dramas can help people heal from trauma.
Jeanie Y. Chang, LMFT, CCTP, discusses how K-Dramas can help people heal from trauma.
Bipolar Disorder
The Miracle of Showing Up When You Have a Mental Illness
Terri Cheney on June 4, 2024 in The Bipolar Lens
A Personal Perspective: It’s possible to plan a future despite the uncertainties of mental illness.
A Personal Perspective: It’s possible to plan a future despite the uncertainties of mental illness.
Education
Psychology, Violence, and the Transfer of Learning
Matthew J. Sharps Ph.D. on June 4, 2024 in The Forensic View
High-risk situations, including those in the forensic realm, can be better understood if we recognize the cross-contextual psychological similarities between them.
High-risk situations, including those in the forensic realm, can be better understood if we recognize the cross-contextual psychological similarities between them.
Wisdom
Beyond Clinical Walls: New Approaches in Mental Health Care
Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy MD on June 4, 2024 in Collective Healing
Bridge the gaps in mental health services by integrating community wisdom and support, creating a more inclusive and effective mental health system for all.
Bridge the gaps in mental health services by integrating community wisdom and support, creating a more inclusive and effective mental health system for all.
Fear
Tips for Understanding Others
Moshe Bar Ph.D. on June 4, 2024 in Facilitating Thought Progression
Our minds have marvelous powers, including the ability to imagine others' tolerance for uncertainty and how it provides insight into their words and actions.
Our minds have marvelous powers, including the ability to imagine others' tolerance for uncertainty and how it provides insight into their words and actions.
Cross-Cultural Psychology
The Psychology of Hindu Nationalism
Dinesh Sharma Ph.D. on June 4, 2024 in Leaders in the Making
How to make sense of Narendra Modi's cultural archetypes.
How to make sense of Narendra Modi's cultural archetypes.
Attachment
Overcome the Fear of Rejection
Jill P. Weber Ph.D. on June 4, 2024 in Having Sex, Wanting Intimacy
Take a moment to work on your anxious attachment style so you can be comfortable in your relationships and feel safe, loved, cared for, and protected.
Take a moment to work on your anxious attachment style so you can be comfortable in your relationships and feel safe, loved, cared for, and protected.
Mindfulness
Finding the Courage to Face Death
Susan M. Pollak MTS, Ed.D. on June 4, 2024 in The Art of Now
A Personal Perspective: Can mindfulness help us with the courage to face death?
A Personal Perspective: Can mindfulness help us with the courage to face death?
Resilience
The Secret to Making Your Kids Like Salad
Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on June 4, 2024 in Eating Together, Being Together
A Personal Perspective: We've heard the “I don’t like salad" story a lot. But sometimes our kids choose a narrative with a different ending.
A Personal Perspective: We've heard the “I don’t like salad" story a lot. But sometimes our kids choose a narrative with a different ending.
Relationships
4 Ways We Miscommunicate in Love Relationships
Christine B. L. Adams M.D. on June 4, 2024 in Living on Automatic
Unconscious factors often disrupt love relationships. Discover four ways this happens and what you can do to reduce miscommunication.
Unconscious factors often disrupt love relationships. Discover four ways this happens and what you can do to reduce miscommunication.
Stress
How to Protect Your Brain from Election Stress
Pamela B. Rutledge Ph.D., M.B.A. on June 4, 2024 in Positively Media
Increased partisanship creates stress and anxiety, and strains relationships. Here are eight strategies to protect your well-being during the upcoming election season.
Increased partisanship creates stress and anxiety, and strains relationships. Here are eight strategies to protect your well-being during the upcoming election season.
Relationships
10 Steps to Getting Past Betrayal in a Relationship
Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on June 4, 2024 in A Funny Bone to Pick
Suffering a betrayal hurts and can have many spillover effects. Heed these 10 steps to help yourself heal, learn, and grow from the experience.
Suffering a betrayal hurts and can have many spillover effects. Heed these 10 steps to help yourself heal, learn, and grow from the experience.
Shame
5 Common Barriers to Recognizing Parental Abandonment
Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS on June 4, 2024 in Invisible Bruises
Because of the stigma of parental abandonment, many survivors struggle to recognize their experiences. Understanding that it wasn't your fault helps decrease shame.
Because of the stigma of parental abandonment, many survivors struggle to recognize their experiences. Understanding that it wasn't your fault helps decrease shame.
