Do We Live in an Unjust World?

We have to recognise that we do live in an unjust world—a stupidly unjust world. Bad people often prosper, while goodness and virtue carry no guarantee of wealth, fame, power, or even... Read more »

When Understanding Yourself Isn’t Enough

I work with a lot of smart people. And I’m not just saying that because I like to think that I must be smart if smart clients want to work with me.... Read more »

The “Baby Bag” Metaphor for Maternal Ambivalence

I was invited onto the “Beyond the Bump” podcast last month. This is an Australian podcast, hosted by two young mothers, Sophie Pearce and Jayde Couldwell, who have built up a large... Read more »

It’s Time to Stop Using Ultrasonic Bark Deterrents

I get a steady stream of emails from people whose dogs have become anxious, reactive, or simply different since an ultrasonic bark deterrent entered the house. I wrote about these devices years... Read more »

Why Your Apologies Are Not Enough for Your Adult Child

Every week I hear the same story from parents of struggling adult children: “I’ve apologized. Nothing changes.” These parents admit (often readily) that they were too strict, too controlling, or perhaps too... Read more »

Responding Skillfully to Uncertainty | Psychology Today

By Lizabeth Roemer, Ph.D., and Josh Bartok, M.S. In times such as these, life may seem more uncertain than ever—but meeting uncertainty has always been part of our lives. Whenever we try... Read more »

When Kindness Meets Hate: What Parents Can Teach Children

Co-authored with Bridget Harris A few months ago, Sesame Street posted a simple message for Jewish American Heritage Month. The spirit of the post was unmistakable: celebration, inclusion, belonging. Yet the comment... Read more »

The Illusion of the "Everywhere Millionaire"

Media stories about local billionaires hide the real odds. Here is why outlier success misleads us. Source link Read more »

The Self-Aware Sports Parent | Psychology Today

A father recently came into my office consumed with anxiety. “I’m having trouble sleeping,” he told me. “My high schooler is an exceptionally talented soccer player and her ill-equipped coach is messing... Read more »

Why Leaders Need People Who Don’t Report to Them

In one of my research interviews, a nonprofit leader described returning from a national conference with other executives who did work similar to his. Meeting these other executives was energizing, not because... Read more »
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