In my last post, I shared some findings from an article titled “Essential Attributes of a Comprehensive Theory of Laughter” (Simon, 2020), which listed topics raised by modern laughter scholars in their... Read more »
You are called into your senior leader‘s office and asked to sit down. You noticed he seemed preoccupied and a bit sorry. Considering all the history of workplace chaos, your immediate thought... Read more »
After over 12 years of facilitating couples therapy with hundreds of couples, my advice for a healthy monogamous relationship is to stay romantically focused on your partner. Especially in Los Angeles or... Read more »
Q: My co-parent and I have been parallel parenting since our breakup. We communicate as little as possible because keeping our lives separate prevents arguments. Recently, our son came home from his... Read more »
Receiving an autism diagnosis in adulthood, in my case, at age 30, is often framed as a moment of sudden clarity. While it provides a crucial framework for self-understanding, it also introduces... Read more »
Many of us carry guilt as though it were a badge of responsibility. We feel guilty for saying no, guilty for setting boundaries, guilty for taking time for ourselves, and sometimes even... Read more »
I just came back from a conference where I presented on how to prepare clients before they process traumatic memories with EMDR. One of the ideas I shared was that before asking... Read more »
Marijuana has long been a popular drug. When it first became popular, it was seen as the drug of choice for “stoners”—people who drop out of school or life. People who lose... Read more »
Dolly Parton’s tragic passing on August 25, 2026, marks the end of an era. She lived with generosity, joy, love, and laughter. Her heart was so big that it is hard to... Read more »
We’re not talking about encountering a mugger in an alley or a drunk in a bar looking for a fight. For most of us, feelings of intimidation arise in more mundane situations:... Read more »