Source: Courtesy of VancouverEcoVillage Why is there a dearth of therapy dogs? This is a question that has bothered me for a long time. The usefulness of therapy dogs has been well... Read more »
A moderating variable, also known as a moderator, is a variable that affects the strength or direction of the association between an independent variable and a dependent variable. A moderating factor that... Read more »
Young children see their parents as their greatest role models. They seek the approval of their parents and want to be like their parents in as many ways as possible. They notice... Read more »
Mediating variables explain how an independent variable predicts an outcome, outlining the causal mechanism. Moderating variables change the strength or direction of a relationship between two variables. A mediator variable represents the... Read more »
Source: Polina Tankilevitch / Pexels Escaping the imagery of everyday racial trauma where individuals are being hurt, harmed, or killed because of their race can be nearly impossible. We live in a... Read more »
As an autistic person, I understand the feeling of thinking that my autism has ruined friendships. Sometimes this may come in the the form of self-sabotage when friendships feel difficult. More often... Read more »
Dear Dr. G., I am a 61-year-old woman, and I have to say that aging has caused me a lot of confusion, both personally and in my friendships. When I turned 59,... Read more »
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills vital for school, work, and life success. In education, SEL helps students manage emotions, set goals, empathize with others,... Read more »
Source: Imtiyaz Quraishi / Pixabay From motivational speakers to workplace seminars, we’re often told that our beliefs shape our reality. But not all beliefs are created equal. Some of them—like believing that... Read more »
Hyper-competitiveness often accompanies perfectionism and overworking. For many, especially those perpetually struggling to manage inner turmoil, work provides a clear path. Its hierarchies tend to make sense, with evident ways of climbing... Read more »