A couple of years ago I was invited to attend a workshop on animal consciousness with the Dalai Lama. It was a great honour and turned out to be a thought-provoking event.... Read more »
Trust is a risky business, a “calculated exposure” to the behaviors and influence of another (Hancock et al., 2011). Yet, as Hobbes (1651) contended, trust is one of the essential ingredients that... Read more »
Chores. It’s one of the most common arguments among couples. Who does what, who does more, whose turn it is — the list goes on. It seems simple and basic, but it... Read more »
ADHD and autism frequently co-occur, with studies suggesting up to 50-70% of autistic individuals may also meet ADHD criteria. These conditions share overlapping traits, particularly in emotional regulation. Both can involve difficulties... Read more »
Trust is the cornerstone of healthy relationships with our partners, friends, family members, colleagues, and the world. It is a key ingredient in our interactions, transactions, and day-to-day functioning. We trust that... Read more »
A casual relationship is a type of interpersonal connection that falls outside the bounds of traditional, committed partnerships and is characterised by ambiguity and varying expectations. It’s an arrangement where the individuals... Read more »
Family stressors, internal or external, seem to be at an all-time high. Financial concerns about the rising costs of mortgage/rent, food, utilities, childcare, and prescription medications take a huge toll on parents.... Read more »
Johnides, B. D., Borduin, C. M., Sheerin, K. M., & Kuppens, S. (2025). Secondary benefits of family member participation in treatments for childhood disorders: A multilevel meta-analytic review. Psychological Bulletin, 151(1), 1–32.... Read more »
Known for being quick to anger and having limited patience, Edie has always been described as easily irritable by her friends and family. Small inconveniences at work—like delays in email responses or... Read more »
Chow, D., Lu, S. H. X., Kwek, T., Miller, S. D., Jones, A., Hubble, M. A., & Tan, G. C. Y. (2025). Improving responses to challenging scenarios in therapy: A randomized controlled... Read more »