Does the idea of a computer “listening” to your therapy session sound like science fiction? For many, the thought of Artificial Intelligence (AI) entering such a private space feels a bit uneasy.... Read more »
At some point in your life, you have been drawn to someone whom you should not have liked, at least on paper. Not the charming rogue of a romantic comedy or the... Read more »
People living with severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder often receive treatment focused primarily on managing symptoms, yet research suggests that improvements in functioning do not automatically translate into... Read more »
My wife Shannon and I absolutely love springtime in the Northeast. Each day offers new surprises. Oh wow, the spring peeper frogs just started singing tonight! Did you see the pink dogwood... Read more »
One of the main reasons healing a marriage after infidelity is so difficult—even when both people have the best of intentions—is that recovery is anything but steady. Just when it seems like... Read more »
I hear this again and again. My clients are having medical procedures or surgery and they are so eager to get it over with and have the appointment scheduled that they do... Read more »
When a friendship ends due to betrayal, it leaves a unique and painful mark. This wound can feel even more intense if the person “ghosts” you without explanation. Ghosting is often a... Read more »
In our work, whether we’re teaching MBA students at the Knauss School of Business or training senior executives through The Barkacs Group, we often pose a deceptively simple question: “You’re heading into... Read more »
Imagine you’re plopped into a room with fluorescent lighting and ceilings low enough that, without fully extending your arms, you can touch them. The walls are close enough that you cannot extend... Read more »
In contemporary cultural discourse, much attention has been given to the importance of community. Humans have a fundamental need for belonging and social connection. Research consistently indicates that strong satisfying social ties... Read more »