In 2025, Cambridge Dictionary named “parasocial” its Word of the Year. On its heels, Oxford announced its Word of the Year was “rage bait.” And well into 2026, these trends continue —... Read more »
Every organization has that one person they call when numbers aren’t adding up, stakeholders aren’t happy, morale is low, or a high-stake presentation is about to go sour. Without hesitation, they call... Read more »
This is the 6th post in the Parents in Recovery series. Summer is a favorite season for so many of us. It is often viewed as a time to slow down, vacation,... Read more »
For nearly every professional continuing education workshop and graduate class in psychology, someone will be overheard evaluating the quality of the educational experience by whether the information contained is practical or theoretical.... Read more »
People often enter therapy when their relationship is in crisis. In my practice, I have worked with many people who came to me because they had been “blindsided” by their partner. They... Read more »
My father just celebrated his 97th birthday, and I reflected on his role as a parent throughout my lifetime. I have also been studying the psychology of relationships for more than 50... Read more »
In my previous post, I explained the two types of “Mate Value” that affect attraction. There’s “Consensual Mate Value” — or the immediate attractiveness a person has when you don’t know them,... Read more »
Misinformation spreads across the globe, but most of the evidence on why people believe false claims — and what helps them to identify misinformation — comes from studies conducted in the U.S.... Read more »
Ozempic has stood at the forefront of a group of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists that have since become a global phenomenon. Originally developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes,... Read more »
Taking notes using keyboards instead of longhand has become common practice. However, while using a keyboard is fast and easy, learning psychology research suggests that laptop note taking is less effective for... Read more »