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 »
Paula spent her 20s looking for a solution to her dissatisfaction. She believed a sense of fulfillment would arrive alongside key milestones: getting her law degree, getting married, having children. Now that... Read more »
There’s value in conceptualizing college not just as four years (or five!) all bundled together but as discrete blocks of time that each have their own purpose and characteristics. Each year marks... Read more »
As shoppers in a cost-of-living crisis, we have become rather sensitive to when something suddenly costs more. Whether on the shelves of a grocery store or the final total at the checkout,... Read more »
Let me tell you the story of Steven. In high school, Steven’s teachers described him as bright but disruptive. He frequently challenged rules and authority figures. He was abrasive, impatient, and dismissive... Read more »
Brian and Naomi were like many long-time married couples with kids you’d see at the neighborhood barbeques. From all appearances, they were happy enough with each other (they quarreled like everyone else,... Read more »
In Part I of this blog, I discussed how AI affects attachment, empathy, and vulnerability in human relationships (Hoffman, 2026). In Part II, I explore how technology adapts to us, and how... Read more »