In this blog, I introduce a fallacy to the list of “Cardinal Fallacies” in Logic-Based Therapy. I call this fallacy the Fact-Loading Fallacy because it involves embedding a value judgment (often unintentionally)... Read more »
You download a mindfulness app. The goal is simple: less stress, more focus. You breathe in, you breathe out. But instead of calm, you feel a sharp spike of anxiety. Or perhaps... Read more »
Most of us grow up believing that conflict is the enemy of love. We imagine that a good relationship is one in which partners rarely argue, never hurt each other’s feelings, and... Read more »
You start psychotherapy hoping for a change. This hope is justified. We know psychological treatments are highly effective for most mental health disorders. Hundreds of studies back this up. But this positive... Read more »
Co-authored by Kelly-Ann Allen, Ph.D., and Cassie Hudson A member of our research team handed a five-year-old a crayon and asked her to draw what makes her feel like she belongs at... Read more »
Picture yourself halfway up a steep trail, lungs burning, legs trembling, the summit still out of sight. You want to stop—but you don’t. Something quiet and steady inside keeps you moving. That... Read more »
At the end of August of this year, following a long (45 years) and rewarding career as a college professor, I retired from my position of Professor of Engineering Psychology at the... Read more »
You’re supposed to be swimming in love, but sometimes the water feels murky. Exhaustion, anxiety, guilt, and self-doubt swirl together, especially in the first year after birth. For some, these feelings grow... Read more »
Throughout my years as a clinician, I’ve worked with many individuals whose anger was fueled by their sense of entitlement. They shared a personality trait characterized by believing that they were special... Read more »
Do you “play the blame game?” If so, how often do you point your finger at your partner and for what reasons? What is the usual outcome? Caution: Unabated criticism can lock... Read more »