You know the pattern: You ask what you think is an innocent question, and your partner responds with an over-the-top reaction. Maybe you can rein it in, but maybe not. Their response... Read more »
“I hate you!” What does it mean when your child says this? What do you do about it? At the end of a busy weekend filled with tumultuous moments that included screaming,... Read more »
I grew up in a part of Fresno where people did not need clinical language to understand trauma. We called it the hood, the barrio, the trap, or the block. In places... Read more »
My brain injury in 2000 affected my balance and gait. Doctors assessed it by asking me to walk across a small room and back again. Aside from that observational method, which would... Read more »
Recently, two young survivors of sibling sexual abuse (SSA), aged 17 and 22, reached out to me. I cannot imagine having been able to reach out in the same way when I... Read more »
Recently at a large social gathering, a techy friend of mine, who had been sitting next to a total stranger, said to me after their lengthy conversation was over, “That was the... Read more »
How humans understood their own consciousness and their relationship with the rest of the natural world. Source link Read more »
Being present in the moment and being true to who you are may simply be the same psychological telescope pointed at different distances. Key Points Psychologists have traditionally treated mindfulness and authenticity... Read more »
Recently, I came across an outstanding book that combined two of my favorite topics: happiness and love. It’s called How to Feel Loved: The Five Mindsets That Get You More of What... Read more »
A new study reveals that the active ingredients of psychological healing operate just as strongly outside the traditional clinic room. Key Points Common therapeutic factors, such as emotional bonds and structured rituals,... Read more »