If you’re on the fence about inviting a dog into your life, I hope what I share here helps tip the scales for you. My relationship with dogs didn’t start off cuddly... Read more »
A relatively newer term, weaponized incompetence has gotten a lot of attention over the past few years. My students love to discuss it, especially in the context of gender, as it most... Read more »
In this post, I continue to explore the paradoxical nature of our human psychology. How is the human mind capable of both breathtaking creativity and unprecedented destruction? How can we create symphonies,... Read more »
Emotional dynamics include the function and utility of emotions. Awareness of emotional dynamics can help us avoid conflicts within ourselves and with other people. Importance Emotions create importance. To paraphrase Silvan Tomkins:... Read more »
A question frequently asked in treatment: “What’s the difference between love and obsession?” The former is thought to be pure and meaningful, and the latter to be pathological. Clinically, obsessiveness is defined... Read more »
A recent essay by award-winning science writer Emily Anthes titled “In Defense of Dumb Dogs: Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that’s OK” has generated countless emails, texts, and in-person... Read more »
You have probably had the experience of walking into a room or scrolling past an image, and your body responds before your mind actually registers what you’ve seen. In these moments, something... Read more »
Some friends and I are discussing our favorite dishes. “What’s yours?” one asks me. I can feel the answer, hovering just beyond the horizon of my consciousness, but out of my reach.... Read more »
For many autistic adults, the experience of “losing” skills such as abilities like clear speech, social navigation, or even basic self-care, can be a source of profound fear and confusion. While the... Read more »
For young athletes, sport should be fun first. Importantly, this does not mean that sport cannot also be competitive. And it certainly does not mean kids should not work hard, care deeply,... Read more »