Anxious people try to control uncertainty. Because many real-life scenarios, especially important ones, contain irreducible uncertainty, that strategy can fall apart. But there are specific lessons we can learn to handle this... Read more »
People-pleasing contains immense hope, but it’s also conflict-averse. Within that hope is a magical idea, indicating that if one were to perfectly adapt to their environment, everything would “turn out fine.” The... Read more »
The longer you are on your family building journey, the more likely you are to be in survival mode, trying to limit the problems that may come your way. In the beginning,... Read more »
Most people value close, supportive family relationships. We want to feel loved, understood, and connected. But when families become too tightly connected—or enmeshed—that closeness can interfere with our ability to develop our... Read more »
Procrastination and emotion dysregulation are linked because delaying tasks often serves as a way to escape negative emotions like stress, frustration, or self-doubt. Studying this connection helps us understand why some people... Read more »
As a psychologist who has worked with teens, adults, and families for over 30 years, I’ve seen how powerfully our emotions shape our choices, often without our realizing it. A recent study... Read more »
True freedom and well-being lie in relinquishing the need for control, embracing the present moment, and cultivating inner resilience in the face of life’s inevitable challenges. How To Let Go Letting go... Read more »