Way back in 2008, an amazing thing happened that changed everything. It changed the way I saw myself and parented my children. Ultimately, it changed the way I practice psychology. Here’s what... Read more »
Dating in the 21st century is hard. Singles are both overwhelmed and underwhelmed. Overwhelmed by the number of apps and an infinite sea of prospective partners/dating app users. Underwhelmed by the quality... Read more »
A psychiatric unit is critical and essential when someone is so ill that they are not safe from themselves, and I am thankful that I was able to stay in one during... Read more »
Do you ever find yourself standing in front of the open refrigerator looking for something to eat even though you weren’t hungry? You knew that you weren’t hungry and you’d feel guilty... Read more »
A recent qualitative study explored a creative solution to the isolation that a lot of neurodiverse youth experience. Researchers followed ten neurodiverse adolescents at a specialized school in Amsterdam as they participated... Read more »
Ever walked into a room and instantly sensed your partner was upset, even before a word was said? That intuitive guess is part of what psychologists call empathic accuracy: your ability to... Read more »
You’re running on little sleep, cradling a restless toddler who has just entered their “no” phase. Every fiber of your body wants to snap, but something steadies you — the ability to... Read more »
A delayed emotional response means emotions don’t surface until long after the triggering event. Instead of reacting in the moment, feelings may emerge hours, days, or even weeks later. For many autistic... Read more »
As a new dog owner I’ve noticed two common dynamics when dogs meet each other on a walk. Some dogs will become either very excited or upset about the other dog and... Read more »
I once had a genuinely brilliant colleague, a professional with impressive credentials. Working with them, however, was exhausting. Their need for constant validation, unwillingness to accept feedback, and constant deflecting of blame... Read more »