Most people naturally strive toward achieving more and to achieve their maximum. By climbing the proverbial career ladder, whether the reason is to attain higher personal fulfillment, make greater impact to the... Read more »
Most parents love their children deeply. That is rarely in question. What I see again and again in my clinical work is not a lack of love, but a deep uncertainty about... Read more »
Are heroes real, or are they simply stories we tell ourselves? Either heroes are objectively real—brave people who perform extraordinary acts of courage and sacrifice—or heroism is merely in our heads, a... Read more »
At the start of the new year, after a big fight, or following a major life change, couples often make the promise of a fresh start: New year, new rules. New house,... Read more »
Roblox isn’t a game. That’s not an exaggeration or a cute introduction. Roblox isn’t a game, it’s a platform which hosts user-made games. Roblox makes it easy to make your own game... Read more »
What’s more predictive of relationship satisfaction for couples than the amount of conflict? Successful relational repair. When couples can make effective repairs, even when conflict occurs, they are far more likely to... Read more »
Becky (not her real name) just completed a project she was very proud of. She poured her heart and soul into the work, and countless hours. Was it perfect? No. Was it... Read more »
As a relationship and attachment scientist, couples therapist, and coach, I hear it all the time: “My partner is avoidant.” “The person I am dating is anxious.” “I think I am avoidant.”... Read more »
As a parent coach for parents of adult children, I hear many stories about not receiving a response or only minimal responses when they text their adult children. They share their understandable... Read more »
In March 2025, researchers published the results of the first randomized controlled trial for an “expert-fine-tuned” generative artificial intelligence-powered chatbot for mental health treatment.[1] The researchers behind Therabot claim their study provides... Read more »