Hi, my name is Caroline, and I’m an introvert who suffers from FOMO. You might have seen me exhilarated at a party, or dancing wildly, or laughing over lunch with a dozen... Read more »
I was recently speaking with a restaurant manager about the difficulties of working with younger employees. She began to tell me about one particular employee who was very bright and a good... Read more »
In my work as a psychologist and sex therapist, I often sit with people who feel deeply confused about their attraction to someone else. They say things like, “I feel so much... Read more »
Shaming is an ancient form of social control. In the old days it was the privilege of kings, lords, and clergy. Though more democratic in our times, it remains inherently hierarchical; we... Read more »
As an eating disorder therapist, I know that many individuals in eating disorder recovery feel like they have to work to ‘love the appearance of their body.’ This is far from the... Read more »
Negative reinforcement is a frequently misused term that diminishes its value as a powerful tool for behavior change. You may be puzzled by the claim that negative reinforcement is actually a good... Read more »
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 »