While on vacation this summer on the Garden Island of Kauai, my husband and I had booked a botanical gardens tour. The rain made visibility difficult and slowed our driving. Our jeep... Read more »
Most daters know that relationships come easier when partners can relate to each other. From passion to politics, and everything in between, similar views and values are unifying. Although I have previously... Read more »
You look down, and something feels wrong. The hands in front of you are not the ones you are used to, and when you catch your reflection, it is a different face... Read more »
When parents of adult children contact me for coaching, one thing they often say is something like, “Dr. Jeff, I feel taken advantage of. But then I feel guilty for feeling that... Read more »
Can a chatbot make someone lose touch with reality? That’s the question I posed to psychiatrist John Luo of the University of California, Irvine, on a recent episode of my podcast “Relating... Read more »
Imagine sitting in a small room wearing a VR headset. Across from you sits an eight-year-old boy – slouched shoulders, lowered gaze, thin voice. He looks like someone you used to know.... Read more »
A new study uncovers how early wounds ripple through attachment and dissociation, shaping the path from trauma to psychosis. Key Points Repeated trauma doesn’t directly cause psychosis – it sets off a... Read more »
We tend to think of voting as the pinnacle of rational civic engagement: careful deliberation, critical assessment of arguments, and a sober march to the ballot box. But what if wearing a... Read more »
When a close friend starts dating someone new, it’s common to wonder whether your bond will stay the same. Many people feel left behind when a once-inseparable friend shifts focus to a... Read more »
Motherhood on social media is often portrayed as effortless, joyful, and aesthetically perfect. These idealized images can create unrealistic expectations, leading mothers to feel inadequate or guilty when their own experiences don’t... Read more »