The form at the doctor’s office asks for your emergency contact, and you sit there, pen hovering over the line, not sure whose name to write. It’s a small moment. But if... Read more »
New research on hope and mindfulness by Feldman, Shapiro, and Dreher (2026) sheds fresh light on complementary connections between two behaviors that are consistently linked to psychological well-being. These findings suggest that... Read more »
Autistic individuals may find it harder to initiate and sustain romantic relationships compared to non-autistic individuals. Often, this disparity stems from difficulties in interpreting social cues, expressing emotions, and managing sensory sensitivities,... Read more »
Recently, two young survivors of sibling sexual abuse (SSA), aged 17 and 22, reached out to me. I cannot imagine having been able to reach out in the same way when I... Read more »
If I described someone whose mood had suddenly shifted—someone more irritable, emotionally reactive, inclined to take risks, withdrawn, and harder to communicate with—you might worry something serious was happening. But what I’ve... Read more »
A major shift is transforming how we support autistic children, moving away from fixing “disordered” behaviors and toward embracing neurological difference. Traditional therapy often tried to stop natural behaviors like rocking or... Read more »
It may be dating fatigue, or it may be the economy, but modern trends in dating have taken hold. Cultural shifts, continuing economic uncertainty, and a growing focus on mental health also... Read more »
For many competitive athletes, the holidays don’t feel like a break. Instead, they can feel like a disruption to training, nutrition routines, rest schedules, and performance expectations that athletes may spend all... Read more »
We’re watching the fastest technological acceleration in human history—and our kids are living at the center of it. Teens are using AI tools for homework, creativity, support, and social connection. Younger children... Read more »
Why would a qualified, ethical therapist support their client’s decision to estrange from their family? Aren’t families sacred relationships that must be preserved at all costs? Not always. In fact, family estrangement... Read more »