Commitment uncertainty is one of the major challenges couples may present with in couples therapy. Commitment is typically a fundamental part of an exclusive romantic relationship. It influences how partners invest in... Read more »
I work with a lot of smart people. And I’m not just saying that because I like to think that I must be smart if smart clients want to work with me.... Read more »
For many neurodivergent individuals, navigating daily social interactions requires social masking. This draining performance involves constantly editing expressions and behavior to fit neurotypical standards. A new qualitative study explores what happens when... Read more »
Internalized ableism occurs when an autistic individual absorbs and accepts negative stereotypes, stigmatizing attitudes, and deficit-based narratives perpetuated by a neurotypical society. This psychological phenomenon transforms societal prejudice into personal self-reproach. Autistic... Read more »
There are moments in history when emotional life cannot be understood at the level of the individual alone. We often ask, “What’s going on with me?” but a more accurate question might... Read more »
Emotional dynamics include the function and utility of emotions. Awareness of emotional dynamics can help us avoid conflicts within ourselves and with other people. Importance Emotions create importance. To paraphrase Silvan Tomkins:... Read more »
Emotional dysregulation (ED), common in ADHD, describes a consistent difficulty in managing the intensity and duration of emotional states. Within relationships, this appears as a diminished ability to modulate responses to stress... Read more »
In my opening address at the first International Conference on Existential Psychology held in Nanjing, China, in 2010, I stated, “Existential psychology began in the West, but it does not belong to... Read more »
This study investigated the trajectories and associated predictors of depressive symptoms in women from pregnancy through the first 3 years postpartum. Key Takeaways Two distinct patterns emerge: Most women remain mentally resilient, but nearly... Read more »
We do spend a lot of time in our own minds, even if we are largely ignoring that whole undercurrent of self-experience. The basic shape, structure, and flow of inner experience often... Read more »