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9 Ways to Find More Joy and Less Stress This Holiday Season

This year, set yourself up for success with mindful planning and clear intention.

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Jordan Fiorillo Scotti Ph.d

Setting Boundaries That Help Relationships Bloom

Setting limits without “salting” relationships.

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Harry Cohen Ph.d

Visual Self-Expression Leads to Rewards

Coloring, doodling, or free drawing activates reward pathways in the brain.

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Shirley M. Mueller M.d

Building Lasting Romantic Connections

Why it's important to make your partner feel known.

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Forrest Talley Ph.d

The ROI of Parental Leave

Why paid parental leave is essential for families and the economy.

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Erin O’Connor Ed.d

Empathy in Teens: Unraveling the Adolescent Brain's Emotions

Exploring the neural foundations of emotional intelligence in young minds.

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Ugochukwu Uche Ms

Being “There” for Others: What’s in It for You?

Helping others may be more beneficial for you than you think.

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Kelly-Ann Allen Ph.d

When Parents Are Overwhelmed, Teenagers Suffer

The CDC reports that parental reactivity is creating a crisis for teens.

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Donna Jackson Nakazawa

Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia—On the Same Spectrum?

Viewing extreme states of mind through the psychosis superspectrum.

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Jennifer Gerlach Lcsw

8 Signs That You Might Be 'Symbiosexual'

Do energy and synchronicity appeal to you more than gender or attractiveness?

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Mark Travers Ph.d

How To Stop Your Adult Child's Blame Game

Stay calm, firm, and constructive when blame enters your parent-child dynamic.

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Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.d

Do Protection Orders Protect?

The limitations of protection orders in cases of intimate partner violence.

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Kaytee Gillis

The Virtual Gratitude Visit

Here's a how-to guide for showing gratitude to those who are no longer with us.

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Llewellyn E. Van Zyl Ph.d

Escaping Comparison Culture in Fertility Struggles

Comparison culture deepens the pain of infertility struggles.

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S. Fenella Das Gupta Ph.d

How to Encourage Generosity in Your Kids This Holiday Season

Parents can help kids feel and keep the "warm glow" of kindness in three ways.

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Hali Kil Ph.d

Is Busyness Good for Us—or Is It Bad?

Our ancestors offer clues about how hard we can, and should, work.

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Nigel Barber Ph.d

3 Unexpected Signs You Have High Emotional Intelligence

High emotional intelligence benefits your relationships and leads to success.

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Emma Seppälä Ph.d

There’s an Unexpected Reason Why the World Feels So Broken

Hannah Arendt predicted today’s challenges and offered clues to help us heal.

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Kim Samuel

Imagine All the People: Building Inner Strength Through Social Connection

Social connection is a vital human need that can impact our well-being.

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Michele M. Tugade Ph.d

The First Step for Addicts in Recovery

Admitting your powerlessness over an addiction can give you a choice now.

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Sam Louie Ma

7 Reasons You May Struggle to Forgive Yourself

If you can’t exonerate yourself for misdeeds, here’s what to explore.

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Leon F Seltzer Phd

Sad for No Reason? Maybe It's the Music You Listen To

Music expresses and influences our emotions.

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Krystine I. Batcho Ph.d

A Couple's Survival Guide for the Holidays

How to maintain sexual desire through the often-stressful holiday season.

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Melinda Deseta Ph.d

Dealing With Loss in Addiction Recovery

Filling the void while recovering from addiction.

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Sam Louie Ma

We Need Transcendence & Service to Others to Be Fully Human

Humanistic psychology (HP) explores the moral implications of our deepest needs.

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Chris Bradshaw Ph.d

Understanding Emotional Eating

Instead of worrying about gaining weight, gain insight into eating patterns.

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Vanessa Scaringi Ph.d

Evolutionary Psychological Lag Complicates Stress Reactivity

Stress today is driven by processes formed long ago.

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Jeff Comer Psy.d

The Magic of Gratitude

3 easy ways to add more gratitude to your daily routine.

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Laura Gabayan

Navigating Holiday Stress in a Virtual Workplace

Strategies for balancing work, emotions, and festivities during the holidays.

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Michele Leno Ph.d

When Words Fail: Transform Negative Communication Patterns

Learn to break toxic cycles and rebuild meaningful communication without words.

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Randi Gunther Ph.d

The Power of Self-Image

Reclaiming confidence for a better you.

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Ryan C. Warner Ph.d

Rewild Your Mind: Can Nature Help Ease Modern Stress?

Outdoor time may reduce anxiety and boost your well-being.

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Dana Klisanin Ph.d

Secrets to a Stress-Free Thanksgiving

A musician’s conscious listening strategies for getting along.

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Hsing-Ay Hsu

Do Women Make Quicker and Better Online Dating Decisions Than Men?

Decision making in online dating.

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Martin Graff Ph.d

Making Forgiveness a Part of the Marriage Preparation

Be aware of conflicts in the family of origin and anticipate future challenges.

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Robert Enright Ph.d

The 3 Best Things to Do After a Fight With Your Partner

Resist the urge to quickly forgive and forget after a fight.

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Mark Travers Ph.d

Customer Service: How to Be Nice When They’re Not

Using empathy and stories to minimize drama in customer service.

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Gil Winch Ph.d

How Emotional Neglect Silently Travels Through Generations

Once you see emotional neglect, you can stop it for yourself and your family's future.

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Jonice Webb Ph.d

The Nerves Don't Go Away

Athletes can learn to acknowledge their nerves and use them to boost performance.

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Margaret Smith Ph.d

Think Like an Extraterrestrial to Improve Your Relationships

Lessons I learned as a physician to see the world through another’s eyes.

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Chris Gilbert

At Long Last, a Quicker Way to Measure Your Personality

A new personality test provides a clear and short way to understand yourself.

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Susan Krauss Whitbourne Phd

Are Students Safer at School With or Without Their Phones?

Safety is a common argument against banning phones at school. But is it a valid one?

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Corinne Masur Psy.d

Improve Your Relationships by Thinking Like an Extraterrestrial

A visual way to think like someone else.

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Eric Haseltine Ph.d

Am I Naïve?

To avoid being lured into bad choices, pay attention to your own guidance system.

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Andrea Mathews Lpc

Reclaiming Our Humanity in a Polarized World

Personal Perspective: A wake-up call from my 11-year-old.

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Alona Pulde

3 Signs You’re in an Unhealthy Relationship

Recognizing an unhealthy relationship is a journey of self-discovery.

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Sean Grover L.c.s.w

How Curiosity Creates Connection and Makes You a Better Date

Knowing how to ask questions is an important skill for emotional intimacy.

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Jennice Vilhauer Ph.d

Taboos in Treating Men's Sexual, Erectile, and Mental Health

Stigma often keeps men from seeking out medical attention for sexual issues.

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Sari Cooper

The Golden Age of Psychoanalysis

Rock star-like status was awarded to shrinks in the 1950s.

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Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.d

A Powerful Tool in Divorce: Meditation

Tips to use meditation to help get you through one of life's biggest crises.

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Ann Gold Buscho Ph.d

5 Holiday Gratitude Tips for Overwhelmed New Moms

Discover how gratitude can ease postpartum depression this holiday season.

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Kelly Siebold

Forever Trying to Rescue You

Personal Perspective: A father's letter to his son after his suicide.

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Larry Carlat

4 Strategies to Manage Caregiver Guilt

Navigate the emotional landscape of caregiving with confidence.

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Maggie Kang M.d

What Is Emotional Flooding?

Heightened reactions to change and the unexpected.

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Lynne Reeves Griffin R.n

Rethinking Gendered Socialization for Black Girls

Beyond the hashtags: How to create a more supportive environment for Black girls.

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Rona Carter Ph.d

False Reporting and Mandatory Reporting

Will a recent case impact whether or not individuals report suspected abuse?

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Franne Sippel Ed.d

12 Common Barriers That Get in the Way of Your Motivation

The psychology of motivation.

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Michelle P. Maidenberg Ph.d

The Humans Behind Artificial Intelligence

Balancing performance and well-being to protect AI’s future.

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Damian Salas Mba

Where Does Cognition Live?

The illusion of thought in machines that compute, not think.

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John Nosta

Why 'We Need to Talk' Fails (and What Works Instead)

Avoiding these communication pitfalls brings intimacy back to your relationship.

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Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.d

Surviving Work: A Creative’s Guide to Dysfunctional Cultures

How to identify the pivotal players contributing to unhealthy dynamics at work.

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Dorothy Suskind Ph.d

Are Artificial Intelligence Companions the Future of Love?

Exploring the rise of AI companions and their impact on love, loneliness, and ethics.

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Nicole K. Mcnichols Ph.d

First-Gen College Students Have Higher Levels of Depression

First-gen students experience more depression and may also receive less support.

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Kristin A. Buss Ph.d

Byung-Chul Han and the Psychological Dimensions of Neoliberalism

A philosopher exposes the psychological toll of neoliberalism.

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Finn Janning Ph.d

Embracing Tipping Points in Crises

Crises are "dangerous opportunities" only when we embrace change.

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J. Scott Fraser Ph.d

Are There Upsides to a Difficult Infant Temperament?

Could "difficult" infant traits just be early manifestations of later strengths?

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Macall Gordon M.a

Invest in Yourself: The Best Bet You Can Ever Make

Investing in learning is one of the most impactful decisions you can make.

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James M. Kerr

How to Practice Gratitude the Right Way

Gratitude can have profound benefits—except when it's forced.

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Kelly-Ann Allen Ph.d

4 Reasons Every Parent Should Consider Therapy

Therapy can be helpful for everyone, but parents may particularly benefit.

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Ahou Line Ph.d

How Twins Make Decisions: A Developmental Understanding

Fairness and unfairness, right and wrong, is a primary concern of twins.

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Barbara Klein Ph.d

Is Discussing Your Childhood in Therapy Helpful?

It can be—but revisiting one's childhood is not required for therapy to work.

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Judith S. Beck Ph.d

Achieving Optimal Performance With Attention and Awareness

To achieve optimal performance, focus on executing athletic actions.

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David Udelf Psy.d

The Joy of Suffering

A Personal Perspective: On wallowing with awareness.

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Maggie Rowe

3 Ways Struggling Adult Children Can Turn Their Lives Around

From boundaries to bold choices, guide adult children to reclaim their future.

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Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.d

We Need to Talk About Sex Now More Than Ever

A practicing OB/GYN talks about the healing power of open conversations.

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Nan J. Wise Ph.d

How to Achieve the Flow State

A research-backed approach to getting "in the zone".

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Mastering Anxiety Through Learning

Achieving "Goldilocks anxiety": Not too much, not too little, but just right.

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Tomislav D. Zbozinek Ph.d

Large Language Models and the Path to Our Higher Self

How AI tools illuminate humanity’s creative and cognitive potential.

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John Nosta

On Being the Family’s “Ugly Duckling”

A Personal Perspective: When everyone in your family is more attractive than you.

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Diane N Solomon Ph.d

Do You Make a Chore Out of Pleasure?

How to relish your pleasures.

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Denise Winn

Should Schools Ban Cell Phone Use During Class Time?

What does the research say about phones in the classroom?

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Corinne Masur Psy.d

Play Helps Us Face the Dark, Challenging Moments

Play and the human prospect.

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Scott G. Eberle Ph.d

From Principals to CEOs, Kindness Gets Results

If you’re seeking positive change and improvement, try kindness.

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Jennifer Fraser Ph.d

Myths About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Medical Illness

Just because CBT works for medical illness does not mean it’s all in their head.

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Salene M. W. Jones Ph.d

When the Holidays Feel More Messy Than Merry

How to cope if your anxiety bells are ringing this season.

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Lauren Cook Psyd

Coercive Control: Why Don't Women Just Leave?

The dynamics of coercive control can terrorise victims, leaving them helpless.

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Anna Motz

The Continuity of Cognition

The usefulness of the "Forensic View," from law enforcement to the paranormal.

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Matthew J. Sharps Ph.d

Managing Transitions After Challenging Life Events

Five strategies to cope with feeling out of control.

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Jennifer Guttman Psy.d

There Are No Bad Meetings

"Bad meetings" may just be symptoms of a broken workplace culture.

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Alex Snider

The Power of Family Traditions: Count the Ways

How rituals reinforce positive memories and build family happiness.

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Susan Newman Ph.d

Welcoming the Black Sheep of the Family

Extending kindness to family members who have become criminally involved.

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Wendy L. Patrick

Compassion Is a Grounding Response to the Anger of Others

How to reduce anger contagion when facing others' anger.

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Bernard Golden

Can You Choose Your Beliefs to Find Happiness?

Belief utility, motivated reasoning, and the pursuit of happiness.

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Joachim I. Krueger Ph.d

How to Live in the Present Moment and Stop Worrying So Much

World events can elicit distress. Living in the present moment is an antidote.

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Leigh W. Jerome Ph.d

How Narcissistic Partners Derail Marriage Counseling

In therapy, a narcissist may deflect, manipulate, or weaponize a partner's good assumptions.

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Julieta Zemla

The Invisible Labor of Hosting Thanksgiving

Hosting a holiday requires extensive, unpaid work—work that often goes unacknowledged.

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Janelle E. Wells

Solving Constant Conflicts in Relationships

How to deal with perpetual problems in relationships.

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Moshe Ratson Mba

Mental-Health Disability Support Can Be Temporary or Permanent

Mental-health disabiity benefits may include work flexibility and support.

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Yvette Sheline Md

5 Steps Toward Ending Military Suicides

Military suicides keep increasing—but they don't have to.

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John Bateson

Letting Go of the Fear of Being Single

If single, embrace your independence.

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John Kim Lmft

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