Steven C. Hayes Ph.D. We often reserve the term “mentally strong” to describe people who accomplished extraordinary feats in the face of great adversity. Rarely, however, do we use these words to describe ourselves; possibly because we are painfully aware…
Recognize when it’s wise to make a move with these simple steps Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW “Do not fear mistakes: There are none.” Easy for me to say? Well, no, not really. Even though one of my favorite personal mistakes* ultimately led…
Nick Morgan Ph.D. Humans read each other’s emotions with great enthusiasm. There is not a lot of accuracy. Who hasn’t been annoyed by the question: “What’s the matter?” If you answer, “Nothing, that’s just my face,” people strangely assume that they’re…
Dona Matthews Ph.D. Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Those who have a growth mindset think of intelligence and other abilities—athletic, musical, artistic, etc.—as developing over time and that there are always opportunities to learn. Those with a fixed mindset see abilities as fixed…
Leslie Becker-Phelps Ph.D. When asked to describe yourself, what comes to mind? You might think of your interests, such as gardening or playing golf. Said another way, you might think of the things you do. You might also think of your personality traits, such…
Melissa A. Wheeler Ph.D. Consider this: It is two weeks before Christmas, and you receive an email from your CEO stipulating that all staff will be required to return to the office at least four days per week in the new…
Mona S. Weissmark Ph.D. The Path From Philosophy to Science Early psychology was considered a branch of philosophy that focused on understanding the human soul. In Western philosophy, the word “psychology” is derived from the Greek word “psyche,” meaning spirit or soul,…
George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, ABPP, FACLP Psychological health is the cornerstone of successful careers, successful marriages, effective child-rearing, and even physical health. At one or more points in virtually everyone’s life, however, their psychological well-being will be challenged. Science tells…
Joyce Marter LCPC MINDFULNESS In a world where mass shootings and the horrific tragedies of war are continually in your news feed, it’s easy to feel hopeless. Glimmers can help you achieve a more positive outlook when faced with adversity. Glimmers are…
Susanna Wu-Pong Calvert Ph.D., MAPP, RPh Though I’ve always thought that I had a balanced view of the world, I’ve learned that not everything is determined by nations and organizations that make decisions unilaterally from the top down. Rather, I sense…