Michelle P. Maidenberg Ph.D., MPH, LCSW-R, CGP A window into better understanding and improving yourself and your relationships. Key points Biology of Trauma Exposure to trauma leads to a cascade of biological changes and stress responses. There are changes in the…
Amir Levine Ph.D. Embracing aloneness is a way to manage loneliness.Key points Loneliness, a condition characterized by a feeling of isolation and lack of meaningful interpersonal connection, has become a worldwide epidemic. The American Psychiatric Association notes that loneliness afflicts one in…
Peter Gärdenfors Ph.D. What kind of entity is the self? The question has several answers. Key points When discussing the nature of the self, “Who am I?” may seem to be the central question. However, a more important question may…
Denise Fournier Ph.D. How your body, your breath, and a quick pause can strengthen you. Key points As a therapist, I spend a lot of time working with clients on accessing agency and personal power. This is because the experience…
Amelia Kelley Ph.D. Introverts and extroverts resolve conflict in very different ways. In relationships, many of us are drawn to people who are different from ourselves — as the challenge can be very attractive. That is, until conflict arises, and…
Kiki Fehling Ph.D. Activate coping skills by making a “distress tolerance kit” for difficult times. Key points Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches dozens of skills designed to help people reduce painful emotions, stop impulsive behaviors, and build meaningful lives. In my work…
Emma Seppälä Ph.D. Bossting emotional intelligence enhances well-being, too. Key points Ever reacted to a situation in a way you later regretted? Or sent a message in the heat of the moment you wished you could unsend? We all have….
Elaine Miller-Karas MSW, LCSW Stigma and barriers to care affect veterans who need mental health services. Key points Thousands of veterans and active-duty service members are suffering from mental health conditions originating from their military service. The United States faced…
Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. 8 tips from a Buddhist psychotherapist. KEY POINTS For most of us, the recipe for happiness involves some variation of the following formula: When X happens, then I’ll be happy. As luck would have it, X is a magnanimous variable. It…
Elaine Miller-Karas MSW, LCSW Emotional tears are an expression of our shared humanity. Emotional tears, expressed by children, teens, and adults, are a universal experience observed across the globe. Emotional tears play a healing role, leading to our emotional and…