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3 Questions That Can Refine How You Speak—and Are Heard

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John Amodeo Ph.d

From Fear to Choice: How Empowerment Self-Defense Changes Lives

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Lauren R. Taylor

Sibling Identities: Different Paths, Same Home

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Su Yeong Kim Ph.d

Should You Include Former In-Laws in Family Celebrations?

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Jeanette Blackstone Psy.d

When Thinking Becomes Weightless

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John Nosta

Why Sensory Overload Isn’t About “Too Much”

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Hari Srinivasan

Forgiving Yourself

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David Richo Ph.d

The Emotions Behind AI

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Krista K. Thomason Ph.d

Giving Thanks in Turbulent Times

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Robin D. Stone

Why Do Compliments Make Me Feel So Uncomfortable?

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Leon Garber Lmhc

Can Psychology Explain Opposing Views of the Minnesota Tragedy?

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Raj Persaud Md Frcpsych

Help Is Other People: The Power of Social Connectedness

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Noam Shpancer Ph.d

Do Sexual Abuse Offenders Target the Same Type of Victim?

What studies reveal about crossover patterns in sexual abuse.

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Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.d

Today Is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

What the science of appreciation teaches us about these moments.

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David Berez Mapp

Growth Is an Unlearning Process

The hidden work of real change.

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Mark Shelvock

How to Set Up a Better Spring Semester for College Students

A strategic spring semester plan for college students and their parents.

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Rob Danzman Ncc

5 Ways to Learn to Love Routines

Routines aren't about optimization. They're about storytelling.

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Alice Boyes Ph.d

Cannabis and Alcohol in Pregnancy

Clear data on alcohol and emerging data on THC support advice not to use.

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Mark S. Gold M.d

How Twins Learn to Follow Rules and Expectations

Effective strategies that promote cooperation and reduce conflict.

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Barbara Klein Ph.d

6 Ways Getting Older Might Surprise You: Think Junior High

What is our fear of death if not the biggest FOMO of them all?

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Gina Barreca Ph.d

4 Decision Games That Changed Me

The power of scenario-based experiences.

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Gary Klein Ph.d

Using CARE to Promote Collaborative Co-Parenting

An acronym to help remind us of the necessary components for good communication.

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Jeanette Blackstone Psy.d

Environmental Triggers for Schizophrenia

Personal Perspective: Why identifying triggers matter for emotional recovery.

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Sarah Merritt Ryan M.s

New Year, Same Us: One Headphone, One Song, One Walk Home

Personal Perspective: How music becomes a place to return to when feelings grow big.

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Sara Leila Sherman

Don't Get Lost in Translation

Clear communication from fuming to fighting requires a functional perspective.

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E. Paul Zehr Ph.d

Why People Obey Systems They Know Are Wrong

What exhaustion does to moral judgment.

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Shermin Kruse J.d

Becoming Nobody

Exploring the Buddhist teaching of non-self in psychedelic therapy.

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Michael Ryoshin Sapiro

5 Invitations for a Kinder Start to the New Year

Design your days with intention and choose a more supportive way forward.

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Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Ed.d

Why “Confidence” Is the Wrong Goal

Many gay men misinterpret fear and self‑monitoring as low confidence.

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Chris Tompkins

Emotional Granularity Is Not Just About Labels

Why relational safety, mindfulness, and culture matter more than labels.

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Beatrice Ng-Kessler Msc

"Slop" Was the 2025 Word of the Year. What Comes Next?

AI slop contributes to a growing unease with the internet.

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Susan A. Nolan

My Authenticity: Caring Is Not Always Sharing

Personal Perspective: I am naturally giving, but I do not enjoy sharing food.

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Barbara A Jaffe Ed.d

Do You Feel Trapped? How to Break Out

Your life is short. Don't let fear keep you from living it.

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Robert Taibbi L.c.s.w

3 Ways Overthinking Infantilizes Adult Children

How anxiety can quietly replace action, confidence, and momentum.

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Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.d

5 Traits of Wisdom

Despite troubles in consistently defining wisdom, research reveals broader strokes.

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Christopher Dwyer Ph.d

Boosting Cognitive Performance Through Sleep

Quality sleep is key to optimizing cognitive performance.

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Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.d

How to Reframe Altruism

Personal Perspective: Learning how to tend mutually to the needs of others.

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Kenneth Silvestri Ed.d

Why First-Date Jitters Feel Different in 2026

Today's dating reality: Everyone’s swiping, no one’s connecting.

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John Tsilimparis Mft

Why Everyone’s Talking About "Heated Rivalry"

Romantic fiction can be good for us, and feels good, too.

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Lynn Zubernis Ph.d

Testosterone: The Great Male Optimization Myth

The risky business of running a 50-year-old body on 20-year-old fuel.

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Jon Patrick Hatcher M.a

Leading Through Uncertainty at Work

Five leadership practices that help teams stay focused through uncertainty.

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Paula Davis J.d

4 Warning Signs to Help Spot High-Conflict People Early

Do you know how to recognize conflict patterns before they cause harm?

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Tracy S. Hutchinson

Toxic Positivity as a Mask in Covert Narcissism

Pseudo-optimism can hide entitlement, control, and vulnerability.

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Annie Tanasugarn Ph.d

How to Stop Abandoning Yourself and Start Showing Up

Small, consistent choices can help you rebuild trust with yourself.

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Diana Hill

5 Compatibilities That Happy Couples Share

Micro‑patterns of daily life that allow couples to co‑regulate more effectively.

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Mark Travers Ph.d

Worrisome Thoughts About Sex During Donor Conception

Donor profiles may trigger fears that feel intrusive and unspeakable.

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S. Fenella Das Gupta Ph.d

Six Steps to Map Out the Life You Truly Want

How to clarify your values and priorities and then build a simple 90-day plan.

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Megan Dalla-Camina

New Year, Not a New You

A healthier way to think about New Year’s resolutions

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Duygu Balan Lpcc

The Psychology of Gift-Giving

Thoughtful, culturally aware gifts build trust, connection, and cooperation.

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Nigel R. Bairstow Ph.d

A Virus Is Rising Exponentially This Month

A perfect viral storm is forming with influenza A this year.

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Chris Gilbert