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Treatment of Chronic Cough in Adults

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Ran D. Anbar M.d

9 Things You Need to Know About Destructive Cults

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Steven A Hassan Phd

The Need for a Meaningful Life as an Elder: A Modest Proposal

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Alice Locicero Ph.d

A New Approach May Benefit People With Borderline Personality

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Jennifer Gerlach Lcsw

For Self-Improvement, Defeat the Overthinker's Paradox

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Alice Boyes Ph.d

Exercise Protects Against Clinical Depression

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Shaili Jain M.d

Together in Solitude: How LLMs Redefine Being Alone

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John Nosta

The Lifelong Benefits of a Close Sibling Relationship

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Corinna Jenkins Tucker

Beyond the Plate

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Carolyn Karoll Lcsw-C

5 Steps to Reduce Shadow Behaviors in High Achievers

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Joanna Grover Lcsw

Questioning Misophonia

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Mary Petrie Ph.d

Treating the Neurons and Mental States

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Shireen Jeejeebhoy

Do You See What I See?: The Possibilities of Pareidolia Research

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International Arts Mind Lab

If It Bleeds, It Leads

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Elesa Zehndorfer Ph.d

Help Me: Four Hidden Phrases of Struggling Adult Children

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Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.d

What Are Your Stories Of You?

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Timothy A Carey Ph.d

Why Embracing Absurdity Can Teach Us About Mental Health and Meaning

Why Embracing Absurdity Can Teach Us About Mental Health and Meaning

Absurdity, where meaning meets chaos, is woven into life.

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Jason Shimiaie M.d

"Severance" Highlights Workplace Acts of Betrayal

Lumon Industries' workplace model undermines employees' well-being.

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Alice Virgil

When Sex With Tech Is Better Than With a Human Partner

When Sex With Tech Is Better Than With a Human Partner

Humans remain the ideal, but some emphasize the advantages of sex with tech.

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Marianne Brandon Ph.d

5 Crucial Pillars of Trust: The Foundation of Relationship Success

5 Crucial Pillars of Trust: The Foundation of Relationship Success

How to build trust through shared values, mutual support, vulnerability, and growth.

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Randi Gunther Ph.d

Maybe You're Not Lazy. Maybe It's a Trauma Response

Maybe You're Not Lazy. Maybe It's a Trauma Response

When trauma mimics laziness, understanding its effects can foster self-compassion.

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Robyn Koslowitz Ph.d

The Midlife Shift

The Midlife Shift

Redefining health and wellness through life’s transformative years.

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Ryan C. Warner Ph.d

You Don't Control Your Child

You Don't Control Your Child

You can't make them do anything. Here's how to get them to make good choices.

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Claire Lerner Lcsw-C

Feel Deeply, Act Wisely

Feel Deeply, Act Wisely

Stop the cycle of reactivity and regret.

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Diana Partington Lpc

Self-Compassion for Beginners

Self-Compassion for Beginners

Caring for yourself is the superpower you've been missing.

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Adi Jaffe Ph.d

Has Meta’s Fact-Checking Exit Put Truth at Risk?

Has Meta’s Fact-Checking Exit Put Truth at Risk?

How Meta’s fact-checking decision could shape the future of truth and democracy.

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Michael Patrick Lynch Ph.d

3 Ways Binge Eating Hurts Love

3 Ways Binge Eating Hurts Love

How one partner's secret binge eating can affect a relationship.

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Kim Lampson Ph.d

The Tally Counter Two-Step Stress Hack

The Tally Counter Two-Step Stress Hack

Stop stress in its tracks with a simple method for lasting calm.

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Jeff Karp Ph.d

Deciding to Expand Your Family: A Reflective Guide

Deciding to Expand Your Family: A Reflective Guide

Explore the motivations, emotions, and practicalities of growing your family.

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S. Fenella Das Gupta Ph.d

Can a Brand Be Your Friend?

Can a Brand Be Your Friend?

Let's talk about consumer-brand relationships.

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Alisa Minina Jeunemaitre Ph.d

The Psychology of Ageism

The Psychology of Ageism

(Mis)perceptions about older people are resilient but can be changed.

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Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.d

Why We Avoid Those Closest to Us When We Need Them Most

Why We Avoid Those Closest to Us When We Need Them Most

Confiding in the ones we love? We are just as likely to avoid sensitive issues.

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Bella Depaulo Ph.d

A Guaranteed Way to Get Students to Smile on Campus

A Guaranteed Way to Get Students to Smile on Campus

Smiling on campus provides a window into student well-being.

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John-Tyler Binfet Ph.d

A Divided Society Needs a Unifying Force

A Divided Society Needs a Unifying Force

The paradox of political promises.

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Martina Lackner M.sc

Mental Health and the Inflamed Brain

Mental Health and the Inflamed Brain

Encephalitis and the need for a more holistic approach to patient recovery.

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The Research Room

Stop Narcissistic Abuse Through Personal Boundaries

Stop Narcissistic Abuse Through Personal Boundaries

Halt destructive relationships by shielding yourself.

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Paul Dobransky M.d

Balancing the Needs for Solitude and Connection

Balancing the Needs for Solitude and Connection

Different people have different energy flows.

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Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.d

Why People—Even Your Kids—Shouldn’t Be Your Sole Purpose

Why People—Even Your Kids—Shouldn’t Be Your Sole Purpose

Breaking free of the myth of joyful parenting for the next generation.

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Jordan Grumet M.d

Beating 'Winter Blues' the Healthy Way

Beating 'Winter Blues' the Healthy Way

Healthy habits can help to fight the winter blues for good.

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Nicole Avena Ph.d

Finding a Sense of Safety During the Los Angeles Wildfires

Finding a Sense of Safety During the Los Angeles Wildfires

9 tips to support young people during the LA wildfires.

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Pamela Cantor M.d

So Many Reasons to Love Chocolate

So Many Reasons to Love Chocolate

Valentine’s Day is coming. Should you give her chocolates?

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Gary Wenk Ph.d

3 Questions a Good Partner Should Be Able to Answer

3 Questions a Good Partner Should Be Able to Answer

These three questions speak volumes about the quality of your relationship.

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Mark Travers Ph.d

The Benefits of Quiet Solitude

The Benefits of Quiet Solitude

Spending quiet time alone is crucial for our well-being.

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Samantha Stein Psy.d

Becoming a Therapist: A Guide For Future Clinicians

Becoming a Therapist: A Guide For Future Clinicians

Practical wisdom from expert therapists for aspiring practitioners.

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Mark Shelvock Rp

The Parenting Superpower You Will Use Everyday

The Parenting Superpower You Will Use Everyday

When kids have big emotions, this skill builds dialogue over defensiveness.

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Candida Fink Md

Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder

Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder

Understanding the fragmented self.

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Jason Shimiaie M.d

4 Times When You Should Consider Changing Jobs

4 Times When You Should Consider Changing Jobs

Warning signs that it is time to seek out better employment.

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Ronald E. Riggio Ph.d

Why Doing “Nothing” Is Doing Something Good for Yourself

Why Doing “Nothing” Is Doing Something Good for Yourself

We can’t be productive 24/7. We need time to rest and do “nothing.”

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Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Ed.d

How to Stay Sane This Valentine’s Day

How to Stay Sane This Valentine’s Day

Stop comparing your relationship. Instead, focus on what romance means to you.

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Janina Steinmetz Ph.d

Can’t Forgive? Try Embracing Unforgiveness

Can’t Forgive? Try Embracing Unforgiveness

Genuine forgiveness cannot be forced.

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Amanda Ann Gregory

Master Your Mind and Energy

Master Your Mind and Energy

Harness your power for success and well-being.

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Ryan C. Warner Ph.d

It’s OK if You’re Not Ready to Leave

It’s OK if You’re Not Ready to Leave

3 reasons not to pressure someone to end their emotionally abusive relationship.

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Leah Aguirre Lcsw

Creating Hope Through Future Selves

Creating Hope Through Future Selves

How hope for our future selves facilitates meaning in life.

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Robyn Fivush Ph.d

Healing After Disasters

Healing After Disasters

Disasters impact survivors emotionally, physically and spiritually.

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Elaine Miller-Karas Msw

Barriers to Authenticity

Barriers to Authenticity

How authentic social identity develops, and challenges to its expression

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Tiani Perkins Ph.d

The Bright Side of Executive Dysfunction

The Bright Side of Executive Dysfunction

5 surprising benefits of executive dysfunction.

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Jennifer Gerlach Lcsw

What the Nome Serum Run Dogs Say About Canine Sentience

What the Nome Serum Run Dogs Say About Canine Sentience

The behavior of these dogs tells us much about dog-human relationships.

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Marc Bekoff Ph.d

Where Did All These Narcissists Come From?

Where Did All These Narcissists Come From?

Exploring whether narcissism is increasing or if we're overusing this diagnosis.

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Isabelle Morley Psy.d

Is Your Romance Headed for a Breakup? Here's One Way to Know

Is Your Romance Headed for a Breakup? Here's One Way to Know

When a wandering eye reflects a wandering heart.

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Wendy L. Patrick

Rebuilding Your Self-Worth in Complex PTSD Survivors

Rebuilding Your Self-Worth in Complex PTSD Survivors

5 ways that complex PTSD affects relationships and everyday life.

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Annie Tanasugarn Ph.d

2 Common Anxiety-Driven Habits and How to Curb Them

2 Common Anxiety-Driven Habits and How to Curb Them

Anxiety can drive us toward behaviors that can become habitually unhelpful.

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Phil Lane Msw

An Infinite Game Is No Match for Vaccine Cynicism

An Infinite Game Is No Match for Vaccine Cynicism

Candy Land grew out of a past epidemic of polio, a once and future threat.

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Scott G. Eberle Ph.d

Playing with Anxiety

Playing with Anxiety

Play dissolves anxiety's chaotic energy while building safety, trust, belonging.

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Michael Allison

Brain Fog? The Cloudy Symptom of Anxiety

Brain Fog? The Cloudy Symptom of Anxiety

How anxiety clouds your mind and how to clear the fog.

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Joshua Fletcher Msc

Healing From the Flames: Rebuilding Hope and Recovery After Fire

Healing From the Flames: Rebuilding Hope and Recovery After Fire

How connection and community help us heal after trauma.

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Susanne Babbel Mft

2 Things Partners Value Most About Being in a Relationship

2 Things Partners Value Most About Being in a Relationship

Research reveals what makes long-term relationships so rewarding.

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Mark Travers Ph.d

Do Introverts Really Have Less Fun?

Do Introverts Really Have Less Fun?

Research suggests that introverts carve less pleasure out of life’s daily joys.

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Susan Krauss Whitbourne Phd

Hoarding Is Everywhere; Beyond the United States

Hoarding Is Everywhere; Beyond the United States

Though Japan is minimalist, hoarding is widespread there as well.

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Shirley M. Mueller M.d

How Reckless Behavior Harms Relationships and 3 Ways to Heal

How Reckless Behavior Harms Relationships and 3 Ways to Heal

When trust is broken, there is still hope.

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Sean Grover L.c.s.w

Memories Are Collages of Impressionistic Flashbacks

Memories Are Collages of Impressionistic Flashbacks

Some events are never forgotten but the certainty of their happening is.

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Joseph Mazur

How to Start Your Day to Improve Your Health and Wellbeing

How to Start Your Day to Improve Your Health and Wellbeing

Why I ate breakfast with my eyes closed, and 3 other ways to unplug and recharge.

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Beth Kurland Ph.d

Mindfulness and the Post-Covid Brain: Attitudes and Tactics

Mindfulness and the Post-Covid Brain: Attitudes and Tactics

How can we meditate through post-Covid symptoms?

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Greg Sazima Md

Before You Say “I Do”

Before You Say “I Do”

3 unspoken agreements you might be making when you commit to marriage.

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Tyler Jamison Ph.d

How Predictive Processing Changes Brand Perceptions

How Predictive Processing Changes Brand Perceptions

The science of seeing.

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Douglas Van Praet

4 Ways to Help Your Adult Child Out of a Slump

4 Ways to Help Your Adult Child Out of a Slump

Help them find their strength while setting healthy boundaries.

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Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.d

Surviving Fire and Fear

Surviving Fire and Fear

A Personal Perspective: Resilience, trauma, and the healing power of community.

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Alli Spotts-De Lazzer

3 Self-Improvement Essentials That Aren't Obvious to Everyone

3 Self-Improvement Essentials That Aren't Obvious to Everyone

Supercharge your self-improvement by developing 3 key systems.

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Alice Boyes Ph.d

The Socioeconomics of Pretty Privilege

The Socioeconomics of Pretty Privilege

The halo and horn effects in everyday interactions.

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Nafees Alam Ph.d

Change Is Coming. Are You Ready for It?

Change Is Coming. Are You Ready for It?

Strategies to manage change from an organizational psychology perspective.

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Meredith Wells Lepley Ph.d

Do Good Relationships Make Bad Movies?

Do Good Relationships Make Bad Movies?

The paradox of harmony: Why cinematic narratives thrive on conflict.

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Nafees Alam Ph.d

How Spirituality and Hospital Chaplains Can Help Us Heal

How Spirituality and Hospital Chaplains Can Help Us Heal

When facing a crisis, trained chaplains can help us find hope.

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Robert Klitzman M.d

Stop Stereotyping Your Partner

Stop Stereotyping Your Partner

The fundamental attribution error in couples.

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Michael Karson Ph.d

The Six Psychological Stages of a Disaster

The Six Psychological Stages of a Disaster

Understanding our emotional response to a crisis can help foster resilience.

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Chris Tompkins

Decoding Modern Dating: The New Lingo You Need to Know

Decoding Modern Dating: The New Lingo You Need to Know

Here's your chance to learn the latest dating terms.

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Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. Ph.d

Forget “Dance Like No One’s Watching”

Forget “Dance Like No One’s Watching”

Embracing the beauty of seeing and being seen is much more liberating.

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Alex Snider Ma

Time-Outs for Kids: Helpful or Harmful?

Time-Outs for Kids: Helpful or Harmful?

Exploring the science behind time-outs and better discipline alternatives

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Jen Lumanlan M.s

The Psychology of Love Bombing

The Psychology of Love Bombing

There are ways to protect yourself from love bombers.

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Karyl Mcbride Ph.d

Escaping the Yes Trap: The Power of No

Escaping the Yes Trap: The Power of No

Break free from overcommitment, prioritize self-care, and live authentically.

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Robert Puff Ph.d

The Partition of 1947 and Intergenerational Trauma

The Partition of 1947 and Intergenerational Trauma

Exploring the psychological impact on generations of South Asians.

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Jyothsna S Bhat Psy.d

The Best Way to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

The Best Way to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

Old treatments for AUD are getting a second look.

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Mark S. Gold M.d

Mastering Uncertainty: Finding Peace in the Absence of Answers

Mastering Uncertainty: Finding Peace in the Absence of Answers

Embracing life's mysteries can transform fear into wonder.

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Sam Goldstein Ph.d

The "Double Bind" of Contradictory Messages in Relationships

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Double-bind communication occurs when a person receives contradictory messages.

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Elizabeth Earnshaw

The Art of Comforting Someone: A Practical Guide

The Art of Comforting Someone: A Practical Guide

How to truly make a difference when someone needs you.

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Clearer Thinking

A Trauma-Informed Approach to New Year’s Goals

A Trauma-Informed Approach to New Year’s Goals

Navigating January’s pressure with trauma-informed goal setting.

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Annie Wright Lmft

How to Handle Narcissistic Fragility

How to Handle Narcissistic Fragility

When narcissists get hurt, everyone suffers.

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Betsy Holmberg Ph.d

Navigating Unavoidable Girl Drama

Navigating Unavoidable Girl Drama

10 tips for parents and their daughters for dealing with and preventing girl drama.

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Pamela D. Brown Ph.d

Ending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Activities Ignores Benefits

Ending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Activities Ignores Benefits

Organizational psychology points to positive outcomes of DEI initiatives.

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Eden King

Are Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem the Same Thing?

Are Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem the Same Thing?

A Personal Perspective: It's possible to have one without the other.

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Judith Fein

Managing on Autopilot Is a Vicious Cycle

Managing on Autopilot Is a Vicious Cycle

Leaders who undermanage their teams must often fight more fires at work.

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Bruce Tulgan

Psychotherapy Isn't Nonsense

Psychotherapy Isn't Nonsense

Understanding the biopsychosocial model, the rich underpinning of psychotherapy.

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Leon Garber Lmhc