Stress on the Job
Very often, someone comes to me complaining that his/her job is particularly stressful. Lawyers complain about the pressure of having to meet deadlines. Nurses tell me about the stress of knowing...
View ArticleAlways a Parent
Always a Parent A friend of mine buried her father today. He was sick for more than a year, really sick. We spoke two days ago. Her voice was shaky. It was clear her father was getting worse by the day...
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Awesome: E Pluribus Unum
Awesome: E Pluribus Unum By Christopher Peterson, Ph.D. on October 5, 2012 in The Good Life The word "awesome" remains valuable when used carefully. Read More
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Are You A Pursuer or A Distancer?
Are You A Pursuer or A Distancer? By Harriet Lerner, Ph.D. on October 13, 2012 in The Dance of Connection Pursuing and distancing are normal ways that humans navigate relationships under stress. One...
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Facebook-Stalking Your Ex: Or, How NOT to Move On
Facebook-Stalking Your Ex: Or, How NOT to Move On By Jordan Gaines on October 9, 2012 in Brain Babble Do you stalk your ex on Facebook? Here's the psychology behind why you should stop. Read More
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‘I Love My Husband, But Not Passionately’
‘I Love My Husband, But Not Passionately’ By Aaron Ben-Zeév, Ph.D. on October 21, 2012 in In the Name of Love Is it possible to determine the right road to love? Should we prefer one over another? I...
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WTF Are Men Thinking? Do Women Really Want to Know?
WTF Are Men Thinking? Do Women Really Want to Know By Sherrie Bourg Carter, Psy.D. on October 5, 2012 in High Octane Women Okay ladies, ever wondered why it seems so hard for men to express their...
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Want Lasting Love? Say These Words to Your Honey
Want Lasting Love? Say These Words to Your Honey By Dr. Susan Biali, M.D. on October 2, 2012 in Prescriptions for Life An easily measurable and easily modifiable conversation style may have you...
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Relationship Trouble?
Relationship Trouble? By David Finch on October 5, 2012 in The Journal of Best Practices Where to focus first when your relationship is in trouble. Read More
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How Memories of Experience Influence Behavior
How Memories of Experience Influence Behavior By Peter Noel Murray, Ph.D. on October 3, 2012 in Inside the Consumer Mind We don’t make purchase decisions based on product experience—but on memories of...
View ArticleThe Second Wound
The Second Wound – Blaming the Innocent Victims of Sexual AbuseChildren are the innocent victims of sexual abuse. Because of their lack of experience, they are often caught in webs of destruction with...
View ArticleIs Female Infidelity on the Rise?
Some 60 years ago, Alfred Kinsey delivered a shock to mid-century sexual sensibilities when he reported that at some point in their marriages, half of the men and a quarter of the women in the U.S. had...
View ArticleListening to Lessen Your Child's Defiant Behavior
Listening is such an important part of lowering defiant behavior in children, but it’s a skill that must be learned and practiced. The more your child feels understood, the less they will lash out in a...
View ArticleBe a Man: Respect Women
In last week's blog post, I challenged the notion that women generally feel that "being loved" is more important than "being respected" in their marriages. In my clinical practice with couples, I have...
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Power Vs. Truth
As we’ve watched the political debates over the last few weeks we’ve encountered, whether consciously or unconsciously, this ageless debate between power and truth. I’m not saying any one candidate...
View ArticleCritical Thinking and Real-World Outcomes
Last year Reebok was forced to refund $25 million to customers who purchased their EasyTone toning shoes after research published by the American Council on Exercise found that the toning shoes were no...
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Truth vs. Power
Truth is, unless power is operating under the influence of truth, it is actually a form of self-sabotage. And while it does take some bravery to live within and from an honest mind, doing so allows us...
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