The reason our New Year’s resolutions, or any other goal we set, so often fail to materialize is that our defenses derail us. Here’s what to do about it.
Honoring Martin Luther King by Learning His Lessons
Martin Luther King is a good model for success and happiness, as well as the creation of resilience and resilient communities.
Federal Policy Reports Through the Lens of Autism Well-Being
Identifying service gaps and improving access to services, outlined in recent federal reports, can promote change and improve the well-being of the autism community.
The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
A combination of cognitive biases, social influences, emotional maturity, and family dynamics can contribute to an individual’s belief in conspiracy theories.
Negative Moods Are Revealed in Teen Girls’ Language
Consistent with the idea that depression makes us self-focused, a new study shows that girls who are feeling sad use more first-person pronouns when typing on their phones.
Home for the Holidays: Dealing with Difficult Family
For many, the holiday season is a festive time of year filled with joy, cheer, and good company. However, not everyone can look forward to the holidays with the same …
Is There a Secret to Staying With New Year’s Resolutions?
Don’t make the same resolution mistakes year after year. Learn how to modify your approach and your goals to be one of the 10% of successful New Year’s resolvers.
Unraveling? Your Stress May Exceed Your ‘Window of Tolerance’
Stress and other difficult emotions can bring us to the edge of our “window,” an optimal arousal zone. Here are tips to reset your brain and body when everything feels …
Understanding Psychosis: A Continuum Of Trauma, Dissociation
Two trauma therapists co-explore how psychosis and dissociation help us survive.
Lawrence Durrell on Love
The tragic and illusory side of love does not get much play in academic psychology. Literature can fill the gap. Consider Lawrence Durrell’s “Balthazar.”