The Brain Stimulation Lab at Stanford University modified transcranial magnetic stimulation to increase its effectiveness in treating major depressive disorder.
The 2 Most Common Relationship Problems
Those who struggle with confrontation and those who struggle with handling anger often become a couple. Over time, the relationship may fall apart. Here’s what to do instead.
How Will Weight Loss Drugs Affect Obesity Stigma?
Why do we assume weight is controllable by the individual, and what are the effects of that conclusion? Will the new weight loss drugs change the way we think about …
On Loving and Being Loved
A couple who feared their 40-year marriage was in terminal trouble consulted a psychologist. Learning to listen, understand, and appreciate each other’s perspectives helped.
Love Your Enemies? These 7 Tips Could Help
Love helps us heal our own suffering, but loving our enemies is a tall order. How might we do it? Should we even try?
Debunking “The Five Love Languages”?
Recent research challenges the value of understanding your and your partner’s love languages. Decide for yourself.
How to Overcome Infidelity Using New Methods
The problems with old-school infidelity counseling methods are endless. A relationship can survive infidelity and even be stronger.
A Foster Child’s Painful Visit with his Mother
The Child’s Family Visit through the Therapist’s Eyes His eyes widened with welcome, and a quick smile flashed across his face when he saw me pull in. From that moment, …
The Surprising Benefits of Weightlifting for Brain Health
Here’s the latest science showing how weightlifting can boost your brain health.
Too Much, Too Soon: Questioning Impulsive Commitments
If someone seems like a potential match for you, do you immediately go “all in,” and risk sadness and loss if it doesn’t turn out to be what you thought …