Analysis of animal shelters’ social media profiles show the importance of shares, and of showing cats in a home-like environment. Social media likes don’t seem to help.
Stuff I Heard Around the Dinner Table
Personal Perspective: Being raised by two therapists isn’t easy by any means, but it did give me a unique perspective on my neuroscience research.
Illusory Social Consensus
We often overestimate how much others agree with us. Since silence is often taken as agreement, we can disrupt illusory beliefs in consensus by expressing our doubts.
The Smart Vagus Nerve: Crucial in Battling Chronic Stress
During this period of cultural chaos, the most important thing we can do for ourselves and each other is not get stuck in the autonomic nervous system’s freeze response.
AA Through the Eyes of a Recovering Psychologist
My personal story of how getting sober in AA as a practicing clinical psychologist worked for me.
Leading Under Pressure
In moments of pressure, leadership begins within. Discover three tools to quiet the chaos, lead with clarity, and stay anchored in who you are—no matter what’s at stake.
Dreamwork in Therapy: Dream Drama
“Dream Drama” lets you step into the dream. This group method brings unconscious material to life by embodying dream elements explored as parts of the dreamer’s self.
The Vital Role Social Work Plays in Palliative Care
Physicians engaged in palliative and end-of-life care can appreciate the tremendous value social workers add to an interdisciplinary care team.
Do Weight Loss Medications Impact Mental Health?
Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Saxenda have become hugely popular. But could they cause psychological side effects in their users?
How to Cope With the Anxiety of Being Around a Narcissist
To reduce the anxiety of interacting with a narcissist, change your mindset and take back your power by recognizing that you are the “grown-up” in the relationship.