While coping ahead is a helpful strategy for managing worry, dreading ahead causes a host of problems. Individuals can ...

Trauma isn't just an event. It can shake core psychological needs that keep us safe, connected, and whole. Healing begins when we rebuild these needs, one foundation at a time.

Glasser’s work reinforces the idea that self-esteem is strengthened when individuals recognise their agency: They choose ...

Many survivors experience what therapists call terminal uniqueness: the belief that our suffering is so profound or unusual ...

Our outdated, self-sabotaging ways continue to isolate and imprison us. This is our tragedy. However, a living psychology can help us overcome our deep sense of alienation.

There are countless ways in which people embarrass themselves. New research shows how laughing at yourself after a faux pas ...

When emotions run high, most of us search for the right words. What if the most powerful place to start is simply naming the ...

Are extreme self-reliance, entrenched cynicism, envy, and entitlement blocking your ability to be grateful? To resist them, ...

Growth requires friction. By optimizing away effort, we may lose the opportunity to grow along the way. Four screen-free ...

Our outmoded childhood coping styles can keep us from successfully running our lives. Here are four of the common challenges and how to master them.

New research reveals a "hidden circuit" in the cerebellum that helps the brain learn from mistakes. Surprisingly, big fails and errors that are "doozies" facilitate mastery.

I know what to do, but I can’t get going. What is happening in my brain? A good cry and short break later, I have my answer: ...