It's too easy to get locked into either letting life come to you or seizing the day. Learn how you can live the dance of ...

An earthquake interrupted a restorative justice session and left me reflecting on grief, identity, and the people we reach ...

What I love about psychology is how it presents itself in the everyday experiences we all have. Here’s a little example from me this week that got me thinking about the relationship between feeling ...

Somewhere along the way, narcissist became our catch-all word for people who are selfish, controlling, arrogant, emotionally immature, difficult, manipulative, or just really bad partners. Those ...

No matter what life stage you are in, it is worth considering the well-being of your friendships. In my own case, I have lived in eight different U.S. states and moved across country several times, ...

Most of us are inveterate people labelers. Introduce us to a new person, and the labeling commences: What category—niche—best describes them? Are they extroverted? Are they easy conversationalists and ...

A physician can successfully treat a disease without helping a person heal. At first glance, that statement may seem contradictory. Isn't curing disease the same as healing? Not always. Imagine two ...

Are you using the right coping strategy for your nervous system? The key is understanding whether your nervous system is over ...

Chronic illness requires flexible coping with stressors. Coping can be seen as effective information processing. Coping is a ...

Explore the high-contrast world of BPD through Caravaggio's chiaroscuro and the volatile soundscape of The Doors.

A psychologist who once dismissed mindfulness explains why it feels impossible for emotionally neglected people, and a simple ...

Learn how solutions like overthinking, seeking reassurance, and worrying may become problems when we're trying to figure ...