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Cognition

AI, Human Language, and US Presidential Elections

Arturo Hernandez, Ph.D. on November 3, 2024 in The Emergence of Skill

Can AI reveal how our brains process language, or do models like those predicting US elections hold the key? Dive into this debate on human cognition and AI.

Can AI reveal how our brains process language, or do models like those predicting US elections hold the key? Dive into this debate on human cognition and AI.

Relationships

Expanding for the Holidays: Give the Gift of a Shared Experience

Marisa T. Cohen PhD, LMFT on November 3, 2024 in Finding Love: The Scientific Take

Instead of stressing over finding another item to wrap, consider giving an experience-based gift this holiday season.

Instead of stressing over finding another item to wrap, consider giving an experience-based gift this holiday season.

Burnout

Is It a Midlife Crisis or Burnout?

Shannon A Swales on November 3, 2024 in Lessons From a Burnt Out Psychologist

Wondering if it’s burnout, a midlife crisis, or maybe both? Uncover the key differences and learn how to navigate this transformative time with clarity and support.

Wondering if it’s burnout, a midlife crisis, or maybe both? Uncover the key differences and learn how to navigate this transformative time with clarity and support.

Parenting

"Gentle Parenting" Helps Neurodivergent Kids

Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D. on November 3, 2024 in Living Neurodivergence

A Personal Perspective: Gentle parenting often gets a bad rap as too permissive. But it can really help neurodivergent kids.

A Personal Perspective: Gentle parenting often gets a bad rap as too permissive. But it can really help neurodivergent kids.

Happiness

The Secret to True Fulfillment

Eric Solomon Ph.D. on November 3, 2024 in Story Over Spreadsheet

Fulfillment isn't about what you do or why you do it—it's about who you're doing it with. Learn how "starting with who" can transform your happiness and success.

Fulfillment isn't about what you do or why you do it—it's about who you're doing it with. Learn how "starting with who" can transform your happiness and success.

Trauma

4 Innovative Therapies to Address Complex Trauma

Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC on November 3, 2024 in Simplifying Complex Trauma

You may not be familiar with these four unique methods to recover from complex trauma.

You may not be familiar with these four unique methods to recover from complex trauma.

Circadian Rhythm

“If I Could Turn Back Time": Falling Back With Grace

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-C on November 3, 2024 in MeaningFULL

For many in the U.S., this week is a double whammy with adjusting to the time change and election angst. Here's how to not fall down while falling back.

For many in the U.S., this week is a double whammy with adjusting to the time change and election angst. Here's how to not fall down while falling back.

Bipolar Disorder

Repeated Escalations to Mania in Bipolar Illness

Yvette Sheline MD on November 3, 2024 in Navigating Mental Crises

Bipolar disorder: Is there free will to stop the escalation to mania?

Bipolar disorder: Is there free will to stop the escalation to mania?

Happiness

How to Stop Proving You're Right (Even When You Are)

Nancy Colier LCSW, Rev. on November 3, 2024 in Inviting a Monkey to Tea

When you're fighting to be "right," ask yourself: does any of this really matter?

When you're fighting to be "right," ask yourself: does any of this really matter?

Grief

8 Holiday Movies That Depict Complicated Families

Gina DeMillo Wagner on November 3, 2024 in Forces of Nature

When our feelings about the holidays are mixed, some films can remind us we’re not alone.

When our feelings about the holidays are mixed, some films can remind us we’re not alone.

Emotional Abuse

Stonewalling as a Form of Emotional Abuse

Kaytee Gillis, LCSW on November 3, 2024 in Invisible Bruises

When one partner withdraws communication as a form of punishment, it creates an imbalance that leaves the other feeling isolated and desperate for connection.

When one partner withdraws communication as a form of punishment, it creates an imbalance that leaves the other feeling isolated and desperate for connection.

Anger

It Took Me Decades to Feel Angry

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on November 3, 2024 in From Both Sides of the Couch

Personal Perspective: For the first 40 years of my life, I avoided anger at all costs. Then, two events forced me to face my terror.

Personal Perspective: For the first 40 years of my life, I avoided anger at all costs. Then, two events forced me to face my terror.

Grief

Why People Grieve Alone

George Michelsen Foy on November 3, 2024 in Shut Up and Listen!

Why do some people seek solitude in grieving? Common wisdom holds this can be unhealthy, but solitary reflection can also maintain a healthy acceptance of the process of loss.

Why do some people seek solitude in grieving? Common wisdom holds this can be unhealthy, but solitary reflection can also maintain a healthy acceptance of the process of loss.

Suicide

Being Suicidal Doesn't Mean a Person Wants to Die

John Bateson on November 3, 2024 in Goodbye, Suicide

Thinking that people who express suicidal thoughts actually want to die can lead to writing them off before it happens.

Thinking that people who express suicidal thoughts actually want to die can lead to writing them off before it happens.

Motivation

The Misleading Myth of Motivation

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on November 3, 2024 in Motivate!

The belief that one can fully control the intensity and direction of behavior conflicts with how the brain works.

The belief that one can fully control the intensity and direction of behavior conflicts with how the brain works.

Stalking

Cyberstalkers and Cyberbullies: Coping Methods for Adults

Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on November 3, 2024 in Lifetime Connections

Cyberharassment has grown in frequency due to the easy access to personal information online. Determining the best way to respond can minimize the negative effects.

Cyberharassment has grown in frequency due to the easy access to personal information online. Determining the best way to respond can minimize the negative effects.

Pregnancy

The Emotional Journey of Pregnancy Termination

S. Fenella Das Gupta Ph.D., MFT on November 3, 2024 in Creating 2 Pink Lines

Pregnancy termination is a deeply personal journey with complex emotions. Discover how relief, grief, societal stigma, and self-compassion intersect in this process.

Pregnancy termination is a deeply personal journey with complex emotions. Discover how relief, grief, societal stigma, and self-compassion intersect in this process.

Career

Discovering Gratitude for Work

Richard Gunderman MD, Ph.D. on November 3, 2024 in Fully Human

Think work is a curse? Think again.

Think work is a curse? Think again.

Parasocial Relationships

What's the Harm When Famous People Endorse Nonsense?

Sean M. Rafferty Ph.D. on November 3, 2024 in Misanthropology

A famous actor appears on a program endorsing pseudoscience. What's the harm?

A famous actor appears on a program endorsing pseudoscience. What's the harm?

Leadership

True Leadership: Fostering Safety in Ourselves and Others

Michael Allison on November 3, 2024 in The Pressure Paradox

Motivating ourselves and others to attack, defend, and protect is not leadership. Fostering feelings of safety and trust in ourselves and others is true leadership.

Motivating ourselves and others to attack, defend, and protect is not leadership. Fostering feelings of safety and trust in ourselves and others is true leadership.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence and the Museum Experience

Shirley M. Mueller M.D. on November 3, 2024 in The Mind of a Collector

A proposed visitor tracking system allows museum staff to understand visitors better and adapt to them in several ways.

A proposed visitor tracking system allows museum staff to understand visitors better and adapt to them in several ways.

Career

3 Quick Hacks to Stop Overreacting With Your Partner

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on November 3, 2024 in Liking the Child You Love

When tempers flare and emotions take over, it’s easy to react impulsively—but there are practical ways to keep calm and avoid turning minor disagreements into major conflicts.

When tempers flare and emotions take over, it’s easy to react impulsively—but there are practical ways to keep calm and avoid turning minor disagreements into major conflicts.

Motivation

A Few Core Values Underlie Life Goals and Vocational Choice

John A. Johnson Ph.D. on November 3, 2024 in Cui Bono

Research has converged on six to 10 core values that motivate us toward career and life goals. Awareness of the relative importance of these values helps us make wise choices.

Research has converged on six to 10 core values that motivate us toward career and life goals. Awareness of the relative importance of these values helps us make wise choices.

Cognition

I Compute, Therefore I Am

John Nosta on November 3, 2024 in The Digital Self

LLMs aren’t just tools—they’re catalysts, transforming thought into action and reshaping our sense of self.

LLMs aren’t just tools—they’re catalysts, transforming thought into action and reshaping our sense of self.

Resilience

Becoming Psychologically Flexible

Jaimie L Lusk Psy.D. on November 3, 2024 in Threshold

Discover the transformative power of psychological flexibility. Explore strategies to stretch beyond survival and thrive in the face of life's complexities.

Discover the transformative power of psychological flexibility. Explore strategies to stretch beyond survival and thrive in the face of life's complexities.

Cognition

5 Strategies to Reduce Negative Thinking

Ilene Berns-Zare PsyD on November 3, 2024 in Flourish and Thrive

Learning simple ways to think differently about yourself and your experiences can lead to greater balance and positive emotions.

Learning simple ways to think differently about yourself and your experiences can lead to greater balance and positive emotions.

Career

Navigating Emotional Triggers at Work

Mira Brancu, Ph.D. on November 2, 2024 in A New Look at Women's Leadership

Finding it hard to hold back with specific people or situations at work? These steps can help you feel more equipped to address it.

Finding it hard to hold back with specific people or situations at work? These steps can help you feel more equipped to address it.

Shame

How Shame Disconnects Us From Ourselves

John Amodeo Ph.D., MFT on November 2, 2024 in Intimacy, A Path Toward Spirituality

Shame is a painful emotion that often hides out in the shadows. It can stifle our life energy, leave us with a vague discontent, and prevent us from being all that we can be.

Shame is a painful emotion that often hides out in the shadows. It can stifle our life energy, leave us with a vague discontent, and prevent us from being all that we can be.

Resilience

Election, or the End of Life as We Know It?

Mary McNaughton-Cassill Ph.D. on November 2, 2024 in Mental Health Matters

Many of us are finding the wait for the end of the 2024 elections excruciating, but we need to focus on how to move forward regardless of the outcome.

Many of us are finding the wait for the end of the 2024 elections excruciating, but we need to focus on how to move forward regardless of the outcome.