A mother’s jealousy distorts a daughter’s normal development. By Karyl McBride Ph.D. When I was writing Will I Ever Be Good Enough?: Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers , I found that I heard certain…
We learned a lot about healthy communication this year — and many of these lessons could have come in handy long before the pandemic began. By Marina Khidekel, Head of Content Development at Thrive Global…
Well-meaning comments can still make your partner feel hurt and invalidated. By Leon F Seltzer Ph.D. Your allegedly reassuring messages may imply a “should”—that they should relinquish their negative feelings and think or behave differently.The…
How to make choices that serve your long term well-being. By Beth Kurland Ph.D. Reward-based learning helped early humans survive. But in modern times, the same brain mechanisms can trap us in unhealthy habits.Recognizing that…
Making sense of “postcoital dysphoria.” By David W. Wahl Ph.D. Postcoital dysphoria (PCD) involves feelings of sadness, depression, or anxiety after sex that last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours.Nearly half of men…
By Ron Breazeale Ph.D. We know that individuals handle adversity in many different ways and that the different approaches and strategies that they make use of have been learned and shaped by the culture, society,…
A few practical suggestions to encourage your children to spend less time scrolling. By David Rettew Some of you may not remember what screen time meant for young children in the simpler era of yesteryear….
When we give honest feedback with empathy and kindness, we can help each other overcome challenges, grow, evolve, and unlock our potential. By Marina Khidekel, Head of Content Development at Thrive Global The best pieces…
It’s time to replace our planet-hurting habits with improved sustainable ones. By Marina Khidekel, Head of Content Development at Thrive Global There are so many small steps we can take to help protect the environment,…
Being a more empathetic and active listener can help improve your communication skills and strengthen your relationships. By Jonathan Alpert, Psychotherapist, executive performance coach, and author of Be Fearless: Change Your Life in 28 Days….
