ANGER – The Most Misunderstood Emotion
By Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. A valid feeling is seen as a character flaw instead of a signal of unmet needs. A 1989 book entitled Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion remains on my office bookshelf. It was…
HEALTH
How To Avoid Raising A Spoiled Child
By Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. Spoiled children are not just frustrating; they often struggle as adults. In the now classic scene from the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Veruca Salt stomps her foot and…
What Are Manners And How Do We Teach Them To Our Children?
Manners are important in society but vary widely from family to family. By Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. Manners are simply just the way we do things. They have become pretty well accepted as the way to…
Social Media Tips For Parents
The Surgeon General issued an extraordinary warning about kids’ mental health. By Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. On May 23rd , the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued a stark warning to parents about the “profound…
5 Fitness Pillars To Stay In Shape For Your Entire Life
Want stellar health and a killer physique without the forced-march workouts? Get some skin back in the game with these 5 pillars of lifelong fitness. By Andrew Heffernan A 55-year-old grandfather of eight is hanging…
Six Ways To Loosen The Grip Of Regret
How to work with regret and rumination to find mental ease. By Beth Kurland Ph.D. Imagine that you take a large piece of luggage and fill it with rocks and boulders. You pick up that…
9 Keys To Healing From Adverse Childhood Experiences
9 attitudes that will help you cultivate a strong mindset. By Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. Exciting advances in trauma treatment have led to many new self- and professionally-managed strategies that offset the harmful long-term consequences…
Can’t Cook, Won’t Cook? Here Are the Tips That Saved Me From A Life of Terrible Meals
By Elle Hunt I used to survive on tinned lentils, microwaved eggs and the kindness of more gifted cooks. Then I learned to pull my weight in the kitchen – and if I can do…
Total Recall: The People Who Never Forget
An extremely rare condition may transform our understanding of memory. By Linda Rodriguez McRobbie If you ask Jill Price to remember any day of her life, she can come up with an answer in a…
Four Changes To Make Your Workday Better
Is your workday leaving you drained or uninspired? These strategies can help. By Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. Is your workday leaving you drained and uninspired? Do you find yourself longing for a more enjoyable and fulfilling…