How the built environment can help heal and prevent loneliness. By Erin Peavey In a time of hyper-connection and communication, recent surveys find that approximately half of U.S. adults are experiencing loneliness and lacking connection….
Belonging isn’t just a need, but a right. By Kim Samuel This year marks 80 years since Abraham Maslow published his “Theory of Human Motivation” in Psychological Review. The article reshaped psychology—as well as fields…
By Kara M. Bellew Wedding planning is a joyous, albeit often stressful, time for an engaged couple. Pre-wedding plans can include a laundry list of to-do items, such as where and when to get married,…
By Arash Emamzadeh Research examines the various ways people try to enhance their relationships. Published in Evolutionary Psychology, a recent investigation by Apostolou and collaborators examined how people try to improve their intimate relationships and…
Ten steps to being likable and loved. By Susanna Newsonen Being a human is an incredible thing—but it’s not always easy. What you should or shouldn’t do isn’t always clear, and it can leave you…
Distinguish between emotionally unsafe and emotionally intelligent friends. By Erin Leonard Ph.D It is devastating when a trusted friend turns out to be untrustworthy and underhanded. Often you want to see only the good in…
Try these low-risk, high-reward behaviors to improve your relationship. By Valentina Stoycheva Ph.D. “Working on our communication” is one of the most commonly cited reasons why couples seek relationship counseling. This is not surprising. Often,…
Do you recognize any of those behaviors from your own relationships? By Randi Gunther Ph.D. Whether due to media advice or social pressures, most people strive to present what are their most desirable and alluring…
By Susanna Wu-Pong Calvert, Ph.D., MAPP, RPh According to organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich, 95 percent of people surveyed believe they possess self-awareness, but only 12 to 15 percent actually do. This gap has profound implications…
Remember that self-disclosure makes you more likeable, not less. By Mark Travers Ph.D. Many people come to therapy wondering how to manage social anxiety in their personal and professional relationships. They ask questions like: “How…
