A pattern of bitterness doesn’t have to be a permanent mental state. By Seth Meyers Psy.D. The progression to becoming emotionally bitter is much like the progression of the physical growth of a child. While…
Defensiveness, difficulty with trust, and more. By Mark Travers Ph.D. A new study in the Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy explains how the instinct to destroy our own relationships is rooted in the urge…
Research shows that relationship problems follow predictable patterns. By Mark Travers Ph.D. Many people come to therapy when their relationship is on the brink of collapse. They ask questions like: · “Should I have seen…
Growing availability and acceptance has brought unintended consequences. By Danielle M. Dick, Ph.D. KEY POINTS Today’s marijuana is far more potent than the marijuana of years past: five to seven times stronger than in the…
The Queen offered an example of the benefits of marriage to everyone. By Charles Hebert M.D. The passing of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has garnered attention from citizens around the world. Duty. Grace. Unity. All…
These ongoing practices can improve your mood. By Lisa Firestone Ph.D. There are a million things that can cause our mood to rise and fall throughout any given day. Whether or not we show it,…
By Dimitris Xygalatas Ph.D. When I got my first job as a waiter, my boss insisted that we never sat down during our 14-hour shifts. Even when no customers were in sight and all tasks…
Check out these ideas to create an effective and restorative self-care routine By Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. What is self-care? Self-care is generally thought to be the activities that individuals undertake to improve or restore their…
7 ways to improve a relationship and keep it going strong. By Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. Cowritten by Arasteh Gatchpazian and Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. In psychology, many researchers conceptualize relationship quality in terms of how satisfied…
What to be aware of, and what actions you can take. By Chris Gilbert, M.D., Ph.D The percentage of adults with recent symptoms of anxiety or depression increased from 36.4 to 41.5 percent in the U.S. between August 2020…
