Psychology Today

2021-09-08 00:35:29 Can I Really Survive My Child Leaving for College?

Are you launching a child off to college this fall? One psychologist is, too, and she is sharing her tips for a graceful (although always painful) transition.

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by: (Lindsay B. Jernigan Ph.D.)

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2021-09-08 00:35:28 Suffering Setbacks During the Pandemic Doesn't Mean a Child Is Broken

If the young person in your life suffered setbacks during the pandemic, don't panic. Here's how to help them soar.

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by: (Angela Duckworth Ph.D.)

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2021-09-08 00:35:27 Meaningful Symptoms Are Still Symptoms

Recent work in British psychology has emphasized the meaning of psychiatric symptoms, but meaningfulness does not render symptoms nonpathological.

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by: (Mark L. Ruffalo D.Psa., L.C.S.W.)

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2021-09-07 23:31:17 How To Choose a School for Your Child

Public schools, private schools, charter schools --which of these options results in the best outcome for students?

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by: (Cara Goodwin, Ph.D.)

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2021-09-07 23:31:16 Dating and Teens with Special Needs

Parenting the Teen with Special Needs/Disabilities

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by: (Liz Matheis Ph.D.)

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2021-09-07 23:31:15 4 Crucial Questions to Help You Stop Anxiety

Is anxiety appearing out of nowhere, like an unwanted houseguest that you find standing on your doorstep? Learn how to send it packing.

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by: (Forrest Talley Ph.D.)

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2021-09-07 23:31:13 Try the 10 Positives Exercise

Choose a positive attitude no matter what is happening around you.

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by: (Elaine Dundon)

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2021-09-07 23:31:12 3 Anxiety-Based Thinking Mistakes I Still Constantly Make

To manage anxiety, you don't need to eliminate all your thinking errors, since you can auto-correct them. Here's how.

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by: (Alice Boyes Ph.D.)

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2021-09-07 22:31:42 Transforming Your Core Fears to Find Your Mighty Purpose

Tired of doing the same old thing, expecting different results? The Deconstructing Anxiety model offers a new theory and practice for finding fulfillment.

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by: (Todd E. Pressman Ph.D.)

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2021-09-07 22:31:41 Avoiding the Pitfalls of "Collective Guilt"

Focus on what connects you to others, not on what separates you from them.

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by: (Alex Pattakos Ph.D.)

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2021-09-07 22:31:39 What’s in Your Emotional Chamber of Pain?

At the heart of emotional baggage lies attempts to avoid the pain of the situation that led to the baggage whether from parents, peers, traumatic experiences, or popular culture.

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by: (Jim Taylor Ph.D.)

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2021-09-07 21:31:09 General Risk Aversion Explains COVID-19 Fear

Risk assessments of COVID-19 have to do with the way we assess risk in general.

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by: (Mark Travers Ph.D.)

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2021-09-07 21:31:07 Psychological Safety Is Not a Hygiene Factor

It's a driver of performance and excellence, especially in challenging times.

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by: (Amy C. Edmondson Ph.D.)

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2021-09-07 20:32:13 8 Great Ways to Entertain Your Brain

There are times when you're deprived of your usual distractions, left only to your mental devices. These 8 research-based mind games can keep your brain both fresh and entertained.

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by: (Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D.)

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2021-09-07 20:32:12 Lessen the Pressure on Yourself

The pressure activates ancient motivational circuits that were very effective in keeping our ancestors alive but even at best, there is an inherent collateral damage.

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by: (Rick Hanson Ph.D.)

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2021-09-06 01:31:55 Why Eating and Drinking Deteriorate in Dementia

Most people with dementia eventually develop problems chewing and swallowing. Here’s what you can do about it.

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by: (Andrew E. Budson M.D.)

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2021-09-06 01:31:53 Buddhism Meets Evolutionary Psychology

Why care about Robert Wright’s look at Buddhism and meditation through the lens of evolutionary psychology? For insights about why we're perpetually dissatisfied and self-deluded.

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by: (Douglas T. Kenrick Ph.D.)

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2021-09-06 00:31:11 4 Maxims to Detect Deception

Monitoring conversations for violations of conversational maxims is a simple way to detect deception or identify intentionally withheld information.

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by: (Jack Schafer Ph.D.)

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2021-09-06 00:31:10 Explaining 9/11 and Other Scary Situations to Kids

Giving children honest, age-appropriate information about disturbing world events helps aid their emotional growth far more than completely isolating them.

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by: (Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC)

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2021-09-05 21:31:19 Spite as Motivation for Adult ADHD

When positive coping for adult ADHD does not work how can negative reinforcement help out?

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by: (Russell Ramsay, Ph.D.)

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2021-09-05 21:31:17 Transformative Resilient Leadership: Growth from Adversity

Like the mythological Phoenix, organizations, cities, states and even nations can not only bounce back from crisis, they can spring forward to even greater strength and success.

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by: (George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, ABPP, FACLP)

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2021-09-05 21:31:15 How to Know If a Feeling for Someone Is Really Love

How much is ambition, a need for success, or a position in society part of love for another? Can people truly love another without some feeling of self-worth?

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by: (Sheila Kohler)

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2021-09-05 21:31:14 "My Skin Is Darker Than Your Skin, Mumma"

It's never too early to begin cultivating a healthy awareness of skin diversity in your child.

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by: (Meghna Singhal Ph.D.)

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2021-09-05 21:31:12 To Think Well or Not to? That's Not the Question

Dichotomous thinking is ubiquitous, potentially harmful (think stereotypes), incredibly tempting, and human. We have a need to make sense of our world, but sometimes we go too far.

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by: (Mitchell M. Handelsman Ph.D.)

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2021-09-05 20:31:23 Going Back to School Later in Life

Feeling nervous about going back to school? You're not alone.

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by: (Hilary Jacobs Hendel LCSW)

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2021-09-05 20:31:22 The Psychology of Pronouns

Analyzing patterns of pronoun use proves surprisingly revealing about self-identity and relationships.

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by: (Valerie Fridland Ph.D.)

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2021-09-05 20:31:20 Are Men at a Verbal Disadvantage in Relationships?

Is it easier for women to verbally express their inner worlds than men? It is possible for both to learn patience, understanding, and effective communication skills.

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by: (Josh Gressel Ph.D.)

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2021-09-05 20:31:19 How to Win When Competing for Success

An examination of three ways people approach competition and succeed.

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by: (Ilisa Kaufman Psy.D.)

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2021-09-05 19:31:34 Does Wearing Polka Dots Make Someone More Approachable?

Are people more approachable when wearing certain patterns or colors? Science may explain.

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by: (Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D.)

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2021-09-05 19:31:33 Choosing How to Choose With Artificial Intelligence

Too many options can erode freedom of choice. Collaborating with artificial intelligence to manage preferences and choices is essential.

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by: (Peter T. Bryant, Ph.D.)

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