2 Ways to Revitalize the Connection with Your Teen Child
2 Ways to Revitalize the Connection with Your Teen Child by Mark Travers, Ph.D. | July 06, 2024 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina Maintaining closeness with a teen can feel difficult, but it’s not impossible. Many parents face a sense of disconnection with their kids as they grow into teenagers. They might express concerns […]
Are We Really Feeling What We Think We’re Feeling?
Are We Really Feeling What We Think We’re Feeling? by Samantha Stein Psy.D. | Updated July 03, 2024 | Reviewed by Lybi Ma Anxiety about feelings can mask what we actually feel. Key points A primary emotion is how a situation actually makes us feel. A secondary emotion is a reaction to a primary emotion […]
How to Cope With an Empty Nest
How to Cope With an Empty Nest by Samantha Stein Psy.D. | May 24, 2023 | Reviewed by Vanessa Lancaster ‘Tis the season for lots of emotions for parents. KEY POINTS It’s normal for parents to have mixed feelings when their child reaches a milestone such as leaving home. The grief and anxiety […]
The Best Way to Handle Regret
The Best Way to Handle Regret By Toni Bernhard J.D. | November 16, 2023 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan Living in the past rarely leads to happiness. KEY POINTS Try not to dwell on hopes and dreams that didn’t come true; ruminating on them leads to emotional suffering. Instead, think of some minor […]
7 Examples of Common Codependent Behaviors
7 Examples of Common Codependent Behaviors By Traci Pedersen | February 9, 2024 | Medically Reviewed by Bethany Juby, PsyD Behaviors, like conflict avoidance and a reduced sense of self, can indicate codependency. There are techniques that can help you develop healthier habits and relationships. A healthy relationship is about establishing a balance between […]
Breaking Bad: How to Break Up With Your Bad Habits
Breaking Bad: How to Break Up With Your Bad Habits By Monica Vermani C. Psych. | Posted April 23, 2024 | Reviewed by Ray Parker Understand triggers that drive bad habits and break free of the habit loop. KEY POINTS Our habits can profoundly impact our lives. We automatically engage in our habits, good and […]
Reframing the Mental Load of Parenting
Reframing the Mental Load of Parenting By Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. | Posted April 8, 2024 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader New research suggests that carrying this mental load may have some advantages. KEY POINTS The mental load of parenting refers to the work of managing a family that no one sees. […]
The Pain and Potential of the Midlife Years
The Pain and Potential of the Midlife Years By Homaira Kabir | Updated April 3, 2024 | Reviewed by Hara Estroff Marano It’s the death of the self we knew and a search for the self-in-waiting. Some 2500 years ago, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus said the only constant in life is change. Fast forward to […]
A 5-Step Gaslighting Safety Plan
A 5-Step Gaslighting Safety Plan By Amelia Kelley Ph.D. | Updated September 18, 2023 | Reviewed by Davia Sills Gather evidence and find a supportive individual to help you cope. KEY POINTS To protect oneself, it is important to understand what gaslighting is and what it is not. Gaslighting can sabotage a person’s […]
What to Know About Teenage Depression
What to Know About Teenage Depression Medically reviewed by Jeffrey Ditzell, DO — By Kate Bettino — Updated on March 12, 2021 If you think that you or a teenager you know might have depression, you’ve come to the right place. Depression is more than just sadness. Depression is a group of mental health disorders associated […]