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How Can a Marriage Survive a Divorce?
Too often we witness the dismantling of marriages by couples in the public light as well as those of friends and acquaintances because of an affair. Almost always outsiders feel compelled to condemn,...
PTSD: War, Abuse, or Accidents?
At one point in Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front, the narrator, a German veteran of WWI, describes his visit home on leave: “I look at myself in the glass....
CPTSD, PTSD, OCD and Intergenerational Trauma: The Danger of Controlling and the Joy of Letting Go
Learning to practice mindfulness has helped me understand what it means to let something go. Growing up with a whole host of issues, it was something that was said to me often: “Just let it go.” As if it was easy....
Special Needs Sibling Equity
Every child is unique, and their uniqueness often is why they are not treated the same. Children need things to be fair. Growing up,...
Rethinking Stress So It Actually Supports You
We tend to view stress as a terrible thing. After all, stress sparks or leads to all sorts of health concerns and conditions. But while stress can be harmful,...
Purposeful Parenting the Infant or Toddler
Purposeful parenting can begin even before a child is born. It can even begin before pregnancy. It is recommended that a woman who plans to become pregnant begin taking prenatal...
So, There’s A Pandemic
So, I’m hearing from some of my acquaintances that they’re having trouble concentrating. And some of them are neuro-typicals. And I’m wondering how I should react to that....
Today I Love Spontaneous Online Gatherings
Today I love spontaneous online gatherings like the one that happened last night when the open mic we were going to was cancelled with no notice and no announcement and no fun,...
Lessons in Self-Talk
Self-talk is a constant stream of conversation running along inside of our heads — it is happening whether we are aware of it or not. Should I call her? Should...
How to Change Your Codependent Behaviors
Any long-standing pattern of behavior can be hard to change. We’re creatures of habit and tend to repeat the same behaviors over and over,...
Prison, Police Discrimination May Contribute to HIV, Depression Among Gay Black Men
A new study led by Rutgers University researchers suggests that incarceration and police discrimination may contribute to HIV, depression and anxiety among Black men who are gay, bisexual or other...
Prospective Teachers More Likely to Misperceive Black Children as Angry
A new study suggests that prospective teachers may be more likely to misperceive Black children as angry compared to white children, which may undermine the education of Black youth. The...
Light Drinking May Help Older Adults’ Cognition
A new study suggests light to moderate drinking of alcohol may preserve brain function in older age. The finding is the latest volley over the benefits or detriments of imbibing....
Teens May Be Kinder Than We Think
A new Canadian study seeks to flip the script on the common stereotype that teens are likely to be mean-spirited. The teen years can carry a negative reputation, often depicted...
