Preferred Music Style Is Tied to Personality
New research from around the world suggests that an individual’s favorite music genre is closely linked to his or her personality. Professor Adrian North of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK, has…
Personality
The Link Between Bipolar Disorder and Creativity
People with bipolar disorder experience episodes of both mania (an exceptionally elevated, irritable, or energetic mood) and depression. These episodes may be separate or depressed and manic symptoms may occur…
Self-Esteem Struggles and Strategies That Can Help
Many people look in the mirror and see someone they don’t like very much. They see faults, flaws and failures. They feel shame, embarrassment and maybe even anger toward themselves….
How to Spot Emotional Unavailability
If you’ve ever been in a relationship with someone emotionally unavailable, you know the pain of not being able to get close to the one you love. They’re evasive, make…
Six Ways to Help Your Perfectionist Child Find Balance
Four-year-old Max would crumple his paper when his drawing wasn’t perfect. He would start over, and often grow angry and eventually give up. His parents noticed his rigidity, but hoped…
Facts About Shyness
Many people don’t know the basics about shyness. Some think it’s just something that most people grow out of with time. For most people, shyness is learned at some point…
Shame: The Quintessential Emotion
It’s the quintessential human emotion, says New Brunswick, N.J., psychologist Michael Lewis, Ph.D., in his writings. All extravagant behaviors are reactions to it, says Philadelphia psychiatrist Donald I. Nathanson, M.D….
Getting Anger & Hostility Under Control
In the world of stress research, anger and hostility are the most widely studied behavioral characteristics. Studies indicate that anger is the behavioral factor most highly correlated with an increased…
How Children Develop Empathy
A 3-year-old who cries out, “Mommy! Look how big that man’s nose is!” will probably be politely shushed by his mother and ignored by the man. An adult who makes…
Click or Clique: Positive and Negative Teen Social Groups
It’s perfectly normal: Preteens and teens group together and often hang on tight. As they push for increasing independence from their parents, they turn to their peers for guidance, acceptance,…
College Students: There’s a Banquet on the Bulletin Boards
Rosalind Russell said it best in the movie Auntie Mame. She played an eccentric, flamboyant lady who truly loved life and lived it as she wished. Her most famous line?…
Controlling Mother: Understanding and Managing Her
You are 35 years old and your mom is still trying to run your life. She doesn’t approve of your boyfriend. She thinks your best friend is taking advantage of…
‘Tis the Season to Regress
What is it that makes perfectly reasonable adults start to act like teenagers as soon as they hit their parents’ front door? You know how it goes: The oldest starts…
Therapists Spill: What’s Your Motto on Life?
Have you ever thought about your motto on life? Maybe it’s a saying that captures your purpose or your mission. Or maybe it’s a string of words, a collection of…
Frustration with Video Games Leads to Aggressive Behavior
The debate about whether the violence in video games perpetrates violence in real life is an ongoing one. Many parents, wanting to ensure the best for their children, remain uncertain…
