Beyond the Frenzy: Why Vision Sustains Motivation Better Than Urgency
One of the most persistent hurdles a psychologist faces in clinical practice is the challenge of getting a client to slow down. For many patients who have worked themselves up…
Bridging the Mind and Brain: How Neuroscience Explains Internal Family Systems Therapy
Co-authored with Sarah Bergenfield Internal family systems (IFS) therapy generally begins with a straightforward yet profound request: Turn your attention inside and notice what is there. Whatever surfaces, practitioners call…
Beyond Word Blindness: A History of How Science Learned to Understand Dyslexia
As Dyslexia Awareness Month brings renewed attention to learning differences, it offers an opportune moment to revisit a fascinating and pivotal chapter in the history of medicine and neuroscience: the…
When the Body Leaves but the Soul Stays Behind: The Hidden Psychological Toll of Migration
"I left, but my soul stayed here. In my free time, I could think of nothing but home. Even while caring for my baby, my thoughts were always on returning;…
Global Suicide Prevention Efforts Show Promising Declines, Driven by Helplines, Intervention Research, and Policy Shifts
Suicide remains a universally acknowledged global challenge, cutting across all age groups, social backgrounds, and economic circumstances with devastating impact. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), over…
The Cost of Silence: Why Refusing to Apologize Harms Our Health and Relationships
You have just said something insensitive and hurtful to someone you deeply care about. Instantly, the atmosphere changes. They are visibly angry, their expression hardens, and you are left feeling…
Federal Language Shift to "Super Intelligence" Risks Rewriting Our Relationship with AI
By executive order, the terminology used by the United States federal government regarding artificial intelligence has undergone a notable transition, shifting official reference from "Artificial Intelligence" to "Super Intelligence." While…
Navigating the Mounting Dementia Crisis: Rethinking Caregiver Support and Future Planning
After more than two decades working closely in hospice and end-of-life care, healthcare professionals and advocates are increasingly emphasizing a stark reality: caring for someone living with dementia stands as…
Navigating the Complexities of Twinship: Identity, Family Dynamics, and the Evolution of Parenting
The experience of growing up as a twin has long been romanticized by the public as an unbreakable bond, a magical relationship featuring an inherent best friend. Yet, for those…
How Adults Rebuild Their Kinship Networks After Family Estrangement
When a person becomes estranged from the family they grew up with, the fallout often extends far beyond the immediate breakdown of a few individual relationships. The fracture can trigger…