Media
July 11, 2017
The idea of love and the feelings it generates has been the subject of art, literature, philosophy, and psychological research for decades. True, some may argue […]
July 5, 2017
What would you do if you someone presented something sweet—a cookie, donut, or a marshmallow—in front of you, and told you that you have a choice: […]
June 28, 2017
At times—mostly within the context of a classroom—I shrug my shoulders and roll my eyes at the suggestion from a teacher or professor that it’s now […]
June 20, 2017
As children, we tend to be fearful of almost everything. Different sensations, sounds, strangers, fear of abandonment, manmade and natural objects can all induce panics or […]
June 13, 2017
There are many times in life when we may be called upon to rise above adverse circumstances, to overcome challenges, or to keep moving forward—even if […]
June 8, 2017
In his recent book, “The Wisdom of Frugality,” author Emerys Westacott explores the history of philosophers and their motivations for living a simpler, more frugal lifestyle. […]
May 31, 2017
Over the last decade, the rise of social media has been fast and complete. There have been many positive aspects about the role of social media, […]
May 22, 2017
Many Americans suffer from lack of sleep, broken sleep or other sleep related issues. Technology and our 24/7 world has, as it turns out, may contribute […]
May 8, 2017
Born in 1921 in Providence, Rhode Island, Aaron Beck would go on to develop one of the most effective approaches to treating depression. Depression is a mental health […]
May 1, 2017
Whether in interpersonal, romantic relationships, business transactions, or friendly interactions, often times people—like it or not—“play games.” Although this does not come as a surprise, the […]
April 24, 2017
One subject that has been on my mind lately is motivation. Motivation is something that may often be taken for granted. When we have it, we […]
April 20, 2017
The Psychology of Super Heroes (Part 2): “Does Iron Man have ADHD? How Much Does Captain America Confirm to Gender Norms? and Other ‘Super’ Questions (and […]