Parenting When You’re Struggling
The myth of the perfect parent In 1953, British pediatrician and psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott proposed something that ran against what most parents believed they…
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The Art of Really Listening
Here is a question worth asking: when was the last time you felt completely heard by another person? Not half-heard while they scrolled their…
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The What’s and Why’s of Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is one of the most prevalent anxiety-related experiences, yet it is frequently misunderstood by both those who live with it and those…
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What Mentally Healthy People Do Differently
There is a persistent misconception that mentally healthy people are the ones who feel happy most of the time. In practice, researchers have found…
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What Makes a Good Life?
Robert Waldinger directs the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which tracked 724 men for 75 years. The clearest finding: good relationships keep us happier…
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The Power of Believing That You Can Improve
Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain’s capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk,…
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When Social Situations Feel Like Survival Tests
There is a moment many people know all too well. An invitation arrives for a party, work event, or some type of casual get-together.…
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A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit
Psychiatrist, Dr. Judson Brewer, explains how the trap of bad habits actually works, and what you can do about it. He explores various misconceptions…
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Can This Friendship Be Saved? Questions to Ask Yourself When Friendship Hurts
Friendships are rarely simple, and the ones that have lasted years are the least simple of all. There’s shared history, genuine affection, and often…
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The People-Pleasing Trap: When Being “Nice” Costs You
Most people who struggle with people-pleasing don’t think of themselves as people-pleasers. They think of themselves as considerate, or easy to get along with.…
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What Does Therapy Actually Look Like? A Realistic Guide for First-Timers
You’ve finally made the appointment. But now you’re imagining yourself lying on a leather couch while a bearded man takes notes and asks about…
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Your Pesach Wellness Guide: Simple Ways to Stay Grounded This Season
Pesach is coming, and with it comes something most of us know well: the mix of excitement and exhaustion, meaning and mayhem, connection and,…
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