Artificial Compassion: Why Empathy Can’t Be Outsourced
As machines grow better at simulating emotion, are we losing touch with the value of being flawed and human?
Naltrexone Is the Ozempic for Alcoholism
Online companies marketing directly to consumers are selling naltrexone, Viagra, and Ozempic. Some studies show Ozempic itself may decrease alcohol abuse.
Teen Suicide: A Crisis Captured in Film
Personal Perspective: Short films by high school students draw attention to teens’ mental health challenges and the value of art in telling difficult and important stories.
Estate Planning for Families in Conflict
Share your final wishes now to promote peace and avoid fueling a family feud, both now and after you’re gone
8 Ways that AI is not Therapy
The number of clients who are telling me during sessions that they are relying on “therapy” from an online AI tool in-between sessions is becoming disturbing. I know that AI …
The Dark Side of Emojis: A Surprising Link to Narcissism
Does emoji use reveal something significant about someone’s personality. A new study found a surprising link between emoji use and narcissism.
3 Signs That It’s Time to Let Go of a ‘Situationship’
The key question isn’t whether a situationship could become something more. It’s whether you’re receiving all that you need from the relationship right now.
Is Time Management a Strength or a Challenge For You?
If you’ve struggled with running late, it is not your fault! Check out this post for some compassionate tips and tricks for boosting your brain’s time management skills.
Appreciative Joy: Empathy and the Path to Well-Being
In a world of negative events and suffering, empathy can mean expanding sorrow to those who care. Does empathy make it more difficult to nurture those in need?
Freedom and the Burden of Empathy
The desire to stop caring may feel like relief, but true freedom comes from facing our pain, owning our story, and embracing the full, complex depth of our humanity.