Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), an empirically validated tool for treating PTSD, is now being used for performance enhancement in sports and other domains.
When Violence Goes Viral
When violence fills our kids’ feeds, parenting means tending to the emotional impact.
Stop Overthinking at 3 a.m. With This Ancient Stoic Hack
Nighttime panic feels inescapable. But neuroscience shows why your brain spirals after midnight, and Stoic wisdom offers a simple practice to reclaim calm and control.
An Argument for “Unnatural” in Sperm Donation Procedures
When sperm is not available, people with ovaries often choose the least invasive, rather than the most effective, path to parenthood.
3 Ways to Build Resilience and Navigate the Unexpected
Resiliency isn’t fixed; it’s something that can be cultivated. Here’s how to stay well-equipped to navigate both everyday challenges and life’s hardest seasons.
The Secret Life of Anxiety
Most of us have learned deeply unhelpful things about anxiety, to the extent that we may not even know what this emotion does, how it works, or how to work …
“Kill the Soulmate” and Save Your Relationship
Do you find yourself longing for more? More love, more romance, more spark.It used to be so easy when you were dating. What got in the way? The Soulmate Myth …
When It Is Not Sex Addiction, But Sexual Diversity
Where does sexual diversity fit into the model of “sex addiction”? (Answer: it doesn’t.) Read on to hear about one certified sex therapist’s perspective and experience.
Helping Foster Youth Separate Shame From Identity
Foster youth often mistake shame for identity. The “Shamewich” intervention helps kids separate self-worth from mistakes and find compassion.
Biology Is Not Destiny
Genes establish probabilities rather than certainties. The environment, parenting, and experiences influence how children’s potential develops in today’s complex world.