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Personal Connection to Giving May Increase Generosity
According to a new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, people are more likely to give monetary support when they are personally connected to their donations. ... Read More
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Social Work 101: How to Become a Social Worker
Most people drawn to a career in social work have a desire to help those in need. Social workers serve the community by helping people solve and cope with problems in daily life. Clinical ... Read More
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Sacred Space: Finding Meaning in Daily Life
What’s sacred for you? Where is it found? For many of us, the idea of sacred space brings up images of cathedrals or mosques, Stonehenge, Angkor Wat, or the pyramids. These can be places ... Read More
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Can We Purposely Make Memories Last Forever?
Memory is an integral part of being human. Remembering past experiences can help predict what will happen in the future if you alter your behavior accordingly. Some philosophers have actually ... Read More
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7 Powerful Reasons You Should Stop Trying to Be ‘Normal’
People generally want to be accepted. For many, this means fitting in with the crowd. In order to do that, you may feel pressure to think and behave a certain way. The trouble is that when ... Read More
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Feeling-State Addiction Protocol for Gambling Addiction
The feeling-state addiction protocol is a modified form of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, referred to as EMDR in mental health. EMDR is a trauma treatment modality recognized ... Read More
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Mothers and Adult Daughters: The Pushes and Pulls of Contact
When Mommy’s little girl grows up and goes off into the world to have her own life, struggles with issues of separation and difference may occur. Eye rolls, hugs, tugs-of-war, and ... Read More
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10 Easy Ways to Create Lasting Love
“We waste time looking for the perfect lover, instead of creating the perfect love.” —Tom Robbins, American novelist Are you still “in love” with your partner? Do you feel deep ... Read More
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Can I Grieve If Nobody Died?
Anyone who has lost somebody they love will likely agree the death of someone close usually causes a deep and painful grieving process. The people you care about typically validate these ... Read More
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What Kind of Counseling Should I Seek for My Adult Child?
First, thanks for writing. Second, I’m sorry to hear about your travails; I can only imagine the exhausting and frightening roller-coaster you have been riding. Finally, this may or may ... Read More
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Sexuality Study: ‘Unusual’ Sexual Interests May Be Common
Results from a study of people in Québec published in the Journal of Sex Research undermine a number of widespread beliefs about sexuality, including the preconceived notions that sexual ... Read More
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Trauma Recovery: Unlinking Fear and Danger in the Brain
“Why do I feel scared even when I’m not in danger?” This question, or something approximating it, is one of the most commonly asked by people seeking treatment for trauma, many of ... Read More
