Attachment

The pain of divorce is often unbearable. The experience can be so awful that you wonder whether it would have been easier to stay married or even to be dealing with some other horrific ... Read More

Single-family households are widespread throughout the country. Much research has been dedicated to understanding the impact this type of family structure has on children. Studies have ... Read More

There are several criteria that must be met for an individual to receive a clinical diagnosis of post-traumatic stress (PTSD). According to the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical ... Read More

Friends and loved ones attribute the strength of their relationships to many things. Liking the same things, sharing confidences, and experiencing similar life events are some of the factors ... Read More

Destructive parentification is a behavior in which a parent transfers the emotional or physical responsibility of parenting to their child. Some parents turn to their children for emotional ... Read More

As people age, they face challenges that they may never have experienced before. Loss of friends due to death, loss of independence as a result of diminished income, and loss of physical ... Read More

You are what you eat, as the popular saying goes. And now a new study suggests that your diet as an infant may in fact determine how smart you will be when you grow older. The study, published ... Read More

One symptom of posttraumatic stress is the recollection of traumatic memories. People with other mood issues, such as depression, also often find themselves ruminating about negative memories ... Read More

According to a new study by Kristin J. Homan of the Department of Psychology at Grove City College in Pennsylvania, women who feel a secure attachment to God are more satisfied with their ... Read More

Actors are generally viewed as creative and flamboyant individuals. They tend to be able to easily shift from traditional ideals to nontraditional roles and can exhibit emotional extremes ... Read More

Secure attachments and insecure attachments influence relationships in various ways. Individuals with secure attachments may have more confidence in their relationships with others than ... Read More

In a world of flashcards, baby sign language, and a host of other tools designed to make babies smarter, it’s easy to forget that parents have been parenting children—and turning them ... Read More