|I know from my own life, and as a former therapist, that family foibles and failures can be excruciatingly painful. For many of us, it takes great strength to heal from childhood wounds.
- By Martin Lenz
Philosophical discussions, whether in a professional setting or at the bar, frequently consist of calling out mistakes in whatever has been proposed: ‘This is all very well, but …
While most of us intuitively understand what others find interesting, there’s a growing body of research on online engagement and the characteristics of viral content.
- By Nuria Mackes
The human brain goes through dramatic developmental changes in the first years of life. During this period it is particularly sensitive to environmental influences.
Imagine that you’ve had a heated argument with a co-worker, and you call up your husband or wife to talk about it. Your partner can react in one of two ways.
The school year is over and holidays are upon us. But that doesn’t mean your children’s learning experiences can’t continue.
A common childhood fear is fear of the dark. Many children become terrified of the dark and can't go to sleep in a darkened room alone, convinced the "bogeyman" or some other night creature is waiting in the shadows to get them. I had a client whose son was terrified...
Men who adhere to rigid, sexist stereotypes of how to be a man are more likely to use and tolerate violence against women.
The research found Tinder users reported lower levels of satisfaction with their faces and higher levels of shame about their bodies.
- By Alan Fiske
Some emotions you seem to recognise the moment you feel them – you know when you’re angry, surprised, embarrassed or jealous.
Despite the degree to which sexuality permeates the culture, the collective guilt of history can still be felt. We have been socialized to be suspicious of pleasure, to live removed from our bodies, and to maintain a tight rein over our feelings. In a culture riddled with guilt...
Disturbing events related to cyberbullying in recent months and years have raised great concern among parents, youths and educators regarding the everyday lives of children in online spaces
Disappointment is a natural human emotion that occurs after a perceived failure.
- By Jamie Gruman
During the holiday season, we are faced with social commitments that sometimes means spending time with people who grate on our nerves.
- By Susyn Reeve
Our feelings are a foolproof guidance system, letting us know if we are experiencing heaven or hell, love or fear, well being or disease. Using your feelings as your guide is the most direct indicator of whether or not you are being peace and happiness.
Imagination and play encourage children to think through hypothetical situations and create new worlds
New research from Statistics Canada’s Canadian Health Measures Survey reaffirmed the dramatic decline in Canadian children’s fitness seen over the past 35 years
- By Jo Aldridge
Most children look forward to the Christmas holidays as a time for fun and families. But for some young carers – children who provide care for someone in their family who is ill or disabled – the Christmas holidays are a mixed blessing.
Family caregivers and people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease are at risk for increased stress during the holidays
Beneath most fights is an attempt to get the other to respond to your emotional reality and sense of justice.
I have asked people to list all of their important possessions, from top to bottom, and they all invariably come up with similar lists. Houses, cars, furniture, stocks... and other material goods usually rank highly. Then I tell them that they have overlooked the number one valuable commodity in their life...
- By Alan Seale
“Relationship” can be defined as “a state of connectedness between two or more energies through a physical or a non-physical space.” Everything exists or happens in relationship to something else. Nothing exists or happens in isolation.
Popular commentary on dating apps often associates their use with “risky” sex, harassment and poor mental health. But anyone who has used a dating app knows there’s much more to it than that.