Dona Matthews Ph.D. Feeling grateful makes a merrier Christmas and a happier new year for everyone. KEY POINTS Source: cottonbro studio/Pexels Are you having trouble deciding what to give your…
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‘Tis the Season to Be True to Yourself
Whether the holidays excite or overwhelm you, being authentic is key. Dorothy Firman Ed.D. LMHC, BCC KEY POINTS Most of us are being called, in almost every moment, by the…
Don’t Give Your Kids Presents
Why Experiences Endure but Presents Don’t How to give children gifts that last. By Angela Duckworth Ph.D. KEY POINTS “If you buy me Creepy Crawlers, I swear I will never,…
3 Ways to Make ‘Us’ Time Really Count
How you spend time with your partner can predict if your relationship will last. by Mark Travers Ph.D. KEY POINTS Many people come to therapy worried that they may not be spending…
The 50th Anniversary of a Student Movement
The 5oth Anniversary of a Student Movement and the Deaths of Denver Smith and Leonard Brown is an Opportunity, Not Just an Occasion by Angela A. Allen-Bell[1] & Brittany Dunn[2]…
No Red Wave in Election Night
The Red Wave That Wasn’t Republicans expecting a big night Tuesday saw their storyline unravel, as Joe Biden defied his approval ratings and led Democrats toward the most successful midterms…
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise must think we’re stupid.
By STEVIE WONDERS U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise must think we’re stupid. Or maybe he thinks we’re blind. Or maybe he’s power-hungry. Like most people watching the events of Jan. 6,…
Racial Justice vs. Status Quo Bias
by Roy Eidelson Ph.D. Status quo defenders target our fears of change. In psychology, “status quo bias” refers to our general tendency to prefer things the way they are rather than having…
How to Fix the Murder Crisis
by Arthur Hunter Recently the Wall Street Journal printed a headline stating, “New Orleans Has America’s No.1 Murder Rate. ‘We’re in a Crisis”.A headline that not only affects our hospitality…
To Live Longer, Most of Us Will Need to Exercise This Much More
Christopher Bergland … and the essential difference between moderate and vigorous workouts. KEY POINTS Current guidelines recommend 150-300 minutes/week of moderate physical activity (MPA) or 75-150 min/wk of vigorous physical…