Maryann Karinch :I belong to an organization that meets monthly to focus on projects creating higher education opportunities for women. Like so many other groups, we’ve relied on Zoom for months. After the meeting,...
Andrea Dittmann, Ph.D :Many modern organizations have made it their mission to recruit and retain more diverse workforces to both fulfill a moral imperative to contribute to the betterment of society, and to benefit...
J. Gary Bernhard, Ed.D & Kalman Glantz, PhD :One might get the impression from previous blog posts in this series (Envy, Righteous Anger, and Guilt) that all the emotions our species evolved to facilitate...
F. Diane Barth :The idea of transitioning from the pandemic back to “normal life” is fraught with uncertainty, a known trigger of anxiety.Deliberately cultivating curiosity about one’s feelings, fears, and experiences can help someone...
Laura Markham, PhD :Begin with the early lesson that we all clean up our own messes by matter-of-factly grabbing paper towels and helping your child clean up his spilled milk, with no blame and...
Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D :After a breakup, people often experience personal growth that can help them in future relationships.Categories of growth include self-improvement, better relationships with family and friends, academic success, and choosing...
Robyn Mehlenbeck, Ph.D :Returning to school may help children address increasing mental health issues.Safe return to school, which includes addressing anxiety about returning to school in person and anxiety from those children staying virtual,...
Marc Lener, MD :No one enjoys a stressful situation. From time to time, we all avoid dealing with our problems; however, when avoidance becomes a repeated behavior, it can encroach upon the productivity of...
Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., PhD :Many people are perfectly happy enjoying life as a single person. Comfortable flying solo, they are not looking for a partner, and accordingly, are often perceived as both content...
Linda Bloom, L.C.S.W., and Charlie Bloom, M.S.W. :Linda: I live in Northern California where we can frequently see the ancient redwood and Sequoias, which are the largest and tallest trees in the world. They...
Wendy Troxel, PhD : With the first Valentine’s Day of the pandemic era approaching, it may be a good time to reexamine some tired assumptions about couples’ sleep strategies. I am a sleep researcher...
Michael D. Matthews, PhD :Safe and effective vaccinations for Covid-19 are here and more are on the way. The supply of vaccines is increasing and in the coming months anyone who wants to be...
