I’m very drawn to positive psychology. I like how it aims to show what is going on psychologically for people who are happy, rather than defining happiness, functioning, or normalcy by looking to ...

Many of the teenagers who seek counseling at my practice react strongly to disappointment. Some of them become despondent or angry, while others turn to unhealthy coping methods including changing ...

Cognitive distortions, or thinking errors, can take a toll on our mental health. Here are five such thinking patterns and ways to overcome them. We are all vulnerable to certain “thinking errors,” ...

Creativity is the backbone of new ideas and ways of thinking. Here’s how to prioritize and encourage creative health in your organization. Creating a culture that nurtures your employees’ creativity ...

Over the years, I’ve observed that there are two main modes of thinking in the business world: artful thinking and magical thinking. The two are opposites. I believe that artful thinking is key to ...

I have been researching the psychology of conspiracy beliefs for seven years now and people often ask me why people believe in them. This is not a simple question. There are many reasons people might ...

Many people who are neurodivergent have executive function challenges, which can prevent them from demonstrating their content knowledge. However, students and scientists who are neurodivergent can ...