Is there a Romeo and Juliet Effect in couples therapy?

In 1972, a paper published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggested that there was a “Romeo and Juliet effect” in early-stage relationships.

The study concluded that the more parents try to interfere, the stronger that bond of young love becomes.

We now know that study is utter bullsh*t…

Adult ADHD is a type of neurodiversity that goes undiagnosed about 90% of the time.

Here are some things to think about if attention deficit disorder is hurting your marriage.

Imagine a world where sharing our deepest struggles was not just accepted, but encouraged.

In this parallel universe, a public sense of empathy reigns supreme.

What would it look like if we all revealed our secret battles?

Research suggests that parents who let their children take the lead in easy or moderately difficult tasks help them develop self-regulation skills and independence, contributing to their success later in life.

As Stanford University professor Jelena Obradović explains, "Too much direct engagement can come at a cost to kids' abilities to control their own attention, behavior, and emotions."

Valerie L. Gaus, in her book "Living Well on the Spectrum," introduces a therapeutic intervention called "problem-solving" tailored for folks with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

This approach empowers them to navigate challenges and improve their quality of life.

Let's discuss into the essence of Gaus's problem-solving intervention and how it can benefit those with ASD…

In her book "Living on the Spectrum," Valerie L. Gaus introduces the concept of "eye punctuation," which refers to the various ways in which humans use eye contact to convey meaning in social interactions.

But for folks with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), understanding and interpreting these cues can be challenging…

However, with practice and training, humans with ASD can learn to decipher the nuances of eye contact and improve their social communication skills.

New research underscores the profound impact of self-compassion on emotional healing and well-being.

According to Professor Mark R. Leary, the lead author of a study on this subject, self-compassion helps humans cope with life's challenges without becoming defensive.

He stated, “Self-compassion helps to eliminate a lot of the anger, depression and pain we experience when things go badly for us.”

Recent research highlights the profound connection between the words we use and our mental and physical well-being.

According to Dr. Vera Vine, the lead author of a study on this topic, our language reflects our comfort and familiarity with different emotional states…

Recent discoveries regarding quantum vibrations inside neurons in the brain have reignited interest in a controversial theory of consciousness.

This theory suggests that the brain is connected to the universe at a quantum level, a concept first proposed in the 1990s but heavily criticized at the time.

One of the main criticisms was that the brain was considered too "warm, wet, and noisy" for coherent quantum processes.

But apparently.. evidence is growing that human consciousness is connected to the universe at a quantum level… and this might change everything…

Neuroscience continues the exploration of infant consciousness… and that exploration continues to lead us to ethically challenging territories.

Until the 1980s, medical practices routinely subjected newborns to surgeries without anesthesia, under the assumption of their lack of awareness.

Recent research challenges the prior, prevailing notion that consciousness only arises after birth or within the first year of life.

A meta-review of studies suggests that some form of consciousness may emerge even before birth, particularly towards the end of the third trimester…

I admire courageous couples who might feel helpless or hopeless but deeply long to find a way to repair and reconnect once more.

If you’ve been in emotional gridlock and you want help, I might be the help you need…

But when will even a good couples therapist throw up their hands?

The aftermath of COVID-19 is proving to be a real snooze fest for many, but not in the way you might think.

While we're all eager to put the pandemic behind us, some are having trouble catching those much-needed Zs.

According to a recent study, over 76% of folks recovering from mild COVID-19 are experiencing a noticeable degree of insomnia…