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Book Review: What ‘How To Be A Lion’ Taught Me About Creating Safe Spaces
This blog by a new mom highlights "creating safe spaces." The book "How To Be A Lion" shows how societal expectations can make us...
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What A Children’s Book Taught Me About Bravery And Vulnerability
As a therapist, I question what true bravery is. A children's book, "Brave Dave," explores this. Initially, Dave thinks bravery is strength and following...
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Why Do We Need To Talk About Psychological Safety In The Workplace?
Sita, a lawyer, bravely set boundaries with a difficult colleague. Her boss, however, dismissed her concerns. This situation exemplifies the need for psychological safety...
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Book Review: The Good Life |How to Build Happiness Habits|
Feeling stuck between work, friends, and "adulting"? This blog post says "The Good Life" by Wadlinger and Schulz can help. This research-backed book explores...
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The Art of Forgiveness And Letting Go (Especially When It Doesn't Come Easy)
Struggling to forgive someone? This post explores why forgiveness isn't about a perfect apology, but about you letting go. The author, raised to say...
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Psychologist Review: Giraffes Can’t Dance |How Can We Move Past Performance Anxiety|
This excerpt explores performance anxiety through a children's book about a giraffe. Feeling anxious before a performance is a common experience. The story encourages...
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(Un)popular Opinion: Never Have I Ever… Cheated! |Psychology of Infidelity|
Infidelity's sting goes beyond betrayal, argues this excerpt. Using "Never Have I Ever" as an example, the author explores the psychology of infidelity. While...
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What 'Darlings' Teaches Us About Abuse In Relationships
This excerpt discusses abuse in relationships. A movie, Darlings, caused a stir for showing a wife fighting back against her abuser. The author argues...
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Why Has Nobody Told Me (About) This (Book) Before? |Practical Mental Health Strategies|
This review explores "Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?" by Julie Smith. Despite skepticism about self-help books, the reviewer, a therapist, found it...
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Bump Out of the Closet : An Emotional Journey Of Pregnancy
This excerpt explores the emotional journey of unplanned pregnancy. Unlike planned journeys, there's no time to adjust. The sudden reality brings confusion, fear, and...
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Swindler Science: A Therapist's Breakdown Of The Emotional Manipulation Of Tinder Swindler
This excerpt explores emotional manipulation in online dating through "The Tinder Swindler." Simon Leviev showered his dates with gifts and luxury experiences, creating an...