We know words matter and that language can be sexist, racist, bigoted, or just plain mean. Does your language say something ...

"Mom Brain" has a negative connotation, but recent research suggests that pregnant women and new mothers actually have more ...

Optimism and reframing are essential tools in the childhood resiliency toolbox. Helping children practice using these tools ...

Desire discrepancy remains one of the most common and complex issues that sex and couples therapists treat. New research ...

Cherished possessions are cherished because of the stories they hold: stories of the origins of the object, how the object ...

Whether it’s the mental load or the financial burden, when labor is perceived as unappreciated and perceived as unfair, ...

Dan Bates is a clinical mental health counselor, licensed in the state of Washington and certified nationally.

Despite popular belief, patients resist change not only because they fear it, but also because they wish to remain authentic.

Discover how the normal curve reveals patterns in everything from everyday decisions to psychological phenomena.

The replication crisis, publication bias, and careerism undermine scientific rigor and ethical responsibility in counseling ...

Turns out our Irish, Italian, and German neighbors were upset about how many of the newcomers had brown skin. The first ...

Each style of personhood can be a trap as well as a form of expression. Consider those benefits and challenges.