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Jealousy

Do You Suffer From Envy? A 7 Question Inventory

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on March 7, 2023

Asking yourself basic questions can reveal whether you suffer from envy. Your answer to one question may indicate how honest you are about it.

Asking yourself basic questions can reveal whether you suffer from envy. Your answer to one question may indicate how honest you are about it.

Relationships

4 Ways to Help Someone Who's Struggling Emotionally

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on February 22, 2023

Taking action when someone you care about is struggling can make a big difference in helping them through a difficult period.

Taking action when someone you care about is struggling can make a big difference in helping them through a difficult period.

Suicide

A High-Profile Suicide Exposes a Confusing Risk Factor

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on December 19, 2022

Few people may know when someone is struggling with suicidal thoughts, so checking in with those close to you by asking a few simple questions may be vital.

Few people may know when someone is struggling with suicidal thoughts, so checking in with those close to you by asking a few simple questions may be vital.

Parenting

5 Principles to Manage the Complex Bind of Step-Parenting

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on December 9, 2022

Parenting brings challenges that are difficult to truly prepare for, but step-parenting involves an even more complex balance and the practice of certain principles.

Parenting brings challenges that are difficult to truly prepare for, but step-parenting involves an even more complex balance and the practice of certain principles.

Relationships

3 Signs That Someone Has Become Bitter

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on November 18, 2022

No one ever plans on becoming a bitter person. The process of becoming bitter is often difficult to detect until it's too late. Taking a few simple inventories can help.

No one ever plans on becoming a bitter person. The process of becoming bitter is often difficult to detect until it's too late. Taking a few simple inventories can help.

Personality

4 Signs of Someone With an Explosive Personality

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on September 23, 2022

Individuals with explosive personalities typically engage in behaviors that are confusing and distressing. Becoming aware of these signs is key to protecting yourself.

Individuals with explosive personalities typically engage in behaviors that are confusing and distressing. Becoming aware of these signs is key to protecting yourself.

Gender

A Memphis Abduction and the Dilemma of Women Jogging Alone

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on September 3, 2022

A Personal Perspective: The high-profile abduction of a white Memphis woman connected to a wealthy family broaches the dilemma of women joggers running alone outdoors.

A Personal Perspective: The high-profile abduction of a white Memphis woman connected to a wealthy family broaches the dilemma of women joggers running alone outdoors.

Forgiveness

The 3 Most Common Lies We Tell Ourselves

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on August 18, 2022

When we tell ourselves something that isn't true to feel better about ourselves, a relationship, or the life we lead, it doesn't change that it's a lie.

When we tell ourselves something that isn't true to feel better about ourselves, a relationship, or the life we lead, it doesn't change that it's a lie.

Health

“Racelighting” and Its Psychological Impact on BIPOC

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on June 24, 2022

When educational institutions release affirming statements about race in the wake of racialized incidents or tensions, BIPOC individuals pay attention to the degree of authenticity.

When educational institutions release affirming statements about race in the wake of racialized incidents or tensions, BIPOC individuals pay attention to the degree of authenticity.

Personality

The 3 Personality Types That Frustrate Relationships Most

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on June 15, 2022

A few personality types can make collaboration in a relationship extremely difficult, causing others to feel frustrated, angry, invalidated or even "crazy" at times.

A few personality types can make collaboration in a relationship extremely difficult, causing others to feel frustrated, angry, invalidated or even "crazy" at times.

Depression

What's the Most Helpful Element of Therapy?

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on June 6, 2022

Many different therapeutic approaches can be effective at treating depression, as long as they have this.

Many different therapeutic approaches can be effective at treating depression, as long as they have this.

Health

How to Get Out of a Psychological Rut

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on March 28, 2022

Several simple techniques are effective in getting a person out of a psychological rut, and some are so simple that they may surprise you.

Several simple techniques are effective in getting a person out of a psychological rut, and some are so simple that they may surprise you.

Health

The Benefits of Letting Someone Be Wrong

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on February 14, 2022

Individuals who regularly try to prove others wrong are usually unsuccessful and do so for reasons they are unaware of. Further, they rarely think of the cost to their own energy.

Individuals who regularly try to prove others wrong are usually unsuccessful and do so for reasons they are unaware of. Further, they rarely think of the cost to their own energy.

Attention

Why Your Success May Make Your Partner Act Out

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on February 7, 2022

Whether your partner acts out when you succeed or are the focus of major life celebrations, or whether it's someone you know who is so affected, understanding is crucial to coping.

Whether your partner acts out when you succeed or are the focus of major life celebrations, or whether it's someone you know who is so affected, understanding is crucial to coping.

Fear

4 Criteria for a Good and Valid Opinion

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on December 17, 2021

The next time someone shares an opinion with you, ask yourself whether it meets four criteria before you decide if it's valid and worth heeding.

The next time someone shares an opinion with you, ask yourself whether it meets four criteria before you decide if it's valid and worth heeding.

Smith's memoir reflects an honest analysis of some of life's most provocative and enigmatic emotional challenges, from trauma to identity to life purpose.

Narcissism

What Happens When a Narcissist Becomes Unhappy

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on November 12, 2021

While the narcissist works hard to ward off occasional feelings of unhappiness, unhappiness does develop, and he typically resorts to one tactic to get rid of the feelings quickly.

While the narcissist works hard to ward off occasional feelings of unhappiness, unhappiness does develop, and he typically resorts to one tactic to get rid of the feelings quickly.

Relationships

Why Some People Can Get So Defensive

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on September 28, 2021

A close work or personal relationship with a highly defensive person can cause severe stress and frustration. These relationships lack validation and fairness.

A close work or personal relationship with a highly defensive person can cause severe stress and frustration. These relationships lack validation and fairness.

Chronic caregiving presents risks for caregivers, so being vigilant and disciplined about a few specific behaviors can prevent caregivers from feeling drained.

Relationships

The Biggest Mistake People Make After a Breakup

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on August 26, 2021

Decisions should be made based on long-term benefit, not immediate gratification.

Decisions should be made based on long-term benefit, not immediate gratification.