I recommend the one-hit rule in romantic relationships: If your partner intentionally hits you, leave him or her forever. Leaving may be stressful, but it is better than dying or living in fear. I have a feeling that Gabby Petito, for instance, would still be alive...
Artificial intelligence (AI), in the form of chatbots, has many potential advantages over humans as therapists. Here are some. It is available 24/7. It is very fast in responding to a question or request. It is free. However, some special therapist chatbots may...
Borderline Script for a Brief Zoom-Based Video Production This is a work of fiction, set in the future. I hope groups will perform it. I hope others will learn from it. Borderline Characters: Jenna, the young-looking therapist....
Different types of social media are like kitchen knives. They are helpful if used properly and dangerous if not used properly. If we have young children, do we eliminate all kitchen knives? I suggest a moderate position. If you have very sharp kitchen knives and...
The Association Between Mindfulness and Procrastination: A Meta-Analysis (2024) Liam Moloney, John M. Malouff, & Jai Meynadier University of New England, Australia Please send correspondence regarding this article to John M. Malouff,...
Hell is a place where sinners are sent after death to exist in torment. Most people think hell is burning hot. In The Inferno, the poet Dante described levels of hell, which mostly are hot; however, the worst sinners, the betrayers, exist in a frozen lake. ...
Individuals who have borderline personality disorder (BPD) typically have very negative emotions and dread abandonment. They often engage in acts that lead others to feel outraged. These acts might including viciously insulting another in words or deed, brutally...
How are a religious cult and a religion alike? They both involve worship of a supernatural power or powers (e.g., god or gods). All religions start as cults. To become a religion, a cult must long outsurvive its founder. Popular religions include...
When you like something or watch a video on Facebook, Facebook sends you more of the same type of content. I get many clips of comedians and photos of natural wonders. I never see cats. In essence, Facebook is reinforcing my being on the site by sending me content...
Social confidence is valuable. It helps a person make friends, find a mate, and develop a career. Many people have a low level of social confidence. Others perceive these individuals as unassertive, avoidant, or weak. I know about problems with social...
