Category: The Assortment

April 9, 2011

“Making Marriage Work” by John Gottman

This is a great introduction to some of the most important psychological research being conducted today.  In their "Love Lab," an inn-like setting in which couples are studied while they interact with each other, Dr. John Gottman's team has identified (with exceptional statistical significance) a number of things that couples do or don't do to make relationships happy or hellish.… Read more...
March 29, 2011

ADHD and Diet

We don’t know. We can’t say for sure if ADHD is significantly affected by diet – and keep in mind that ADHD is a syndrome, and might have multiple causes. In other words, what causes the brain changes behind ADHD symptoms for one person might be completely different for another. (You wanted it simple? You got ADHD or something?) But… Read more...
August 1, 2010

Shame needs air to heal

Are there situations in which shame is called for?  Of course. But in many of the people I encounter, it’s irrationally applied and a major impediment to moving forward in life.  It’s what keeps us in hiding.  Ironically, the best way of getting over it is to talk about it, and give it air. Here’s a classic article on this… Read more...