The subject of spanking children is a perpetually unresolved debate that stirs up a lot of emotion, but not a lot of reasoning. From a purely psychological point of view, however, there is compelling evidence as to why physical punishment … Continue reading
Stress reduction isn’t necessarily about doing less. In fact, many people become depressed or anxious simply because they don’t have enough to do. Ask anyone trying to adjust to retirement! It really boils down to what you do with what … Continue reading
A website visitor tells me that he has been unemployed for four years. He goes on to say, “My odds of finding a job seem to decrease as time passes. A friend has offered to compose a fake resume and … Continue reading
A Delaware Coast Press reader writes that she disagrees with some of her friends regarding the upcoming election. Because of her frustration over what they say and think, she has become disgusted and withdrawn. She says that if she disconnects … Continue reading
A growing volume of research appears to indicate that self-esteem might not be all it’s cracked up to be. Studies have shown that many valedictorians, low-achieving students and everyone in between think quite highly of themselves. Violent criminals are no … Continue reading
I often encounter couples who, even after many years of marriage, maintain separate finances and bank accounts. What makes certain couples reach the decision to handle money in this way? It all depends on the individuals involved. Some people like … Continue reading
Psychologist Dr. Martin Seligman, author of “Authentic Happiness,” asserts that happiness has three components: mood, meaning, and how engaged people are in what they’re doing. “You could think of these as three different ‘takes’ a person has on his or … Continue reading
As Labor Day approaches, what used to be a ghost town is no more. We still get our share of crowds, especially on weekends. For some people, however, the thought of walking onto a crowded boardwalk or into a busy … Continue reading
Recent studies suggest that teenage rebellion and obnoxious behavior are considered a normal and universal part of growing up. But is this assumption valid? First of all, we have to distinguish between rebellion and “individuation.” Individuation refers to the inevitable … Continue reading
It seems that no sooner did summer start, that back-to-school is just around the corner! In spite of the summer beach pleasures, many parents will face issues with their kids involving academics, focus and concentration. Will your child pay attention … Continue reading
One of the biggest problems in most personal or business relationships is the false assumption that there’s a conflict of interest, when in fact there isn’t. When personal relationships degenerate into unhappiness, you’ll almost always find the partners ready to … Continue reading
It’s natural to be happy and to love the warm weather and sunshine. But as things quiet down in the fall and winter, I encounter clients who feel depressed and gloomy when the days become shorter and darker. This is … Continue reading