Psychology Around the Net: July 4, 2020
Happy 4th of July!
Here in America, not only does July usher in the birthday celebrations of these United States, but since 2008 July has also been the Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, or Minority Mental Health Month, or even BIPOC Mental Health Month (Mental Health America has decided to phase out the word “minority” and instead refer to Blacks, Indigenous People, and People of Color).
Regardless of how the name evolves, its original namesake — Bebe Moore Campbell — was a teacher, author, journalist, and mental health advocate who worked hard to bring awareness...
Source: World of Psychology - July 4, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alicia Sparks Tags: Psychology Around the Net Adhd Bebe Moore Campbell infant sleep issues Law Enforcement Minority Mental Health Awareness Month pandemic police Procrastination productivity hack young adults moving home Source Type: blogs
How a Simple Phrase Can Strengthen Resolve
A well-said phrase can remind us how we’re not alone in our struggles — and, perhaps, more importantly, can also inspire us to push onward. Examples range from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle’s “It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light” to contemporary author and civil rights activist Maya Angelou’s “You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated.” When facing tough times, difficult people, and challenging situations, a simple set of words such as these may keep hope alive, strengthen resolve — and help us to keep our cool.
In a Fast Company ...
Source: World of Psychology - July 3, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tracy Shawn, MA Tags: Motivation and Inspiration Psychology Resilience Source Type: blogs
Building a Therapeutic Alliance with a Dreamer: Trials and Tribulations of an Undocumented Immigrant
This article is a reminder to be compassionate towards your peers, even if you do not know about their immigration status. Be sensitive and understanding of the hardships associated with immigration status. More importantly, advocate for the undocumented immigrants to have access to mental health care. (Source: World of Psychology)
Source: World of Psychology - July 3, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alif Ahmed, MS Tags: Abuse Mental Health and Wellness Policy and Advocacy PTSD Relationships Stigma Trauma Abandonment C-PTSD DACA Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Health Insurance healthcare Immigration Insecurity Source Type: blogs
How to Help a Family Member with an Addiction
It is difficult dealing with a family member who is struggling with an addiction. It takes intentional listening, meaningful communication, avenues for change, and self-care to persevere.
Here are a few helpful suggestions:
Listen
Pay attention to what your loved one is saying and doing. Listen to both verbal and nonverbal cues. What are the warning signs? Those struggling with addiction will usually voice warning signs, or these can be found in their body language.
One parent I worked with said she could tell her teenage son was struggling because he was no longer himself. Signs he showed were constant restlessness, s...
Source: World of Psychology - July 2, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: James E. Phelan, LCSW, BCD, Psy.D Tags: Addiction Children and Teens Communication Family Recovery Substance Abuse Alcoholism Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Motherhood and The Dragon of Self-Doubt
Are you a mom struggling with loads of self-doubt? Just know you’re not alone. Today’s guest, Katherine Wintsch, author and researcher of modern motherhood, discusses the “dragon of self-doubt” that many moms grapple with. This doubt can manifest as comparing ourselves to other moms, imagining a doomsday future or just sheer exhaustion.
Do you struggle to feel “good enough” as a parent or a partner? Do you feel desperate to get that next job promotion? Do you call yourself “fat” or a host of other ugly names? Tune in for real strategies to overcome these self-doubt dragons.
SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW
&nbs...
Source: World of Psychology - July 2, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: Children and Teens General Inspiration & Hope Interview LifeHelper Parenting Podcast The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
The Purposeful Parenting Mindset
July is National Purposeful Parenting month. Purposeful Parenting is a movement that has gained popularity over the last decade. It is based on the belief that when the parental role is established with proactive intentionality and thorough understanding about child development, the ability of children to fulfill their potential and have more options available to them increases.
Purposeful Parenting has strong roots in the age-old debate between the roles of nature versus nurture in development. Prior to this movement, many parents and professionals viewed growth as a kind of predetermined outcome that naturally evolved....
Source: World of Psychology - July 1, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Bonnie McClure Tags: Children and Teens Family Parenting Success & Achievement Academic Achievement Child Development National Purposeful Parenting Month Personal Growth students Source Type: blogs
You Can Find Peace in Difficult Times
At certain times, it might seem impossible to find a few moments of peace in your life. If you have a lot of responsibilities or worries, you may feel caught in a whirlwind of trying to get things done while trying to deal with problems or your own complex emotions. Other people impact your sense of peace, too, when they ask you to do more than you feel you can handle comfortably or when they cause additional issues.
The good news is, no matter how difficult your external life is, you can add healing peace to each day. This won’t magically make everything okay, but it can help you deal with stress and protect your healt...
Source: World of Psychology - July 1, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jan McDaniel Tags: Anxiety and Panic General Self-Help Stress Calm Organization overwhelm Self Care stress reduction Time Management Source Type: blogs
Models of Social Interaction Do Not Reflect Current Social Life
Are you secretly dreading the day when social distancing is just a vague memory? When you once again have to physically interact with other people, whether you like them or not? Chances are you are not a social deviant or a freak, but a representative of the new normal.
It’s Time to Rethink “Normal”
The long-established preference for, and mastering of, face-to-face interaction with other people is considered tantamount to a high level of social functioning. Conversely, the image of a person with low social functioning is one who avoids physical contact, peering out at the real world through a (digital) key...
Source: World of Psychology - June 30, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Psych Central Guest Author Tags: Communication Family Friends General Psychology Relationships Research coronavirus COVID-19 extravesion Introversion Social Behavior social distancing social life Social Psychology Socialization Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Studying “ Resting B**ch Face ”
What is resting b**ch face? In today’s Not Crazy podcast, Gabe and Lisa discuss the resting b**ch face concept and why it’s even a thing. Lisa shares how she’s been accused of it and how she’s even been prodded by men to smile more.
What do you think? Is resting b**ch face an unconscious bias against women to always look pretty for men? Or is how you are perceived by others just a regular part of life? Join us for a nuanced discussion on the psychology of resting b**ch face.
(Transcript Available Below)
Please Subscribe to Our Show:
And We Love Written Reviews!
About The Not Crazy podcast Hosts
G...
Source: World of Psychology - June 30, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: General Not Crazy Podcast Women's Issues Source Type: blogs
Personal Boundaries and Building Self Love
Personal boundaries can feel vague or confusing for many. Boundaries are a concept that should be tied into establishing a firm sense of right and wrong regarding your comfort zone, your personal space, your emotions and feelings, and what you value in your personal safety and security. Since boundaries work both ways, they are also about understanding the nuances and limits on others’ personal boundaries as well and respecting the choices they make for themselves in their own life.
Clear personal boundaries can include many moving parts, such as establishing emotional or physical distance or intimacy, being able to have...
Source: World of Psychology - June 29, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Dr. Annie Tanasugarn Tags: Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Help Abandonment Boundaries Codependency Comfort Zone Personal Boundaries Personal Space Self Love Source Type: blogs
Why Deep Breathing Helps Calm Anxiety
As someone whose friends and family know I’ve endured a number of heartbreaking challenges and physical and emotional difficulties, I’m often asked how I cope with anxiety. They see my eternal optimism as at odds with the turmoil I’ve gone through in life and wonder what my secret is for dealing with a magnitude of life’s ups and downs. I tell them, quite simply, that it isn’t a secret, yet the most effective technique I’ve discovered to calm anxiety is deep breathing.
How and why does deep breathing work in calming anxiety? The Anxiety and Depression Association of America states that about 40 million adults i...
Source: World of Psychology - June 29, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Suzanne Kane Tags: Anxiety and Panic Mindfulness Self-Help Breathing Exercise Calm stress reduction Source Type: blogs
Are You Able to Receive or Are You Just Taking?
In a recent talk I gave on the art of receiving, the psychologist who organized the event offered an interesting comment. Dr. Allen Berger is a psychologist, author, and leading expert on addiction. He made the point that there’s an important difference between receiving and taking. Here is my understanding of the difference.
We may have developed a character structure that makes it difficult for us to receive deeply. Whether someone offers a gift, a compliment, or a kind act, we might have built a wall that prevents us from letting it in. This block may be due to a combination of our beliefs and emotional blocks around ...
Source: World of Psychology - June 28, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John Amodeo, PhD Tags: Friends Happiness Mindfulness Psychology Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Help Communication Intimacy Shame Source Type: blogs
Tame Your Guilt Monster with These Coping Strategies
Do you have your own personal Guilt Monster (GM)? You know the type. Maybe your GM is an innocuous fellow. He might hide out in a small corner of your brain, causing little trouble until you stumble across him again. Then, however, he can be like a bee stinger left in your skin. A week or two later, the itching restarts with a vengeance, perhaps long after you thought you were finished with that issue.
Alternately, your GM could be plaguing you night and day, a permanent resident of your primary thought patterns, looping through your consciousness with clockwork regularity the way a roller coaster threads constantly over ...
Source: World of Psychology - June 28, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jan McDaniel Tags: Self-Help anxiety Coping Skills Guilt Remorse Rumination Source Type: blogs
5 Reasons Your Definition of Love Sets You Up for Failure
Unlucky in love? Your definition of love is probably the reason.
Universally, there are only two things every person wants: Love and money. Of the two, money is so much simpler to understand and obtain. It’s transactional. You provide a service. You make money. Done.
The definition of love, on the other hand, is harder to pin down. And so much more complicated when what you think you know is both ironic and contradictory.
Love is fleeting. Love is forever. It’s all-consuming, yet mercurial. Difficult to keep.
A marriage is love that lasts a lifetime, though you better enjoy the honeymoon period, because it won’t las...
Source: World of Psychology - June 27, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Psych Central Guest Author Tags: Publishers Relationships YourTango Boundaries Love Self-Esteem Unconditional Love Validation Source Type: blogs
Psychology Around the Net: June 27, 2020
This week’s Psychology Around the Net takes a look at new research on “mommy brain,” how ultrasounds might be the next big non-invasive research tool and treatment option for brain disorders, the latest state to remove mental health questions from the state bar application, and more.
Stay well, friends!
Does ‘Mommy Brain’ Last? Study Shows Motherhood Does Not Diminish Attention: Well, not sure I’m buying this just yet (ha!), but new research out of Purdue University might have debunked the “mommy brain” theory. By studying mothers who were at least one year postpartum —...
Source: World of Psychology - June 27, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alicia Sparks Tags: Psychology Around the Net Brain Activity Emotional Baggage mommy brain New Hampshire bar Postpartum Self-Esteem Ultrasound Source Type: blogs
