The Presence of Absence - Holidays without Parents
A discovery of memorabilia on Christmas morning brings back memories of parents who are no longer with us. The good news for those who are encountering this experience for the first time - it does get better.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 26, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Julie K. Hersh Tags: Relationships Self-Help death death of parents mourning Source Type: news

Can Women Succeed Without A Mentor?
Male mentors tend to sponsor rather than just mentor—similar to the difference between coaching and selling. read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 26, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Peggy Drexler, Ph.D. Tags: Gender Relationships difference between mentoring and sponsoring queen bees successful women women and work women mentoring women Source Type: news

What Marriage Offers That Living Together Doesn't
Since we don't need to marry for the same reasons we did even 20 years ago, should we just get rid of the marriage model or are there ways we can have the best of both worlds?read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 26, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Susan Pease Gadoua, L.C.S.W. Tags: Relationships Source Type: news

Where Does Marriage Fit Into Love These Days?
Since we don't need to marry for the same reasons we did even 20 years ago, should we just get rid of the marriage model or are there ways we can have the best of both worlds?read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 26, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Susan Pease Gadoua, L.C.S.W. Tags: Relationships Source Type: news

Sexually Dominant Women and the Men Who Desire Them Part III
Men who desire sexual humiliationread more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 26, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Stephen J. Betchen, D.S.W. Tags: Relationships Sex Source Type: news

Why Watch the Holiday Classics This Season?
Holiday films captivate us and draw the family together. The classics can be watched year after year, and maintain their magical quality, in large part because they tap into the emotions that connect each individual with family and community. read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 25, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Eugene Beresin, M.D., M.A. Tags: Happiness Media Relationships Social Life Source Type: news

The 15 Gifts of Aging
My friend, Mr. Rollin Stirman, is truly an inspiring man. At 72 years old he launched a new business. Mr. Stirman and I talked about the many advantages of starting a new venture at this stage of life. We hope by sharing his list on the 15 gifts of aging, others will be inspired to harness the incredible productivity that can develop in later years.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 25, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Eva Ritvo, M.D. Tags: Aging Happiness Relationships Resilience Source Type: news

Navigating Grief and Loss as an Autistic Adult
It’s the holiday season...a time for reflection, togetherness, and joy, so they say. As I’ve written before, it hasn’t always been that way for me. This holiday season has been an especially difficult one. One of my best friends passed away over Thanksgiving weekend.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 24, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Lynne Soraya Tags: Autism Relationships Resilience Therapy Asperger ' bereavement death friend friendship grief holiday loss loss over the holidays sensory issues sensory processing issues Source Type: news

Four Holiday Actions from Hijacks to Happiness
Here are four actions or strategies you can use to have a happier holiday and get REAL with 1) Realistic expectations, 2) Experience and celebrate the moments, 3) Accept and let and 4) Love and learn The holidays can be depleting for your cognitive fuel and here are ways to be more mindful to get off automatic and get on exceptional so you have a joyous holiday.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 24, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Relly Nadler, Psy.D..,M.C.C. Tags: Relationships Resilience emotional intelligence emotional self-regulation parenting peak performance stress relief Source Type: news

Stop Head Games From Destroying Your Love
Make your relationship healthier and make it last by keeping clear of hidden and not-so-hidden head games.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 24, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D. Tags: Relationships Source Type: news

The Inside Story
An attempt to train social skills isn't as successful as expected, but the numbers don't make sense. To sort out what went wrong, you have to look beyond the statistics and try to imagine how the participants in the study were thinking.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 24, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gary Klein, Ph.D. Tags: Cognition Creativity Relationships Source Type: news

Top 2014 Living Single Posts – and a Few Other Things, Too
Here are the 2014 Living Single posts that attracted the greatest number of page views, plus some other things, too.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 24, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Bella DePaulo, Ph.D. Tags: Happiness Relationships Resilience Social Life asexuality body language boredom friendship health humiliation jealousy living alone longevity marriage myths about marriage myths about single people Negative Thoughts relat Source Type: news

Santa and Saturnalia
I love holidays at the winter solstice. I love making the deadest, darkest time of the year light and green. I love playing Santa. But I have an almost irresistible urge to put on a pileus.read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 23, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Laura Betzig, Ph.D. Tags: Evolutionary Psychology Happiness Relationships Spirituality Source Type: news

How An Objective Leader Gets Through the Holidays...
Do you look like this during the Holidays? Learn how an Objective Leader gets through the Holidays with less stress and more fun!read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 23, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Elizabeth R. Thornton Tags: Relationships Self-Help Stress Work leadership behaviors mental models stress reduction Source Type: news

9 Ways the Internet is Toxic for Your Relationship
The Internet connects people, but can it also pull people apart? How does the online world affect your relationship?read more (Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center)
Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 23, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Theresa E. DiDonato, Ph.D. Tags: Happiness Relationships Self-Help Social Life Source Type: news