Author Archives: jordanp

Excessive Anger Is An Emotional Disorder (Shh! Don’t Tell!)

What pervasive psychological disorder was left out of the new diagnostic manual? Here's some hints: It's the habit most likely to make you look bad, and make you dislike others.

Does Media Violence Breed Real Life Killing?

Terrorism from abroad scares us, and yet the larger danger may be the terrorists we inadvertently are breeding within our own families and communities. Over 1000 research studies have clarified a frightening reality. Fortunately, there's lots you can do about it.

Deck the Halls for Chanukah

Sustaining traditions is key to what the Maccabees, the Jewish freedom fighters of 2000 years ago, fought to preserve.

Depression In Pregnancy—How To Keep It From Harming the Baby

A new study suggests that depression during pregnancy can harm the baby's brain. Yet pregnant moms are advised not to take antidepressants. Fortunately, here's other options.

Evil Genes? An Unconventional Perspective on BPD

Why do folks with borderline personality disorder sometimes act in such astoundingly selfish and hurtful ways?

Doubles Tennis Champions

Doubles tennis requires perfect partnership and mental skills as well as highest level athletic training. How did two strong individual players become world champions?

Does Media Violence Beget Real-LIfe Killings?

Do your kids watch violence in movies, tv shows, on the internet or in video games? Do they observe violence in your home?

Emotional IQ Alone Is Not Enough For Marriage Success

Does talent alone lead to great performance as a husband or wife? Or do you also need to learn strong marriage communication and conflict resolution skills.

Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Good Advice or Bad?

Everyone from time to time gets worried thoughts. What's a way to put these thoughts to good use? And if you are a chronic worrier, what's an alternative path you might take?

Depressed and Don’t Know Why? Or What You Can Do About It?

If you or someone you know has been feeling uncharacteristically irritable, discouraged, self-critical, or down, help is available.