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“I Didn’t Do It!” Denial, Lying, or Anosognosia?

Do you know someone who has trouble admitting when they have made mistakes? Or acknowledging hostile behavior, such as speaking in an irritated tone and even outright anger? This may be why.

5 Tips for Being the Parent All Teens Would Love to Have

Be the dumbest one in the room — plus four more surprising but highly effective parenting strategies.

“Just Listen To Me!”… Is This a Mistaken Request?

This advice may be common but it's still bad advice. Here's what folks really want when they try to talk over a problem with a friend, spouse or even a therapist.

6 Safe Sentence-Starters For Sensitive Discussions

Feeling like your voice does not get taken seriously? It's frustrating to feel ignored. Here's six effective sentence-starters, for use at home or work.

10 Gifts: Wisdom From an Extraordinary Therapist and Healer

Dale Peterson was a masterful energy therapist. In honor of his death, I am sharing some of his powerful techniques and innovations.

6 Ways to Take the Sting Away When You Receive Criticism

Do you squirm when you've made mistakes and now see criticism coming your way? Tighten up with anxiety? Feel tempted to counterpunch? Here's five better post-mistake strategies.

10 Keys to Becoming Psychologically Savvy

Are these 10 psychological understandings enhancing your well-being?

7 Kinds of Domestic Abuse, Including One That’s Post-Divorce

Ignorance about forms of abuse can block a partner from taking effective action to protect themselves, and their children, from harm.

10 Mantras for Managing Emotionally Challenging Situations

These principles can help you stay sane in tough circumstances, including parental alienation.

From Conflict to Resolution: Building a Practice with Referrals from Divorce Lawyers

Conflict ResolutionBuilding a practice with Referrals from Lawyers