Counseling & Coaching
Narcissists are often assumed to be braggadocious, extroverted individuals that are always the center of attention. Introverted narcissists use what’s known as covert psychological behaviors that can mask their true intentions. Because of this, their manipulation tactics can be harder to spot. Some of the signs of an introverted narcissist…
The positive effects of nature on mental and physical health are well-documented. Captain Obvious says that’s because humans evolved outdoors, not indoors, for 99.9% of their time on Earth. Virtual reality nature lacks the multisensory inputs (like soil, volatile organic compounds, and soundscapes) that people need to get the full…
Thriveworks analyzed over 54,000 data points to identify the Top Mental Health Terms for 2021, determined by usage growth over the past five years. Our findings indicate that many mental health terms are experiencing a surge in usage — overall, the use of mental health terminology has seen a 140%…
Americans love to drive—70 billion hours every year are spent driving in the US with 86% of us choosing to commute to work in our personal vehicles over other forms of transportation. Despite the prevalence of our car culture, we might be driving ourselves into a corner. Driving (and even…
The Human Genome Project was a 13-year research project dedicated to mapping the human genome. It was the tip of the iceberg for a field of study called genomics: the study of genomes, or the complete set of genes a species carries. The project uncovered the ways that many chronic…
As we age, studies show that we tend to lose touch with our friends and often struggle to form new friendships in their wake. Big life events like marriage, children, or moving can disrupt our connections to our friends. When it comes to ranking the importance of our social connections,…
Smartwatches have exploded in popularity, especially among Millennials and younger Gen-Xers: Companies like Garmin, Apple, and Fitbit all offer wearables that come loaded with features. Heavily marketed features of smartwatches include heart rate and stress monitoring, as well as blood O2 readings. While vital sign readings can be useful from…
Community values are reflected in our norms about social sanctions and third party punishments (TPPs). Our online interactions with celebrities reveal shifts in a society’s moral codes. “Cancel culture” can indicate a time-honored practice of regulating social behavior or pure trolling. Gossip, concept creep, and identity can also feed into…
News about climate change has a profound psychological impact on humans, but emotional responses can be an obstacle to action. When humans are distressed, their psychological defense mechanisms kick in and their solastalgia, or lived experience of environmental desolation, can turn into avoidance and denial. There are ways to overcome…