Is Viral Psychology Helping Our Mental Health? Viral Psychology? Scroll TikTok. Open Instagram. Even LinkedIn now. Suddenly, everyone is a therapist. You’ll hear things like “If they didn’t text back, it’s childhood trauma,” “You’re not anxious — your nervous system is dysregulated,” or “This one…
Beneath the Surface There are moments in my work when extreme behavior initially feels impossible to understand. These behaviors are not unusual, not eccentric, but genuinely unsettling. The kind of behavior that makes people ask, “How could anyone do that?” And yet—after years of clinical…
What Is Strengths-Based Psychology? Strengths-based psychology is an approach that focuses on identifying and developing a person’s existing abilities rather than concentrating solely on problems, deficits, or symptoms. Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with you?”, it asks, “What’s strong in you — and how can…
What New Psychology Research Reveals The Shift in ADHD Research ADHD has been viewed for years as a disorder defined by inattention, impulsivity, and poor focus. But new international research is challenging this stereotype. In a recent study, adults with ADHD reported powerful strengths linked…
The Female Bonding Response 1. The Architecture of Attachment Across cultures and clinical studies, women consistently report a deeper sense of wellbeing when they feel needed, seen, and emotionally secure in their relationship. Neuroscience explains why. When a woman experiences consistent affection and attentive presence,…
Psychology of Significance Intimate relationships don’t thrive on compatibility or shared values alone. They’re built through daily rituals of recognition, touch, and erotic mirroring. For many men, what holds their erotic and emotional world together isn’t just being loved — it’s feeling needed. This isn’t…