In this video, Psychologist Dr. Sandra Wartski reviews 5 of her favorite strategies about helping raise children who feel loved and connected.
February 10, 2026
January 10, 2026
Our culture presents a confusing array of messages about bodies, eating, and health. We see media images that promote unrealistic (and generally unreal) bodies, sensationalized news stories about “health,” and an ongoing push for perfection. This “normative discontent” reflects rampant weightism and lookism in our world. Body negativity has been a long-standing issue for many decades, but today’s culture can feel even more extreme because of often misguided social media messages and heavily edited images.
December 8, 2025
When something feels off or amiss with a friend, coworker or family member, we may know that we need to talk but sometimes hesitate because we don’t know how to approach the topic. Communication is naturally easier when we are addressing lighter or more cheerful material, but communication is just as important during difficult times. However, there are some guidelines to keep in mind when approaching a situation that needs more direct interaction.
November 7, 2025
The concept of Emotional Quotient (EQ) or Emotional Intelligence (EI) is widely recognized as an important aspect of life success. Neurodivergent people have unique strengths and weaknesses, which are unfortunately sometimes interpreted as impacting EQ negatively; however, this deserves re-examination. As psychologist and author Dr. Temple Grandin, who herself has autism, states, “I am different, not less.”
October 9, 2025
Difficulties and negative events are a part of life. We may not be in charge of the occurrence of a tragic event, hardship, or misfortune, but we can
September 10, 2025
We live in a society that often supports and sometimes even promotes extremes. From workaholics to bed rot, the expectation of being uber-productive or sinking into the comfort of being a couch potato swirls around us in confusing, frantic ways.
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