9 Ways to Help a Victim of Domestic Violence

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to HelpBelieve VictimsOffer SupportWhat Not to DoWhen to Call the Police Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Help Believe Victims Offer Support What Not to Do When to Call the Police If you know or suspect that someone is a victim ofdomestic violence, you might feel clueless about the best way to help. But don’t let a fear of saying the wrong thing prevent you from reaching out!...

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1903 words · Justin Ramirez

9 Ways to Move On After Divorce

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Develop Emotional Intelligence Join a Support Group Focus on Loving Yourself First Set Some Goals Expect to Lose Some Friends Join an Online Dating Site Buy Yourself Something Nice Every Once in a While Stop Feeling Like You Should Have Made it Work Close Divorceis an emotional rollercoaster. Getting “out of the habit” of being married can be an overwhelming time in any person’s life....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1340 words · Lisa Klein

9 Winter Date Ideas That Are Sure to Warm Things Up

Close AleksandarNakic / Getty ImagesAs temperatures approach freezing territory and bundling up becomes a priority, it may seem like you’ve got to hunker down and endure the frost until spring bounces back—especially as far as dating is concerned!The reality, though, is that winter is actually a great time tofan the flamesof your existing bond—and the enchanting backdrop of sparkling icicles, twinkling lights, and fluttering snowflakes makes it all the more magical....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2068 words · Steven Maxwell

9 Yellow Flags in a Relationship–Signs and How to Deal With Them

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents9 Yellow Flags in a RelationshipYellow Flags vs. Red FlagsYellow Flags vs. Orange FlagsHow to Determine Your Yellow FlagsAre Yellow Flags Bad?How to Deal With Yellow Flags in Your PartnerHow Can I Make Sure I Don’t Miss Yellow Flags?FAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 9 Yellow Flags in a Relationship Yellow Flags vs. Red Flags Yellow Flags vs. Orange Flags How to Determine Your Yellow Flags...

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2075 words · Michael Pierce

9-Minute Video Meditation for Mindful Eating

Close Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows Getting Started Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows...

January 17, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Amy Robertson

9-Minute Video Meditation for Ordinary Magic

Close Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows9:00Mindful Meditation to Just Do It & Know You’re Doing ItToo often, we go about our day-to-day lives, looking forward. We daydream about owning a house, make travel arrangements for a change of pace, and anticipate our weekend plans....

January 17, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Christian Harris

9-Minute Video Meditation to Awaken Your Senses

Close Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows Getting Started Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows...

January 17, 2025 · 2 min · 340 words · Rachel Faulkner

9-Minute Video Meditation to Be Here Now

Close Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows4:55Mindful Meditation to Reinforce That You Are EnoughAs the meditation states, it’s often hard to remember that we’re humanbeingsversus humandoings. Many of us fall into a pattern of going through the motions each day, only briefly taking a moment to rest on the weekends or when we’re on vacation....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · Kerri Marshall

9-Minute Video Meditation to Reframe Your Reactions

Close Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows9:31Mindful Meditation for Reframing ReactionsWe all have our bad days here and there, but when we get hit with a seemingly never-ending streak of bad luck, our initial response might be to escape the darkness or push down those unpleasant feelings and try to turn our streak around....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 680 words · Pamela Miller

A Basic Guide to Panic Attacks

Close Apanic attackis a sudden wave of overwhelming anxiety and fear that triggers a host of severe psychosomatic responses. From a clinical perspective, panic attacks typically refer to an experience of intense fear or discomfort where four or more of the followingsymptomsare felt: Panic attacks are actually quite common. In fact, as many as 12 percent of people may experience a panic attack at some point in their lifetime. Panic attacks typically affect more women than men and often start in the late teens or early adulthood....

January 17, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Matthew Watson

A Beginner's Guide to Chakra Meditation

Close As a yoga enthusiast, I love trying different types ofmeditation. Although it sounds super simple, most of us know that sitting still and paying attention is a lot harder than it sounds. That being said,guided meditationscan be easier and more interesting because they tell us what to focus on and help us maintain our concentration. One of my favorite types of guided meditation is chakra meditation. Chakra meditation is an ancient wellness practice that is designed to unlock the energy centers (chakras) in our bodies....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1567 words · Regina Khan

A Beginner's Guide to the World of BDSM and Consensual Kink

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCommon TermsSafe BDSM PlayHow to Get Into BDSMMental Health Benefits of BDSMTipsBDSM in the MediaTying It All Together Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Common Terms Safe BDSM Play How to Get Into BDSM Mental Health Benefits of BDSM Tips BDSM in the Media Tying It All Together Close For many people, the acronym “BDSM” conjures up images of secret sex dungeons with whips and leather restraining devices lining the walls....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1839 words · Matthew Perez

A Biography of Mary Ainsworth

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly LifeStrange Situation AssessmentAttachment TheoryContributions to Psychology Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Life Strange Situation Assessment Attachment Theory Contributions to Psychology Close Based on her research, she identified three major styles of attachment that children have to their parents or caregivers. In a 2002 review ranking the most eminent psychologists of the twentieth century, Ainsworth was listed as the 97th most influential psychologist, based on the frequency of journal citation, introductory psychology textbook citation, and survey response....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 862 words · Larry Brooks

A Brief History of Forensic Psychology

Close Forensic psychology is a hot topic in modern media. Think about all the books, movies, and television shows about delving into the minds of those behind the crimes to solve crimes and bring justice to victims. Andforensic psychologyplays an important role in real life. It involves the psychological assessment of those involved in the legal system. Here’s a look at how this fascinating specialty in the field of psychology evolved....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1285 words · Edward French

A Career as an Engineering Psychologist

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOrigins of Engineering PsychologyTasks and DutiesTraining and EducationSalaryJob Outlook for Engineering PsychologistsIs It Right for You? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Origins of Engineering Psychology Tasks and Duties Training and Education Salary Job Outlook for Engineering Psychologists Is It Right for You? Close Engineering psychologists are interested in understanding the capabilities and limitations of human behavior and developing and adjusting systems to maximize these abilities and prevent errors....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1347 words · Valerie Hamilton