family
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Try the THIEVES Technique the Next Time You Have to Study Something
There are a lot of popular study methods to choose from, depending on the type of learner you are and how you best retain information. One that isn’t as commonly discussed, but can help you with critical thinking as you read new information, is the THIEVES method. Use it the next time you break open…
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5 Psychologist-Approved Phrases to Use When Family Interactions Get Tense
We’ve written about ways to manage tricky relationship dynamics over the holidays before, but today, we want to set you up with a few useful phrases that you can use if/when you find yourself faced with icky questions or comments at family events.
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Why Do We Crave the Approval of Abusive or Narcissistic Parents?
In the phenomenally successful TV show Succession, wealthy media magnate Logan Roy (played by Brian Cox) is frequently cruel to his adult children. He insults them, pits them against each other and can be cold or menacing. Despite the years of torment, the Roy children clearly crave their father’s approval. The show highlights a struggle…
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Stop Adding Friends to Your Relationship Fights
During an argument, you might feel that you need help from a family member or friend to help find some middle ground with your partner. While asking for support from a third party might sound like a good idea, it can also be a sign of triangulation, which is a form of emotional manipulation.