Dan and Belinda argue almost every day. Their friends describe them as a “high-conflict couple.” Unfortunately, their two middle-school children are caught in the middle. They plead with their parents to stop fighting. Their youngest daughter covers her ears, runs to her room, and cries, but she can still hear every angry word. What does…

Every once in a while I see a trend that is disturbing. This is one I became aware of through my dermatology medical news. It is so concerning that the government of France is raising a red flag on this social media trend that involves promoting unprotected sun exposure. With vacations to warm climates and…

Lisa recently ended her second serious relationship, frustrated and confused. “Why do I keep choosing partners who aren’t good for me?” she wondered. Her therapist encouraged her to explore her attachment style—something shaped long before adulthood. Lisa was surprised. What does childhood have to do with my dating life now? Attachment style refers to patterns of relating to…

Holly couldn’t quite pinpoint the reason, but whenever she found herself in emotionally charged situations, she felt an overwhelming urge to escape. Conflict and negativity were triggers she instinctively avoided. Through therapy, she discovered that this aversion stemmed from her upbringing—her parents had consistently overlooked her fundamental emotional needs. The term “emotional neglect” is one…

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