18 June 2026
The Role of Cognitive Dissonance in Leadership Choices
Have you ever made a decision that didn’t quite sit right with you—but you went ahead anyway? Maybe it was a choice at work, in a relationship, or something as simple as buying a gadget you...
17 June 2026
Exploring Family Dynamics in Counseling Sessions
Family. It`s where we all start. It`s our first social circle, our earliest exposure to communication, love, boundaries—and sometimes, dysfunction. Let`s be real: no family is perfect. We all...
16 June 2026
The Importance of Emotional Resilience in Facing Fear
Let’s be real—fear is basically that uninvited guest who shows up at the worst moments. Just when you’re about to do something important, bam! Fear kicks in, making your palms sweaty, knees...
15 June 2026
The Sunk Cost Fallacy: Why We Stick to Losing Battles
Ever stayed in a terrible relationship just because you’ve “already invested so much time”? Or maybe you’ve kept watching a terrible movie because you “already made it halfway through”?...
14 June 2026
The Connection Between Guilt and Psychosomatic Illness
Have you ever felt weighed down by guilt, almost as if it was physically pressing on your chest? That’s not just in your head—well, technically, it is, but it’s also in your body. Guilt is...
13 June 2026
Why We Regret Some Decisions More Than Others
Have you ever found yourself lying in bed, eyes wide open, replaying one decision over and over again in your head? Maybe it’s the job offer you turned down or the relationship you walked away...
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June 18, 2026 - 06:27
Kevin’s Afterglow Awards $100,000 to Fairfield Meditz’s Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience DepartmentThe Kevin Kuczo Memorial Fund has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience Department at Fairfield University. The money will go toward student achievement and faculty...
June 17, 2026 - 18:01
Review: Love Your NeighborIn a world that often feels divided, two professors have teamed up to offer a practical guide for building genuine community. Katherine M. Douglass and Brittany M. Tausen blend their expertise in...
June 17, 2026 - 02:55
Psychology explains why highly intelligent people change their minds in front of others more often, and it’s not because they care less about being rightIt is common to assume that changing your mind in front of others signals indecision or a lack of confidence. But psychology suggests the opposite may be true for highly intelligent individuals....
June 16, 2026 - 15:28
The Overlooked History of Amphetamine Psychosis: A 70-Year-Old WarningA new study has raised alarms about the risk of psychosis linked to amphetamine-based medications like Adderall. But the most startling finding is not the danger itself, but how long we have known...
Social media shapes our choices more than we realize. It`s fascinating how those likes and shares influence our minds.
Author: Nancy McEachern
June 18, 2026
This is fascinating! It makes me wonder how the recency effect shapes our daily interactions and decision-making. More insights please...
Author: Rachel Good
June 18, 2026
Great insights! Building emotional resilience truly transforms how we face fear.
Author: Barrett McFee
June 16, 2026