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Managing the Emotional Impact of News and World Events

5 October 2026

Managing the Emotional Impact of News and World Events

The news has always carried weight. What has changed is the volume, speed, and intimacy of that weight. A crisis unfolding three thousand miles away now arrives in your pocket within seconds,...

The Mind-Skin Connection: What Your Complexion Reveals About Stress

4 October 2026

The Mind-Skin Connection: What Your Complexion Reveals About Stress

Your skin is talking. Right now, at this very moment, it is broadcasting information about your internal state to anyone paying attention. That flush across your cheeks before a presentation? That...

Healing Trauma Gently with Reflective Journaling

3 October 2026

Healing Trauma Gently with Reflective Journaling

Trauma does not announce itself politely. It arrives, settles into the nervous system, and quietly reorganizes how a person experiences safety, memory, and their own body. For many survivors, the...

Breaking Free from the Sunk Cost Fallacy

2 October 2026

Breaking Free from the Sunk Cost Fallacy

The sunk cost fallacy is a fascinating psychological phenomenon that affects our decision-making more than we may realize. It occurs when we continue investing in something-be it time, money, or...

Attachment Styles and the Art of Being Alone

1 October 2026

Attachment Styles and the Art of Being Alone

There is a particular kind of silence that unsettles people. It is not the quiet of a peaceful room or the hush of early morning. It is the silence that arrives when you are by yourself and the...

How Family Dynamics Influence Addiction Recovery

30 September 2026

How Family Dynamics Influence Addiction Recovery

A man in his forties sits in a treatment center, three weeks sober, and cannot stop talking about his father`s silence. Not the yelling. Not the drinking. The silence. Every dinner, every report...

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Our Stone Age Minds Are Still Evolving

October 4, 2026 - 17:27

Our Stone Age Minds Are Still Evolving

Recent genetic evidence suggests that our Stone Age brains have evolved since the Neolithic began, and that they are evolving now. For a long time, many researchers assumed that human cognition...

Why People Who Stop Seeking Approval Keep Quiet About These Personal Things

October 4, 2026 - 06:25

Why People Who Stop Seeking Approval Keep Quiet About These Personal Things

People who have stopped chasing approval tend to share less about themselves, and the change is not about secrecy. It is about where the validation comes from. For them, the proof is in the...

The Psychology of Desire: Why a Cheap Pen Can Feel Like a Luxury Item

October 3, 2026 - 18:25

The Psychology of Desire: Why a Cheap Pen Can Feel Like a Luxury Item

A basic Bic pen costs less than a quarter. A Hermes handbag can cost more than a car. On the surface, these two objects share nothing. Yet both can trigger the same psychological response in a...

Understanding How Video Games Shape Human Behavior

October 3, 2026 - 14:38

Understanding How Video Games Shape Human Behavior

UMSL alum Nick Bowman returned to campus to explain how video games function as complex communication systems demanding cognitive, emotional and social engagement. His presentation focused on the...

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Attachment Styles And The Art Of Being Alone

Great insights on navigating attachment and solitude!

Author: Geneva Reese

October 5, 2026

How To Build A Supportive Community For Your...

Supportive communities are like good coffee; essential and best shared with friends!

Author: Ava McTavish

October 4, 2026

Can Meditation Rewire The Addicted Brain

Meditation shows promise, but results can vary widely for individuals.

Author: Lola Snow

October 3, 2026

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