The naturally talented hold a special place in people’s minds. Those with superior innate abilities are automatically preferred over hard workers — even when their achievements are similar.

For example, professional musicians prefer a musical performance by someone described as talented over that of a hard worker (Schulz, 1994).

Most people experience intrusive thoughts occasionally, but what distinguishes them in folks with OCD?

For those with OCD, intrusive thoughts are more frequent and provoke a stronger urge to act, a study finds.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood as merely being overly meticulous about cleanliness or safety.

However, OCD is a complex mental health condition characterized by unreasonable fears (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed to alleviate these fears.

Let’s consider OCD, including its symptoms, types, causes, and treatments, and distinguish it from Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD).

As a couples therapist, I have unusual additional training. I also have a M.S. in Labor Studies.

I often explore how different aspects of my client’s lives, such as work and career choices, affect their life-partner relationship and overall well-being.

One fascinating area is the long-term impact of a brain-stimulating career on cognitive health.

Recent research suggests that your job could significantly determine your brain's fate as you age.

Let's consider how a career that challenges your mind might help you stay sharp well into your golden years…

As a marriage and family therapist, understanding the intricacies of Selective Attention can provide profound insights into relational dynamics and communication patterns.

In psychological terms, Selective Attention is the process of focusing on one specific object or stimulus while ignoring others.

This mechanism, often described through the metaphor of an attentional spotlight, plays a critical role in how couples interact and perceive each other.

The problem with neurodiversity is that we often discuss human differences through a neuro-ordinary filter.

From a neurotypical (NT) point of view, an Asperger’s meltdown is when an Aspie experiences a temporary loss of emotional control.

It is a state of profound overwhelm in which no new information can be processed.

They typically don’t last long and are often due to specific stimuli such as excess external stimulation, compounding stressors, or abrupt and significant change. Here’s what you need to know…

Cassandra Syndrome has emerged as the term used to describe the psychological and emotional distress experienced by a neurotypical woman married to a neurodiverse man.

Neurotypical spouses are often plagued by ambivalence, confusion, and turmoil.

There are few social supports to help NT spouses grapple with their experience of existential loneliness…

According to Gottman Couples Therapy, resolving a meta-emotional mismatch involves understanding and managing the differences in emotional expression and processing between partners.

This concept is crucial in maintaining emotional connection and intimacy within a relationship, as it addresses how couples perceive, understand, and respond to each other's emotions.

Let’s explore some key aspects of meta-emotional awareness, its impact on relationships, and practical strategies from Gottman Couples Therapy to resolve these mismatches effectively…

Being a non-conformist isn't just about standing out in a crowd; it could be a marker of higher intelligence.

Recent research suggests that humans with higher IQs are more inclined to resist conformity and make independent choices, even when it means going against the majority.

When we engage in empathetic thinking, our brain suppresses the analytical network, and vice versa—when the brain activates the analytical networks, the ability to empathize diminishes.

This discovery marks the first time researchers have observed a limitation in our capacity to be both analytical and empathetic simultaneously…

This study shows that relaxation and exercise caused people to view their environments differently.

After either relaxing or exercising, humans are less likely to interpret neutral social signals as threatening — something that people with social anxiety tend to do.

This might have huge implications for neurodiverse couples…