For people who had a particularly difficult upbringing, acknowledging their inner child is an essential step toward healing, self-understanding and personal growth. When we experience pain, rejection, ...

With research suggesting that today’s college students may be 40% less empathetic than their predecessors of just a few decades earlier, I was delighted to come across a book that provides useful tips ...

Humans and animals share a remarkable capacity to sense when others are in distress and respond with comforting behavior. But the motivation for doing so, and why it sometimes breaks down, has been ...

When a friend is going through a tough time (or coping with grief), the last thing on their mind is taking care of themselves. Meal prep, gym time, and other healthy habits are typically the first ...

Walker, a bereavement coordinator and former rehabilitation counselor, set out to write the book she could not find: an accessible guide for comforting people in distress. Fortunately, she succeeds: ...

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Here on PsychologyToday.com, in previous years, I suggested holiday gifts for personal growth and books for the psychologically attuned. This year is special because of COVID and the political and ...