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Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP, is a lot of things. Shes a doctor, board-certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology. Shes a highly sought-after speaker and writer on parenting, childrens mental health, and racism. Verywell / Alex Dos Diaz Shes a parent coach and is a parent herself. With almost 60,000Instagramfollowers, she’s even something of a parenting influencer. For kids and parents alike, these are uncharted waters. For that reason, we sat down with Dr....

These two words might sound similarand overlap in definitionsbut they’re two separate conditions. Treatment for dysphoria often includes gender-affirming surgeries whereas dysmorphia requires psychiatric help and even medication. Despite their different treatment plans, they also have a few similarities such as the barriers to treatment. Getty Images / Verywell Mind Ahead you’ll find everything you should probably know about dysmorphia and dysphoria. This condition lives under the obsessive-compulsive and related disorders in the DSM-5 and is driven by anxiety and misperception....

An Abuse of Power What Is Domestic Discipline? Some use hair brushes, paddles, and the like to “discipline” their wives. Many psychologists consider domestic discipline a form of deviant behavior. South_agency / Getty Images The HoH typically controls all decisions and, often,the purse strings. Should she forget or disobey, he will hurt her in some way as punishment. Domestic discipline communicates that the wife deserves punishment for mistakes and transgressions....

Meetings cost nothing to attend and are available almost everywhere. What are A.A. meetings and how can they help? We’ll cover those topics here. Sneksy / Getty Images Click below to listen now. The first A.A. group consisted of only Bill, Dr. Bob, and a patient at an Akron hospital. Who Can Join Alcoholics Anonymous The only qualification for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no other requirements to join this fellowship and attend a meeting....

It generally stems from childhood experiences. Secure attachments with caregivers are essential for healthy development. Poor attachment during the early years of life can have lasting effects. Jamie Grill / Getty Images These attachments can also persist into adulthood and negatively affect adult relationships. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, and treatments of attachment anxiety. It also covers how you could cope if you or your partner have an anxious attachment style....

Yet, it’s also possible to develop a behavioral addiction. People can get hooked on everything from gambling to sex to the internet. Butgambling disorderis the only officially recognized behavioral addiction. GoodLifeStudio / Getty Images They may also suffer major losses such asmoney problemsor relationship problems. What had at one time seemed exciting and fulfilling becomes an embarrassing burden. Some activities are so normal that it’s hard to believe people can become addicted to them....

People who experience a briefpsychotic disordermay suddenly begin to hear or see things that arent there. They may exhibit bizarre behavior and have difficulty functioning. Often, the symptoms disappear just as quickly as they appeared. Verywell / Laura Porter It can be a frightening and confusing experience for affected individuals and their loved ones. Developing a better understanding of psychotic disorders can help. Symptoms By definition, the symptoms associated with brief psychotic disorder must resolve within one month....

In other words, positive emotions help increase awareness, boost coping ability, and improve resilience. Have you ever experienced a negative emotional reaction to an emergency? The difference between these two reactions highlights how positive versus negative emotions can direct your life experiences. Emma Kim / Getty Images What Is Broaden and Build Theory? How many of these do you experience on a daily basis? Are there others that you could think of that are not on this list?...

Coherent breathing, ordeep breathing, helps to calm the body through its effect on the autonomic nervous system. Coherent Breathing is a registered trademark of Coherence LLC. Note that this article describes a general technique and not the specific protocol or products developed by Coherence LLC. At a Glance Coherent breathing is a simple breathing technique that can significantly impact health and well-being. It involves taking deep, controlled breathes at a rate of six seconds per breath....

While temper tantrums tend to be quite common in kids, DMDD is more than just normal childhood moodiness. In addition to meeting these criteria, psychiatrists will also rule out other causes such as substance use anddevelopmentaldisability. How Common Is DMDD? Verywell / Bailey Mariner Because this condition is so new, there is not a great deal of data available on prevalence rates. Such factors may includegenetics, temperament, co-occurringmental conditions, and childhood experiences....

What do forensic psychologists do? Peter Dazeley / Getty Images What Is Forensic Psychology? Interest in forensic psychology has grown significantly in recent years. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images Increasing numbers ofgraduate programsoffer dual degrees in psychology and law, while others provide specialization in forensic psychology. Some psychologists hold a specialist degree in forensic psychology, but most are licensed psychologists with either a PhD. These professionals may work in both criminal and civil law areas....

This theory originates from the work of American psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg. The theory does not reflect current social norms surrounding gender far. For example, the theory does not account for individuals who identify astransgender, nonbinary, or gender fluid. Verywell / Jiaqi Zhou This theory was proposed by Kohlberg and had its roots in thecognitive development theory of French psychologist Jean Piaget. In addition, children should always be taught that self-acceptance is most important....

Homelessness In America Homelessness has been a problem since this countrys founding. Native Americans were displaced by European settlers in the 1600s. Many African Americans were promised land, but left homeless following the abolishment of slavery in 1865. Many people who are homeless are actually working. Individuals who are living in underserved communities may not have access to an education, limiting their job opportunities. Individuals who are working minimum wage jobs may not be able to afford housing in their community....