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Smith LMHC</a> on <span class="teaser-lg__published_on">November 27, 2024</span> in <a href="/us/blog/and-running" hreflang="en">Up and Running</a></p> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--desktop"> Therapists aren't prescribers, but should discuss medication experiences in detail. It can be vital to fighting side effects and abrupt discontinuation with ensuing decompensation. </p> </div> </div> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--mobile"> Therapists aren't prescribers, but should discuss medication experiences in detail. 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What matters is that the individual is healing. </p> </article> </div> <div class="teaser-listing-item"> <article class="teaser teaser-lg blog-entry--teaser" data-nid="5027601"> <div class="teaser-lg--main"> <div class="teaser-lg__image"> <a href="/us/blog/the-neurodivergent-psychologist/202411/navigating-holiday-marketing-with-adhd"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_1_1_288x288/public/teaser_image/blog_entry/2024-11/Depositphotos_411266038_S.jpg?h=c75eeb0c&itok=t3rneOs2" width="288" height="288" alt="" title="Troyanphoto / Deposit Photo" /> </a> </div> <div class="teaser-lg__details"> <h6 class="teaser-lg__topic text-uppercase-primary-small"> <a href="/us/basics/adhd" hreflang="en-us">ADHD</a> </h6> <h2 class="teaser-lg__title"> <a href="/us/blog/the-neurodivergent-psychologist/202411/navigating-holiday-marketing-with-adhd" rel="bookmark">Navigating Holiday Marketing With ADHD</a> </h2> <p class="teaser-lg__byline"><a href="/us/contributors/megan-a-neff-psyd" hreflang="en">Megan A. Neff Psy.D.</a> on <span class="teaser-lg__published_on">November 27, 2024</span> in <a href="/us/blog/the-neurodivergent-psychologist" hreflang="en">The Neurodivergent Psychologist</a></p> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--desktop"> Learn how holiday marketing exploits ADHD traits, like impulsivity and emotional sensitivity, and discover strategies to shop mindfully and make value-aligned choices this season. </p> </div> </div> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--mobile"> Learn how holiday marketing exploits ADHD traits, like impulsivity and emotional sensitivity, and discover strategies to shop mindfully and make value-aligned choices this season. </p> </article> </div> <div class="teaser-listing-item"> <article class="teaser teaser-lg blog-entry--teaser" data-nid="5027523"> <div class="teaser-lg--main"> <div class="teaser-lg__image"> <a href="/us/blog/outside-the-box/202411/ouch-that-hurts-cultural-aspects-of-body-shame"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_1_1_288x288/public/teaser_image/blog_entry/2024-11/Picture1.jpg?h=a101e01c&itok=_cWHHdFc" width="288" height="288" alt="" title="Andres Ayrton / Pexels" /> </a> </div> <div class="teaser-lg__details"> <h6 class="teaser-lg__topic text-uppercase-primary-small"> <a href="/us/basics/body-image" hreflang="en-us">Body Image</a> </h6> <h2 class="teaser-lg__title"> <a href="/us/blog/outside-the-box/202411/ouch-that-hurts-cultural-aspects-of-body-shame" rel="bookmark">Ouch, That Hurts: Cultural Aspects of Body Shame</a> </h2> <p class="teaser-lg__byline"><a href="/us/contributors/atlanta-behavioral-health-advocates" hreflang="en">Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates</a> on <span class="teaser-lg__published_on">November 27, 2024</span> in <a href="/us/blog/outside-the-box" hreflang="en">Outside the Box</a></p> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--desktop"> The racial and religious roots of fatphobia mean that today, ethnic minorities in Western societies increasingly struggle with body shame. 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Here's what therapists can do to help. </p> </article> </div> <div class="teaser-listing-item"> <article class="teaser teaser-lg blog-entry--teaser" data-nid="5027592"> <div class="teaser-lg--main"> <div class="teaser-lg__image"> <a href="/us/blog/perfectionism/202411/why-we-should-learn-to-forgive-ourselves"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_1_1_288x288/public/teaser_image/blog_entry/2024-11/hand-5978545_1280.jpg?itok=P0xk3Bt-" width="288" height="288" alt="" title="Free Image / Pixabay" /> </a> </div> <div class="teaser-lg__details"> <h6 class="teaser-lg__topic text-uppercase-primary-small"> <a href="/us/basics/forgiveness" hreflang="en-us">Forgiveness</a> </h6> <h2 class="teaser-lg__title"> <a href="/us/blog/perfectionism/202411/why-we-should-learn-to-forgive-ourselves" rel="bookmark">Why We Should Learn to Forgive Ourselves</a> </h2> <p class="teaser-lg__byline"><a href="/us/contributors/leon-garber-lmhc" hreflang="en">Leon Garber LMHC</a> on <span class="teaser-lg__published_on">November 27, 2024</span> in <a href="/us/blog/perfectionism" hreflang="en">Perfectionism</a></p> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--desktop"> We find it hard to forgive ourselves, in part, because we believe doing so is counter-productive. Yet, shame, when coupled with forgiveness, makes us better people. </p> </div> </div> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--mobile"> We find it hard to forgive ourselves, in part, because we believe doing so is counter-productive. Yet, shame, when coupled with forgiveness, makes us better people. </p> </article> </div> <div class="teaser-listing-item"> <article class="teaser teaser-lg blog-entry--teaser" data-nid="5027593"> <div class="teaser-lg--main"> <div class="teaser-lg__image"> <a href="/us/blog/the-intuitive-scientist/202411/why-we-do-too-much-failing-to-consider-opportunity-cost"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_1_1_288x288/public/field_blog_entry_images/2024-11/pexels-olly-3755755_0.jpg?itok=4Et6lty5" width="288" height="288" alt="" title="Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels" /> </a> </div> <div class="teaser-lg__details"> <h6 class="teaser-lg__topic text-uppercase-primary-small"> <a href="/us/basics/decision-making" hreflang="en-us">Decision-Making</a> </h6> <h2 class="teaser-lg__title"> <a href="/us/blog/the-intuitive-scientist/202411/why-we-do-too-much-failing-to-consider-opportunity-cost" rel="bookmark">Why We Do Too Much: Failing to Consider Opportunity Cost</a> </h2> <p class="teaser-lg__byline"><a href="/us/contributors/nadav-klein-phd" hreflang="en">Nadav Klein Ph.D.</a> on <span class="teaser-lg__published_on">November 27, 2024</span> in <a href="/us/blog/the-intuitive-scientist" hreflang="en">The Intuitive Scientist</a></p> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--desktop"> Who doesn't appreciate a DIY champion who likes tackling tasks themselves? 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However, it's also important to consider the opportunity costs of doing so. </p> </article> </div> <div class="teaser-listing-item"> <article class="teaser teaser-lg blog-entry--teaser" data-nid="5024309"> <div class="teaser-lg--main"> <div class="teaser-lg__image"> <a href="/us/blog/beyond-limits/202409/finding-clarity-in-reflection"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_1_1_288x288/public/teaser_image/blog_entry/2024-11/shutterstock_2209557479.jpg?h=66d962f5&itok=bfONm5P2" width="288" height="288" alt="" title="Master1305/Shutterstock" /> </a> </div> <div class="teaser-lg__details"> <h6 class="teaser-lg__topic text-uppercase-primary-small"> <a href="/us/basics/emotion-regulation" hreflang="en-us">Emotion Regulation</a> </h6> <h2 class="teaser-lg__title"> <a href="/us/blog/beyond-limits/202409/finding-clarity-in-reflection" rel="bookmark">Finding Clarity in Reflection</a> </h2> <p class="teaser-lg__byline"><a href="/us/contributors/nicole-whiting-ma" hreflang="en">Nicole Whiting, MA</a> on <span class="teaser-lg__published_on">November 27, 2024</span> in <a href="/us/blog/beyond-limits" hreflang="en">Beyond Limits</a></p> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--desktop"> The Somatic-Cognitive Awareness Model can help you reflect on life鈥檚 disruptions, connect with your emotions, and make intentional, supportive choices for growth and resilience. </p> </div> </div> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--mobile"> The Somatic-Cognitive Awareness Model can help you reflect on life鈥檚 disruptions, connect with your emotions, and make intentional, supportive choices for growth and resilience. </p> </article> </div> <div class="teaser-listing-item"> <article class="teaser teaser-lg blog-entry--teaser" data-nid="5027566"> <div class="teaser-lg--main"> <div class="teaser-lg__image"> <a href="/us/blog/liking-the-child-you-love/202411/settling-or-accepting-3-warning-signs-in-your-relationship"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_1_1_288x288/public/teaser_image/blog_entry/2024-11/unhappy%20couple%20bench%20charlie-foster-A88emaZe7d8-unsplash.jpg?itok=Fja3XOVk" width="288" height="288" alt="" title="Charlie Foster/Unslash" /> </a> </div> <div class="teaser-lg__details"> <h6 class="teaser-lg__topic text-uppercase-primary-small"> <a href="/us/basics/relationships" hreflang="en-us">Relationships</a> </h6> <h2 class="teaser-lg__title"> <a href="/us/blog/liking-the-child-you-love/202411/settling-or-accepting-3-warning-signs-in-your-relationship" rel="bookmark">Settling or Accepting? 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Now we understand exactly why such anecdotes often endear them to their fans. </p> </div> </div> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--mobile"> Whenever celebrities are interviewed, they tend to recall embarrassing situations they鈥檝e experienced. Now we understand exactly why such anecdotes often endear them to their fans. </p> </article> </div> <div class="teaser-listing-item"> <article class="teaser teaser-lg blog-entry--teaser" data-nid="5027582"> <div class="teaser-lg--main"> <div class="teaser-lg__image"> <a href="/us/blog/social-instincts/202411/4-ways-to-avoid-unintentionally-gaslighting-others"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_1_1_288x288/public/teaser_image/blog_entry/2024-11/a-man-hugging-his-partner-after-a-fight-4x3.jpg?h=003367c8&itok=sLap_8SQ" width="288" height="288" alt="" title="Alexander Grey / Unsplash" /> </a> </div> <div class="teaser-lg__details"> <h6 class="teaser-lg__topic text-uppercase-primary-small"> <a href="/us/basics/gaslighting" hreflang="en-us">Gaslighting</a> </h6> <h2 class="teaser-lg__title"> <a href="/us/blog/social-instincts/202411/4-ways-to-avoid-unintentionally-gaslighting-others" rel="bookmark">4 Ways to Avoid Unintentionally Gaslighting Others</a> </h2> <p class="teaser-lg__byline"><a href="/us/contributors/mark-travers-phd" hreflang="en">Mark Travers Ph.D.</a> on <span class="teaser-lg__published_on">November 27, 2024</span> in <a href="/us/blog/social-instincts" hreflang="en">Social Instincts</a></p> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--desktop"> If you're in the wrong, accountability trumps defensiveness. Here's how the latter can lead to unintentional gaslighting. </p> </div> </div> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--mobile"> If you're in the wrong, accountability trumps defensiveness. Here's how the latter can lead to unintentional gaslighting. </p> </article> </div> <div class="teaser-listing-item"><div class="cover-story-teaser__row"> <div class="cover-story-teaser__wrap cover-story-teaser__front"> <a class="cover-story__link" href="/us/blog/being-your-best-self/202311/8-core-skills-for-expansion-and-personal-growth"> <div class="cover-story"> <div class="cover-story__content"> <picture>  <source srcset="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/crop_4_3_1140x437/public/2023-11/Black_LookUp_StockFour_Shutterstock_172673222.jpg?itok=iWJhU8us 1x" media="all and (min-width: 75em)" type="image/jpeg" width="1140" height="437"/> <source srcset="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/crop_4_3_1140x437/public/2023-11/Black_LookUp_StockFour_Shutterstock_172673222.jpg?itok=iWJhU8us 1x" media="all and (min-width: 62em)" type="image/jpeg" width="1140" height="437"/> <source srcset="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/crop_4_3_1140x437/public/2023-11/Black_LookUp_StockFour_Shutterstock_172673222.jpg?itok=iWJhU8us 1x" media="all and (min-width: 48em)" type="image/jpeg" width="1140" height="437"/> <source srcset="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/cover_story_small/public/2023-11/Black_LookUp_StockFour_Shutterstock_172673222.jpg?h=d0cd9966&itok=U7bDLebU 1x" media="all and (min-width: 36em)" type="image/jpeg" width="1140" height="641"/> <source srcset="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/cover_story_small/public/2023-11/Black_LookUp_StockFour_Shutterstock_172673222.jpg?h=d0cd9966&itok=U7bDLebU 1x" type="image/jpeg" width="1140" height="641"/>  <img loading="eager" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/cover_story_small/public/2023-11/Black_LookUp_StockFour_Shutterstock_172673222.jpg?h=d0cd9966&itok=U7bDLebU" width="1140" height="641" alt="StockFour_Shutterstock" title="StockFour_Shutterstock" /> </picture> <div class="cover-story__overlay "> <span class="cover-story__feature">Feature</span> <h3 class="cover-story__header">Living the Life You Want </h3> <p class="cover-story__subheader"> Mastering Personal Growth </p> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="teaser-listing-item"> <article class="teaser teaser-lg blog-entry--teaser" data-nid="5027576"> <div class="teaser-lg--main"> <div class="teaser-lg__image"> <a href="/us/blog/targeted-parenting/202411/im-not-lying-this-is-the-worst-parenting-hack-ever"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_1_1_288x288/public/field_blog_entry_images/2024-11/Picture2_1.jpg?itok=eahfMiTR" width="288" height="288" alt="Meltdowns are a feature, not a bug, of toddler development. 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Parenting by lying is always a bad idea鈥攁nd it also deprives us of important teaching opportunities. </p> </div> </div> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--mobile"> Using ChatGPT to lie to kids is the newest social media "parenting hack." Parenting by lying is always a bad idea鈥攁nd it also deprives us of important teaching opportunities. </p> </article> </div> <div class="teaser-listing-item"> <article class="teaser teaser-lg blog-entry--teaser" data-nid="5027578"> <div class="teaser-lg--main"> <div class="teaser-lg__image"> <a href="/us/blog/a-change-in-mentality/202411/vaping-vs-smoking-what-are-the-actual-health-differences"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_1_1_288x288/public/teaser_image/blog_entry/2024-11/Dad%20vaping.jpg?itok=TUaYugdN" width="288" height="288" alt="" title="AI-Generated - Meta" /> </a> </div> <div class="teaser-lg__details"> <h6 class="teaser-lg__topic text-uppercase-primary-small"> <a href="/us/basics/vaping" hreflang="en-us">Vaping</a> </h6> <h2 class="teaser-lg__title"> <a href="/us/blog/a-change-in-mentality/202411/vaping-vs-smoking-what-are-the-actual-health-differences" rel="bookmark">Vaping vs Smoking: What are the Actual Health Differences?</a> </h2> <p class="teaser-lg__byline"><a href="/us/contributors/aaron-weiner-phd-abpp" hreflang="en">Aaron Weiner Ph.D., ABPP</a> on <span class="teaser-lg__published_on">November 27, 2024</span> in <a href="/us/blog/a-change-in-mentality" hreflang="en">A Change in Mentality</a></p> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--desktop"> Think vaping is safe? 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Discover simple, research-backed tips to balance screen time and create meaningful family connections around the table. </p> </article> </div> <div class="teaser-listing-item"> <article class="teaser teaser-lg blog-entry--teaser" data-nid="5027538"> <div class="teaser-lg--main"> <div class="teaser-lg__image"> <a href="/us/blog/connected-leadership/202411/mentoring-in-the-modern-world"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_1_1_288x288/public/teaser_image/blog_entry/2024-11/Mentoring%20AdobeStock_252220674.jpeg.jpg?itok=PkQnaALi" width="288" height="288" alt="" title="Feodora / Adobe Stock" /> </a> </div> <div class="teaser-lg__details"> <h6 class="teaser-lg__topic text-uppercase-primary-small"> <a href="/us/basics/career" hreflang="en-us">Career</a> </h6> <h2 class="teaser-lg__title"> <a href="/us/blog/connected-leadership/202411/mentoring-in-the-modern-world" rel="bookmark">Mentoring in the Modern World</a> </h2> <p class="teaser-lg__byline"><a href="/us/contributors/andy-lopata" hreflang="en">Andy Lopata</a> on <span class="teaser-lg__published_on">November 27, 2024</span> in <a href="/us/blog/connected-leadership" hreflang="en">Connected Leadership</a></p> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--desktop"> Approaches to mentoring need to be more considered, responding to the needs and expectations of individual mentees rather than taking a catch-all approach. </p> </div> </div> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--mobile"> Approaches to mentoring need to be more considered, responding to the needs and expectations of individual mentees rather than taking a catch-all approach. </p> </article> </div> <div class="teaser-listing-item"> <article class="teaser teaser-lg blog-entry--teaser" data-nid="5027575"> <div class="teaser-lg--main"> <div class="teaser-lg__image"> <a href="/us/blog/happy-together/202411/the-surprising-physical-and-emotional-benefits-of-gratitude"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdn2.psychologytoday.com/assets/styles/manual_crop_1_1_288x288/public/teaser_image/blog_entry/2024-11/pexels-belle-co-99483-1000445%281%29.jpg?itok=P-Quyz7o" width="288" height="288" alt="" title="Belle-Co/Pexels" /> </a> </div> <div class="teaser-lg__details"> <h6 class="teaser-lg__topic text-uppercase-primary-small"> <a href="/us/basics/gratitude" hreflang="en-us">Gratitude</a> </h6> <h2 class="teaser-lg__title"> <a href="/us/blog/happy-together/202411/the-surprising-physical-and-emotional-benefits-of-gratitude" rel="bookmark">The Surprising Physical and Emotional Benefits of Gratitude </a> </h2> <p class="teaser-lg__byline"><a href="/us/contributors/suzie-pileggi-pawelski-mapp-and-james-pawelski-phd" hreflang="en">Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D.</a> on <span class="teaser-lg__published_on">November 27, 2024</span> in <a href="/us/blog/happy-together" hreflang="en"> Happy Together</a></p> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--desktop"> Want to reap the rich rewards of gratitude but don鈥檛 know where to start? Here are three steps you can start taking right away to enhance your well-being. </p> </div> </div> <p class="teaser-lg__summary teaser-lg__teaser--mobile"> Want to reap the rich rewards of gratitude but don鈥檛 know where to start? 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