Why Overparenting is a problem

Insightful discussion about ways in which overparenting sets kids up to fail in life.

https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2018/07/24/628042168/the-over-parenting-crisis-in-school-and-at-home

Treating yourself with more compassion

An interesting look at why being kinder to yourself is so tough!

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/28/smarter-living/why-self-compassion-beats-self-confidence.html

Do you procrastinate?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/04/27/why-you-cant-help-read-this-article-about-procrastination-instead-of-doing-your-job/?utm_term=.08c75b923009

The Age of Anxiety

I found this recent article thought provoking, focusing on teenagers and anxiety.  However, many of the points discussed are equally applicable to adults of all ages dealing with anxiety.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/11/magazine/why-are-more-american-teenagers-than-ever-suffering-from-severe-anxiety.html

The Problem with the Solution

This is an interesting approach that also raises the question about "fixing the problem" in therapy as well!

http://www.npr.org/programs/invisibilia/483855073/the-problem-with-the-solution

What is Mentalization-Based Treatment?

Read more on this evidence-based treatment.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2816926/pdf/wpa010011.pdf

http://www.menningerclinic.com/education/clinical-resources/mentalizing

The Relationship between Guilt and Depression

This article discusses the connection between childhood guilt and adult depression.

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/01/childhood-guilt-adult-depression/384176/

The Art of Friendship

The ability to form satisfying relationships has serious consequences for mental and physical well-being. This article discusses recent research on friendship--how we see ourselves as friends and how others see us (or not) as a friend.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/07/opinion/sunday/do-your-friends-actually-like-you.html