Human beings have a deep-seated desire for certainty and control. Several studies show this need serves at least two important purposes. First, it helps us believe that we can shape outcomes and ...

Life gets rough for everyone. How you handle the tough moments is what matters. It's inevitable that we'll encounter challenges and obstacles in life. During those moments, it can be hard to stay in ...

Control. It’s the sometimes allusive thing that many of us seek out with fervor throughout our lives. It’s the myth that we hope will somehow turn out to be true like the fountain of youth or the holy ...

Leslie and Josh came to therapy to talk about their son’s problems in school. But it soon became apparent that they had a different problem altogether—one common to working parents. Their daily ...