A Smarter, Kinder Way to Read How to Enjoy Learning Without the Pressure Learn a kinder, more efficient way to read. Whether you’re busy, distracted, or just tired of forcing focus, this approach helps you absorb more with less pressure. Prefer to…
Why “Why” Is the Least Helpful Question for Emotional Health When it comes to mental and emotional wellness, it’s natural to want to understand what’s going on inside us. In fact, self-understanding is often the first step toward healing. But one of the most common…
Why Adults Still Struggle to Handle Their Emotions—And What to Do About It By Kevin Bergen, LMFT I was recently struck by a powerful line in a short video by psychologist Ethan Kross: “Emotion regulation begins in the seconds following birth.” As a therapist, I…
The Risk of Being Seen: What AI Can’t Replace About Intimacy By Kevin Bergen, LMFT I recently came across a long-form essay that’s worth sitting with: “Unseen: The Crisis of Human Beings Becoming Invisible” by Allison J. Pugh (Aeon) Pugh’s core message is profound: people…