When tragedy strikes, it’s natural to be devastated. But psychologist George Bonanno finds that many of us recover from life’s blows more quickly than we might expect. This week, we talk with Bonanno about his research and why it has changed how many scientists think about trauma and resilience. Additional Resources Books: The End of Trauma: How the […]
In the days after her mother’s death, Ashley struggled with guilt. She had been the one to request a “Do Not Resuscitate” order, at her mother’s request. Still, Ashley wondered if she’d made the right choice. Then a nurse made a phone call that changed her life.
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Have you ever fallen asleep in school or during a work meeting? What’s missing from these classrooms and conference rooms is engagement: A state of being absorbed, alert, and eager to learn.
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In 1974, Surinder came out of a pharmacy to discover his car was gone. Not knowing anyone in town, he opened the phone book, and dialed a stranger with a familiar Indian last name. The man who answered went on to play a surprising role in his life.
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Aging isn’t just a biological process. Our outlooks and emotions also change as we age, often in ways that boost our well-being.
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At a resort in Mexico, Julie flew off a waterslide and hit the water hard. She was starting to lose consciousness when she felt hands grab her and pull.
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Why do some people risk their own lives to help another person, or give away their fortunes for the benefit of strangers? This week, we talk with psychologist and neuroscientist Abigail Marsh, who studies the science of altruism. We’ll explore what’s known about the brains of people who perform acts of remarkable selflessness, and how the
Fear is a normal and healthy response to things that may harm us. But fear can also hold us back from doing the things we want to do.
Eileen was overwhelmed after her husband’s traumatic brain injury. But there were still chores to be done, like raking the leaves around their home. As she worked in the yard, crying, she felt a tap on her shoulder.
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We all tell stories about ourselves, often without realizing we’re doing so. How we frame those stories can profoundly shape our lives. In the kickoff episode to our monthlong series on healing, psychologist Jonathan Adler shares how to tell our stories in ways that enhance our wellbeing.
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