Being able to effectively ask for and receive help makes us stronger and more independent over time, writes Joan M. Cook.

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If you’ve ever set a New Year’s resolution, you know: They can be hard to keep. Even when we’re highly motivated (at first), we humans often struggle to follow through on our best intentions. One ...

Helping a loved one start therapy for depression can feel like a lot to handle. You want to support them, but you also want to avoid adding to their stress and making them feel worse. This guide helps ...

Self-harm, known clinically as nonsuicidal self-injury, is a maladaptive way of coping with emotional distress — it provides momentary relief but doesn’t address underlying feelings. If someone you ...

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Adolescence is a period in which children may experience rapid growth in their bodies and brains, as well as heightened emotions. That’s because the emotional centers of the brain (the limbic system ...

Each child experiences loss in their own unique way. And each person trying to help a grieving child will have their own particular approach. Each person will have something special they can offer. We ...

Your parents are aging and have zero money. You can help, but make sure they don’t take you down with them. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has tackled a wide ...

For managers, supporting underperforming employees requires skilled coaching that inspires growth, ownership and accountability. With the right approach, people managers can uncover the root causes of ...