Contributed by Richard Handler
The Age of the Über–Parent
Can science really help us raise better adjusted kids?Can science really help us raise better-adjusted kids? Read more
The Art of the Practical
The Triumphs and Limits of PsychotherapyFrom Freud to Zoloft, the story of therapy in this country has been the triumph of pragmatism over esoteric theory. Read more
20 Weeks of Happiness
Can a Course in Positive Psychology Change Your Life?If Thomas Jefferson were a psychology graduate student today, he’d probably think of himself as a positive psychologist. It was Jefferson, after all, who... Read more
The Art of Self-justification
We're all at the mercy of cognitive dissonanceFar from being a relic of Psych 101, the theory of cognitive dissonance may have more relevance in understanding today's world than ever. Read more
Blinded by Science
Are There Ways of Knowing That We Refuse to Acknowledge?A book by a respected researcher argues that telepathy and clairvoyance may be on a continuum with more common traits of intuition and empathy. Read more
Richard Handler
Richard Handler is a radio producer with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Toronto, Canada.