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March 1, 2009

Islands in the Sea

At times, therapy can reinforce isolation

Richard Handler

Therapists are supposed to help isolated clients make more fulfilling social connections. But could we be making the problem worse? Read More

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January 1, 2009

It's No Accident

Applying mindfulness behind the wheel

Richard Handler

A book about the psychology of driving teaches us why the seemingly safest roads can be the deadliest. Read More

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November 1, 2008

Looking for 'There' There

Making sense of the claims for mind-body medicine

Richard Handler

The story of mind-body medicine is full of tales of overpromising results. Read More

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October 19, 2008

The Female Brain

Richard Handler

Understanding the Neural Marinade; Controversy over gender differences and the brain Read More

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October 18, 2008

Night Visions

Richard Handler

A History of Last Night's Dream: Discovering the Hidden Path to the Soul Rodger Kamenetz HarperOne. 256 pp. ISBN: 978-0-06-057583-0 Throughout history, humans have tried... Read More

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October 18, 2008

More than Magic

Dedication + intuition = transformation . . . sometimes

Richard Handler

Magical Moments of Change: How Psychotherapy Turns Kids Around Lenore Terr W. W. Norton. 304 pp. ISBN: 978-0-70530-0 I must admit, I picked up this... Read More

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September 1, 2008

Night Visions

Dreams can free us from the constricting world of rationality

Richard Handler

While most neuroscience seem to have concluded that the function of dreams may be little more than a neural detergent, some still believe they offer clues to hidden riches of the mind. Read More

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July 1, 2008

Rethinking the Imperatives of Gender

Has society become toxic to both genders?

Richard Handler

Two provocative new books try to separate myth from reality about gender differences and the distinctive challenges faced by young men and women coming of age in a culture that can be toxic to both genders. Read More

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May 1, 2008

The Art of Self-justification

We're all at the mercy of cognitive dissonance

Richard Handler

Far 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

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January 1, 2008

Blinded by Science

Are There Ways of Knowing That We Refuse to Acknowledge?

Richard Handler

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