Courtney Martin, Onbeing.org

Columnist Courtney Martin shares her own questions and journey to understanding when her body and mind respond differently to life's challenges. 

Jonathan Shedler, Ph.D., Psychology Today

Psychologist and researcher Jonathan Shedler reviews the recent literature on trauma therapies for trauma survivors.  He offers an important perspective into the way research is used (and sometimes mis-understood) in psychology and health sciences.

James Harbeck, The Week

We hear it all the time.  Psychological jargon being mis-used (and frequently used) in everyday language.  But what do these terms really mean?  This brief article identifies 10 of the most commonly abused psychology terms and sets the record straight.

Mallory Falk, Eve Troeh, NPR Ed/Morning Edition

This news story highlights the new way some schools are approaching education with children who have been exposed to trauma.

Toni Rodriguez, Scientific American

This thoughtful article invites us to consider the very important role negative emotions have in our worlds, our lives, and emotional wellbeing.  

Brené Brown: Empathy vs. Sympathy

Watch Brene Brown's powerful short animated clip that discusses the key differences between "empathy" and "sympathy."