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Feeling "Old"? What Do You Mean?

"Feeling old" today? Think twice before you use this familiar phase.

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Awareness of Endings Sharpens Focus at Any Age

When we sense we're running out of time, what really matters comes into focus.

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When Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Doesn't Work

Cognitive behavioral therapy has strong evidence, but you have options if it hasn't been helpful enough.

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Erikson’s Gift: The Developmental Tasks of Adulthood

Well-being in adulthood is dependent on our early—and continued—psychosocial development.

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Core Beliefs Create Our Reality: What Are Yours?

Our core beliefs influence us everyday, but we rarely think of them.

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Finding Solutions to Behavioral Disturbance in Dementia

There are a number of things that might be eliciting or perpetuating a behavioral problem in someone with dementia. A thorough analysis and some experimentation can go a long way.

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Understanding the Long Shadow of Trauma

Cognitive processing therapy helps make sense of the impact of past trauma.

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Arts Participation Helps Older Adults, So How Do I Start?

Research has shown that arts participation has powerful benefits for older adults, yet for too many people, engagement in the arts stops when adulthood begins.

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Happy Together: Six Tips for Marriage After Retirement

Retirement can be wonderful, but it's not always easy on a marriage. Thankfully, there are things you can both do to make the transition go more smoothly.

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Four Realistic Rules for Better Self-Care

If you think self-care is all about candles and yoga, think again. Noticing your habits of self-talk and making other changes to your daily routine can go a long way.

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The Lost Art of Distraction

Feeling upset? Forget mindfulness. In fact, forget everything for a while.

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6 Ways Out of Your Thinking Rut

Tired of falling down the same old rabbit holes in your mind? This useful thinking tool provides six new ways to approach your everyday problems.

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Maximize the Benefits of Gratitude

Solutions to three common mistakes to help you get the most from a gratitude practice.

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Regret Can Point Toward Opportunity

Regret can be an unpleasant feeling, but research shows it can also point us toward growth and opportunity for change.

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Happiness Is Not Always Joyful

When we stop seeking endless pleasure, true happiness can finally be found.

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Haunted by a Fear of Death?

Death is a common source of anxiety, but it doesn't have to be. Over time, death can become a teacher and a friend rather than something to fear.

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Seven Skills of Resilience

Are you trying to figure out how to get through this challenging time with your well-being intact? Here are seven strategies to help cultivate resilience.

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How to ACE Your Days During Social Distancing

Whether you are feeling bored or overwhelmed, a little structure to how you plan and think about your days can help maximize well-being.

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The Four R's of Handling Grief

Grief can be a long journey, and most of us don't have a map. Routine, ritual, remembrance, and restoration can help guide the way.

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How to Do a Thought Record

A thought record is a classic tool in cognitive behavioral therapy, but that does not make it simple or easy. These tips will help you get more out of the process.

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