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IMAGE: Sarah Whitton, a University of Cincinnati associate professor of psychology, will lead a presentation as part of a Nov. 13 symposium at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 49th... view more Credit: Lisa Ventre Although the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling to legalize same-sex marriage was a victory for the gay community, same-sex couples continue to face challenges such as discrimination, stigma and lack of role models for their long-term relationships and marriages. Furthermore, same-sex female couples suffer breakups more often and more quickly >>>

IMAGE: Alison McLeish, a University of Cincinnati associate professor of psychology, will present at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) 49th Annual Convention. view more Credit: Ashley Kempher Anxiety sensitivity, in simple terms, is a fear of fear. But when people with anxiety sensitivity also have asthma, their suffering can be far more debilitating and dangerous, because they have difficulty managing their asthma. A new study explores this issue and recommends treatment to help decrease asthma symptoms. The study by Alison McLeish, a University >>>

The might come naturally, but there are some sentences you should never say to your kids. Picture: iStockTHERE is no rule book when it comes to parenting. We say things to our kids that come naturally. And often we say things that our own parents said to us. But unfortunately research has indicated that some of these simple sayings can have negative long-term effects.Innocent sayings like “naughty boy” or “don’t be stupid” can be bad for a child’s self esteem because it teaches them to label themselves, explains Gregg Chapman, Psychologist and Clinical Manager at Strategic Psychology. >>>

Those in their 20s envied not just more often, but more widely, the study found, wishing for themselves their peers’ success in romance, education, status, looks, wealth, jobs.

Follow At least two out of five companies will pay an annual bonus this year, despite the tough economic environment, a survey by a leading human resources consultancy firm has established. BY BUSINESS REPORTER This comes as government announced that it would stagger bonus payments for the civil service despite low revenue inflows to Treasury coffers. A survey by Industrial Psychology Consultants (IPC) showed that 44,93% of the respondents said they would be paying a bonus in 2015. “36,23% said they will not be paying. 18,84% were not sure. Our findings this year indicate that the number >>>

According to this definition, the sole purpose of marketing is to develop satisfying relationships with customers that benefit both the organization and its customers.But that is hard to do unless you truly understand what makes your audience tick, isn’t it?Enter psychology.Fact: psychology and marketing have always gone hand in hand.A majority of marketing campaigns (or at least the most successful ones) are based on a thorough understanding of the principles of human behavior.If you are looking for some information about what makes us choose one product over another, for instance, I have a >>>

Planning how to resolve incomplete work tasks can help employees switch off from work and enjoy their evenings. That is one of the conclusions of research by Dr Brandon Smit from Ball State University, Indiana, published in the Journal of Organizational and Occupational Psychology today, Thursday 12 November 2015. In a study of people's ability to detach themselves from work, Dr Smit used an online questionnaire to survey 103 employees pursuing 1127 work goals. Overall, he observed they had more difficulty detaching from work tasks that had been left uncompleted, especially when these were >>>

Mental health care providers working in schools receive recognition this week. Governor Dennis Daugaard has declared School Psychology Week in South Dakota to acknowledge their impact on learning. School psychologists focus on removing challenges so students can succeed in the classroom. South Dakota’s School Psychologist of the Year is Kari Oyen. She’s on state and national panels, and she’s president-elect of the South Dakota Association of School Psychologists. She has many leadership roles, but Oyen is passionate about her day job with the Lennox School District in the southeastern part >>>

By Stephanie Seng, director of CSU’s Center for Family and Couple Therapy “Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” – A.A. Milne From the time we are young, we learn about being thankful from our parents, teachers, books and TV. According to Psychology Today, children under the age of 6 only say thank you about 20 percent of the time. By age 10, when they begin to develop cognitive empathy skills, this increases to 80 percent. We all have the capacity to be grateful, but with the hustle, bustle and challenges of life, >>>