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Sociopathy
Sociopath: A Memoir

The Book Brigade on April 9, 2024

Those evil maniacs and other sociopaths depicted on the big screen and in other media? Many of them are at home raising kids.

Those evil maniacs and other sociopaths depicted on the big screen and in other media? Many of them are at home raising kids.

Parenting
Raising Mentally Strong Kids

The Book Brigade on March 26, 2024

Kindness, confidence, sense of responsibility, and resilience are the signs of mentally strong kids. Contemporary culture works against such traits, but here’s a plan for cultivating them in kids.

Kindness, confidence, sense of responsibility, and resilience are the signs of mentally strong kids. Contemporary culture works against such traits, but here’s a plan for cultivating them in kids.

Relationships
Change Your Brain Every Day

The Book Brigade on March 23, 2023

Your brain is working on your behalf even when you sleep. What steps do you take to ensure it is in top working condition?

Your brain is working on your behalf even when you sleep. What steps do you take to ensure it is in top working condition?

Genetics
Decoding Your Emotional Blueprint

The Book Brigade on June 14, 2022

Looking at the systemic origins of problems creates more possibilities for solutions than looking at the individual roots.

Looking at the systemic origins of problems creates more possibilities for solutions than looking at the individual roots.

Happiness
You, Happier

The Book Brigade on March 22, 2022

Happiness seems ever more elusive in today’s world. Maybe we’re approaching it all wrong—seeking a one-size-fits-all solution instead of factoring in how our own brain works. 

Happiness seems ever more elusive in today’s world. Maybe we’re approaching it all wrong—seeking a one-size-fits-all solution instead of factoring in how our own brain works. 

Relationships
The Long-Term Relationship: I Want This to Work

The Book Brigade on December 2, 2021

Today’s couples want belonging and meaning from their intimate relationships. But they need to be able to honestly discuss roles and expectations.

Today’s couples want belonging and meaning from their intimate relationships. But they need to be able to honestly discuss roles and expectations.

Psychology
Psychology for Kids

The Book Brigade on August 11, 2021

Kids are natural born psychologists, trying to figure out how the world, and the people in it, works. They’re never too young to learn some of the basic principles of social science.

Kids are natural born psychologists, trying to figure out how the world, and the people in it, works. They’re never too young to learn some of the basic principles of social science.

Trauma
Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma

The Book Brigade on March 31, 2021

Therapy for trauma must go beyond talking about past events, because there is a deep emotional residue that leaves survivors living as if the past were still present.

Therapy for trauma must go beyond talking about past events, because there is a deep emotional residue that leaves survivors living as if the past were still present.

Narcissism
The New Science of Narcissism

The Book Brigade on December 4, 2020

The big surprise about narcissism is that some narcissists recognize that the trait is detrimental to their own life.

The big surprise about narcissism is that some narcissists recognize that the trait is detrimental to their own life.

Mania
The Rapids

The Book Brigade on October 1, 2020

How do you hold on to a sense of self when you have a condition that distorts and twists the public image of yourself?

How do you hold on to a sense of self when you have a condition that distorts and twists the public image of yourself?

Media
Beyond your bubble

The Book Brigade on September 10, 2020

If you’re in a conversation to try and change someone’s mind, stop right there. Back up and start over. This time, try for understanding.

If you’re in a conversation to try and change someone’s mind, stop right there. Back up and start over. This time, try for understanding.

ADHD
ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship

The Book Brigade on October 16, 2019

ADHD has a habit of getting into bed with couples. Unless recognized by both partners, ADHD can distort relationship life, which can subvert sex life.

ADHD has a habit of getting into bed with couples. Unless recognized by both partners, ADHD can distort relationship life, which can subvert sex life.

Environment
Don’t Be a Dick

The Book Brigade on September 12, 2019

Dicks are a breed of jerk who accuse others of what is really wrong with themselves. The problem is, it can happen to anybody.

Dicks are a breed of jerk who accuse others of what is really wrong with themselves. The problem is, it can happen to anybody.

Sex
Enhancing Couple Sexuality

The Book Brigade on August 1, 2019

Healthy sexuality has a relatively small positive effect on couple’s lives—but avoidant sexuality has a very powerful destructive effect on a relationship.

Healthy sexuality has a relatively small positive effect on couple’s lives—but avoidant sexuality has a very powerful destructive effect on a relationship.

Parenting
21st Century Parenting

The Book Brigade on July 11, 2019

Self-esteem, self-concept, and motivation aren’t birthrights; they have to be worked for,  and it’s a parent’s responsibility to be the teacher.

Self-esteem, self-concept, and motivation aren’t birthrights; they have to be worked for,  and it’s a parent’s responsibility to be the teacher.

Anxiety
The Wisdom of Anxiety

The Book Brigade on June 20, 2019

To deal effectively with anxiety, a shift in mindset is required. Curiosity will do more to relieve your anxiety than trying to banish the symptoms.

To deal effectively with anxiety, a shift in mindset is required. Curiosity will do more to relieve your anxiety than trying to banish the symptoms.