Over the years, I have helped people develop several strategies for responding to psychological assault. Here are five. 1. Learning to Fight Back Too many of us have been disempowered or silenced as a ...

Walking alone at night is something most women have experienced — and for many, it comes with a sense of unease that’s hard to shake. The fear of being followed, harassed, or caught off guard is real, ...

Imagine your dad was a bully. If so, when you were a child, he might have withheld affection and warmth and been quick to be critical if things didn’t go his way. As an adult, you would find yourself ...

Imagine a 3-year-old is on a swing set and tries to jump off, but falls. They scrape their knee and, naturally, start crying for their caregiver. The way their parent or caregiver reacts in this ...

When you’ve been attacked, you’re already at a huge disadvantage. Anything you say in response can be dismissed as mere defensive retaliation. When you’re not trusted, it does you little good to say, ...

You don’t need a passport or a dramatic life overhaul to feel like you’re becoming a better version of yourself. Some of the most meaningful personal growth doesn ...

When that burning need to explain yourself feels overwhelming, that's exactly when staying quiet might reveal a strength you never knew you had—and lead to outcomes that surprise everyone, including ...