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Claustral Retreat: The Pluses and Minuses of Going into HidingThe Claustral: Safe Haven or Self-Suffocation? When I’m at conventions, like I was a couple of weeks ago in DC, after a
Navigating Conflict with Empathy: The Power of the Right QuestionFinding common ground can feel like navigating a minefield blindfolded in the heat of a high-intensity moment, whether at work, with friends,
Navigating Life’s Ups and Downs: A Guide to Emotional Problem-SolvingUnderstanding the interplay between affect and cognition is more crucial than ever in a world where our emotional responses often guide our
Vitality Affects: The Dynamics of FeelingsThe Music and Movement of the Self: Understanding Our Affective/Emotional World Let’s examine the interplay of affect theory, attachment styles, vitality affects,
The Vital Gap: How AI Lacks the Nuance of Human Vitality AffectsIn this new era of artificial intelligence (AI), where machines can diagnose diseases, drive cars, and even mimic human conversation, an unbridgeable