"Cognitive restructuring" isn't as culturally popular as its therapy-speak peers, like "toxic" and "gaslighting," but it's a powerful tool pros use to help people adjust their thoughts. Though it's ...

Cognitive dissonance is everywhere — but it’s not well understood. When we’re aware of it, it can be a powerful motivator for behavioral change and enhance insight. When we're not, it can cause us to ...

While working as a financial advisor at TIAA 12 years ago, Meredith Briggs had the shock of her professional life. Early on in their relationship, a wealthy client in his 70s—a detail-oriented ...