The Relationship Group Seminar: The Phenomenon of “Excitement” and Its Role in Dysfunctional Relationships
Many types of compulsive and addictive behavior are solidified by what is known as a “partial reinforcement schedule” — doing something repeatedly to receive a reward that comes at entirely randomized time intervals. The randomized timing of the reward...
The Men’s Group Seminar: “Weak Ties,” “Talking to Strangers,” and the Emerging Science of Kindness
The frequency and depth of social interaction have been considerably dampened by many factors including the rapid evolution of technology as well as the pandemic. Researcher Gillian Sandstrom observes that the interpersonal landscape is consistently becoming more and...
The Relationship Group Seminar: Needs
A significant component of mental health is the capacity to access one’s needs and satisfy those needs in social relationships. Needs have been the subject of considerable scientific investigation, but Maslow’s contributions are perhaps the most well-known. Today,...
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