Living Together, Part 3: Marry first or just move in?

Some research has found major differences in the relationships of couples who marry versus those who live together - What should couples do?

RelationshipsDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.December 16, 2009cohabitation, couples living together before marriage, living together, living together before marriage, marriage, psychology, Relationships, research-basedComment

Living Together, Part 2: Who Needs the "Piece of Paper" Anyway?

While only about half a million people reported living together in 1970, over 4 million people report living together today.

RelationshipsDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.December 15, 2009cohabitation, living together, marriage, psychology, research-basedComment

Living Together, Part 1: Anatomy of Living Together (Episode 90)

Psychologists talk about living together versus marriage. What are the differences between married couples and those that move in together?

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.December 15, 2009cohabitation, living together, marriage, psychology, Relationships, research-basedComment

Autism Treatment, Part 4: The importance of early intervention

A promising new treatment for autism requires a significant time commitment.

DevelopmentDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.December 10, 2009ASD, autism, Early Start Denver Model, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, psychology, research-based, treatmentComment

Autism Treatments, Part 3: Is "Full Recovery" Possible?

Most people regard autism spectrum disorders (ASD) as life-long in nature. However, research over the past 40 years has shown that this is not always the case.

Mental HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.December 8, 2009ASD, autism, autism spectrum, psychology, recovery, research-based, treatmentComment

Autism Treatment, Part 2: Anatomy of Autism (Episode 89)

Psychologists discuss the diagnosis and treatment of autism.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.December 8, 2009autism, diagnosis, psychology, research-based, treatment Comments

Autism Treatments, Part 1: Using Anti-Psychotics for Autism

Using anti-psychotic medications to treat aggression in autistic children has increased. What is the impact?

Mental HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.December 6, 2009antipsychotic, autism, off-label, psychology, research-based, risperidone, treatment Comments

Coping with rejection by Instant Messaging

One researcher believes IM chats with strangers can reduce stress after being rejected.

Mental HealthDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.December 3, 2009communication, IM, instant messaging, internet, psychology, rejection, research-based, social, stressComment

Are Men and Women Different in the Way They Process Images?

Men and women process information in different ways.

RelationshipsDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.December 2, 2009emotion, fMRI, gender differences, logic, psychology, research-basedComment

Anatomy of Three Things (Episode 88)

Psychologists talk about infant sign language, Instant Messaging and rejection, and recognizing incompetence.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.November 30, 2009communication, incompetence, infants, instant messaging, psychology, rejection, research-based, self-assessment, sign language Comment

Can Sign Language Help Young Kids Get Their Needs Met?

Researchers investigated whether infant sign language was helpful in a daycare setting.

DevelopmentDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.November 29, 2009communication, daycare, infants, language, psychology, research-based, sign language Comment

Partner Abuse, Pt. 4: How are witnesses affected?

Childhood witnesses of domestic violence may be exposed to other forms of abuse. What is the impact?

RelationshipsDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.November 26, 2009abuse, Children, domestic violence, Mental Health, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychology, research-based, Teens, trauma, violence Comment

Partner Abuse, Part 3: Helping Couples Find A Different Way Forward

How high-conflict couples can improve their relationship.

RelationshipsDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.November 25, 2009conflict, conflict resolution, couples, domestic abuse, psychology, Relationships, research-based, violenceComment

Partner Abuse, Pt. 2: Anatomy of Dating Violence (Episode 87)

Psychologists discuss violence in couples and warning signs for parents of teens.

Podcast, Relationships, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.November 23, 2009abuse, dating, domestic violence, psychology, research-based, teenagers, Teens, violence

Partner Abuse, Part 1: Reducing Behaviour Problems in Children Who Witness Abuse and Supporting Womens' Mental Health

Over 7 million children in the United States are witness to severe forms of spousal abuse every year. Project Support was developed to address child behaviour problems.

Mental HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.November 22, 2009abuse, Project Support, psychology, research-based, treatment, violence Comment

The Importance of Post-Trauma Treatment

Traumatic events can have a long-term negative impact, and treatment can be a long process. What about teens who go untreated?

Mental HealthDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.November 19, 2009disaster, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychology, PTSD, recovery, research-based, teenagers, trauma, treatmentComment

Reducing the Long-Term Impact of Traumatic Events

Researchers have been looking at the factors can reduce the long-term impact of PTSD symptoms.

Development, Mental HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.November 17, 2009post-traumatic stress disorder, psychology, PTSD, recovery, research-based, trauma, treatment Comment

Anatomy of Gentling (Episode 86)

Psychologists interview William Krill, the author of Gentling: A practical guide to treating PTSD in abused children.

Mental Health, Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald C. Psych.November 17, 2009post-traumatic stress disorder, psychology, PTSD, research-based, trauma, treatmentComment

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Part 1: What Does It Really Mean?

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can have a major impact on one's life; here's what it can look like.

Mental HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.November 15, 2009post-traumatic stress disorder, psychology, PTSD, research-based, trauma, treatmentComment

How Pretend-Play is Central to "Living in the Moment"

Kids are great at living in the moment. As they get older, they begin thinking more about the past or the future.

BehaviourDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.November 11, 2009Children, Parents, play, pretending, psychology, research-based Comments