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Why Are Young People So Sensitive These Days?

Why do the authors of The Coddling of the American Mind think that young people today are too fragile and sensitive? What five solutions do the authors provide to the situation? In their book The Coddling of the American Mind, authors Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff ponder the question of why people are so sensitive and fragile these days. They came up with five major factors: political polarization, social media, safety parenting, bureaucratization on college campuses, and the evolving social justice norms. Keep reading to learn how the authors think these five factors are making young people today more fragile.

What’s Causing the Upsurge in College Riots?

Why have there been so many college riots in recent years? In what way is “violent” speech contributing to the problem? In the book, The Coddling of the American Mind, Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff suspect that labeling speech as “violent” is giving college students the excuse to retaliate with physical violence. Two examples the authors use are the riots at the University of California at Berkeley and the Middlebury College in Vermont. Keep reading to learn how labeling speech as violent may be contributing to college riots.

8 Tips for Therapists (and Problems to Avoid)

What are the best tips for therapists? What are some common problems you should avoid? From patient engagement, to the structure of a session, to setting feasible expectations, there are many things to consider as a therapist. Knowing some effective tips for therapists can help you navigate this, as well as understanding common issues you might face. Keep reading for the best tips for therapists.

The Coddling of the American Mind: 3 Untruths

What are the 3 untruths in The Coddling of the American Mind? What two big impacts do these untruths have in colleges? In the book The Coddling of the American Mind, there are 3 untruths among college students today: the untruth of fragility, the untruth of emotional reasoning, and the untruth of us versus them. The book’s authors claim that these 3 untruths have two very serious consequences for college students. Keep reading for details about the 3 untruths in The Coddling of the American Mind.

Children and Technology: How to Limit Screen Time

Do you find it difficult to limit your children’s screen time? Why is it better to allow your child to set their own limits? Children and technology are a bad mix because oftentimes, children don’t understand why too much screen time is bad for them. That’s why Indistractable author Nir Eyal suggests educating your child on the importance of limiting screen time then allowing them to set their own limits. Learn why educating your children is better than setting arbitrary rules.

Assigning CBT Homework: Tips for Therapists

What tips can help you assign CBT homework to your patients? What are some examples of cbt homework tasks? How can you improve the completion rate? Assigning homework during a CBT session can improve patient progress dramatically. It gives the patient a chance to practice what they have learned during the therapy session. Learning how to assign CBT homework successfully and improve completion rate will help your patient achieve their goals. Keep reading for tips about assigning CBT homework.

CBT Session Structure Outlines: A Therapist’s Guide

What is a typical CBT session structure? How does having a clear structure help your patient? Having a regular CBT session structure ensures that the patient and therapist are on the same page and both know what to expect. Each session should follow a clear structure made up of tasks such as identifying problems, setting goals, and assigning homework. Keep reading to find outlines of exemplary CBT session structures.

Distraction in Children: Tips for Parents

Do you want to raise indistractible children in a world full of distractions? What are Nir Eyal’s four steps to reduce distraction in children? In his book Indistractable, Nir Eyal gives parenting advice on how to reduce distractions in children. The four steps are: reducing internal triggers, building a schedule, teaching them about external triggers, and improving their self-control. Continue reading to learn how to raise indistractable children.

The Long-Term Impacts of Systemic Racism in Schools

Is there still systemic racism in schools? How does systemic racism occur? What are the possible long-term impacts of the situation? Although schools are no longer legally segregated, that does not mean that school systems unbiased. Systemic racism in schools is very real and the repercussions affect the students long after they graduate. Learn how and why systemic racism in schools occurs and the long-term impacts on society and individuals.

The 4 Ways to Reduce Unconscious Bias in Schools

What are the best ways to reduce unconscious bias in schools? Why is practicing “colorblindness” a poor approach to reducing bias? According to racism expert Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt, there are four powerful ways to reduce unconscious bias in schools. They are: using empathy-focused teacher training sessions, teaching accurate history, building trust and respect among students and teachers, and using “wise feedback” to give criticism. Continue reading to learn more about the four methods for reducing unconscious bias in schools and why the “colorblind” approach doesn’t work.