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On change, loss, end-of-life, and more.

Unfulfilled hope
Positive Psychology
The Tyranny of Hope

Stan A. Goldberg Ph.D. on March 24, 2024

When we seek something, we "hope" it will materialize without realizing that the more we hope, the less likely it will occur.

When we seek something, we "hope" it will materialize without realizing that the more we hope, the less likely it will occur.

Dementia
Cognitive Decline and the Presidential Race

Stan A. Goldberg Ph.D. on February 14, 2024

The label dementia is used to describe politicians with whom we disagree. Rarely is the assessment accurate, and the label is misapplied to the normally aging population.

The label dementia is used to describe politicians with whom we disagree. Rarely is the assessment accurate, and the label is misapplied to the normally aging population.

When time is running out
Dementia
Is It a Quirky Behavior or Alzheimer’s?

Stan A. Goldberg Ph.D. on January 8, 2024

It takes an average of one-and-a-half years to see a neurologist for a dementia assessment. What can you do while waiting for the appointment to make decisions for your loved one?

It takes an average of one-and-a-half years to see a neurologist for a dementia assessment. What can you do while waiting for the appointment to make decisions for your loved one?

Anger
How to Prevent Anger’s Damage to Your Brain

Stan A. Goldberg Ph.D. on December 14, 2023

We don't realize that anger is an evolutionary response that is no longer needed and can be controlled by forgiveness or understanding.

We don't realize that anger is an evolutionary response that is no longer needed and can be controlled by forgiveness or understanding.

Grief
Understanding Grief: It's Not What You Think

Stan A. Goldberg Ph.D. on November 11, 2023

Everyone has suffered a loss that is so significant it creates grief. Learn the surprising reasons for grief and a unique way of overcoming it.

Everyone has suffered a loss that is so significant it creates grief. Learn the surprising reasons for grief and a unique way of overcoming it.

We live in a world of falling dominoes
Relationships
Patterns: How Neurology Can Save Relationships

Stan A. Goldberg Ph.D. on November 1, 2023

Much of what we do and say is determined by hidden neurological patterns. Ignore them and you're inviting conflict. Understand them and you can have better control of your life.

Much of what we do and say is determined by hidden neurological patterns. Ignore them and you're inviting conflict. Understand them and you can have better control of your life.