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How Online Disinhibition Affects Communication
Monica Applewhite, Ph.D. About a week ago, I was copied on an email that went out to all of the parents in my son’s little league. The tone was hostile, the language was crude, and the topic seemed way too benign to merit the jabs at various people and aspects of the program that were under discussion. More than anything,… Read more →
Healthy Friendships Among Young People
With the exception of strong family relationships, the most important building block for healthy dating and committed relationships are the patterns that are developed in early friendships. When we establish supportive, healthy interactions with our friends of both genders, we are laying the groundwork for how we expect to be treated and how we expect to treat others for whom… Read more →
Understanding Infatuation and Devotion
Monica Applewhite Ph.D.Confianza, LLC Many times over the years I have seen otherwise smart, grounded people make extraordinarily poor decisions while in the throes of infatuation. … Read more →
Distinguishing Wholesome Relationship Development from Grooming
In years past, it was common for the focus of sexual abuse prevention efforts to be on “strong screening” and choosing “safe” adults to work with children. However, both the experiences of child-serving organizations and the recent findings of empirical research have demonstrated that the characteristics and psychological profiles of adults who sexually abuse do not differ significantly or predictably… Read more →
Effects of Wholesome Mentoring
In the world of managing risks, it’s easy to forget or dismiss the undeniable truth that mentoring relationships can make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people, particularly those are known to be at risk. Consider the following findings from a study of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in which researchers found that after 18… Read more →
Developing Communication With Teens
For parents, transitioning between being a care-giver for young children and a confidante for teens can be rough. It’s very common to for parents to feel confused about where to draw the line with teens about their behavior and how they share information. It is also easy to underestimate how valuable a trusted advisor can be to a teen or… Read more →