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I am getting divorced. Do I need a GAL, and what is that?Research & Advocacy

• By Hon. Christina Harms
• October 5, 2015

In Massachusetts, a “GAL” (Guardian ad Litem) is a person (in the past often an attorney but at present almost always a PhD/PsyD psychologist or LICSW) who is appointed by a court.

Preventing Violence Among Adolescents and Young Adults

• By Robert Kinscherff, PhD, JD, Associate Vice President for Community Engagement
• October 5, 2015

Violent acts committed by youth are complex and often misunderstood phenomena. For example, many believe that rates of violent crime committed by youth

Healthy Eating

• By Allyson Cherkasky
• October 5, 2015

Eating is an essential and everyday human function. Everyone knows how to eat; but not everyone knows how to eat well, that is, in a way that promotes health. Healthy eating requires taking into account not only on what we eat, but also on how we eat it - and why.

Reflections on National Coming Out Day

• By Jessica Stahl, PhD, Program Director, Counseling Psychology
• October 5, 2015

Happy National Coming Out Day!! National Coming Out Day is celebrated annually on October 11 to remember the 1987 March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian

Managing Learning Disabilities

• By Bob Lichtenstein
• October 5, 2015

Learning disabilities are common among children and adults, affecting an estimated 5 to 10% of the population with varying levels of severity. Learning disabilities are characterized by specific difficulties with aspects of formal learning, such as reading, math, and writing, despite otherwise normal...

How Great Companies Innovate

• By Staff Report
• October 5, 2015

Healthy Children, Healthy Families

• By Arlene Silva
• October 5, 2015

In today’s fast-paced and information-saturated culture, parents often juggle multiple responsibilities and demands on their time. One of the best gifts we can give our children is to spend quality time with them; this is more meaningful than the actual quantity of time we are able to spend together....

Parenting Advice and Support

• By Margaret Hannah
• October 5, 2015

Parenthood can bring joy and sorrow. It can make one feel proud, tired, bored, and overwhelmed - sometimes all at once. It is the most important, most wonderful, and most difficult job ever.

Surf Your Anxiety

• By Brian Ott, PhD, Core Faculty in the Clinical Psychology Department
• October 5, 2015

Our bodies have an emergency system that does a wonderful job helping us survive life- threatening situations. It works automatically and involves the

Helping Children Cope with Stress

• By Bruce Ecker
• October 5, 2015

Today’s children are growing up in an increasingly complex world. They routinely encounter multiple sources of adversity and stress in their homes, schools, peer groups, communities, and the media. Despite this, however, children can be highly resilient, and there is much we can do to help them cope...