A thoughtful consideration of the century-old question.  Article written by Roisin O’Connor. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/why-do-people-lie-on-a-couch-when-they-see-a-psychoanalyst-a6907011.html

Hugging is literally good for your health: it can reduce your risk of catching a cold.  Article written by Gerald Schoenewolf, Ph.D. http://www.blogs.psychcentral.com/psychoanalysis-now/2016/02/the-psychology-of-a-hug/

Erich Fromm’s theories about the seeking and rejecting of freedom — for individuals, families, and societies. http://www.journalpsyche.org/eric-fromm-social-unconscious/

Demystifying the psychotherapy process.  Article written by Michael Bader, DMH. http://www.theunion.com/entertainment/activitiesandevents/20775391-113/michael-bader-how-does-psychotherapy-work

Colloquial vocabulary often gets psychological terms wrong.  Here’s how.  Article written by James Harbeck. http://theweek.com/articles/603303/10-commonly-abused-psychology-words–what-really-mean