Articles written by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Research from UBC's Psychology Department reveals what attracts women to bad boys - and it's not his smile! Here's what makes men - and women - attractive.

May 26, 2011 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Recognizing the signs of job burnout is the first and best way to prevent it from getting worse! Here are four signs of exhaustion at work and home.

Feb 28, 2011 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

This list of mental disorders summarizes the DSM-IV. In psychology, the DSM-IV is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Feb 2, 2011 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

The most common phobias in psychology include spiders and heights, and often involve panic attacks. Learn the types and causes of phobias, plus treatments.

Jan 31, 2011 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

There is no secret to getting rid of stress, because stress is an unavoidable part of life! Here are the best ways to reduce stress and calm anxious nerves.

Jan 26, 2011 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Asking "what is bipolar disorder?" is the first step to treating it. Bipolar disorder is also called manic depression. Learn the symptoms and signs here.

Jan 19, 2011 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Knowing what music therapists do can help you heal from physical or emotional illness, or choose a psychology career. Learn the psychology of music therapy.

Jan 17, 2011 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Are you a shy single who wants a relationship? Find love with these tips for socially awkward people. Stop struggling with small talk and social anxiety!

Dec 15, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

These psychology tips for work and life describe how to use your personality traits to succeed. Here are some of the best tips for success on Suite101!

Dec 12, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

A child's Christmas stress takes many forms: depression, hyperactivity, anxiety. Parents, use these coping tips to reduce stress over the holiday season.

Dec 2, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

New psychology research reveals how long it takes to fall in love. Plus, here's what falling in love feels like, and how love affects our brains and bodies.

Nov 26, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Knowing how to stay positive when searching for work is hard, especially when looking for a psychology job! Learn to de-stress & enjoy the job search.

Nov 17, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Wondering how to propose at Christmas? Use these tips to plan a romantic Christmas marriage proposal and start married life off right!

Nov 12, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

This holiday weight loss guide will help keep your weight in control. Use food psychology to stop weight gain over the holiday season, naturally and easily.

Nov 3, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Learning how to cope with work stress and anxiety can decrease workplace depression. These tips can help depressed employees feel strong and powerful.

Oct 20, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

The best treatment for anorexia nervosa is family therapy, not individual psychotherapy. Here's why family therapy effectively treats teen eating disorders.

Oct 14, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

An educational psychologist is different than a child psychologist or a school psychologist. This psychology career focuses on how people think and learn.

Oct 6, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Choosing a counseling career is difficult if you don't know what mental health counselors do! This summary of psychology and counseling jobs will help.

Oct 3, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Careers in clinical psychology include neuropsychology, child psychology, and psychotherapy. These and more are defined in this list of psychologist jobs.

Sep 30, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Military psychology involves different training than civilian psychology. Learn how to become a Navy or Army psychologist in this job and career profile.

Sep 26, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

To become a child psychologist, you need at least one psychology degree. Learn what a child clinical psychologist does in this career and job description.

Sep 22, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

A common question is, "Why am I so tired all the time?" People are tired for many reasons; these ways to increase energy levels can energize most people.

Sep 15, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Knowing how to stop caregiver depression before it starts is better than treating depressed caregivers! These tips for emotional health can help caregivers.

Sep 11, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Shyness and social anxiety can negatively affect relationships, but don't have to destroy them! Learn how to overcome social anxiety and shyness in love.

Sep 1, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Getting an online bachelor degree in psychology requires discipline and focus. These steps can help college students complete their online psych studies.

Aug 29, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Christians with mental or emotional health issues may prefer Christian counseling in psychology. Here's how to find a counselor online or in-person.

Aug 29, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Setting boundaries in love can create a healthy dating relationship or marriage. This relationship psychology will help build healthy emotional intimacy.

Aug 25, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Night terrors involve sleepwalking, and are different than nightmares. Here are four easy, effective ways to cope with this sleeping disorder in children.

Aug 18, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Unhappy married couples wonder if marriage counseling works to save marriages and reconnect spouses. Here are four signs couples therapy may be successful.

Aug 13, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

This test for true love consists of seven habits of happy couples, to help people in new relationships see if they're ready for healthy long-term love.

Aug 4, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Using psychology at work can lead to promotions, good coworker relationships, and successful careers. These habits of effective employees make work better!

Jul 28, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Online psychology courses are convenient ways for college students to get psych school credits - if they know how to study! Here's help for studying online.

Jul 21, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Therapists who use therapy dogs in counseling may increase emotional healing. These tips will help counselors who wish to include therapy animals.

Jul 17, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Online depression support groups or forums can be helpful for depressed people. Here's what to look for when searching for online help for depression.

Jul 14, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Internet forums, blogs, and other social media sites can lift depressed moods by offering information, support, and online help for depression. Here's how!

Jul 7, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Certain foods fight depression by increasing the brain chemicals serotonin and dopamine. These six foods for depression will improve moods naturally!

Jun 30, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Ending a marriage is hard on the children, even if divorce is amicable. To make divorce easier for kids, divorcing parents must avoid parental alienation.

Jun 16, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

The urge to pull one's hair is called trichotillomania; it goes beyond hair twirling! Here are signs, symptoms, and treatments for obsessive hair pulling.

Jun 9, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Psychologists connect specific personality traits with the inclination to steal from stores. This research shows that shoplifting is related to personality.

Jun 2, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Getting out of debt and saving money is easier when personality is factored in! Knowing these money personalities can increase wealth and decrease debt.

May 26, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Are toxic coworkers making work miserable? These ways to handle difficult people will help with almost any coworker, from psychological bullies to gossips.

May 19, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Toxic people come in all shapes, sizes, and ages. Learn how to recognize toxicity quickly and effectively with this summary of types of difficult people.

May 12, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Financial success is shown in the face - especially the nose! Chinese face reading offers insight into personality, character, and money-making ability.

May 5, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Hypnotherapists can effectively treat a range of emotional or mental health issues. Learn how hypnotherapy aids self-healing from a certified therapist.

Apr 28, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Money psychology can help people gain control over their financial lives! Here are five ways to increase money consciousness and build financial prosperity.

Apr 21, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Using cash, not credit, doesn't just reduce financial debt! Counting money brings pain relief; these tips for credit card freedom can increase happiness.

Apr 14, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Love psychology is about increasing intimacy and romance, even for long-term married couples. A psychologist reveals her dating relationship research here.

Apr 7, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Perfectionism is common trait of women with eating disorders, and mothers aren't immune! Exploring the causes, signs, and treatments of food and eating problems in moms.

Mar 24, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Identifying and overcoming common negative money beliefs (money myths) can increase the potential to create wealth and enjoy financial prosperity. Here's how it works...

Mar 17, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

An effective treatment for depression is to correct nutritional biochemical imbalances in the body, while managing feelings of anxiety through therapy or counseling.

Mar 11, 2010 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen