Morris Psychological Group

08/07/2026

Though most people know the cliche “laughter is the best medicine,” there’s actually scientific evidence to back up the benefits. Humor can actually be a powerful — if often overlooked — strategy to support mental health.

https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/healthy-aging/the-health-benefits-of-humor/

08/05/2026

Impulsivity is a core feature of borderline personality disorder (BPD).

People with BPD often have a biological predisposition to experience emotions more intensely and to be especially sensitive to immediate rewards. But biology is only part of the story. The explanations we give ourselves for our behavior also determine the likelihood we’ll repeat them.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/self-made/202607/impulsivity-in-borderline-personality-disorder

How impulsive behaviors are shaped by what you believe about yourself

08/03/2026

This week, instead of asking, “What will make me happy?” consider asking, “What feels meaningful to me right now?”

A small shift in perspective can make a meaningful difference. 💙

07/31/2026

When someone’s raging at you, two phrases seem almost instinctual to say. The first is some version of “calm down.” The second is a quick, reflexive “I’m sorry.” Those responses might feel like the fastest way to defuse the situation—but experts say they often do the opposite.

Experts explain what to say instead of "calm down" to de-escalate conflict and protect your boundaries.

07/30/2026

https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/observer/chatbots-potato-chips.html

We are talking to each other in person less and to chatbots more. Are these changes in our social interactions contributing to the current loneliness epidemic?

We are talking to each other in person less and to chatbots more. Are these changes in our social interactions contributing to the current loneliness epidemic?

07/27/2026

Emotional exhaustion often comes from inserting ourselves into others' stories during conversations. Our brains naturally make associations, but acting on them too soon can shift focus from listening.

Being present means staying out of someone else’s story.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gaining-and-sustaining/202607/why-conversations-leave-us-emotionally-exhausted

Ever leave a conversation feeling emotionally drained? You may be carrying more than empathy. Discover how presence helps us support others without absorbing their problems.

07/24/2026

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) is an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology across state boundaries. Morris Psychological Group has multiple therapists who are authorized PsyPact providers!

As a PsyPact provider they are able to treat patients via telehealth who reside in the following 43 PsyPact states, with more states being added every year. https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap

973-257-9000
https://morrispsych.com/

07/22/2026

When you decide to start therapy, finding the right fit is everything. You want a therapist who actually “gets” it; someone who can help you make sense of your thoughts, your history, and those frustrating moments where you realize you are repeating the exact same ineffective behaviors over and over again.

But what happens if you start doing incredible, life-changing work with someone, and then you have to move across the country for a new job? Or what if you are a young adult heading off to an out-of-state college?

Nothing! In his blog, Dr. McClelland shares information about PsyPact-an interstate agreement that allows psychologists to practice secure, virtual telepsychology across state lines. To learn more, click the link below.
https://morrispsych.com/moving-states-why-you-dont-have-to-break-up-with-your-therapist-by-nathan-mcclelland-ph-d/

07/20/2026

💭Great reminder!

07/15/2026

Despite the adage “seeing is believing,” what you see isn’t always what you get! Sensory perception is more sophisticated than many people give it credit for, but it’s also prone to errors that influence our understanding of the world.

Research illuminates the power and limits of our sensory processing systems.