One of the more fascinating human actions is asking for feedback. People ask frequently, "What do you think of...." But sometimes, what they mean is not...
You Want Praise, Not Feedback
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What You Can Do: Write Now About the COVID-19 Quarantine
Through the years, research has demonstrated that writing about events can significantly shape the way we experience them. In one study, researchers had...
Master Craftsmen
There once was a sword-maker who wanted to be known as the greatest craftsman of his time. To that end, he demanded that people see what he was making. “How...
Pay Attention to What You Don’t Notice
When I was little, my grandmother used to make hot peanut butter cookies for me. I would sit on a stool in her kitchen and watch her mix the ingredients, bake...
Ask Dr. Conte: How Can I Fix Relationships Broken by My Domestic Violence Arrest?
Hi Dr. Conte, I was recently arrested for 4th degree domestic assault (first offense). I have no court date as of yet, and I was wondering if there are any books to help with anger, or tips that might help me. Also, I chat online a lot, and two people have unfriended...
Dr. Conte and Family Discuss How to Accomplish Your New Year’s Resolutions on KDKA MORNING NEWS
Dr. Conte, his wife Kristen and daughter Kaia joined the KDKA radio morning show to discuss how to deal with New Year's Resolutions. meditation and other great topics - don't miss it! Click here to listen to their segment.
Dr. Conte Talks How to Deal with Holiday Stress on KDKA Morning News
How do you deal with the stress of the holidays? Do you get angry? Lash out at all the traffic, or the long lines at the checkout, or the bickering between relatives during Christmas dinner? Or do you seek out a way to find a place of peace to carry you through the...
Anger and Acceptance
When it comes to anger, the world is filled with some very simple, but powerful truths. For example: People believe different things, people are very attached to what they believe, and people get upset when others disagree with them. Even “open-minded” people get very...
Ask Dr. Conte: How Can I Get My Child to Listen to Me?
Hi, Dr. Conte, I have a three-year-old son (he will be 4 in January) who is very headstrong and very determined, but he's also very very intelligent. My problem is with getting him to listen to me when I tell him "no." He always talks back to me. What can I do to...