@drrobertbrooks

Internationally recognized psychologist, speaker, and author on the themes of resilience, motivation, school and work climate, and family relationships.

 Needham, MA
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Joined August 2010
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Interesting article about how playing a video game helped to process grief. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

How a Video Game Helped Me Process My Grief

When Lisa Kwon lost someone dear to her, she found meaning and comfort in playing Pokémon Pokopia.

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Thoughts about dealing with feelings of regret. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

A Powerful Practice to Help Process Regret

Can an iconic white phone booth in Japan can give us a new perspective on our regrets?

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Interesting article about how to engage employees by highlighting the value they add to the company. We all want to feel we matter. library.hbs.edu/working-know…

Employees Disengaged? Show Them How They Add Value | Working Knowledge

Sometimes workers need help understanding how their actions reach the bottom line, says research by Ethan Rouen and Ashley V. Whillans.

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My September article "No One Should Have to Cry Alone" has been posted. drrobertbrooks.com/no-one-sh…

"No One Should Have to Cry Alone" - Dr. Robert Brooks

I am writing this article over the Labor Day weekend. Since I was a teenager, this holiday has been linked to a tragic event in my family’s life. As I reflect on what happened that Labor Day many...

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How to help newcomers feel they belong. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Four Ways to Help Newcomers Feel Like They Belong

Being new in a neighborhood or community is challenging, but there are small things we can do to help make everyone feel more welcome.

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Suggestions for stressed out parents news.harvard.edu/gazette/sto…

Note to stressed parents: Instead of trying to be perfect, do this. — Harvard Gazette

Experts offer tips for raising children while overwhelmed

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The power of rituals in our lives. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Why You Need Rituals in Your Life

Rituals seem to be declining in modern life. Finding ways to gather together meaningfully can help us combat loneliness, pain, and division.

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Can AI news summaries prompt us to read more comprehensive accounts of the stories? library.hbs.edu/working-know…)

Can AI News Summaries Help Us Read More Deeply? | Working Knowledge

Critics feared AI summaries would dumb down financial news, but research by Joseph Pacelli finds they actually draw investors deeper into stories, improving comprehension while helping markets react...

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The benefits of walking in nature. news.harvard.edu/gazette/sto…

The best medicine may be free — Harvard Gazette

Susan Abookire, a Harvard Medical School forest therapy guide, explains what a daily dose of nature does for the body.

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Is there an age gap in terms of expression of kindness? greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Are Our Fellow Americans Kinder Than We Think?

A new Gallup poll suggests that kindness is common, though younger Americans see and offer kindness less often than older Americans.

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What we can learn from disappointment. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

The Hidden Upside of Disappointment

Confronting your unmet expectations can clarify what matters to you, strengthen your resilience, and spark creativity.

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In my writings and presentations, I have emphasized the lifelong impact of positive micromoments on our lives. This article reinforces that view. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

How Your Tiny Actions Can Help Build a Kinder Society

"Microkindnesses," like a smile, can spread from person to person and make an outsized impact on our sense of connection and belonging.

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Seasonal affective disorder also exists during the summer. cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/summ…

Feeling summertime sadness? Seasonal affective disorder is not just a winter thing | CBC Radio

While we tend to associate seasonal affective disorder (SAD) with winter, summer SAD — also known as reverse SAD — is a real struggle for some people. And it can be tough to deal with in a season...

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Thoughts about what rules are needed when teens turn to chatbots for mental health advice. statnews.com/2026/07/02/teen…

Teens are turning to chatbots for mental health help. We need rules to keep them safe

The share of young people using AI chatbots for mental health advice rose more than 40% in a single year, researcher writes.

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The role of parental apologies in family relationships. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

What Happens When Parents Say “I Was Wrong”

Accountability matters in family relationships. Here's what research says about getting it right.

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The impact of physical exercise. news.harvard.edu/gazette/sto…

It’s good to break a sweat, but don’t sweat the details — Harvard Gazette

‘What’s important is the total amount of human movement.’

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A powerful article on the role of forgiveness in the aftermath of political violence. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Is There Hope for Forgiveness After Group Violence?

Reconciliation work in Rwanda can serve as a model for what political forgiveness could look like between groups in conflict.

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My June article, "Do You Practice the 'Zorro Circle'"? has been posted. drrobertbrooks.com/do-you-pr…

Do You Practice the “Zorro Circle”? - Dr. Robert Brooks

As I have noted at the beginning of each of my June articles, this will be my last column until September. Two years ago, on the 25th anniversary of my first website article, I reflected on the many...

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How much about ourselves should we reveal? library.hbs.edu/working-know…

Show People How 'Your Brain Works': Leslie John on the Art of Oversharing | Working Knowledge

Leslie John, author of "Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing," says that sharing too much information—thoughtfully and at the right time—can strengthen relationships and build credibility.

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The challenges we face in forgiving ourselves. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Why Forgiving Ourselves Feels So Hard—and What Helps

Researchers explored why some people can forgive themselves after a wrongdoing, while others remain stuck in perpetual guilt and shame.

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