Leslie and Josh came to therapy to talk about their son’s problems in school. But it soon became apparent that they had a different problem altogether—one common to working parents. Their daily ...

Human beings have a deep-seated desire for certainty and control. Several studies show this need serves at least two important purposes. First, it helps us believe that we can shape outcomes and ...

Your kids are fighting over the controls for the video game — again! As any parent with more than one child can attest, you have a couple of options: Play referee, or allow the kids to work things out ...

Control. It’s the sometimes allusive thing that many of us seek out with fervor throughout our lives. It’s the myth that we hope will somehow turn out to be true like the fountain of youth or the holy ...

Life gets rough for everyone. How you handle the tough moments is what matters. It's inevitable that we'll encounter challenges and obstacles in life. During those moments, it can be hard to stay in ...

The illusion of control is a mental bias leading people to overestimate the control they have over the outcome of events. Even when the outcome of situations is demonstrably a matter of chance and not ...

The only way to heal in Control is to defeat enemies. When you do, you’ll notice that they’ll occasionally drop blue glowing crystals of sorts. Pick these up and your health will be restored slightly.

A common trope in our literature and pop culture is when a creation takes on a life of its own, growing so uncontrollable that its creator can no longer manage it. As far back as Frankenstein and his ...