Praise and rewards can be an effective way to change kids' behavior for the better. Here's how to use them.

Positive reinforcement is a type of positive discipline that aims to shape behavior by focusing on the good while reframing ...

According to the Josh Bersin Company, only 25% of companies report that their leadership development programs significantly improve business performance. Another way to say that: three-fourths of CEOs ...

Like most counselors and how-to writers, my goal is to help people improve their lives. In recent months, I've revised my approach to writing these blog posts. I recognize that these changes may ...

Over the course of four sessions, my patient, Stacey, and I worked toward her goals of sleeping more, checking her email less and spending more quality time with her family. She successfully developed ...

New year, new you. This is a common phrase at this time of year, often leading to frustration and disappointment. This phrase insinuates many maladaptive characteristics about change: your current you ...

A staggering 129 million Americans have at least one major chronic disease—and 90% of our $4.1 trillion in annual health care spending goes toward treating these physical and mental-health conditions.

Today’s most effective campaigns do more than capture attention; they create lasting impact. This is the power of behavior change marketing (BCM), a strategic (and scientific) approach that goes ...

Illegal wildlife trade is a complex issue involving multiple actors, such as poachers, processors, distributors, consumers, policymakers, and law enforcement. Furthermore, defensive and retaliatory ...