Likely you’ve heard someone flippantly declare that they (or you, or someone else) have “daddy issues” or “mommy issues.” While most often used as an insult, these phrases are actually rooted in psychotherapy. Specifically, a psychological model known as attachment theory. What exactly is attachment theory? Originally developed...

Significant events in life tend to linger in your memory. Some might spark happiness when you recall them. Others might involve less pleasant emotions. You might make a conscious effort to avoid thinking about these memories. Repressed memories, on the other hand,...