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travis andrew tatman

a social science researcher, cyclist, writer, photographer, and musician — harnessing advancements in cognitive psychology and behavioral science to build projects that improve people's lives.

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The Concept of Repair with Becky Kennedy

February 11, 2024By Travispsychology, behavior, and other science things
The Concept of Repair with Becky Kennedy

A 2023 TED talk from clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy hit my YouTube algorithm this morning. I found the concept of “repair” interesting in the context of parenting, as her talk is rooted, but also in the context of adult-adult relationships. I’ve always struggled to name this idea of repair as Kennedy describes it, typically naming … Read More

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