Psychology at the Movies

A psychologist's take on the hidden psychology of popular movies, from Inside Out to Encanto and beyond.

A house lifted by pastel balloons drifting over soft mountains, representing grief and letting go.

The Psychology of Up: Grief, Letting Go, and Growth

A psychologist explores complicated grief, the work of letting go, and how growth and connection are possible even in later life.

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A parent fish sheltering a small child fish in a vast ocean, representing attachment and letting go.

The Psychology of Finding Nemo: Attachment and Overprotection

A psychologist explores how grief and anxiety can turn a parent's love into overprotection, and what Finding Nemo teaches about secure attachment.

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Softly glowing colored orbs representing different emotions inside a child's mind.

The Psychology of Inside Out: The Quiet Power of Sadness

A psychologist explores why sadness matters, how naming feelings calms the brain, and what Inside Out teaches about emotional regulation.

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