Prosocial Behavior
Prosocial behavior refers to voluntary actions that benefit others. Examples include helping, sharing, cooperating, donating and volunteering. It plays an important role in societies, so let’s explore what influences this...
Types of Dreams
Dreams are a fascinating phenomenon that have intrigued scientists, philosophers, and artists for centuries. They are the subjective experiences that occur during the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep,...
Common Speech Disorders
Many people have problems with producing clear and intelligible speech. Speech disorders involve difficulties in articulation, fluency or voice that interfere with effective communication. This disorders are conditions that affect...
Attitudes in Psychology
Attitudes are evaluative orientations toward people, objects or ideas that influence thoughts and behaviors. They develop from a person’s experiences and shape how information is perceived and acted upon. They...
Overcoming a Scarcity Mindset
Scarcity thinking – the belief that resources are limited – can cause stress, anxiety and hold us back. But psychology offers tools to break free from this restrictive mindset. Identifying...
CBT Training for Personal Growth
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective form of talk therapy that helps change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. While typically taught to mental health professionals, aspects of this therapy...
Childhood Emotional Neglect
Physical and sexual abuse often receive more attention, yet childhood emotional neglect can also cause lifelong trauma. Let’s examine what emotional neglect is and how to cope with its effects....
Expressive Writing to Boosts Mental Health
For many people, to write about thoughts and emotions can be a cathartic and healing activity. Expressive writing may also promote well-being and improve symptoms for those with mental illness....
Building up Your Willpower
Willpower is the ability to control impulses and motivation to reach goals, and it is finite. However, there are strategies to expand its reserves and make them last longer. Reducing...
Understanding Common Psychological Disorders
Mental health conditions impact millions and often go misunderstood. However, with correct information, these psychological disorders can be more easily recognized, diagnosed and treated. Depression and Anxiety Firstly, depression involves...
Mastering Creative Thinking
Creative thinking involves generating novel ideas by making unusual connections between seemingly unrelated concepts. With practice, anyone can improve their ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions....
Overcoming Trauma Quickly
Trauma can have long lasting impacts on mental health, often requiring years of therapy to recover from. However, specialized treatments like EMDR and ART showed big promises in significantly reducing...
Horses in Equine-Assisted Therapy
Equine-assisted therapy is an effective addition to traditional mental health treatments. Indeed, working with horses can help clients achieve therapeutic goals like improving self-confidence, communication skills, and reducing symptoms of...
Complementary & Alternative Treatments
While prescription drugs and talk therapy are mainstream options for treating mental health conditions, alternative and complementary therapies can provide additional relief by addressing the entire body-mind system. Natural remedies...
Healing in Nature for Adolescents
Adolescence is a time of turbulence yet also an opportunity for growth. For teens struggling with mental health issues, wilderness therapy can provide the intervention needed to get back on...
Breaking Social Cycles
As children, we learn how to fit in with our social groups in order to feel accepted and validated. However, this conditioning can limit our ability to express ourselves authentically...
Counseling Psychology
Counseling psychology is a branch of psychology that is focused on helping individuals with less severe mental health issues. Indeed, it involves providing guidance, support, and therapy to help people...
Coping with Stress
Stress is a normal part of life, but when it becomes chronic, it can take a toll on our physical and mental health. Fortunately, there are many strategies that can...
Embracing Your Uniqueness
In a world that often values conformity and sameness, it can be difficult to embrace your uniqueness and feel special. However, celebrating your individuality is essential for building self-confidence and...
Psychopharmacology
Psychopharmacology is a branch of psychology that studies how drugs and medications affect brain function and behavior, and how we can use them to treat mental health disorders with the...
