Feeling depressed, helpless, lost or extremely sad is something everyone experiences. However, when a depressed mood or unbearable sadness is present for a long time ...

Prof. Albert Bandura is one of the most highly cited academics in the world (Haggbloom et al., 2002). Bandura’s scholarship has formed part of many [...] ...

Emotional maturity involves effectively managing and expressing emotions. Influenced by: early years, trauma, social interactions, & cultural norms. Growth in emotional maturity requires ...

9 Jul 2018 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by William Smith, Ph.D. The self-esteem movement has swept through Western culture over the past 50 years, with parents and teachers ...

25 Apr 2018 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Grieving is usually recognized as both a process and a state. Those in the midst of it typically pass from a ...

17 May 2018 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Child therapy is not always easy for parents to discuss. With the stigma of mental health, nobody wants ...

18 Dec 2021 by Christina R. Wilson, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Anna Katharina Schaffner, Ph.D. Few, if any, reasonable adults expect to be bullied after school, but that’s exactly what is ...

27 Oct 2021 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Many of us are aware of the importance of adopting a growth mindset and perhaps even believe we have done so already. But ...

Ikigai (ee-key-guy) is a Japanese concept that combines the terms iki, meaning “alive” or “life,” and gai, meaning “benefit” or “worth.” When combined ...

The science supporting positive psychology has sparked a huge increase in degree programs. It makes sense: When we understand the “why” of positive human ...

30 Jul 2021 by William Smith, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Most counselors have an appreciation for the possibility and diversity of ethical issues, but it’s easy to think ...

17 Sep 2021 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Effective counseling skills are vital in forming a strong alliance between the client and therapist. When ...