Science-based articles
Positive psychology articles related to the human body and brain. Which positive psychology theories and interventions can help us to improve physical and mental well-being?
How to Become a School Counselor: Top Degrees & Programs
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2021), employment in school counseling is expected to grow by 8% from 2019 to 2029, with 33,100 [...]
What Is Self-Knowledge in Psychology? 8 Examples & Theories
“Who am I?” A simple, yet profound question. Another provocative question is, “Why do I act the way I do?” If you’ve asked yourself similar [...]
Military Counseling & Helping Veterans Deal With Trauma
The military has a varied task force. You don’t have to become a soldier; there are many possibilities for more unusual jobs. For instance, there [...]
Different Types of Therapy: Choosing the Right Treatment
The importance of mental health is becoming a widely accepted aspect of human development and wellbeing. According to the National Association of Mental Illness (2021), [...]
What Is Systems Therapy? 7 Theories & Techniques Explained
Family therapy often involves identifying ways to stop family members from using existing unhelpful solutions so that new ones might emerge (Watson, 2012). We often [...]
What Is Circular Questioning in Family Therapy? 20 Examples
Our mindset often becomes fixed regarding our family relationships, environment, and the obstacles in our way. Circular questioning can bring clarity and offers a valuable [...]
What Is School Counseling? 14 Roles & Goals of Counselors
For many youngsters, school and life in general present an endless list of demands and challenges. From trauma and learning disabilities to bullying and course [...]
Group Coaching: 20+ Activities for Successful Group Sessions
Many coaches who’ve been in the business of one-on-one coaching for a while quickly find themselves eager to try their hand at group coaching, and [...]
Preventing Social Work Burnout: 37 Therapeutic Activities
Given the emotional and demanding nature of social work, burnout is a significant problem among social workers. As burnout often results in negative emotional and [...]
How to Build a Strong Therapeutic Relationship With Clients
A solid therapeutic relationship is vital for clients to get the most out of therapy and remain in treatment (DeAngelis, 2019). It’s as powerful, if [...]