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 Set Healthy Therapist-Client Relationship Boundaries
Whether or not we’ve thought about it, each of us carries in our heads an implicit set of boundaries that dictate how we expect to [...]
Toxic Positivity in Psychology: Examples & Research Findings
“Just think happy thoughts!” “Don’t worry, be happy!” “Look on the bright side!” “It could be worse!” “Good vibes only!” Although well intentioned, these phrases [...]
Defense Mechanisms in Psychology Explained (+ Examples)
As a therapist, you will often find yourself in situations when your client is displaying adaptive and maladaptive behaviors, perceptions, and thoughts in response to [...]
What Is the Coaching Leadership Style?
Leadership is increasingly challenging, leading to a variety of evolving leadership styles and approaches. Traditionally, transactional leaders have adopted the principle of social exchange: rewards [...]
What Is Cross-Cultural Psychology? 11 Theories & Examples
As psychologists, counselors, and therapists, we must never lose sight of the fact that humans are members of a cultural species. Therefore, we must consider [...]
What Are Panic Attacks? 20 Signs, Symptoms, and Causes
If you’ve ever experienced a heart-racing, heavy breathing, out-of-control episode that is overwhelming to the point of feeling like you have to flee, you have [...]
How to Use Silence in Therapy & Counseling
Silence in talk therapy? Silence may seem like a strange concept to highlight in a treatment based around conversation. Still, for anyone who’s taken part [...]
18 Best Motivational Interviewing Worksheets & Activities
Helping people change unhealthy or damaging behavior is one of the most significant challenges therapists face (Hall, Gibbie, & Lubman, 2012). When encouragement to stop [...]
15 Behavioral Activation Worksheets for Depression & Anxiety
Behavioral activation (BA) is a standalone therapeutic treatment typically used to help people with depression. At its core, BA aims to enable individuals to reengage [...]
Self-Coaching Model: 56 Questions & Tools (+ CTFAR Model)
The next time you feel stuck with a problem, I invite you to close your eyes and imagine a wise person. In your thoughts, approach [...]