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 Are Habits Formed? The Psychology of Habit Formation
In his essay Of Habit, the French philosopher Ravaisson (1838/2008) describes habits as familiar yet mysterious. Actions that are repeated over time gradually became habits, [...]
20 Best Sports Psychology Books for Motivating Athletes
While some athletes break through under pressure, performing at their very best, others falter, never realizing their potential (Mack & Casstevens, 2001). Mental toughness, resilience, [...]
What Is ACT? The Hexaflex Model and Principles Explained
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third-wave Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that can be a breath of fresh air for coaches and therapists. Third-wave CBT [...]
Therapeutic Relationships in Counseling: 4 Phases Explained
Psychotherapy has been described as a dance, “a synchronicity of the mind and body that occurs between therapist and client” (Schore, 2014, p. 388). Psychotherapy [...]
Sleep Hygiene Tips: 6 Worksheets for a Healthy Night’s Rest
2:57 a.m. Another five minutes have passed, and I am still awake. Morning looms. A third of adults in developed countries fail to get the [...]
Self-Care for Therapists: Tools & Counselor Self-Care Plan
In the world of mental health, caring for others who are emotionally stressed or distressed may create a stressful environment for therapists themselves. It begs [...]
Work-Life Balance in Psychology: 12 Examples and Theories
We exist in multiple domains throughout our lives. We might be a professional, a parent, a partner, a sports person, a community member, a friend, [...]
Relationship Therapy Sessions: 45 Questions & Worksheets
We live in a fast-paced, consumer-oriented world in which we all too often either forget or fail to communicate effectively with our partners. Communication, as [...]
What Is Educational Psychology? 6 Examples and Theories
Educational psychology is one of the oldest branches in the field, with roots dating back at least to Plato. Plato believed that learning is based [...]
Top 35 Educational Psychology Books, Interventions, & Apps
Educational psychology is a problem-solving profession that aims to apply knowledge and theory from psychology to education (Burnham & Phillips, 2019). Optimal outcomes typically involve [...]