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?
What Is Psychodrama Therapy? 10 Techniques for Your Sessions
Psychodrama has been described as individual therapy in a group format, with action taking place around the protagonist’s multiple roles in life, such as a [...]
Positive Youth Development: Best Activities & Training Programs
Employing methods of positive youth development ensure we prioritize young adults’ needs and help them build the skills necessary to become productive and successful members [...]
20 Useful Counseling Forms & Templates for Your Practice
Counseling has many definitions and approaches, but most recognize the significance of the therapeutic relationship (Nelson-Jones, 2014). Part of this relationship includes building an appropriate [...]
How Does Paradoxical Intention Really Work in Therapy?
More than 40 million adults in America live with anxiety. While anxiety disorders, fear, and phobia are highly treatable, only 36.9% of those with anxiety [...]
28 Best Therapy Games for Healing Through Play
Self-expression is a crucial aspect of healing through play, particularly for children, where fun activities release dopamine, providing enjoyment, focus, and the motivation to complete [...]
25 Best Counseling Courses, Degrees, and Online Programs
Decisions, decisions! Navigating the waters to become a counselor can be murky. Deciding which counseling course to take is like sailing a ship in the [...]
Mindfulness in Counseling: 8 Best Techniques & Interventions
In the last few decades, there has been a growing interest in mindfulness among health care professionals. The importance of mindfulness in the healing process [...]
How Learned Hopefulness Can Change Your Client’s Life
Hope is something we cling to when uncertainty looms or things begin to go wrong – unclear results from a scan, a call saying our [...]
How to Perform Strengths-Based Therapy and Counseling
Our strengths make up our wealth in life. We can hide them away, remaining fearful, or use and develop them to the benefit of ourselves [...]
Expressive Arts Therapy: 15 Creative Activities and Techniques
Expressive arts therapy is a multimodal holistic health intervention that mobilizes creative expression in the service of healing both mind and body. It is especially [...]