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Artificial Intelligence in Psychology: 9 Examples & Apps
Artificial intelligence’s (AI) successful relationship with psychology has not just appeared; it has been evolving for decades. Joseph Weizenbaum from MIT developed the first chatbot, [...]
Epigenetics vs Genetics: How Do Genes Influence Behavior?
Richard Dawkins’s book The Selfish Gene created a considerable stir when it was first published in 1976. At that time, no one knew for sure [...]
How to Become a Life Coach: A Step-by-Step Success Guide
I vividly remember my first sessions with two life coaches. Mostly because they were as different as could be. In the first one, I had [...]
10+ Must-Read Books to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
People from all walks of life feel like an imposter at certain points. As a medical doctor, I’m no stranger to this feeling. It often [...]
Marketing for Therapists: 10 Ways to Grow Your Practice
To be successful and run a thriving practice, therapists need to be strategic with their marketing. Over the last 10 years, it has become increasingly [...]
What Is Mental Wellbeing? A Psychologist Explains
Have you ever noticed how everything seems manageable when you’re in a good mood? Or how a problem doesn’t seem so serious after you’ve woken [...]
What Is Burnout? 16 Signs and Symptoms of Excessive Stress
Feeling stressed, tired, or anxious about work is not unusual, but burnout can cause decreased physical and psychological health. Specifically, individuals who report experiencing burnout [...]
6 Coaching Conversation Examples and Scripts
When planning your annual family vacation, you can already visualize the route you will take. You see the road ahead and the pit stops, and [...]
What Is Assertiveness in Psychology? 5 Practical Examples
In life, we all seek different outcomes. One employee wants a vacation, another a raise, and someone else wants flexible working hours to spend more [...]
Assertiveness in Leadership: 19 Techniques for Managers
Assertiveness describes how prepared you are to stand up for your opinions when someone else wants different outcomes (Ames, Lee, & Wazlawek, 2017). Too little [...]