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Does Hypnotherapy Really Work? 10+ Scientific Findings
Hypnosis is a deep state of relaxation, focus, and increased suggestibility. Yet, it is not exceptional. We regularly find ourselves lost in thought, adrift in [...]
What Is Coaching in the Workplace and Why Is It Important?
Coaching enhances performance. It can benefit anyone, not just athletes. As Bill Gates said: Everyone needs a coach. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a basketball [...]
Harlow’s Monkey Experiments: 3 Findings About Attachment
Attachment theory refers to the idea that an infant is born with the biological need to have contact with their primary caregiver in the first [...]
21 Healthy Discipline Strategies for Positive Parenting
Parenting comes with its own set of challenges, with new demands and stressors being placed on families in the forms of rapidly developing technology, easier [...]
What Is a Thought Diary in CBT? 5 Templates and Examples
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the central tenet that our thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs determine how we feel and behave (Edelman, 2018). And [...]
11 Best Gratitude Apps to Increase Your Wellbeing
Traditionally, the end of the year is a time of reflection and gratitude. It is a time to say thank you on Thanksgiving Day, a [...]
10 Self-Care Tips for Psychologists, Therapists & Counselors
Practicing self-care may be one of the most selfless activities in which we engage. For professionals working toward others’ psychological wellness, where emotional costs can be [...]
32 Ikigai Quotes That Will Inspire You and Make You Reflect
Ikigai (ee-key-guy)Â is a small word with a profound meaning. Translated from Japanese, ikigai means “reason to live.” It is often associated with the prefecture of [...]
Motivational Interviewing Steps: 4 Key Processes for Change
If you are a therapist, coach, medical professional, or business leader, then you are in the business of changing behavior. Think about it: therapists help [...]
14 Imago Therapy Worksheets, Examples, and Techniques
The morning after he received his divorce papers, Harville Hendrix was teaching a psychotherapy class when one of his students asked why relationships were so [...]