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What Is the Meaning of Life According to Positive Psychology
Throughout modern history, one of the questions that humans have asked the most is “What is the meaning of life?” “Ultimately, man should not ask [...]
21 Emotion Regulation Worksheets & Strategies
As humans, we will never have complete control over what we feel, but we have a lot more influence over how we feel than you [...]
What is Interactive Guided Imagery Therapy? (Incl. Scripts)
Interactive Guided ImagerySM (IGISM) is a specific type of guided imagery (a practice relying on visualization) overseen by the Academy for Guided Imagery. Guided imagery [...]
Why Shame and Guilt Are Functional For Mental Health
Shame and guilt are two self-conscious emotions that everyone will feel several times throughout their lives. These are generally negative emotions that make people feel [...]
7+ Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Worksheets
How do we deal with trauma? We all encounter trauma of one kind or another, but we are generally adept at coping with our mini-traumas. [...]
28 Mental Health Games, Activities & Worksheets (& PDF)
Mental health is an important thing to talk about, but it can sometimes feel very uncomfortable. Despite this, increasing mental health awareness is crucial as [...]
How to Set Healthy Boundaries & Build Positive Relationships
Healthy boundaries define what is appropriate behavior in our relationships – behavior that keeps both parties safe. And setting healthy boundaries is crucial for self-care [...]
Interpersonal Effectiveness: 9 Worksheets & Examples (+ PDF)
What is the most important skill a person can have? There is a myriad of skills that can be added to our repertoire, enhanced, and [...]
The Emotion Wheel: What It Is and How to Use It [+PDF]
Can you guess how many emotions a human can experience? A study by The Greater Good Science Center suggests there are 27 distinct emotions – [...]
8 Powerful Self-Compassion Exercises & Worksheets (+ PDF)
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.” Dalai Lama We know about the importance of love and compassion for others. [...]