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Psychoanalysis: A History of Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory
Most people have heard of Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, and many will have heard of some of his more controversial ideas, such as [...]
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy in Psychology (Incl. Examples +PDF)
Have you ever made a prediction about your life that came true? You may not believe yourself to be a fortuneteller, but you’ve likely found [...]
10 Grief Counseling Therapy Techniques & Interventions
Unfortunately, grief is an inevitable, inescapable part of life. We will all lose someone we love at some point in our life—most of us at [...]
Values Clarification in CBT and Beyond: 18+ Examples & Tools
Values clarification is a technique used in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that aims to help people understand their value systems. This article will cover what values [...]
What Is Positive Psychology & Why Is It Important?
If you’ve been hearing the term “positive psychology” thrown around a lot, but you’re not quite sure what it is, you’ve come to the right [...]
2+ Positive Body Image Activities & Worksheets
How do you feel about your body? If you don’t immediately answer “Great!” with a smile—don’t worry, you’re not alone! This is a very common [...]
What is Relational Frame Theory? A Psychologist Explains
Have you ever thought about the amazing ability of humans to create associations between words—which are really just arbitrary combinations of sounds—and objects, events, and [...]
Learned Helplessness: Seligman’s Theory of Depression
The concept of learned helplessness is a cornerstone of many important theories and ideas in psychology, and it’s the basis for several foundational concepts in [...]
5 Best Automatic Negative Thoughts Worksheets (PDF)
Automatic thoughts are images, words, or other kinds of mental activity that pop into your head in response to a trigger. These thoughts can seem [...]
What Are Positive Emotions in Psychology? (+List & Examples)
Most people like to feel good, and positive emotions just plain feel good. They don’t necessarily need a reason or cause behind them for us [...]