Positive Psychology
All positive psychology articles within this category deal with different subjects that lie within the field of positive psychology such as mindfulness, positive emotions and happiness.
12 Myths & Misconceptions About Positive Psychology
Positive psychology is a fast-growing, emergent discipline within psychology. Technically, positive psychology is still in its salad days, passing the 25 year mark since its [...]
What Is Validation in Therapy & Why Is It Important?
Validation means that you understand where the other person is coming from, even if you disagree with what they say or do (Rather & Miller, [...]
How to Build Rapport With Clients: 18 Examples & Questions
As every good clinician knows, diving into deep discussions without first establishing rapport is a sure-fire way to derail the therapeutic process. It can also [...]
Client Resistance in Therapy: How to Help Difficult Clients
Facing a client who is resistant or possibly hostile to the therapeutic process or therapist can be unsettling and challenge the treatment’s success (Clay, 2017). [...]
How to Set Healthy Therapist-Client Relationship Boundaries
Whether or not we’ve thought about it, each of us carries in our heads an implicit set of boundaries that dictate how we expect to [...]
19 Practical Positive Psychology Worksheets & Activities
What do you do when you are not reaching your goals? Who can you turn to if everything in your life is pretty good, but [...]
8 PERMA Model Activities & Worksheets to Apply With Clients
One of the undeniable benefits of any form of therapy, coaching, or counseling is the greater sense of wellbeing and happiness it can help you [...]
7 Best Positive Psychology Podcasts to Give a Listen
Using a purely unscientific approach, and not considering download numbers or even reviews, here is a brief list of positive psychology podcasts that will: Make [...]
What Is Negativity Bias and How Can It Be Overcome?
Do you sometimes feel stuck thinking about unpleasant encounters you’ve had or setbacks you’ve endured? When you read the news, do you find yourself drawn [...]
PositivePsychology.com Podcast #6 – Nicole Geschwind on Positive CBT
In this episode on the PositivePsychology.com podcast, Hugo talks with Positive CBT expert and researcher Nicole Geschwind. Nicole Geschwind published the world’s first study on [...]
