Positive Psychology
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PositivePsychology.com is an online resource for practitioners who want to put positive psychology into practice. Covers articles on Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Body & Brain, Strengths & Virtues, Optimism & Mindset, Coaching & Application, Therapies, and more.
Positive Psychology
2y ago
You want to help others achieve their goals and become the best version of themselves. You’re committed to working with clients to negotiate changes and challenges. You want to make a positive impact on others’ lives. So - you’ve made the momentous decision to become a counselor, but now what ..read more
Positive Psychology
2y ago
Imagine going through a traumatic experience like a car accident, earthquake, or explosion. That would be bad enough, wouldn't it? Now imagine reliving the experience, again and again, each day like a terrible nightmare. That really would be devastating, and it happens to many people around the world. Unfortunately, some ..read more
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2y ago
When you meet someone for the first time, they will ask your name. The next question is likely to be about what you do for a living. This highlights the importance we place on work as an identifier within society. What if you have no job to describe? You may ..read more
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2y ago
Positive outcomes from therapy and counseling rely on the strength of the relationship between the mental health professional and the client. Such connections build on effective communication: what we express and how we express it (Wachtel, 2011). Establishing empathy with clients requires a high degree of insight and a strong ..read more
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2y ago
Bullying is certainly an unusual yet interesting phenomenon. If you ask most people, they are likely to say that they have been the victim of a bully. They may even admit to being the bully. Others will tell you they have been a bully–victim. This is the dual experience of ..read more
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2y ago
While not easily defined, existential therapy builds on ideas taken from philosophy, helping clients to understand and clarify the life they would like to lead (Iacovou & Weixel-Dixon, 2015). Although there is no single existential therapy, each approach shares the same basic principle that while life is fraught with dilemmas ..read more
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2y ago
Learning is a lifelong endeavor, and in order to instill and sustain a lifelong love of learning, motivation is a must. Inspire. Instill drive. Incite excitement. Stimulate curiosity. These are all common goals for many educators. However, what can you do if your students lack motivation? How do you light ..read more
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2y ago
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic intervention that motivates individuals to make positive changes to their thoughts and lifestyle by improving their emotions and behavior. Psychotherapists fall under the umbrella of practitioners who provide therapeutic interventions to help people maintain their mental health. Psychotherapy is an effective therapeutic intervention; 75% of patients ..read more
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2y ago
Each grief experience is unique, yet we share the need to have it witnessed without someone attempting to lessen it or find ways to reframe it (Brown, 2021). While grief is typically acute during the early stages of loss, complicated grief is persistent, characterized by a long-lasting preoccupation with the ..read more
Positive Psychology
2y ago
Guided meditation is a great starting point for those new to meditation and a great way to refresh your practice if you are a seasoned meditator facing inner obstacles to meditation. Even the most experienced meditators experience obstacles, such as excessive internal chatter, dozing off, or restlessness, on occasion. All ..read more