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19 Apr 2017 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Christina R. Wilson, Ph.D. Gratitude is like most desirable traits and qualities in that it is usually not enough to simply decide ...

2 Jun 2021 by Nicole Celestine, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Melissa Madeson, Ph.D. Assessment tools remain a cornerstone of many professions centering around the human mind. Typically, these ...

17 May 2018 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Child therapy is not always easy for parents to discuss. With the stigma of mental health, nobody wants ...

Moral development is formed through social interactions and experiences in early life. Kohlberg’s theory outlines 6 stages, ...

10 Mar 2022 by Christina R. Wilson, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Anna Katharina Schaffner, Ph.D. Life is full of lessons, an ongoing masterclass in the human condition. One lesson common to ...

29 Mar 2021 by Alicia Nortje, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Maike Neuhaus Ph.D. Intrinsic motivation refers to when we feel compelled to do something for internal reasons, such as when a task ...

21 Aug 2020 by Heather S. Lonczak, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Christina R. Wilson, Ph.D. Gaslighting is emotional manipulation that leaves its victims confused and despondent as they question ...

31 Dec 2018 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Tiffany Sauber Millacci, Ph.D. Since Daniel Goleman published his international best-selling book on emotional intelligence in 1995, ...

8 Oct 2022 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Tiffany Sauber Millacci, Ph.D. Many clients enter therapy because they have relationship patterns that they are tired of repeating ...

Are you getting your recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night? If not, you aren’t alone. Sleep deprivation is a global public health [...] ...

3 Apr 2020 by Heather S. Lonczak, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Looking for a counselor may feel like an overwhelming endeavor, especially for someone already dealing with ...