As human beings, we are hard-wired for social connection and interaction. Our ancestors survived by depending on the collective for food, shelter, physical caregiving ...

Alfred Adler, a pivotal figure in the early development of psychotherapy, saw the importance of personal choice, cooperation, and connectedness in overcoming ...

Emotions are important messengers about our relationships and wellbeing. If your work as a helping professional involves improving your clients’ emotional literacy ...

Everyone was excited about the party, but I dreaded it. Just thinking about it made me struggle to breathe. I’ve tried going before, but at [...] ...

29 Sep 2018 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Maike Neuhaus Ph.D. We are bombarded almost daily by social media and emails telling us how to be happy. Much of the advice is ...

10 Dec 2019 by Nicole Celestine, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Character strengths are an indispensable aspect of positive psychology. They are a collection of personal abilities ...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the central tenet that our thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs determine how we feel and behave (Edelman, 2018). And [...] ...

Goal setting boosts focus, persistence, and motivation. Clear goals enhance performance, satisfaction, and well-being. Measurable goals enable progress tracking and accountability. Having spent 15 ...

The science supporting positive psychology has sparked a huge increase in degree programs. It makes sense: When we understand the “why” of positive human ...

10 Nov 2022 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Counseling has many definitions and approaches, but most recognize the significance of the therapeutic ...

The pursuit of happiness is one that humans have been working toward since the beginning of time. Yet the concept of “happiness” is often hard [...] ...