If you’ve heard a lot about emotional intelligence but you’re not sure what the hype is, or if you know what it is but doesn’t [...] ...

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

9 Jul 2018 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by William Smith, Ph.D. The self-esteem movement has swept through Western culture over the past 50 years, with parents and teachers ...

25 Apr 2018 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Grieving is usually recognized as both a process and a state. Those in the midst of it typically pass from a ...

2 Aug 2024 by Susan McGarvie, Ph.D. As our lives get busier and busier and more and more crises develop on the world stage, we are seeing reports of increasing incidences of mental health issues like ...

27 Oct 2021 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Many of us are aware of the importance of adopting a growth mindset and perhaps even believe we have done so already. But ...

Identifying personal strengths is a key step on the road to self-improvement. Through self-reflection, identifying one’s strengths can cause increased self ...

31 Jul 2021 by Jeffrey Gaines, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Melissa Madeson, Ph.D. Cognitive health is increasingly recognized as a key component of overall health and wellness (Bart et al., 2018) ...

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

30 Jul 2021 by William Smith, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Most counselors have an appreciation for the possibility and diversity of ethical issues, but it’s easy to think ...

28 Mar 2021 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Amanda O'Bryan, Ph.D. When Sir Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile in 1954, it was considered the limit of human performance. At ...

3 Sep 2020 by Heather S. Lonczak, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Christina R. Wilson, Ph.D. For many, speaking up for oneself is easier said than done. And while it may be uncomfortable, ...