Science-based articles
Positive psychology articles related to the human body and brain. Which positive psychology theories and interventions can help us to improve physical and mental well-being?
13 Stress-Relief Books About the Science of Managing Anxiety
Managing anxiety and stress can be a daunting task, especially for those who do not have the skills or knowledge to understand where these emotional [...]
10 Best Reality Therapy Techniques, Worksheets, & Exercises
Reality Therapy holds clients responsible for their behavior rather than blaming their environment, parents, or culture (Wubbolding, 2017). Unlike many other treatments, Reality Therapy claims [...]
20 Best Anxiety Tools for Helping Your Clients Cope
Anxiety is part of our brain’s hardwired threat response, which has helped humans survive for thousands of years. We have all experienced anxiety at some [...]
What Is the Authentic Leadership Style? 3 Real-Life Examples
Being a great leader is no easy job. Talented leaders must balance the input and needs of their followers while still ensuring the collective meets [...]
7 Stress-Relief Breathing Exercises for Calming Your Mind
Most of us rarely, if ever, experience extreme stress from life-threatening events. And yet, we spend much of our lives in a state of half-anxiety, [...]
Bullying in the Workplace: 24 Examples & Ideas for Supporting Adults
Few, if any, reasonable adults expect to be bullied after school, but that’s exactly what is happening in the workplace. According to Dr. Gary Namie [...]
What Is Zen Therapy? The Influence of Buddhism in Psychology
During therapy, have you ever felt like one issue has been resolved, only to find another… and then another? We may seek the support of [...]
What Is Health Coaching? 12 Benefits and Principles Explained
Stress levels in modern society are super high, and that is no secret. Many people struggle to cope with life’s demands and inadvertently develop bad [...]
Self-Disclosure in Therapy and Counseling: 7 Examples
Sharing personal information with a client during treatment can be helpful or harmful. Self-disclosure is a choice, and its outcome is moderated by the mental [...]
How to Do Bereavement Counseling: Resources & Interventions
As the funeral car pulled away, all was quiet except for the sound of the tires on the snow. I wanted the world to stay [...]