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 ...

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 ...

As I cross the busy road, a sea of information of varying degrees of importance confronts me. Maintaining focus on the oncoming traffic is paramount, [...] ...

Moral development is formed through social interactions and experiences in early life. Kohlberg’s theory outlines 6 stages, ranging from external consequences to abstract reasoning. Alternative ...

Strengths-based approaches deploy the inherent strengths of clients to aid recovery and cultivate a sense of empowerment in terms of their own lives and treatment [...] ...

While teaching children to practice gratitude can be a bit of a task, the return on investment in their emotional wellbeing is unlimited and long [...] ...

Prof. Albert Bandura is one of the most highly cited academics in the world (Haggbloom et al., 2002). Bandura’s scholarship has formed part of many [...] ...

Mike Oppland, BA, MBA, is a teacher and basketball coach with a passion for positive psychology. Mike Oppland, BA, MBA, is a professional basketball player, basketball coach, Kindergarten teaching ...

Can’t cope? Overwhelmed? Stressed? We all have trouble coping at some points in life. We don’t get the promotion we hoped for; our relationship breaks [...] ...

Contrary to popular belief, occupational therapy is not just handwriting and scissor skill work. Occupational therapy has evolved and expanded its role in children ...

Who are you? What makes you “you?” You might answer with “I’m a mother,” or, “I’m a therapist,” or maybe, “I’m a believer,” “I’m a [...] ...

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