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Embracing JOMO: Finding Joy in Missing Out
We’ve probably all heard of FOMO, or ‘the fear of missing out’. FOMO is the currency of social media platforms, eager to encourage us to [...]
How to Give Positive Feedback: A Crucial Leadership Skill
Only 22% of employees feel they receive frequent, meaningful feedback from their managers (Gallup, 2022a). More worryingly, 37% of managers feel uncomfortable or incapable of [...]
Overcome Languishing & Flourish: A Positive Psychology Guide
Amidst the turmoil of the recent pandemic, one positive psychology construct has captured more attention than any other. As societies worldwide had to endure lockdowns [...]
30 Best Journaling Prompts for Improving Mental Health
In our vast arsenal of therapeutic strategies, using journal prompts for self-reflection can be a powerful practice that bridges the therapeutic space and the client’s [...]
Exploring Different Leadership Styles: A Comprehensive Guide
Leadership plays a crucial role in the success and growth of any organization. The way leaders guide and influence their teams significantly impacts productivity, engagement, [...]
7 Trauma Response Types & How to Recognize Them
Over-sharing. Over-explaining. Trauma dumping. Hyperindependence. Hypersexualization. People pleasing. Do these sound like common traits your clients have? These may not be character traits but, instead, [...]
29 Best Group Therapy Activities for Supporting Adults
As humans, we are social creatures with personal histories based on the various groups that make up our lives. Childhood begins with a family of [...]
The True Meaning of Hedonism: A Philosophical Perspective
“If it feels good, do it, you only live once”. Hedonists are always up for a good time and believe the pursuit of pleasure and [...]
How to Perform Somatic Coaching: 9 Best Exercises
Our bodies are truly amazing and hold a wellspring of wisdom which, when tapped into, can provide tremendous benefits. Somatic coaching acknowledges the intricate connection [...]
Behavior Therapy for Kids: 9 Fun Games and Techniques
In its many forms, behavior therapy is a powerful tool for treating a wide range of psychological disorders in children, aiming to increase their skills [...]