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Internal vs External Locus of Control: 7 Examples & Theories
How much control do we really have over our lives? Many psychological theories have attempted to answer this question. One such explanation is the locus [...]
What Is Behavior Change in Psychology? 5 Models and Theories
Why do we behave the way we do? Can the answer to this question help us change our less desirable behaviors? Changing less desirable behaviors [...]
The Locus of Control: Tests, Scales & Questionnaires
How much we feel in control in each area of our lives predicts life satisfaction and even the likelihood of positive outcomes (Galvin, Randel, Collins, [...]
Embodiment Practices: How to Heal Through Movement
When was the last time you felt truly connected to the sensations of your body and fully aware of the present moment? It is easy [...]
17+ Powerful Therapeutic Activities & Therapy Exercises
Psychotherapeutic interventions have proven effective at treating a wide variety of psychological disorders and promoting client wellbeing both face-to-face and remotely (Bandelow & Wedekind, 2022). [...]
Training in Narrative Therapy: 21 Courses & Online Options
The stories we tell ourselves can be incredibly powerful. When we speak of ourselves negatively, place blame on others, or compare our past selves to [...]
Developmental Psychology 101: Theories, Stages, & Research
Developmental psychology looks at how we grow and change in our thoughts and behaviors. You can imagine how vast this field of psychology is if [...]
26 Best Stress-Relief Techniques According to Psychology
A traffic jam, a nightmare boss, a toxic relationship. All are nasty sources of stress that vary in how long they last and how much [...]
How to Improve Cognitive Function: 6 Exercises & Tests
Cognitive health is increasingly recognized as a key component of overall health and wellness (Bart et al., 2018). As with other dimensions of health and [...]
Ethics in Counseling: The Code + 10 Common Ethical Issues
Most counselors have an appreciation for the possibility and diversity of ethical issues, but it’s easy to think they’ll never happen to you. Despite their [...]