Moral development is formed through social interactions and experiences in early life. Kohlberg’s theory outlines 6 stages, ...

23 Feb 2018 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Saima Latif, Ph.D. We have all felt stress and its effects. After all, the experience of feeling threatened and unable to manage stress ...

27 Mar 2021 by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Separation anxiety is characterized by excessive anxiety upon being separated from major attachment figures such as ...

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 ...

17 May 2018 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Child therapy is not always easy for parents to discuss. With the stigma of mental health, nobody wants ...

From time to time, we all experience intrusive, unwanted thoughts in our stream of consciousness (Shackelford & Zeigler-Hill, 2020). While many are frivolous, such as ...

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 [...] ...

Have you ever watched in amazement as a family member or acquaintance overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles with strength and courage? Coping with life’s ...

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