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

Helping people change unhealthy or damaging behavior is one of the most significant challenges therapists face (Hall, Gibbie, & Lubman, 2012). When encouragement to ...

18 Apr 2022 by Tiffany Sauber Millacci, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Learning is a lifelong endeavor, and in order to instill and sustain a lifelong love of learning, ...

18 Jun 2017 by Tiffany Sauber Millacci, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. If you have heard anything about positive psychology, you have caught wind of the word “mindfulness.” Critical ...

6 Mar 2021 by Maike Neuhaus Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Amanda O'Bryan, Ph.D. I vividly remember my first sessions with two life coaches. Mostly because they were as different as could be. In the ...

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 ...

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, [...] ...

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 [...] ...

At some stage of our time on Earth, we might wonder about the meaning of our life. If you have ever had this thought, then [...] ...

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 ...

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 ...

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