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 ...

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 ...

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 [...] ...

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 [...] ...

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, [...] ...

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 [...] ...

4 Nov 2020 by Angelica Attard Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by William Smith, Ph.D. Emotions are part of who we are; however, many of us have a difficult relationship with negative emotions. We ...

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 ...