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Education

From Denial to Humor: The Ladder of Our Mind’s Defenses 

Psychology Charts the Secret Mechanisms We Use to Cope, Grow, and Guard Against Ourselves. Did you ever joke your way out of a breakup with a sarcastic quip? Or deny it was all good, even as your world crashed down

Education

Three Visions of the Unconscious: Freud, Jung, and Adler Compared

The concept of the unconscious mind might be one of the most intriguing and influential topics in psychology. First conceptualised by Sigmund Freud, the father of modern Psychology in his new school of thought of Psychoanalysis, the concept of the

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Bouncing back from Adversity 

Life is not always linear. Everybody has had both happy and sad days. Some days may feel worse than others. Even while we may not be victims in reality, we may feel like such at times. It’s crucial to keep

Awareness

Why we root to Villains: The Psychology behind our fascination with Anti-Heroes 

How do we identify a hero or villain in a movie? There is a very thin line. We use a scale of morality, if a fictional character does things good by following the morals they’re heroes. If someone does good

Parenting

The Psychological effects of Over-praising Children

Praise and encouragement are essential components of a child’s development, which play a crucial role in fostering self-worth, motivation, as well as enhancing a positive self-image. Everything in a limit sounds good. As much as praising is important, too much

Life Style

10 Signs Your Body Is Responding to Unprocessed Trauma, According to Psychology

Trauma can be understood as a reaction to stressful events that is potent in causing long-term  physical or psychological symptoms. Besides just being a past experience, it carries the ability to  leave a mark on our bodies and minds without

Therapy

How Psychologists Turn Therapy Resistance into Progress

Have you ever found yourself escaping questions about your feelings, skipping responsibilities, or avoiding difficult conversations? Perhaps avoiding the situation rather than facing the reality felt less overwhelming. This hesitancy, which is frequently referred to as resistance, is something we

Parenting Relationship

Object Relations Theory: How Early Relations Determine the Course of Our Life 

Object relations theory is the psychoanalytic concept that bases the importance of early relationships on shaping emotional and psychological development. It attempts to understand how those interactions shape the inner world and then goes on to impact all of our

Awareness

Why Do We Self-Sabotage? The Psychology Behind Holding Ourselves Back

Self-sabotaging is an enemy of dreams and potential. It leads to procrastination, avoidance, and negative self-talk. These behaviours manifest as monumental barriers to an individual’s joy and success. Therefore it is important to understand the inner workings of Self-Sabotaging. By

Relationship

The Silent Suffering of Dysfunctional Relationships

Relationships and deeper connections filled with love, affection, and warmth are what make people wake up to joyful mornings filled with optimism and serenity. However, some have to witness the gloomy days of dysfunctional relationships, making it difficult to get