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Relationship

How Withholding Affection Can Ruin Your Relationship

Affection is the pulse of intimate relationships. It is the silent language that builds trust, deepens connection and keeps partners feeling loved. However, when one partner begins withholding affection—consciously or subconsciously—the dynamic can shift from warmth to chill, leaving one

Awareness Education

How Does Cognitive Appraisal Influence Our Emotional Responses and Behavior?

The term “cognitive appraisal” refers to the subjective interpretation of the stimuli. Each individual has their interpretation leading to unique emotional responses. Cognitive appraisal can be done unconsciously or even consciously. The James-Lange suggests that cognitive appraisal may occur unconsciously,

Awareness Education

Exploring Self-Concept, Authenticity, and Self-Esteem in Humanistic Psychology

Humanistic Psychology focuses on studying the individual as a whole being. It is widely known as the third force in psychology. This perspective views the behaviour through the individual exhibiting it, instead of just observing their behaviour from the spectator’s point

News

Psychology Behind Digital Arrests and CyberCrime, According to Experts

Cyber fraud has become a serious issue in India, affecting both individuals and organisations. Many people have lost crores of rupees, and the emotional impact on the individual is often severe. NDTV’s ‘Hum Log’ recently invited Psychologist Dr Arvind Otta

Awareness

Psychology of Abandonment

Before you shrug and say “That’s not me”, hold on. Abandonment issues may sound heavy and dramatic. But the truth is it is more common than we think. The fear of being left behind, of losing someone we love, or

Positive Therapy

Unconditional Positive Regard in Therapy

Unconditional positive regard is the main concept in humanistic psychology, particularly in person-centred therapy that Carl Rogers developed in the middle of the 20th century. The UPR refers to a therapist’s absolute acceptance and support toward a client regardless of

Parenting

Unconditional Love vs. Conditional Love: What Every Parent Needs to Know

While surfing through Pinterest feeds, I came across a quote by Dr. Gordon Neufeld, a researcher in the field of child development, known for his work in attachment theory and the importance of a secure parent-child relationship. He said –

Parenting

Why Giving Kids Chores Could Be the Best Parenting Move You Make, According to Psychology

When discussing a child’s early developmental period, their academic success and extracurricular activities have a higher chance of dominating the conversation. While a child must do well in school, it is also important that they learn skills and behaviours that

Relationship

Psychology behind BreadCrumbing

In today’s quick-moving dating scene, where a swipe or alike can help you find love, a new word sums up many people’s chaotic muddle: ‘breadcrumbing’. Think about this, you’re flirting with someone who seems to like you, but each try

Awareness

Four Ways Social Media Can Be Good for Mental Health

In recent years, social media has often been criticized for a potentially negative impact on mental health. However, it can also be good for mental health in several ways. Fostering connections and community, providing access to resources and information on