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Awareness Education

Jungian Archetypes and The Universal Patterns of the Psyche

Carl Gustav Jung, the father of analytical psychology, arguably played the most significant role in expanding our conception of the unconscious. Building upon the ideas of Sigmund Freud, Jung provided us a framework of psyche that conceptualised a deeper level

Technology

The Rise of Meditation Apps and Digital Mindfulness 

In today’s fast-paced world, where technology often dominates our lives, the concept of mindfulness is gaining importance. Digital mindfulness, the practice of using technology to enhance mental well-being, offers a modern solution to the challenges of our digital age. By

Therapy

Inside REBT: The ABCDE Model That Reframes Mental Wellness

Few approaches have been as powerful and lasting as that of Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT) in the vast field of therapy. Developed by Albert Ellis in the 1950s, it is an offshoot of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which helps individuals

Health

Vipassana Meditation: Mental Health and Lifestyle Benefits 

Vipassana is a traditional meditative practice which is known as a Buddhist meditation, sometimes called “insight” or “mindfulness” meditation, which aims at seeing things as they are. This practice of this method involves disciplined self-observation of breath and body sensations

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

Education

The Rorschach Inkblot Test: Still Valid or Psychologists’ Folklore?

In an era ruled by brain scans, artificial intelligence, and data-driven diagnosis, the Rorschach Inkblot Test, a cryptic, century-old psychological instrument, continues to captivate the public imagination while dividing expert opinion. This renowned projective test, created in 1921 by Swiss psychiatrist

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The Psychology of Animal-Assisted Therapy

Don’t you just love the way animals make everything better? From the wag of a dog’s tail like it’s auditioning for “America’s got Talent” or the way cats knock stuff off shelves because physics is their passion. This feel-good effect is

Awareness Therapy

Therapy in Marginalised Communities: Cultural Competency or Cultural Humility

The goal is to give a treatment that fit the culture with increased effectiveness.  When we speak about providing and getting individualised therapy, it should also address the cultural differences, rather than focusing only on the psychological needs. But therapists

Education

The Fading Affect Bias: Why Time Makes Our Memories Less Painful 

Did you know that if you look back at your life, the pleasant memories seem slightly brighter while the unpleasant ones no longer hurt as much as they used to? That is what is popularly known as the Fading Affect

Relationship

Why People Avoid Difficult Conversations

Communication is the nuts and bolts of keeping relationships in good health, be they personal, professional, or social. However, not all conversations are easy. Some subjects are awkward, charged with emotion, or provoke the prospect of conflict, and so they