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Psychology of Catharsis

For centuries the notion that immersing ourselves in tragic stories — whether in ancient Greek plays, Shakespearean dramas, or contemporary films — can cleanse us of negative emotions and bring us back into psychological equilibrium. Catharsis has fascinated writers, artists, and psychologists

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Do Rage Rooms Have Therapeutic Value for Trauma Survivors?

Rage rooms have become a trendy space in urban settings lately. Also known as anger rooms or smash rooms, this space encourages people to break items such as plates, glasses, pieces of furniture, or electronics in a safe and controlled

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Can Home Gardening Improve Mental Health?

Can gardening help to improve mental health? As we shall find out, the short answer is: yes. Exposure to Nature Can Reduce Anxiety Symptoms  Exposure to green spaces and the natural world can calm the mind and ease mental tension (which

Parenting

Is Gentle Parenting the Real Deal or Just Another Trend?

In an age where mothers are bombarded daily with guidance—everything from mommy bloggers to child psychologists—it’s little wonder that parenting fads rise and fall by the wayside. One technique that has surged in popularity is gentle parenting. You may have

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Flow States Vs. Hyperfocus: How ADHD Challenges Traditional Motivation Theories 

What if the most intense states of mind available to us – the moments when time melts away and the world outside fades – aren’t always a sign of peak functioning but sometimes an expression of neurological chaos? In the

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Taking Care of Your Mental Health in Toronto: The Benefits of Seeing a Therapist

People enjoy living in Toronto because of the city’s great ethnic diversity and the various activities that it has to offer. However, city life as well as the work culture can be exhausting as it comes combined with social engagements

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Sweat isn’t a Substitute: Gym helps, but it’s not Therapy

With the growing awareness around mental health and therapy, it’s common to see individuals turning to self-care practices to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional fatigue. One such practice is hitting the gym. Physical activity is often considered as a “natural antidepressant”

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Dyadic analysis of associations among PTSD symptoms, Fear of emotion, and Couple Communication difficulties

The impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on individuals has received considerable scholarly attention, yet the influence it bears on romantic relationships is increasingly getting its place within the growing repertoire of research. When we picture anyone afflicted with PTSD,

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Why “Fixing Yourself” Might Be a Capitalist Trap

“To be fully alive, aware, and responsive is to be in a state of constant becoming,” wrote Erich Fromm in The Sane Society (1955). But somewhere along the way, “becoming” turned into “fixing.”  Maybe you’ve felt it too, that persistent

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Eudaimonic vs Hedonic Well-Being 

The lifestyle of well-being is considered a multifaceted concept that has been thoroughly studied for centuries and decades by philosophers, psychologists as well as numerous neurologists. Two of the most interesting and fascinating concepts altogether were hedonic well-being and eudaimonic