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Education

What is Social Exchange Theory?

To weigh the advantages and disadvantages of using cost-benefit analysis which examines how two parties socially engage in Psychological and Sociological ways is known as Social Exchange theory. Social exchange theory is predicated on several fundamental beliefs about human nature

Awareness

Bibliotherapy: Origin, Types and Process

The embrace of bookshelves, the scent of well-worn pages, a story begins, a philosophy encounters, a learning for life embarks—books. With each opening page, a gateway to many experiences unfolds. Many times, pages of books provide a sanctuary that imbibes

Awareness Health

Binge-Watching Blues: Know the Hidden Mental Health Risks

Yes! Binge-watching is typically a new behavior that is boosted during Covid-19. It refers to sitting at one place for a prolonged period of time and watching online videos or multiple episodes of series at once, i.e., Netflix, Amazon Prime,

Education Life Style

Happiness and Immune System

The evolutionary viewpoint on human emotion perception suggests that the existence of emotions intended to shape behaviour should be mirrored in immunological and physiological responses. Numerous studies have been conducted on the intricate relationships between the immune system and the

News

XIM University conference urges for addressing Mental Health issues

In Bhubaneswar, National Symposium 2024 on “New Age Avenues in Psychology” was organized by the department of Psychology at the XIM University, the School of Liberal Arts on January 05, 2024. The program provided a day of thought-provoking discussions and

Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Gestalt therapy is a type of counselling that focuses on increasing self-awareness in the present moment. It was developed by psychologists Fritz Perls, Laura Perls and Paul Goodman back in the 1940s and 1950s as a new approach based on

Awareness Therapy

Drama Therapy: What it is & How does it work?

The word therapy is often related to sitting in a room chatting with the therapist or the counsellor. But some therapies use other tools like art, music, play, or drama for healing and self-discovery. It is related to psychotherapy with

Awareness

List of skills required in effective counselling sessions

After COVID-19, people are opening up about mental health. It also removed the stigma of mental health concern for greater health. Many people are opening up for the psychology profession, as it has appeared as a bright future these days.

Self Help

How Does Ego Impact Our Mental Health?

The ego is the part of the character that consists self-self-consciousness, self-picture, and personal identity. In the psychoanalytic concept, Sigmund Freud talks about the ego, as a rational part of the personality and creates a balance between the id and

Awareness

Empathy vs Sympathy: Understanding the Difference

All men are born firstly with the instinct to protect themselves. But few grow to really love themselves, and even fewer learn to love their neighbor as themselves. Criss Jami We often use the words “empathy” and “sympathy” interchangeably. Yet