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Motivation

Motivational Interviewing: Where Change Starts within a Conversation 

Change is hard, we all know the feeling of wanting to make something better, to quit smoking, to eat healthily, to come to therapy, but being unable to break out of old habits. The problem isn’t necessarily “how do I

Social

Cultural Interpretations of Experiences Associated with Schizophrenia Across Populations 

Schizophrenia is a serious and chronic mental illness involving disturbances in thought, perception, emotion, and behaviour. It occurs in about 1% of the world’s population with a roughly equal prevalence across cultures. Yet the expression of schizophrenia, its comprehension, and

Awareness

Are You Too Self-Aware?: The Introspection Sword with Two Edges   

Self-awareness can serve as a beacon and a mental trap in the complex web of the human mind. It is the instrument that fosters development, empathy, and wiser decisions. However, it becomes an inner critic that seldom rests if turned

Parenting

Do “Gentle Parenting” Methods Actually Work? A Critical Look at the Trend 

Parenting plays a pivotal role in a child’s development; it influences their cognitive,  emotional, social, and physical growth. Dr. Linda C. Mayes, a Yale University professor in her research on Neurobiology of Parenting and Brain Development, found that  “Responsive parenting

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

Life Style

Why Silence Sometimes makes us Feel Uncomfortable

Feel the silence as you visualise the Following scenarios:  We experience silence or pauses or quietness in our daily lives where social interactions take place. But it is also experienced in personal contexts like depression, anxiety. Some people take it

Education Social

Psychological Impact on the Afghans post the Taliban takeover

Ever imagined walking through a pitch-dark alley with no knowledge of where it leads to? U might not be alone, millions of others are walking along with you, but all of them are also as unsure as you are. There

Parenting

How Childhood Praise Affects Adult Confidence 

Childhood is a delicate time of our lives. A child’s mind is like clay which is shaped by every interaction it faces and every word leaves an impression on a child. Both criticism and praise shape a child’s mind in

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

Crime

Can You Be Brainwashed Into Committing a Crime? The Psychology of Coercion

How would it feel to wake up one day and realize you’ve committed a crime you never imagined yourself capable of? Sounds like something out of a psychological thriller, Right? Well what if I told you that in the right