27 Aug 2020 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Intuition is that feeling in your gut when you instinctively know that something you are doing is right or wrong. Or it’s ...

Moral development is formed through social interactions and experiences in early life. Kohlberg’s theory outlines 6 stages, ...

27 Mar 2021 by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Separation anxiety is characterized by excessive anxiety upon being separated from major attachment figures such as ...

9 Jul 2018 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by William Smith, Ph.D. The self-esteem movement has swept through Western culture over the past 50 years, with parents and teachers ...

23 May 2017 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by William Smith, Ph.D. We all experience moments of self-doubt and uncertainty. Even the most confident and happy people have moments ...

17 May 2018 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Child therapy is not always easy for parents to discuss. With the stigma of mental health, nobody wants ...

From time to time, we all experience intrusive, unwanted thoughts in our stream of consciousness (Shackelford & Zeigler-Hill, 2020). While many are frivolous, such as ...

Have you ever watched in amazement as a family member or acquaintance overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles with strength and courage? Coping with life’s ...

The science supporting positive psychology has sparked a huge increase in degree programs. It makes sense: When we understand the “why” of positive human ...

30 Jul 2021 by William Smith, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Most counselors have an appreciation for the possibility and diversity of ethical issues, but it’s easy to think ...

In this episode on the PositivePsychology.com podcast, Hugo talks with Positive CBT expert and researcher Nicole Geschwind. Nicole Geschwind published the world’s ...

6 Jul 2021 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Anna Katharina Schaffner, Ph.D. A lack of assertiveness can leave you feeling like you are no longer living your own life and are nothing ...