Emotional maturity involves effectively managing and expressing emotions. Influenced by: early years, trauma, social interactions, & cultural norms. Growth in emotional maturity requires ...

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 ...

9 Apr 2019 by Nicole Celestine, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Self-efficacy is the belief we have in our abilities and competencies. Many years and several thousand studies’ worth of ...

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 ...

27 Oct 2021 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Many of us are aware of the importance of adopting a growth mindset and perhaps even believe we have done so already. But ...

31 Jul 2021 by Jeffrey Gaines, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Melissa Madeson, Ph.D. Cognitive health is increasingly recognized as a key component of overall health and wellness (Bart et al., 2018) ...

While teaching children to practice gratitude can be a bit of a task, the return on investment in their emotional wellbeing is unlimited and long [...] ...

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

17 Sep 2021 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Effective counseling skills are vital in forming a strong alliance between the client and therapist. When ...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the central tenet that our thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs determine how we feel and behave (Edelman, 2018). And [...] ...