Not “the father of psychology” but “the father of Psychoanalysis” as Freud’s theories and work contribute in shaping current views of dreams, childhood, personality, memory, sexuality and therapy. Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist born in 1856, was the oldest of eight siblings. He earned a medical degree and began practising as a doctor in Vienna. …
Boundaries are defined as an invisible distance that you maintain from a certain situation, a person, or from any particular task in order to maintain a personal space to be able to function optimally. Healthy boundaries are not just about putting limitations over the actions or behaviors of others, but also understanding personal values, beliefs …
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Free Therapy for all! OK, I understand that this was a misleading title, but I genuinely have a bone to pick with individuals who seek free or subsidized rates for Therapy. As a mental health professional, I would really like to put some light on this concern that is faced by most psychologists …
Psychotherapy, often known as talk therapy, is a treatment option for a wide range of mental health concerns and emotional distress. The goal of psychotherapy is to help people feel better by addressing their thoughts, behaviors and emotions. Psychotherapy can be addressed with many other terms, such as therapy, psychological therapy, counseling, etc. It is …
Your love for animals can not be only limited to hugs and kisses but these animals can help you improve your well-being. But is it even that surprising? The guided interaction between the trained animal and the person facing issues is known as pet therapy or animal-assisted training. Animal-assisted training (AAT) is a formal, …
Women all around the world were celebrated for the past week in wake of International Women’s Day. The theme given by the UN for this year was “Gender Equality today for a Sustainable Tomorrow” and a trend encompassed the world with the tagline “breaking the bias”. India also participated in this trend and people across …
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Social Psychology defines ‘Altruism‘ as the unselfish concern for other people—doing things simply out of a desire to help, not because you feel obligated to some duty. It involves acting out of concern for the well-being of others. It is one aspect of Prosocial Behaviour. In fact, Neurobiologists have found that when a person …