Gestalt psychology is a branch of psychology that emphasizes the wholeness of perception and the organization of mental processes, based on the principle that the whole is not equal to the sum of its parts. The history of its emergence dates back to the early 20th century and is associated with a critique of structuralism […]
Sandplay Therapy: When the Soul Draws in the Sand
Sandplay therapy is a form of art therapy where clients create scenes or images using sand, water, and miniature figures in a special tabletop sandbox. This method is used to identify and process emotions, conflicts, and issues, as well as to stimulate self-awareness and personal growth.
Social Psychology: The Web of Interpersonal Relationships
Social psychology is a scientific discipline that studies how an individual’s perception, thinking, feelings, and behavior are shaped and changed by the influence of others. It explores how people interact with each other and respond to social stimuli. The key aspects of social psychology include the study of social perception, attitudes, beliefs, group behavior, interpersonal […]
World Famous Psychologists: Key Figures and Their Influence on World Science
Psychology is the science that studies perception, behavior, feelings, thoughts, actions, and other mental processes of a person. It seeks to answer questions about why we do what we do and how emotions, experiences, and thoughts shape our lives. Renowned psychologists such as Freud, Jung, Maslow, and many others have made significant contributions to this […]
Types of Emotions: A Journey into the Depths of Consciousness
Emotion is a complex psychophysiological state that reflects an individual’s personal response to a specific situation, object, or phenomenon. Emotions can be positive (joy, delight), negative (sadness, fear, anger), or mixed (anxiety, nostalgia) and can influence our thinking, behavior, and perception of the world around us.
Guilt: The Secret Side of the Human Psyche
Guilt is a complex emotional state that arises when a person believes or realizes they have committed a wrongful act, causing harm to themselves or others. This could involve violating personal moral standards, social norms, rules, or laws.
Cognitive Psychology: New Perspectives in Understanding the Human Mind
Cognitive psychology is a branch of psychology that studies internal brain processes, including perception, attention, memory, and thinking, and examines how people understand, process, and remember information. Cognitive psychology uses scientific methods to explore thought processes and forms the foundation of many other psychological disciplines, such as educational, clinical, and social psychology.
Personal Growth: A Guide to Becoming the Best Version of Yourself
Personal growth is the process of enhancing your skills, mindset, emotional state, and overall quality of life through conscious self-reflection and self-improvement. It involves developing self-awareness, setting and achieving personal goals, cultivating life skills, and learning how to manage stress.
Play Therapy: The Psychotherapy of the Future – Prospects and Opportunities
Play therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses play as the primary method of interaction and therapy. In this context, play is seen as a means of expressing thoughts and feelings, as well as a mode of communication. During play therapy, a person, especially a child, can express their internal conflicts and problems that […]
Positive Psychotherapy: The Power of Optimism in Fighting Mental Disorders
Positive psychotherapy is an approach in the field of mental health that emphasizes the positive aspects of human life, including happiness, optimism, enjoyment, and gratitude. It is based on the belief that all people strive for creativity, love, and self-actualization.
Positive Psychology: A Scientific Approach to True Happiness
Positive psychology is a branch of psychology that studies the positive aspects of human experience, such as positive emotions, happiness, gratitude, love, empathy, optimism, resilience, and how these positives can be used to improve the quality of life. It also explores willpower, life satisfaction, mindfulness, and many other aspects that contribute to our well-being.
What is Quadrobics and who are Quadrobers: Between Sport and Identity Psychology
Quadrobics is a modern youth activity that combines elements of physical exercise and role-playing animal behaviors. The main aspect of quadrobics is moving on all fours, like animals, while imitating their habits. Participants in this movement, known as “quadrobers,” often use animal masks as part of their gear and strive to replicate animal behavior as […]
Psychological Aikido: How to Stay Strong Under Any Circumstances
Psychological Aikido is an approach in psychology based on the principles of Aikido, a Japanese martial art that emphasizes using an opponent’s energy to one’s advantage rather than engaging in direct confrontation.
Integrative Psychotherapy: A Revolution in Providing Psychological Assistance
Integrative psychotherapy is a methodology that does not adhere to one specific psychotherapeutic approach but rather combines or integrates elements from various schools and theories of psychotherapy.
Animal-Assisted Therapy: How Love for Animals Intertwines with Science and Medicine
Animal-assisted therapy (zootherapy or pet therapy) is a type of therapy that involves interactions between patients and animals to improve overall human health and alleviate symptoms of various diseases. It is an interdisciplinary approach that combines elements of psychology, veterinary medicine, and social work.