All About Psychology
This past New Year's Eve, a 47-year-old woman went to the emergency room twice complaining of difficulty breathing and chest tightness. She was diagnosed with stress and sent home. She died that same …
[Read more...] about Misdiagnoses: Thinking that everything is psychological can kill us – literally
When we communicate with others, much of our message is conveyed through nonverbal means: our tone of voice, body movements, and, of course, facial expressions. Often, this information is processed …
In the sales world, there's a technique called "alternative closing." It consists of offering the customer only two options and asking them to choose the one they prefer. Interestingly, it works quite …
Cosmetic surgery is one of the most controversial branches of medicine. Amid rumors and misconceptions, it's easy to fall for many of the myths surrounding it. Many people assume it's simply about …
[Read more...] about 7 psychological myths about cosmetic surgery that you should dispel right now
At its heart, psychology and social work is really about understanding people. Normally, that means navigating the messy, real-world problems and conflicts that people face every day. In these …
[Read more...] about Guiding, not Pushing: The Psychology Behind Motivational Interviewing
There used to be phone booths. These were closed spaces that not only protected you from outside noise so you could talk peacefully, but also gave you the privacy you needed so no one else could hear …
In social work, empathy is your most vital tool. It's what lets you sit with someone in their darkest moment and truly understand their pain. But that same empathy comes with a hidden cost, one that …
