Straight Psychology

A practical guide for psychologists who want to digitize their practice

There comes a point in the professional life of every psychologist in private practice when the system they've been using stops working. Not because it suddenly fails, but because the practice has …

The Chemistry of Healing: Finding the Therapist Who Actually Fits You

When we consider going to therapy, we often think that the important thing is finding a good therapist, as if that were enough. However, after the first few sessions, some people discover that not all …

Misdiagnoses: Thinking that everything is psychological can kill us – literally

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 …

Faces that have undergone cosmetic surgery convey more negative emotions, according to a study

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 …

According to Herbert Marcuse every time you make a choice, someone has already decided for you – and you don’t even know it

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 …

7 psychological myths about cosmetic surgery that you should dispel right now

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 …

Guiding, not Pushing: The Psychology Behind Motivational Interviewing

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 …