Taking care of your mental health has never been more urgent or accessible. We live in a time when stress, anxiety, and depression affect millions of people around the world, and technology has become …
Straight Psychology
Sometimes it’s not enough to be a good psychologist: the importance of publicizing your work
When a psychology student imagines their future, they usually imagine a welcoming office where they offer therapy and support their patients. What they rarely imagine is the less "romantic" side of …
The indignity of mocking patients: How far have we come?
There are news stories that seem like something out of a grotesque parody. And this is one of them. It's not the first of its kind, and unfortunately, it won't be the last, but it was the straw that …
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What to Expect From an Accredited Online Counseling Program
In a world that moves faster than we can process, it’s surprisingly easy to lose our inner compass. Expectations pile up at home, at school, in relationships and before we know it, we’re running on …
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The “oracle psychologist” syndrome
There are people who come to therapy looking for tools to feel better, resolve deep-seated conflicts, or to receive guidance and comfort in times of turmoil. And then there are those who come to the …
How to convince someone to go to a psychologist? Gentle approaches that work
Although we've made great progress in our society regarding psychological literacy, the truth is that there are still some who believe that "going to a psychologist is a crazy thing to do." These …
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Career Coaching: A World of Opportunities
Coaching is all the rage. More and more people are turning to a coach to break bad habits and achieve their goals. In this context, career coaching is one of the most deeply rooted in society, as many …
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