5 Feb 2018 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by William Smith, Ph.D. As humans, we will never have complete control over what we feel, but we have a lot more influence over how we ...

10 Dec 2019 by Nicole Celestine, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Character strengths are an indispensable aspect of positive psychology. They are a collection of personal abilities ...

The science supporting positive psychology has sparked a huge increase in degree programs. It makes sense: When we understand the “why” of positive human ...

19 Sep 2023 by Anna Katharina Schaffner, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Alicia Nortje, Ph.D. Life entails a wide tapestry of different experiences. Some are pleasant; some are sad; others are ...

26 Sep 2023 by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Alicia Nortje, Ph.D. “Feeling stressed? Then just breathe.” We all know that paying attention to our breath can have a soothing and calming ...

Have you ever watched in amazement as a family member or acquaintance overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles with strength and courage? Coping with life’s ...

6 Apr 2023 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Maike Neuhaus Ph.D. We typically think of performance anxiety as being associated with sports: an inability to sink the putt or take the ...

Have you ever had a conversation with a friend and been persuaded to make a positive change? Think back now. What was it they said [...] ...

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third-wave Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that can be a breath of fresh air for coaches and therapists. Third-wave ...

30 Jan 2020 by Elaine Houston, B.Sc. Scientifically reviewed by Maike Neuhaus Ph.D. How do we move ourselves and others to act? It all hinges on motivation. People are often motivated to act by ...

30 Nov 2023 by Laura Copley, Ph.D. In our vast arsenal of therapeutic strategies, using journal prompts for self-reflection can be a powerful practice that bridges the therapeutic space and the client ...

5 Dec 2017 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Tiffany Sauber Millacci, Ph.D. Anxiety can be brutal, limiting where we go, what we do, and who we meet. And yet, it can also be ...