While teaching children to practice gratitude can be a bit of a task, the return on investment in their emotional wellbeing is unlimited and long [...] ...

12 Apr 2017 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Christina R. Wilson, Ph.D. We recently posted an article about how to incorporate a regular practice of gratitude into your life. It ...

Prof. Albert Bandura is one of the most highly cited academics in the world (Haggbloom et al., 2002). Bandura’s scholarship has formed part of many [...] ...

Would you like your students to be resilient and motivated, have a healthy self-esteem, and treat others with kindness? This should be every educator’s goal [...] ...

Sleep anxiety arises from stress, mental health issues, and medical conditions. Poor sleep affects physical health and mental wellbeing. Good sleep hygiene, exposure therapy, CBT, and mindfulness can ...

10 Dec 2019 by Elaine Houston, B.Sc. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Strengths-based approaches deploy the inherent strengths of clients to aid recovery and cultivate a sense of empowerment ...

Student engagement improves academic performance, life skills, emotional wellbeing, resilience & fosters a sense of belonging. Active learning, personalized instruction, clear expectations, and an ...

Have you ever felt that your life is off kilter? While some areas receive all of your attention, others get none. Perhaps your career is [...] ...

Hopelessness arises from negative thought patterns, helplessness, and rumination, deeply affecting mental health. Various types of hopelessness stem from personal and societal factors, requiring ...

Psychoeducational groups provide opportunities for their members to learn about a range of psychological phenomena. For instance, they can facilitate greater self ...

Happiness is subjective. We know when we feel happy and when we don’t, but how can we measure it? Psychologists have found a way to [...] ...

Empathy involves the ability “to feel or imagine another person’s emotional experience” (McDonald & Messinger, 2011, p. 2). This powerful emotion inspires ...