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Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills: Empathetic Listening & Empathy “Understanding other’s feelings. Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes in a difficult time, and/or being ‘non-judgmental’”(2005-2012) Empathy simply means “understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives.” (2005-2012). Being an empathic listener means giving your undivided attention. You need to focus on the speaker and not become […]
2023-01-27 What’s effective altruism? A philosopher explains Tech billionaire Dustin Mosovitz is one of the world’s wealthiest effective altruists. Patricia de Melo Moreira/AFP via Getty Images Jacob Bauer, University of Dayton Effective altruism is an intellectual and charitable movement that aspires to find the best ways to help others. People dedicated to it rely […]
Realistic, Prudent-thinking in This Age By Daniel Gallegos In contrast to nature, which stays beautiful by default, the human mind has developed a sophisticated perspective outside of its natural comfort zone in the pursuit of survival. Being confident in the face of shifting circumstances requires modest development and realistic behavioral thinking, which surpass […]
Introduction to Psychology – Three Men Who Created a Great Deal of Debate: B.F. Skinner, Sigmund Freud, and Abraham Maslow The world has seen the likes of many interesting people and there were three gentleman who left their mark on this world creating a great deal of debate due to their theories. B.F. Skinner, Sigmund […]
Fear and Freedom Bruce Wilson, PhD “Ultimately we know deeply that the other side of every fear is freedom.” – Marilyn Ferguson When we have fear, we build walls to feel protected. These walls may protect us temporarily but they also limit our freedom and potential to be who we want to be. […]
Why magical thinking is so widespread – a look at the psychological roots of common superstitions Lucky charms help us feel safer in an uncertain world. Image Source via Getty Images Dimitris Xygalatas, University of Connecticut Growing up in Greece, I spent my summers at my grandparents’ home in a small coastal village in the […]
The Foundational Edict of Respect By Kidus Melake This story entails the measures I believe one should take when relaying their respect for others. It has been written in the manner of a person speaking to his past self; conveying to his past caricature the foundational edict of respect necessary in order […]
Pathological Narcissism Psychosis And Delusions One of the most important symptoms of pathological narcissism (the Narcissistic Personality Disorder) is grandiosity. Grandiose fantasies (megalomaniac delusions of grandeur) permeate every aspect of the narcissist’s personality. They are the reason that the narcissist feels entitled to special treatment which is typically incommensurate with his real […]
What Are Your Strengths? By Bruce Wilson, PhD Positive Psychology is defined as “the study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals, communities and organisations to thrive.” Positive Psychologists are focused more on the client’s assets rather than their limitations by avoiding labels and diagnostic profiles that may serve to reinforce illness. […]
ADHD vs “ADHO” By Amba J Cleeve What was it that I was just about to do-TYPE!, I meant type…I think to myself. What a big deal, but not really. If I was to think “do” although I’d prefer to enhance my specificity of relaying my message, which I would’ve forgotten already if […]
