Not every person responds well to “traditional” forms of talk therapy, even if they have some healing to do. Sitting in a therapist’s office can be intimidating, and the verbal nature of conventional therapy might not resonate with everyone. Some individuals may have experienced trauma while in group therapy settings, finding the group dynamics or vocalizing their feelings in front of others distressing. For those who find it challenging to express their emotions verbally or who have negative associations with traditional therapeutic environments, art therapy offers a less intimidating and non-verbal avenue for exploration and healing....

The workplace is changing rapidly. A year and a half of working remotely, furlough, and a nationwide conversation about the minimum wage caused a big shift in how many people think about their work and careers. What exactly were those shifts? How does this mindset change affect workplace behavior or the decision to apply for a job in the first place? What can employees do to accommodate changing attitudes about working from home and make their place desirable?...

What makes a marriage great? How do some couples avoid divorce after years of mistrust or infidelity? The answer is different for every couple, but as marriage counselors will tell you, certain skills and tools can help many couples prevent issues and overcome them. If this subject fascinates you, you might want to consider a career in marriage counseling. Marriage counseling, family counseling, or relationship therapy can be a very rewarding career (and one that makes you a hit at parties!...

Have you ever heard a yoga teacher say we “store trauma” in our bodies? Or a doctor mention that mental stress affects your physical health? While the intricate understanding and research into the mind-body connection might seem relatively recent, the concept traces back to ancient philosophies and medicinal practices. Today’s professionals, like neuropsychologists, delve deep into these connections, studying their profound impact on our well-being. If this field of study interests you, you might consider pursuing a career (or at least an education) in neuropsychology!...

In recent years, you may have seen Instagram posts or heard from friends about how closely physical and mental health are tied. Although we don’t always treat these two types of health the same, it’s hard to deny how one affects the other. Stress affects sleep; trauma to the body can cause changes in the mind, and how we feel on the inside often reflects how we look on the outside....

People are pretty fascinating. Sometimes, people surprise us. How we treat other people, form groups, and make decisions doesn’t always make sense, but it is always a good topic of conversation or subject to consider. But maybe you don’t just want to laugh at the strange things that people do or chat about it with your friends and family. Maybe the interest you have in people and behavior goes deeper. You want to discover what makes people tick and how we choose our friends, colleagues, and allies....

Working in a field you are passionate about can make your job feel like a vacation. But not everyone believes that they can follow multiple passions at the same time - until they do a little digging and find there are industries and job positions available at the intersection of their passions. What does a Sports Psychologist Do?Job RequirementsSalary (How Much Do Sports Psychologists Make?)Schools for Sports Psychology DegreesCompanies That Hire Sports PsychologistsInterviews with a Sports PsychologistFamous Sports PsychologistsSports Psychology Examples...

When it comes to psychology, there are a lot of different areas of study. After all, psychology is pretty broad - it’s the study of how our minds work and how we come to display certain behaviors. Think about all the decisions you make in a day: the decision to hang out with friends, whether or not you want to yell at the person who cut you off, or whether you think it’s “worth it” to break the laws that society put in place....

Interested in a cognitive psychologist career? This page will answer all of your questions! Why do we remember moments from childhood but can’t remember crucial information for a college test? Why do our friends remember an incident one way, but we remember it a different way? These questions don’t always have quick answers, but certain concepts in cognitive psychology can explain them. Cognitive psychology is a branch of psychology that looks specifically at the processes within the mind: memory storage and retrieval, how our senses perceive the world around us, and how our memories shape what we “know” and how we behave....

Understanding how we learn isn’t just important to educational psychologists - it’s important to teachers, principals, students, and anyone who wants to teach others new information. Educational psychologists are uniquely positioned to study and disseminate these concepts due to their specialized training in understanding the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional aspects of learning. Day in and day out, they employ research methodologies and psychological theories to dissect how individuals absorb and retain information....

For every focus within psychology, psychologists primarily work around the questions and subjects within that focus.Cognitive psychologists, for example, focus on how cognitive processes like memory and language acquisition shape how we see the world and make decisions. Biological psychologists blend psychology and neuroscience to study themind-body(or mind-brain) connection. Evolutionary psychologists - well, you can probably guess they have something to do with studying evolution and psychology. This focus within psychology can be controversial, although (and because) it relies on a scientific theory that not everyone accepts, for some people, that makes evolutionary psychology a focus to stay away from....

Every theory and application in psychology can be traced back to the work of a psychologist. However, the roles and focuses of psychologists can vary widely. While some primarily apply established theories and work directly with patients, others are more involved in the genesis and testing of new theories, relying on intuition and empirical research to validate their insights. That said, many psychologists often blend both roles, applying theories in practical settings while simultaneously questioning and refining them based on their observations and experiences....

Understanding the intricacies of consumer behavior is paramount in the contemporary advertising landscape. Why? Because influencing a purchase decision isn’t as straightforward as it once might have been. In a world saturated with information, where consumers are constantly bombarded with ads, promotions, and endless choices, standing out becomes a significant challenge. How can you get someone to buy a product? At a surface level, the solution might seem to be straightforward advertising or marketing your product....