Category: Psychology

In recent years, there has been a growing movement towards transgender rights and acceptance. While it is important to recognize and respect individuals’ gender identities, it is equally important to understand the biological differences between males and females and the potential risks associated with gender transition. According to Dr. Miriam Grossman, a child psychiatrist and […]

In this article, we delve into the psychology of Alex Murdaugh, the man at the center of a shocking murder case, and how his covert narcissism may have played a significant role in the tragic events that unfolded. Covert narcissists are individuals who appear to be selfless and giving, but secretly harbor feelings of entitlement […]

Tirukkural (by Tiruvalluvar, a Tamil poet/writer), written more than 5000 yrs ago, says the following about parenthood: 1. If your child lies to you often, you over-react too harshly to their inappropriate behavior. 2. If your child is not taught to confide in you about their mistakes, you’ve lost them. 3. If your child has […]

Living Zen FAR EAST PHILOSOPHY I find a delightful similarity in the ancient wisdom of the Far East and the Modern Scientific Methods of REBT. Follows are selected quotes from “Nothing Special – Living Zen” by Charlotte Joko Beck There’s only one way to escape this closed loop and to see ourselves clearly: we have […]

Activities that you might enjoy as useful things (cleaning, cooking, washing dishes, ironing and sewing). Exercise (jogging, gym, walking, aerobics, stretching, shadow boxing, skipping rope, yoga, power-lifting). Food (baking, cooking, barbecuing, cooking gourmet meals, shopping for food). Games (bridge, checkers, shack, puzzle, monopoly, poker, crossword puzzle). Artistic activities (drawing comics, drawing, calligraphy, oil painting, watercolor, […]

Make clear what your values ​​are Your values ​​are your ideas about what is most important to you in your life. What you want to live for and with. They are the silent forces behind many of your actions and decisions. The goal of this exercise is for you to become fully aware of their […]

DISASTER SCALE This exercise will help you gain perspective. Identify and describe a very unpleasant or stressful situation (Activating event A), that you experienced at work. _________________________________________________________________________ On a scale of 1 to 100, put an “X” in the place that indicates how bad the event was for you. 100 is “totally bad,” 50 is […]

Take the time to list all your achievements and qualifications. Examine how you feel when talking about your assets. Do you feel uncomfortable or tense? Embarrassed? What message are you actually giving yourself? Do you wonder if people think you brag? Are you worried about your lack of performance? Identify your irrational beliefs. For example: […]

The Five Principles of Self-Discipline 1) It is easier to face difficult tasks than it is to avoid them. 2) It is more important to do than to do well. 3) Divide large tasks into smaller ones. 4) Analyze what you did correctly and what you did incorrectly. 5) Reward yourself for what you did […]

Health o o Physical fitness: increase fitness, body shape, improve skin, vitality. o Stop self-destructive behaviors: Eliminate drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse; Stop avoiding dentists and doctors. Intellectual skills o Reasoning: Find your logical mistakes and semantic errors. o Analysis: Learn to ask batter questions. o Articulation: Learn to express ideas better both orally and […]