Why We Can’t Get Our Kids to at Least Try Healthier Foods
Research suggests some interesting reasons why it can be so hard to persuade our children to try healthier foods.
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 23
Looking at life through the prism of psychology, philosophy, mental health and more. Originally created by counsellor, psychotherapist and philosopher Dr Greg Mulhauser, this blog is now the work of an international team of contributors.
Trauma: The Aftermath of Disaster
The recent devastating earthquakes in Nepal and the staggering death toll wrought by nature’s fury are a stark reminder of the fragility, tenuousness, and preciousness of life.
Living With a Passive-Aggressive Personality
How we fight can be characterized by what we actively do versus what we refuse to do, and this is the heart of passive-aggression, a personality style which can bring very different problems into relationships than covert-aggression.
Aha! The Power of the Moment of Realization
It’s not so much the seeing as the doing that usually creates the most powerful “aha!” moments in our lives.
Therapy-Induced Trauma: What It Is and How It Can Happen
For all its many benefits, the experience of therapy can also be traumatic; sometimes, that’s hard to see until it’s already too late.
When a Fearful Child Becomes a Tyrant
Debilitating fear can become like a tyrant, not just for the person experiencing the fear, but also for other members of their family. Escaping the tyranny and helping a child to face and eventually overcome a debilitating fear requires something akin to “tough love”.
5 Myths Around Bullying
It’s unlikely that you can read or watch your favorite news source and not hear something on the subject of bullying. Here are some of the most common myths about bullying and why it happens.