As a psychologist with many years of experience working with patients, I am often asked about modern forms of therapy. In today’s world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, online psychotherapy has become not only an alternative but often the preferred choice for many people seeking support. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend, demonstrating that online therapy can be not only convenient but …
Do self-help books give us good advice? Part 2
When presenting their “discoveries” in self-help books, authors most often rely on observations, conclusions drawn from non-representative samples of their friends and clients, and simply their own intuition. However, we shouldn’t dismiss all advice intended to promote our well-being. So do self-help books actually work?
Do self-help books give us good advice? Part 1
Self-help guides are classified as self-help literature. Do these guides actually offer good advice to their readers? In light of scientific research findings, can the interventions and tips recommended in these guides actually help people?
How can you build mental resilience?
We currently live in an era where rapid, frequent changes are nothing out of the ordinary. However, this does not necessarily mean that we are able to cope with the crises we face. Mental resilience can help us deal with threats and take advantage of opportunities that arise.
Positive psychology
For many people, psychology is still primarily associated with the treatment of mental disorders and the study of weaknesses and pathologies in human psychological functioning. However, the end of the last century gave rise to a new phenomenon and field of psychological research. It focuses on strength, happiness, and the good life. This is positive psychology.
A Leader in a Crisis
Times of change and crisis call for a different kind of leadership than times of prosperity or stability. What qualities and behaviors should a leader demonstrate during this turbulent period in order to effectively achieve the goals of the community or organization?
How do I talk to my elderly parents?
Communicating with our own parents can be a major challenge for us, starting as early as adolescence. It can become even more difficult as our parents grow older. How can we cope with this?
Death—an opportunity?
Death is an inseparable companion of human life. Whether it is a welcome companion, however, is a completely different story…
Why do I need psychotherapy?
This question crosses the minds of many people. The answer to it could be crucial to the quality of our future lives.
How can I save my relationship?
Few people realize that it is possible to predict, with a high degree of certainty (about 94%), whether a relationship will last or fall apart. Scientists have known this since the early 1990s.