What is a growth mindset? A growth mindset refers to a core belief that our talents can be developed through effort and practice. This contrasts sharply with a fixed mindset, which refers to a belief ...

Have you ever wondered why someone stays in a relationship that’s clearly harmful? Or perhaps you’ve found yourself unable to leave a toxic situation despite knowing it’s not good for you. The answer ...

PDA is unique in that this avoidance isn’t limited to unpleasant tasks—it can extend to activities or requests the person might actually enjoy. People with PDA experience extreme distress when faced ...

Have you ever met someone and immediately formed an opinion about them? Or worried about the impression you’re making on others? You may have had a reason to be cautious. First impressions are the ...

Thanatophobia is a specific phobia characterized by feelings of dread, anxiety, or fear when thinking about death or anything related to dying. 1 Unlike occasional thoughts about mortality that most ...

Motivational interviewing (MI) helps people change their behavior by guiding them through conversations about the mixed feelings they may have about making changes. 1 It centers on helping clients ...

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Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP), or equine-facilitated psychotherapy (EFP), is a type of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) that involves working with a therapist while interacting and bonding with ...

If you’re having doubts or worries about your relationship, a licensed therapist can help you determine if they’re related to ROCD or stem from another source. Nine months into a relationship, a woman ...

What is a covert narcissist? People with covert narcissism have the same self-important and attention-seeking instincts as other narcissists. However, covert narcissists express these narcissistic ...