Moral development is formed through social interactions and experiences in early life. Kohlberg’s theory outlines 6 stages, ...

18 Jun 2017 by Tiffany Sauber Millacci, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. If you have heard anything about positive psychology, you have caught wind of the word “mindfulness.” Critical ...

2 Jun 2021 by Nicole Celestine, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Melissa Madeson, Ph.D. Assessment tools remain a cornerstone of many professions centering around the human mind. Typically, these ...

17 May 2018 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Child therapy is not always easy for parents to discuss. With the stigma of mental health, nobody wants ...

9 Jul 2018 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by William Smith, Ph.D. The self-esteem movement has swept through Western culture over the past 50 years, with parents and teachers ...

The science supporting positive psychology has sparked a huge increase in degree programs. It makes sense: When we understand the “why” of positive human ...

19 Apr 2017 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Christina R. Wilson, Ph.D. Gratitude is like most desirable traits and qualities in that it is usually not enough to simply decide ...

13 Jul 2017 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Saima Latif, Ph.D. When we experience disaster, trauma, or distressing psychological issues, we usually react with grief and a range ...

29 Mar 2021 by Alicia Nortje, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Maike Neuhaus Ph.D. Intrinsic motivation refers to when we feel compelled to do something for internal reasons, such as when a task ...

6 Mar 2021 by Maike Neuhaus Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Amanda O'Bryan, Ph.D. I vividly remember my first sessions with two life coaches. Mostly because they were as different as could be. In the ...

4 Oct 2017 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Saima Latif, Ph.D. No matter how mentally healthy, resilient, or happy we are, every one of us goes through times when we need to ...

12 Feb 2015 by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Tiffany Sauber Millacci, Ph.D. Positive psychology emerged during the late twentieth century as a branch of psychology concerned with the ...