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

27 Mar 2021 by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Separation anxiety is characterized by excessive anxiety upon being separated from major attachment figures such as ...

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 ...

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 Apr 2019 by Nicole Celestine, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Self-efficacy is the belief we have in our abilities and competencies. Many years and several thousand studies’ worth of ...

From time to time, we all experience intrusive, unwanted thoughts in our stream of consciousness (Shackelford & Zeigler-Hill, 2020). While many are frivolous, such as ...

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

30 Jul 2021 by William Smith, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Most counselors have an appreciation for the possibility and diversity of ethical issues, but it’s easy to think ...

17 Sep 2021 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Effective counseling skills are vital in forming a strong alliance between the client and therapist. When ...

22 Jul 2022 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Gabriella Lancia, Ph.D. Role-play has multiple uses related to mental wellness and therapy. It is a technique that doesn’t require any ...