Narcissism: A Mirror That Consumes the Soul The myth of Narcissus, as told in Greek literature, remains one of the most enduring cautionary tales about self-obsession. First recounted in Ovid’s Metamorphoses, the story tells of a beautiful youth who falls in love with his reflection in a pool of water. Consumed by this image, he … Read more
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Client-Centered Therapy – Focus on YOU Client-Centered Therapy (also known as Person-Centered Therapy) is a therapeutic approach developed by Carl Rogers in the 1940s and 1950s. It emphasizes a non-directive, empathetic, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, where the therapist creates a supportive environment in which the client can explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences freely. The … Read more
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Humanistic psychology A psychology major or approach called Humanism refers to a specific school of thought within psychology that emphasizes the study of the whole person, focusing on individual potential, self-actualization, and personal growth. Humanistic psychology developed as a response to both the behaviorist and psychoanalytic schools of thought, which were seen by some as … Read more
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Uranophobia, the fear of the heavens or the sky. Uranophobia is a fascinating and somewhat rare phobia, characterized by an intense, irrational fear of the sky, the heavens, or the vastness of the universe. In its broadest sense, it encompasses the fear of the cosmos, celestial bodies, and even the concept of infinite space. However, … Read more
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Fear of Blood in Psychology: Hemophobia and It’s Roots The fear of blood, known as hemophobia, is a specific phobia characterized by an intense and often irrational fear of blood. This fear can range from mild discomfort to extreme anxiety and panic attacks, triggered by the sight of blood, the thought of it, or even … Read more
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The Strange Bond Between Victim and Villain: Unraveling Stockholm Syndrome There is a strange and disquieting aspect of the human psyche that draws a victim toward their captor, a phenomenon as ancient as the tale of Tamar and Amnon, as tragic as the story of Natascha Kampusch, and as haunting as Harley Quinn’s descent into … Read more
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Think On These Things And Who’s First Biblical Psychology: A Study of the Soul’s Long Journey Before Freud sat his patients on the couch or Jung mapped the realm of archetypes, there was a profound psychology—a Biblical psychology. It looked beyond the neural, the behavioral, and the clinical, grappling instead with the essence of the … Read more
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Jean-Paul Sartre, a French existentialist philosopher, is known for his work on existentialism and phenomenology. While not a psychologist, Sartre’s ideas have significantly influenced psychology, particularly existential psychology and humanistic psychology. Here are some ways Sartre’s philosophy intersects with psychology: 1. Existential Freedom and Responsibility: Sartre famously declared that “existence precedes essence,” meaning that individuals … Read more
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The Psychology of Metamorphosis The Psychology of Metamorphosis: Transformation, Growth, and the Power of Change Metamorphosis, the profound transformation from one state to another, is a powerful concept in psychology. The term, derived from the Greek “meta” (change) and “morphe” (form), signifies a deep, often unsettling, transformation of identity, self-perception, or worldview. In psychology, metamorphosis … Read more
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Atychiphobia: The Paralyzing Fear of Failure and How It Holds Us Back Atychiphobia, or the intense fear of failure, goes beyond common anxiety about mistakes or setbacks. It can shape lives, limit potential, and paralyze people in the face of opportunity. Defined by the overwhelming dread of not succeeding, Atychiphobia affects decision-making, relationships, careers, and … Read more
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