Categoria: International
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Body-Oriented Therapy: Holistic Approach
Reading time: 4 minutes Body-oriented therapy is a relatively new emerging approach within the broader spectrum of psychotherapy. However, it has ancient traditions of healing that highlight the importance of the balance between body and mind, and their intricate connection. Body-oriented or somatic therapy is based on the hypothesis that the body preserves emotional and…
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Madonna-Mistress Complex: A Psychological Analysis
Reading time: 7 minutes Introduction The Madonna-Mistress Complex is a psychoanalytic concept first described by Sigmund Freud. It describes a deep-rooted dichotomy in the male psyche in which women are seen as either an idealized, pure “Madonna” or a degraded, sexually available “mistress.” This polarization has far-reaching effects on interpersonal relationships and the perception of…
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SPOTTING LIES IS HARD – BUT THIS NEW METHOD IS EFFECTIVE ANDETHICAL
Reading time: 3,5 minutes Most of us occasionally tell harmless lies, but in criminal investigations, where stakes are high, these lies can cause big harm. Traditional lie detectors, like polygraphs, have long been criticized for their unreliability. But what if there was a better way? A new study introducesthe AIM-method, a new way of detecting…
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Self-Determination Theory: Which are the Contingencies Affecting Internal Motivation?
Reading time: 3 minutes Self-determination theory is a theory (technically it stems from six theories then grouped together) of human motivation positing that people are intrinsically motivated by three main components that must be present altogether which emerging result is healthy motivation, striving and ultimately a condition of generalized wellbeing and flourishing. The theory was…
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The Impact of Social Media on Various Stages of Development
Reading time: 5 minutes Social media includes any platform that allows users to create, share content, and engage in social networking, ranging from basic messaging apps like WhatsApp to platforms like YouTube. Nowadays, social media is a crucial part of our lives, affecting us both personally and as a society. Although it has introduced many…
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NEGATIVE BODY IMAGE AND BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER
Reading time: 5 minutes Negative body image and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) are significant mental health concerns that can profoundly impact an individual’s well-being. While negative body image involves dissatisfaction with one’s appearance, BDD is a more severe condition characterized by obsessive focus on perceived physical flaws, often leading to substantial distress and impaired functioning.…
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Open Science: A Look Into the Future of Research
Reading time: 4 minutes Over the past couple of years, the scientific community has been marked with the rise of a movement regarding the reproducibility of studies. This movement, formally known as Open Science, was officially born in 2015 and aims to explore ways in which science can become more collaborative, transparent, replicable, accessible, and…
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Understanding and Coping with Mommy Issues
Reading Time: 6 minutes In the symphony of human relationships, none holds the power to shape, mold, and influence quite like that of the mother. From the moment of conception, her presence, or absence, begins to imprint upon the soul of her child, leaving an indelible mark that echoes across a lifetime. Deep inside the…
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The beneficial nature of the musical experience
Reading time: 4 minutes Since the beginning of time, music has been a constant presence in the daily lives of people, and it has always been perceived as a universal language that sees no borders between cultures and provides nurture to the soul. However, its benefits are present far beyond the observable. Exactly this has…
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Why meditation is important: an analysis on the main practices
Reading time: 4 minutes Meditation is a term associated with several contemplative practices spread both in western world and in Asia. A useful term to describe what I’m talking about is “dhyana” which literally means “to see, to look”, “to show” indicating a state of mind of complete awareness and concentration, a practice of detachment…
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