Human beings are hardwired for connection. From infancy onward, we seek relationships that impart a sense of safety, value, and understanding. Central to this theory is attachment, pioneered in the mid-20th century by the British psychoanalyst John Bowlby. Bowlby’s work on attachment laid the foundation for what was to evolve into the Circle of Security-
One of the most powerful tools we develop as humans is our language ability. It is instrumental in how we connect with others, express our thoughts, and understand the world around us. But no one is born speaking. Language development begins from the moment a child is born. Its progression happens in stages, with each
Ageing is a global phenomenon, yet with it come problems that affect the emotional, psychological, and social elements of one’s life. Geriatric counselling is a group of psychotherapeutic treatments directed toward the mental health requirements of the elderly population. This takes into account several complexities, including losses, physical impairments, chronic illnesses, cognitive decline, and other
The concept of intelligence has for many years fascinated psychologists, educators, and philosophers. For many years, intelligence tests attempted to measure intelligence, and intelligence was thought to be a single ability of problem-solving skills and logical thinking. But this rather narrow view was shattered by Gardner’s new set of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI)
Psychological research has given much attention to factors that affect mental health conditions. However, over the years, various psychological models have been used to explain psychological disorders, which include the biological model (Schwartz & Corcoran, 2010), psychodynamic model (Strieker & Gold, 1988), cognitive-behavioural model (Hofmann, 2014), and the humanistic-existential model (Frankl, 2024). In addition to these, the
Often regarded as the peak of love and commitment, marriage is celebrated with much joy and high aspirations. Still, the post-wedding trip or post-marital life presents difficulties. In adapting to shared responsibilities, varied family dynamics, job demands, intimacy problems, or maybe evolving personal objectives have become important sources of stress, misunderstanding, and unhappiness. In such
While sometimes emotions are subtle or overwhelming, children do not always know how to put them into words. Just as adults sometimes need to talk through their problems, sometimes it works for children to express themselves in the language they know best: play. Play therapy uses a structured and theoretically based approach through the medium
Early childhood is indeed the very beginning in human development; it is a formative period when experiences not only shape behaviour but also the structuring and functioning of the brain. From the prenatal period into early childhood stages of development, the brain has been undergoing accelerated rapid growth, making it highly susceptible to environmental factors, either
Psychology is the examination of the intellect and actions. Historically, psychology belonged to philosophy and arose from it. Picture a busy street, where people giggle, debate, or simply scroll through their phones. Why do they behave like this? Why do a few individuals appear to be cheerful, whereas others battle with uneasiness or discouragement? Psychology
One of the most complex yet rewarding roles a person can take on is that of parenting. A delicate balance of nurturing, guiding, disciplining, and empowering, the appropriate parenting style can help children become healthy and capable adults. Good parenting takes time and effort. It is not just the quantity of time parents spend with children
