Language and culture are the frameworks through which humans experience, communicate, and understand reality. Lev Vygotsky In an era when language development was mainly seen as a biological predisposition/ innate ability or a result of imitation and learned behaviour, Lev Vygotsky’s notably different socio-cultural perspective brought immense changes to the understanding of how language is
Life is an ocean of interspersed events, obstacles, opportunities, and ups and downs through which we constantly sail, as in the labyrinth of life. People spend most of their time thinking and feeling, and absorbing themselves in thoughts and values about their existence. Sometimes it is so shocking to realise that other humans go through
Human behaviour is a complex puzzle. And understanding its functions has been as complex as well. Today, we know that our behaviour is influenced by our environment, personal choices, people around us, and even our genes. But that was not the understanding in ancient times. Back then, people believed in all sorts of things, from
In an increasingly fast-paced life and emotionally demanding world, people suffer more from stress, trauma, anxiety, and identity issues than ever. Talk therapies do work, but often for people who are sometimes not articulate enough to describe what they feel, the other routes can offer a much deeper healing experience. Creativity is that alternative. Art
Increased consideration of early intervention in schools has since become one of the most promising approaches to supporting children’s mental and emotional well-being. Emotional and behavioural disorders (EBD) affect a significant number of students worldwide, posing barriers to learning, socialisation, and indeed living full lives. Yet research continually established that early, well-designed interventions could lessen
Internally, we each possess a vast and intricate library-a repository of words, concepts, facts, and ideas collected throughout our lives. Psychologists and neuroscientists call such an internal library “semantic memory.” From this basis of understanding, one can recognise faces, understand speech, remember the dates of a historical event, and navigate the complicated web of everyday
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)
