Become an informed consumer of telepsychology services—learn factors to take into account when considering online therapy and explore additional resources. With the click of a mouse or the tap of an app, you can have instant and inexpensive access to a therapist, or so make the claims of many new tools and technologies that want […]
Psychotherapeutic treatment based on trauma-focused therapy is highly effective for children and adolescents who have experienced repeated traumatic events such as sexual, physical or emotional abuse. Around 25 percent of children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Repeated physical, sexual and emotional traumatization in childhood in particular carries a high […]
Active monitoring and modifying of thought processes help us for self-regulation, involving self-awareness, critical analysis skills, and the ability to problem-solve. For students, having metacognitive skills means that they are able to recognise their own cognitive abilities, direct their own learning, evaluate their performance, understand what caused their successes or failures, and learn new strategies. […]
A metacognition checklist If you are new to meta-cognition, it will help to ask yourself the following questions about your teaching practice. 1. Have I included clear learning objectives? Students need to understand what their learning objectives are so that they can plan how to achieve them. The process of planning should involve learners identifying […]
Having this skill is essential for improving your own productivity and effectiveness Self-Questioning Self-questioning involves pausing throughout a task to consciously check your own actions. Without self-questioning, we may lack humility and awareness of our own faults. Most importantly, we would not be able to improve because we never took the time to ask ourselves […]
A powerful skill for building resilience Metacognition is a big word for something most of us do every day without even noticing: Thinking about our own thoughts. Reflecting on our thoughts is a big part of understanding our feelings and learning new things.When kids hit challenges — a hard math test, a fight with a […]
Metacognition is the process of thinking about one’s own thinking and learning. It involves knowing when you know, knowing when you don’t know, and knowing what to do when you don’t know. In other words, it involves self-monitoring and correcting your own learning processes. For example, you engage in metacognition if you notice that you […]
Apply basic research on clinical and educational setting In “Promoting Student Metacognition,” Tanner (2012) offers a handful of specific activities for biology classes, but they can be adapted to any discipline. She first describes four assignments for explicit instruction (p. 116): Preassessments—Encouraging Students to Examine Their Current Thinking: “What do I already know about this […]
Thinking about One’s Thinking Metacognition is, put simply, thinking about one’s thinking. More precisely, it refers to the processes used to plan, monitor, and assess one’s understanding and performance. Metacognition includes a critical awareness of a) one’s thinking and learning and b) oneself as a thinker and learner. Initially studied for its development in young […]
Researchers report metacognition therapies, or directing personal thoughts and emotions for the benefit of mental wellbeing, can have positive effects on the treatment of anxiety, depression, and addictions. In these times of virtual meet-ups, negative news overload and widespread uncertainty, it’s fair to say it has been a tough time for our brains. If you’ve […]
Metacognition is a big word for something most of us do every day without even noticing: Thinking about our own thoughts. Reflecting on our thoughts is a big part of understanding our feelings and learning new things.When kids hit challenges — a hard math test, a fight with a friend — it can be tempting […]
You may need medication, physical therapy, surgery, and so on. Psychotherapy can be a vital part of holistic treatment for all patients with medical conditions. Functional somatic disorders are common and costly, thereby driving the need for the development of effective brief treatment options. many studies showed that psychotherapy is a valid treatment option for diverse […]
Therapists need to start focusing on elder mental health Thanks to active lifestyles, healthier diets, exercise, and advances in medicine and healthcare, Americans are living longer. That trend, coupled with historically low birth rates, is transforming the United States into an older population. In fact, by 2030, it’s expected that every baby boomer will be […]
CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH IS OFTEN NEGLECTED When most of us think about folks going to therapy for mental health, we think about adults — people struggling with substance abuse, domestic violence survivors, folks going through a divorce, and those who are dealing with the loss of a loved one, for example. Unfortunately, many in society […]
New research on depression focuses on the immune system. KEY POINTS Inflammation plays a key role in the pathology of stress-related diseases. Inflammation can contribute to the development and severity of depression. Conventional mechanisms linking stress and disease have focused on the HPA axis and the sympathetic nervous system. Accumulating evidence indicates that stress is […]
How the built environment can help heal and prevent loneliness. KEY POINTS Where we live, work, play, and learn impacts our social health and how connected we are as a society. As cities invest in infrastructure, paying attention to how they impact loneliness and community well-being can benefit everyone. Design guidelines that can help you […]
It’s well known that our early years are important for good mental health in later life, but I’ve often been asked by parents why that is. Positive connections between caregivers and their children support a child’s biochemistry and neurobiology for a lifetime. It’s scientifically evidenced to be fundamental in laying the foundations for long-term psychological […]
How can a psychotherapist help someone looking for connection? One of the main reasons we’re all unfortunately hardwired to struggle as human beings is that two of our central needs often disconnect us from ourselves and others: our safety needs and our reward needs. Safety needs view everything and everyone with a problem-focus while reward […]
Maintaining positive connections with your teen can be difficult as they begin to find independence. This can be a challenging time for parents and teens to stay connected. Adolescents can react with a heightened sense of emotion and be more impulsive with their decisions. I often hear parents during this period ask why a child […]
emotional/physical/sexual abuse before the age of 18) is known to be a risk factor for the development of major depressive disorder in adulthood Adults with major depressive disorder who have a history of childhood trauma experience symptom improvement after pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, or combination treatment. The results of a new study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, suggest […]
the course of ineffectively treated depression carries significant medical risk. Depression has long been associated with an increased risk of dementia, and now a new study provides evidence that timely treatment of depression could lower the risk of dementia in specific groups of patients. Over 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, a disabling neurocognitive […]
data from smartphones and wearable devices might be used to identify people with symptoms of depression and anxiety. With a shortage of therapists, help with mental health problems is being sought from digital interventions, where elements of psychological treatment are offered via computer programs or mobile applications. According to a study, smart devices can help […]
Social connection is one of the ingredients of life most strongly associated with well-being. Performing acts of kindness seems to be one of the best ways to promote those connections.” People suffering from symptoms of depression or anxiety may help heal themselves by doing good deeds for others, new research shows. The study found that […]
To understand what is unhealthy, we first have to define what is healthy. KEY POINTS While each family is different, there are some common elements that can contribute to a healthy family environment. Respecting opinions and personal needs, as well as showing respect, are all part of healthy family systems. In isolation, one or more […]
New research confirms that even small amounts of alcohol have real health risks. KEY POINTS It turns out that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol daily does not—as previously thought—protect health or contribute to a longer life. New research confirms increases in the risks of numerous health problems and dying prematurely, even with modest drinking. A […]
We can learn to bring more awareness to our own emotions and needs. KEY POINTS Pushing down anger, prioritizing duty, and trying not to disappoint others are leading causes of chronic illness. Ignoring or suppressing how we feel and what we need revs up our stress response, pushing our body toward inflammation. Our need to […]
The infamous seven-year itch is real. How to avoid becoming a statistic. KEY POINTS Statistics show that the average length of first marriages when couples divorce is eight years. The underlying dynamic is that our needs have changed over time, and the structure we’ve built no longer fits us. Couples divorce or distract. The key […]
A new study finds differences between men and women in the “widowhood effect.” KEY POINTS The death of a spouse affects people differently, but many experience negative health effects. Men and women are affected differently by the death of a spouse. Man have a higher likelihood of dying themselves after the death of their spouse […]
There’s great potential for the use of VR and mobile phone apps as a means of self-guided treatment for people struggling with often-crippling phobias. Results from a University of Otago, Christchurch trial suggest fresh hope for the estimated one-in-twelve people worldwide suffering from a fear of flying, needles, heights, spiders and dogs. The trial, led […]
Increase the prevalence of care for psychological well-being to help people with CHD experience a full and healthy life. Although many individuals born with congenital heart defects develop resilience and have a high quality of life, they may face a variety of health-related psychological and social challenges throughout their lives. More mental health support that […]
Psychological Intervention for Adolescent’s Depression With rising prevalence of depression in adolescents, screening requirements are increasingly falling on pediatric primary care providers, who are encountering more at-risk patients. A new literature review in Harvard Review of Psychiatry underscores the evidence that non-traditional, so-called lifestyle interventions can help providers meet the growing need for youth depression […]
Importance of Continuous Psychotherapy: Once again, the course of ineffectively treated depression carries significant medical risk.” Depression has long been associated with an increased risk of dementia, and now a new study provides evidence that timely treatment of depression could lower the risk of dementia in specific groups of patients. Over 55 million people worldwide […]
Importance of Early Psycho therapeutic Interventions Patients with treatment-resistant depression have a 23 per cent higher risk of death than other depressed patients. They also have twice as much outpatient care and spend three times the number of days in inpatient care. These are findings of a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry by researchers […]
Psychotherapy with Electronic , Online Intervention With a shortage of therapists, help with mental health problems is being sought from digital interventions, where elements of psychological treatment are offered via computer programs or mobile applications. According to a study, smart devices can help identify people with symptoms of depression and anxiety. Every year, 400 million […]
Dr. Saied Malihialzackerini’s Certificate of Appreciation from President of Psychology and Counseling Organization of I.R.Iran Dear Dr.Saied MAlihialzackerini We hereby express our appreciation and thanks to your Excellencies for proposing, designing, implementing, and operating the new website , web based platforms of membership, licensing, and web-based administrative automation for Psychology and Counseling Organization of I.R.Iran […]
Develop a Clearer, Sharper, Healthier Brain in 6 Simple Steps STEP #1: Enjoy a Brain-Healthy Diet Discover plant-based foods that can help prevent cognitive decline. The flexible, unrestrictive diet shown to reduce Alzheimer’s risk by up to 53% in a study. The best vitamins and nutrients for brain health and their food sources. Brain-damaging foods […]
Foods you should eat to help fight inflammation You might be surprised to learn that diet plays an important role in chronic inflammation– digestive bacteria release chemicals that may spur or suppress inflammation. The types of bacteria that populate our gut and their chemical byproducts vary according to the foods we eat. Some foods encourage […]
Worsening shoulder pain can keep you from enjoying daily activities. Understanding what’s wrong is the first step to finding relief. Dear Reader, Shoulder pain can seem like a mild annoyance at first…but it can quickly escalate and restrict your movement, making routine activities difficult and painful. It’s time to seek relief. In Healing Shoulder Pain, […]
Say goodbye to the yo-yo dieting treadmill and lose weight with NO calorie-counting… NO starvation… and NO deprivation Dear Reader, Most of us have been on a weight-loss diet at one time or another. And we’ve all likely enjoyed the sweet taste of success. But then life happens and, slowly but surely, the pounds creep […]
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