Category: Psychology
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Read more: Social IsolationSocial isolation, a measurable lack of social contact, poses significant health risks, comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes daily. It differs from loneliness, which is subjective. Modern societal changes contribute to this issue, affecting physical and…
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Read more: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), developed by Albert Ellis, challenges traditional therapy models by asserting that emotional disturbances stem from rigid beliefs rather than events. Central to REBT is the ABC model, which helps clients…
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Read more: Epistemic Trust
Human beings rely heavily on socially transmitted knowledge, allowing us to learn language, skills, and cultural meanings. This reliance is a double-edged sword; while it enables knowledge accumulation, it also risks misinformation. Epistemic trust, the…
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Read more: Mentalization: Understanding Minds, Emotions, and Relationships
Mentalization is the ability to understand one’s own and others’ behavior through underlying mental states, such as thoughts and feelings. It develops through interactions with caregivers, promoting emotional regulation and interpersonal understanding. This capacity is…
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Read more: Restorative Justice
Imagine a justice system that does not begin with the question, “What law was broken, and how should the offender be punished?” but instead asks, “Who was harmed, what do they need, and what must…
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Read more: Cognitive Fusion
Human cognition allows us to plan and solve problems but can also lead to suffering through cognitive fusion, where thoughts become mistaken for reality. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) aims to create psychological flexibility, enabling…
