This article describes the stress-relieving power of showing compassion in our relationships. For a more in-depth discussion about these themes, please listen to our podcast episode, Strengthening Self-Compassion. You can… Read more »
Tag: Positive Psychology
Strengthening Self-Compassion
Episode 46 – Strengthening Self-Compassion Chris and Rowan talk about an important topic, self-compassion. We discuss some reasons why people may not be particularly self-compassionate and then talk about some… Read more »
Self-Compassion Bolsters our Mental Health
Self-compassion is important for our mental health and wellbeing. Most of us will suffer from at least some form of mental distress at some point in our lives that could… Read more »
Supporting a Sense of Agency
Episode 45 – Supporting a Sense of Agency Chris and Rowan discuss the idea of encouraging personal agency in a mental health context. How can we gain more personal agency… Read more »
Agency Helps Us In Tough Times
An article about a main theme from the recent World Congress of the International Positive Psychology Association – the importance of having a sense of agency, especially when facing adversity.
The Mystery of the Mind – Beyond Conventional Healing
Episode 40 – The Mystery of the Mind – Beyond Conventional Healing Chris and Rowan build on the topic of placebo and talk about some of the stories related to… Read more »
Employing the Power of Placebo
Episode 39 – Employing the Power of the Placebo Chris and Rowan discuss the placebo effect and how we can best use it to benefit our mental health. We also… Read more »
Separating the Psycho-spiritual from Psychosis
Episode 37 – Separating the Psycho-spiritual from Psychosis We speak about one of Chris’s favourite topics, facing a spiritual crisis. In this episode, we discuss what a spiritual crisis is,… Read more »
The Hopefulness of the Hero’s Journey
Episode 34 – The Hopefulness of the Hero’s Journey In what is one of both Chris and Rowan’s favourite topics, we discuss the hero’s journey and its relevance in psychological… Read more »
The Helpfulness of Hope
Episode 32 – The Helpfulness of Hope How can you boost hope? What is the relevance of hope? How can you tell if someone has lost hope? This week, Chris… Read more »