9 articles
The Healing Power of Animals: How Pet Therapy Supports Psychological Wellbeing
Anyone who has a pet likely understands the potential healing power of animals. Returning home to a faithful companion can bring us immense...
Why Play Therapy and Play-Based Learning Matter in Child Development
Play therapy and play-based learning both centre around the element of play, but are used in different contexts. In this post, we will...
What is Genetic Psychology?
Genetic psychology explores how our genetic makeup, or DNA, can influence our thoughts, behaviour, emotions, and overall mental health. Genetics is a complex...
What is Emotional First Aid?
When we injure ourselves physically, we immediately look for help. For example, when we cut ourselves, we reach for disinfectant and plasters. However,...
What is Gestalt Therapy?
Fritz Perls, Laura Perls, and Paul Goodman developed Gestalt therapy in the 1940s and 1950s. Gestalt psychology and psychoanalytic trends of the time...