The importance of meeting basic human needs, especially in parental and therapeutic relationships. The beautiful quote above vividly underlines the child's need to be discovered and pursued, on a psychological…
What is sarcasm and why are we discussing it here? Reasons for being sarcastic Sarcasm is a form of communicating one thing by saying the opposite. Sometimes sarcasm may be…
The psychology Last week in Greece, we celebrated the "No Anniversary Day" (OXI), which commemorates Greece's rejection of Italian claims and ultimatum on the 28th of October 1940., the country's…
Resentment as a defence mechanism Resentment might be a defence to avoid emotional pain. As such is a “reaction”, not the primary, real emotion. Its aim is to feel that…
Under the current circumstances of prolonged locked down due to COVID-19, the need for harmonious, constructive communication, especially within the family, becomes even more important. How the question above can…
The article provides an example of better communication when things go wrong (e.g. when anger or aggression is expressed) Definitions Authenticity How can we help our children to define, accept,…
What is the role of resentment? "..the absence of grief was evident in each man's house, as hard resolution entered their souls; yet, there are many things that touch the heart". Agamemnon, AeschylusGrief…
Is it good for us to be open? Are we open towards other people's ideas, thoughts, or opinions or we often impose our meaning on them? And if we impose…
How etymology helps us to understand denial’s psychological meaning Studying the etymology of certain words can, in some cases, be a useful tool in understanding better ourselves and the world…
Effective communication and participationWoody Allen, through his protagonist in the film “Whatever Works” (2009), says:“Everybody is happy to talk…full of misinformation” Although he refers to information on a variety of…