Communication is the basis of human and non-human interaction. We can all communicate with a touch or a sound, a look or a symbol, a word or a sentence and also by doing or saying nothing at all. Communication can be verbal and non-verbal and...
Shyness is an emotional state which combines a behavioural reserve and elements of anxiety when faced with social situations. It is normal for all children to experience it sometimes as part of learning about life and growing up. Toddlers up to roughly two years old...
As some of you might recall, form a psychology blog that I sent a few months ago that emotional development begins with the fundamental stages of being and doing. These stages are essential for young people to have a sense of self and feel that...
Positive psychology is a relative new field in psychology terms and has only been around for approximately 30 years. The concept is that if we do not recognise and value key positive traits within our lives, it impacts negatively on mental health and well-being. The...
One’s life is full of challenges and stresses, which play essential role in evolution of our skills, strengths and qualities and sadly can drive us into mental and physical exhaustion at the same time. The truth is that emotional reaction to losing a teddy bear...
Many young people may be dealing with, on a daily basis, feelings of unworthiness and a lack of personal value. This factor could be influenced by external issues such as early year’s experiences, the quality of relationships in the young person’s life or within child...