This lecture will introduce, and look at the practical implications of, a pluralistic approach to counselling, psychotherapy and psychological practice. The pluralistic approach is a collaborative, integrative perspective, deeply rooted in humanistic and person-centred values. Its fundamental premise is that [...]
While Carl Rogers discussed the importance of the ‘core conditions’ in counselling and therapy, clients often claim that what is also therapeutic is being seen at the point of their need rather than at the point of service availability. In [...]
The United Kingdom arguably represents the leading front in the globalised therapeutic culture of ‘mindfulness’. Promoted predominantly as an effective therapeutic technique for the relief of stress, depression, and anxiety, mindfulness has moved rapidly from the Buddhist monasteries of [...]
Interesting Content and Research 3 Ways to Guarantee Long Term Happiness (According to Evolutionary Psychology) Are people more likely to believe in ‘climate change’ than ‘global warming’? Pandemic anxiety is making us sleepless, forgetful and angry. Here are tips for [...]
In the world of psychotherapy, John Bowlby was — and to some extent still is — an ambiguous figure. Trained as a psychoanalyst, and with a powerful academic mind, he was keen to place his discipline on a firm scientific [...]
Interesting Content and Research A Sense of Purpose Strengthens the Immune System How Psychology Researchers are responding to COVID-19 Mental Health & The Coronavirus - A Conversation with Mick Cooper and Fraser Smith Post Traumatic Growth: Why are some people [...]
What is a 'true' and 'false' self? It’s often said that to be truly happy we should align to our ‘authentic’ self, and be ‘true to ourselves’. It sounds like good advice – but how do we know who or [...]
https://youtu.be/lBjLuhf0HQ8 In this lecture, we will look at Jung's theory of individuation, where he maps out a path of psychological personality development that, ideally, culminates in greater self-knowledge. Intricately linked to this process is a gradual unfolding of the archetypal [...]
A group of neuroscientists wanted to figure out what goes on in the brain of a meditation master. Led by Dr. Richard Davidson at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, they connected 256 electrodes to a Tibetan monk named Matthieu Ricard, who [...]
https://youtu.be/d34lQ8LEYsk Why do we laugh? Is it really all about comedy and humour? Can we ever take laughter seriously? In this talk, Professor Sophie Scott will explore the evolutionary roles of laughter and explore its use by mammals. The lecture [...]
