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Alfred Adler, a pivotal figure in the early development of psychotherapy, saw the importance of personal choice, cooperation, and connectedness in overcoming ...

Everyone was excited about the party, but I dreaded it. Just thinking about it made me struggle to breathe. I’ve tried going before, but at [...] ...

The science supporting positive psychology has sparked a huge increase in degree programs. It makes sense: When we understand the “why” of positive human ...

10 Dec 2019 by Nicole Celestine, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Character strengths are an indispensable aspect of positive psychology. They are a collection of personal abilities ...

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