Does a psychologist have to be kind? If a psychologist, advertising his services, positions himself as a "good psychologist", then how professional is it?
The first love of a teenager. How not to become a Montague and a Capulet. The first tooth, the first word, the first step … Everything that happens to a person for the first time is painted with a bright color. Here is the first love - a special, unique feeling
Children are hostages of divorce. Is there a way to avoid the dire consequences of divorce on the child's psyche? Of course there is - if both parents are committed to respecting and protecting his interests
Children are hostages of divorce. Until recently, divorce was perceived as something out of the ordinary, destroying all conceivable moral foundations. Today they have become completely commonplace - spouses disperse in search of new opportunities and a new life
Loneliness - Happiness or Curse? Loneliness is associated with freedom and self-realization. If a person can live the way he wants (and does not depend on anyone), then he feels himself a true master and creator of his life
Guardianship is for the good of the child. The guardianship and guardianship authorities have long been the subject of phobias for many parents. There has been an increase in the number of alarming messages that the guardianship makes checks, and sometimes takes the child from a completely prosperous family. Let's discuss objectively all the pros and cons
Shopping till you drop. Why are we buying more than we need? Ah, those sensations of tickling delight when, having come home, you take out a divine bag or shoes from a famous designer from a crisp bag
Addictive technologies against our children. Scientists-futurists have one gloomy law: any technology developed for the benefit of humanity will eventually be used against humans
Study abroad (possible). It seems to us that the coveted diploma of a European or American university will forever protect the child from the anxieties and troubles of adult life in a modern highly competitive society, that the cherished certificate guarantees him a comfortable existence and lifelong success
Children's hysteria. What to do for parents. Imagine a picture: shop / playground / street (underline as required). A child is lying on the floor and yelling. A woman with a crimson complexion stands nearby
The need to be human. Part 1. Definition and use in psychology of a spiritually-oriented model of basic needs of an individual
How to respond to criticism? About correct feedback. In words, we all take comments calmly. We are not children after all
A specialist or a charlatan? Not all psychologists are equally helpful. It is sad to admit it, but not all people who call themselves psychologists are able to provide qualified assistance to clients. How to avoid a collision with an incompetent specialist?
Why are we offended. We seem to be a little confused with this "childish" emotion of resentment. Some authors in their articles (and even entire books) give advice
Be a man! Why are gender lenses dangerous in education? I have a worried family at the reception: dad is a military man, mom is a doctor, and their late child, a 15-year-old boy. Unlike the massive dad, the boy is all like a mom - a fragile physique, blond hair almost to the waist, soft oval of the face
Maternal burnout: admit not to be ashamed. The topic of maternal burnout has long remained out of sight of researchers. Even today, women who declare negative feelings about their own motherhood are accused of “infantilism”, “egocentrism”, and even “narcissistic defect” - and these are certified psychologists
Why does a woman not want her ex-husband to communicate with the child. As a rule, after a divorce, children live with their mother, and the father must pay child support
USE: instruction for the whole family. There are several variables in the task “to pass the exam and not die in the process”, and we will start with them. Pupil - School - Institute
Maslow's pyramid and others. We are all familiar with Maslow's theory of human needs, known as the Maslow Pyramid. Did you know that there are many other interesting psychological theories on this topic?
Let's talk about divorce constructively. How to explain to a child? Your conversation with your child is a kind of point of no return. This event will forever be in your child's life, in his memories, even if you later change your mind about divorce
The exam is coming soon! Three tips for those preparing for exams
On vacation with friends. 7 rules for a comfortable vacation. If you cannot imagine your travels without a cheerful company, how to make your vacation bring only positive emotions? What to think in advance if you are going to travel with friends?
How to overcome grief after a disaster. What can you counter the destructive effects of stress? How to avoid traumatizing the psyche as a result of misfortune or grief? For example, such as the fire in the Kemerovo shopping center "Winter cherry", which killed 60 people, including 37 children
Catastrophe: the rules of survival. With the development of civilization, the number of catastrophes is inexorably increasing, and at the same time the number of human victims is multiplying
We bring up a real man. In my practice, consultations with the request: "Am I raising my son too much like a woman?" happen regularly
For and against patriarchy. Professor of the University of Toronto, clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson is called the guardian of the patriarchy
Music neurosis
Separation: a parental perspective. In every family there comes a time when it is time for a child to leave his parents. Are the parents themselves ready for this?
Laughing man. Humor has long been considered the difference between humans and animals. He is social in his origin and universal in his functions and manifestations
Psychological maturity: how to recognize a male baby
Mom and me: psychological problems of an incomplete family
The dangers of gender socialization. Instructions on how to "properly" raise children of different sexes are found in works from antiquity to the present day
People from planet Earth. Mechanisms of gender socialization. According to John Gray's book Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, women and men differ
To beat or not to beat? Corporal punishment as a way of education. It's no secret that in our country, despite the propaganda of non-violent upbringing of children
Why are our children lonely? I'll start from the end: unfortunately, there is no way to speed up the process of socialization. It (the process) can be optimized or re-created, but first you need to find out what is really going on with your children
Don't let go and don't give up! Anti-guidance for parents. I hope the non-standard presentation of the material will help the reader to extract and remember the most important. I am sure that an attentive reader will correctly "decipher" all the provocative ideas and advice of the author
How to teach a teenager to be friends with a bad mood? A 12-year-old boy who was caught by his parents drunk at the consultation. Previously, he was not seen drinking alcohol. To the question: "Why did you do this?" replies: "The teacher yelled at me in class, I was in a bad mood"
"I am loved less!" About unloved children. Have you heard the anecdote: “I love my sons equally, both Artyom and non-Artyom”?
5 myths about fatherhood and motherhood. In the 21st century, it would seem that no one will be surprised by the ideas of gender equality. Both women and men run states, fly into space, and conduct business projects. However, in the sphere of parenting, gender stereotypes are so deeply rooted that they are practically not questioned and critically analyzed
King Laius never dreamed of … Was there a "Oedipus complex"? "Oedipus complex" - unconscious (or partially conscious) sexual attraction to the parent of the opposite sex and dual (ie, jealousy and love at the same time) feelings in relation to the parent of the same sex