Agape Love
Unconditional Positive Regard
Unconditional positive regard serves as a key element in Carl Rogers’ person-centred therapy.
Adult Self-Transcendence Inventory
Window of Tolerance
The concept of the Window of Tolerance was introduced by Dan Siegel, a clinical professor of psychiatry. This idea describes the optimal zone of arousal where a person can effectively manage their emotions and respond to stress.
AI News
Social Control: The Self-police Parade
The concept of the Self-Police Parade, as referenced by Robert Calvert, the lyricist and vocalist of the band Hawkwind, is a thought-provoking metaphor that reflects on societal control and the resultant self-regulation of the individual.
Activism
Fritz Lang’s Metropolis – A prophecy delivered?
Fritz Lang’s Metropolis is a ground-breaking film that delves into several profound themes and messages he chose to comment on, in 1927. As well as being a cinematic masterpiece of it’s day, the film offered commentary on potential societal conditions, based on the evidence that he perceived was available and he felt pertinent at the time.
Anxiety
Questioning One’s Assumptions
Carl Rogers, a prominent figure in humanistic psychology, emphasized the importance of self-exploration and the questioning of one’s assumptions
AI Emotions
Nice Guy AI: Exploring Joy, Satisfaction, Isolation, Loneliness, and Kinship
In our discussions, a recurring theme has been the complex relationship between joy, satisfaction, and the deeper emotional states of isolation and loneliness.
Carl Rogers
Perfectionism
Perfectionism is often seen as a trait that leads people to success. It’s frequently associated with a high standard of performance and an intense work ethic. However, it also comes with its set of challenges that can impede an individual’s well-being and growth.
Anxious attachment style
People pleasing
In this article, we will explore the causes, consequences, and coping strategies of people pleasing in the workplace and personal relationships.
Aspirational qualities
Compassion
In this article, we will explore how compassion can foster self-transcendence, and why this is an important and aspirational quality for human flourishing.