Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Definition, Examples & Explanation-Being Institute

What Is Maslows Hierarchy of Needs?

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 6 words · Steven Stewart

Master's in Counseling Degree Options and Career Paths

Most states require you to obtain a master’s degree and state licensure to be a counselor. This article will review some of the master’s degrees that are available for counseling. Types of Degrees Counseling is certainly not a “one-size-fits-all” option. PeopleImages.com / Getty Images You may also be interested in marriage and family therapy or social work. Master of Arts vs. Master of Science The Master of Arts (M.A.) You may have a bachelor’s degree in literature, history, philosophy, ethics, etc....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Ellen Cooke

Master's in Psychology Prerequisites

Can you get a master’s in psychology with a different bachelor’s? Can you get a master’s in psychology with a different bachelor’s in another subject? You may need to complete these prerequisite courses before gaining full admission to a graduate program. PeopleImages.com / Getty Images Can You Switch to Psychology? Yes, but there are a few important things you’re gonna wanna consider. Common Master’s in Psychology Prerequisites Start by looking at a few graduate programs that interest you....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Carl Pace

Mastering Self-Control: The Power of Urge Surfing

But what if there was a better way? Enter urge surfing, which empowers you to do exactly that. It’s a mental technique in which you reframe your craving into a wave, visually and emotionally. Westend61 / Getty Images That wave will come towards you, crest, and recede. When it has passed, your craving will have subsided. Rather, it’s an emotional exercise that you’re able to in your own mind. This process can lead you to become more in control over your own life....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Albert Mitchell

Masturbation and Your Marriage

Masturbation is a common and healthy behavior.It can also be a challenging topic to discuss. You might have troubletalking about sex with your partner, so you feel too embarrassed to bring it up. For some married couples, the subject may even feel “taboo” to talk about openly. Brand New Images / Iconica / Getty Images Learning the facts about masturbation in marriage is important to addressing any concerns you may have....

April 26, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Matthew Newman

Matthew Johnson Is Expanding Acceptance of Psychedelics

So far, evidence suggests they could treat many mental health conditionsfrom depression to addiction, to PTSD. Matthew Johnson, PhD Its not that we found these things didnt work. Its more that they were sacrificed because of how central psychedelics became in the culture wars at the time. Photo by Johns Hopkins Medicine Johnson points out a few reasons psychedelics got caught in the crosshairs back then. For starters, they were much stronger than they are today....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Christine Gonzalez

Matthew Tull, PhD

Highlights Experience Dr. Matthew Tull is a former writer for Verywell Mind covering PTSD. He conducts research on anxiety disorders (specifically PTSD) and substance use problems. Dr. Tull has extensive clinical and research experience in the area of anxiety disorders, including PTSD. Dr. Tull is a professor of psychology at the University of Toledo in Ohio. His current research is focused on identifying and better understanding factors underlying substance abuse among individuals with PTSD....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Shelley Dunn

Mature vs. Primitive Defense Mechanisms

SilviaJansen / Getty Images Defense mechanisms are methods people use to cope with feelings of stress or anxiety. These methods can vary widely in their degree of helping or potentially causing further harm. For most people, defense mechanisms are unconscious behaviors. SilviaJansen / Getty Images Sigmund Freud, the renowned psychoanalyst, was the first person to propose the idea ofdefense mechanisms. At a Glance Defense mechanisms are ways to manage feelings of anxiety....

April 26, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Jennifer White

Max Wertheimer Biography (1880-1943)

Max Wertheimer was a founding figures of the Gestalt psychology school of thought. His father was an educator, and serving as a teacher and the director of a local school. Wertheimer had an early interest in music, but he also became fascinated with philosophy. He originally studied law at university, but soon switched to philosophy and psychology. In 1904, he graduated summa cum laude with a doctorate degree from the University of Wurzburg....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Mr. Kenneth Obrien

McLean Screening Instrument for Borderline Personality Disorder

There’s no biologically based test to definitively diagnose borderline personality disorder. Reliability and Validity The McLean Screening Instrument for BPD has demonstrated valid, reliablepsychometric properties. It has adequate internal consistency andtest-retest reliability. Hero Images / Getty Images Which Assessment for BPD Is Best? Once BPD is diagnosed, however, the clinician candevelop a treatment planto address it. Rather, it’s a screening tool that helps determine the likelihood that a person has BPD....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Jillian Novak

Meal Planning for Eating Disorder Recovery

Recovery from all eating disorders requires the normalization of regular eating patterns. Research has shown that this goal is best accomplished through planned and structured eating. In an outpatient setting, a person in recovery needs to implement a structured eating plan on their own. Gary Burchell, Taxi, Getty Images If someone with an eating disorder is afraid of binge eating, they might not keep their kitchen stocked. Mealtimes can be stressful for the families of someone recovering from an eating disorder....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Anthony Long

Meaningful Quotes: About Friends, Life, & Family​-Being Institute

What Are Meaningful Quotes? (A Definition) Why Are Meaningful Quotes Important?

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 11 words · Robert Flores

Media Literacy in the Modern Age

How do we understand and evaluate all of these media messages we encounter daily? Well, it’s this neat little skill called media literacy. Media literacy is seen as an essential 21st-century skill by educators and scholars, includingmedia psychologists. Morsa Images / Getty Images However, research findings consistently demonstrate that people are impacted by the media messages they consume. The researchers concluded that media literacy training could help prevent eating disorders in high-risk individuals....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Cory Smith