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Art therapy is a technique rooted in the idea that creative expression can foster healing and mental well-being. People have been relying on the arts for communication, self-expression, and healing for thousands of years. But art therapy didn’t start to become a formal program until the 1940s. Blend Images - KidStock / Brand X Pictures / Getty Images In many cases, it might be used in conjunction with otherpsychotherapytechniques such asgroup therapyorcognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)....

Who Experiences ASMR? Just like not everyonegets chills when they listen to emotional music, not everyone experiences ASMR. It is important to note, however, that everyone responds to triggers differently. AndreyPopov / Getty Images The effects of ASMR are understood to be calming and somewhat sedating, while chills are more physiologically arousing. However, ASMR can occur without any touch. “So in some ways, it’s almost like a synesthetic experience. Mindful Moment Need a breather?...

That might present itself as an inability to communicate clearly, read others emotions, and/or clearly express oneself. However, a lack of verbal communication is neither a failing nor a lack of intelligence. History of Asperger’s/Autism Aspergers is named after the Viennese pediatrician Hans Asperger. Verywell / Bailey Mariner Back in the mid-1940s, he noted a recurring theme of social struggle in some of his patients. For many years, Aspergers syndrome was considered its own isolated disorder....

Associative memory is thought to be mediated by the medial temporal lobe of the brain. Types of Associative Memory There are two main types of associative memory:implicit and explicit. Implicit associative memory is an unconscious process relying onpriming, whereas explicit associative memory involvesconsciousrecollection. Getty / Marco Bottigelli Explicit Associative Memory Explicit associative memory relies on conscious recollection of information or events. Below are some ways to practice the retrieval of associations....

What Is Astraphobia? Astraphobia is the fear of thunder and lightning. Storms are natural phenomena that inspire strong emotions in both humans and animals, including fear. john finney photography/Getty Images At times, this fear may represent astraphobia. The DSM-5-TR estimates that 8-12% of adults in the U.S. experience a specific phobia each year. Symptoms are often heightened when people are alone. Many people with astraphobia seek shelter beyond normal protection from the storm....

It is a psychological explanation for the emotional bonds and relationships between people. This theory suggests that people are born with a need to forge bonds with caregivers. These early bonds set the foundation for later relationships and continue to influence attachments throughout life. Verywell / JR Bee He described attachment as a “lasting psychological connectedness between human beings. “Bowlby was interested in understanding the anxiety and distress that children experience when separated from their primary caregivers....

Fiordaliso / Getty Images What is attachment therapy? Attachment therapy explores how someone’s childhood experiences might affect their ability to form meaningful bonds as an adult. Caroline Fenkel, DSW, co-founder and chief clinical officer of Charlie Health. Fiordaliso / Getty Images She continues, It really boils down to doing inner-child work. Click below to listen now. What Is Attachment Theory? To understand attachmenttherapy, its important to know about attachmenttheory. It’s based on extensive research by psychologistJohn Bowlbyinto how young children attach to their parents and caregivers....

Attentional bias is the tendency to pay attention to some things while simultaneously ignoring others. This represents a jot down ofcognitive bias. This bias can affect our decisions, memories, and behaviors. Dimitri Vervitsiotis / Getty Images What Is Attentional Bias? Attentional bias is a phenomenon in which people pay more attention to certain types of stimuli. The attentional bias can be adaptive in many situations, particularly if you are dealing with threats....

People with atypical depression experience mood reactivity. In other words, a person’s mood can temporarily improve if something positive happens. Symptoms include low mood, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, and short-lived improvements in mood when positive events occur. Verywell / Alison Czinkota Effective treatments are available, which may include SSRIs, MAOIs, and psychotherapy. The reasons some people experience atypical depression are not known. Brain chemistry, including problems with the functioning of neurotransmitters and neurotransmitter receptors, may play a role....

What does it mean to be on “the spectrum?” The condition is lifelong, and symptoms can vary considerably from one person to the next. Symptoms involve challenges or differences in intellectual, language, social, and motor abilities. Verywell / Laura Porter Symptoms of autism include repetitive behaviors, limited interests, and problems with interaction. People who have milder autism symptoms are often able to function in their daily lives. Autism is usually diagnosed in childhood, but sometimes it isn’t identified until later in life....

Autocratic leaders typically make choices based on their ideas and judgments and rarely accept advice from followers. Autocratic leadership involves absolute, authoritarian control over a group. Like other leadership styles, the autocratic style has both some benefits and some weaknesses. Verywell / Hugo Lin It certainly can be when overused or applied to the wrong groups or situations. Some projects requirestrong leadershipto get things accomplished quickly and efficiently. If so, the chances are that your grade or job performance suffered as a result....

Someone with a phobia develops maladaptive coping mechanisms to make it avoid the object of their fear. This article covers what automatonophobia is, and what its causes, symptoms, and complications are. Symptoms of Automatonophobia This fear can manifest in many ways. Paolo Cordelli / Lonely Planet Images / Getty Images Some people are afraid only of wax figures, others of dolls. You may be unable to enter a display that houses automatons....

The Fear of Stairs or Slopes Robyn Hodgson / EyeEm / Getty Images What Is Bathmophobia? Bathmophobia is the extreme fear of stairs or slopes. Even thinking about stairs or slopes may trigger the symptoms of the phobia. Robyn Hodgson / EyeEm / Getty Images Bathmophobia can be seen in both children and adults. It is also fairly common among animals, particularly household pets. Dogs trained as service animals may be rejected because of their fear of stairs....