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Heuristics: What They Are and How to Use Them

How heuristics help in decision making.

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How to Communicate with Older People Without Conflict

Psychologist Elena Tumanova-Machinskaya explains how to improve communication with loved ones.

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What is Ownership?

Possessiveness in relationships: we explain what it is and how to deal with it.

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How to Develop Self-Discipline: 4 Tips

Should I choose: another half hour in bed or some exercise? Scrolling through social media or doing my English homework? Self-discipline helps me make the decision.

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What is felinotherapy?

How does cat therapy work?

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Free psychological help in Russia – 18 organizations

A list of services you can contact if you need a psychologist right now but don't have the money for a consultation.

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Mental Self-Regulation: Methods and Examples

Why it's important to be able to support yourself and what will help you in difficult times.

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Why Narcissists Are Dangerous: 5 Reasons

A detailed analysis of the specifics of a narcissist's influence on his victim.

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What is Socratic Dialogue?

Principles, examples and application of Socratic dialogue.

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Ethics of Psychologists and Psychotherapists: 7 Examples of Gross Violations

Natalia Bekhtereva discusses what the code of ethics says about sex with former clients, a doctor's heavy workload, and unfulfilled promises.

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Infantilism: What It Is and How to Fight It

A psychologist explains why infantilism is harmful not only to others but also to the individual, and how to combat it.

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Core Beliefs: What They Are and How to Change Them

A psychologist explains where deep-seated beliefs come from, how they influence our lives, and whether they can be transformed.