Psychology

Rejection Sensitivity: How often it occurs and how it affects our feelings and behaviors

While living with high degrees of rejection sensitivity is emotionally painful, the good news is that it is totally treatable, with good rates of success. 

By DR MIKE GROPPER
25/11/2024

The Stanford Prison Experiment: What went wrong in the experiment that horrified the world?

The basement of a Stanford University building was transformed into a makeshift prison for the 1971 study.

Hypnosis for healing: Galilee Medical Center launches hypnosis training course for staff

The hypnosis course will allow medical and psychological professionals to take the Health Ministry's licensing exam and become licensed hypnotists.

Number of suicides could increase as security situation continues, Israeli experts say

The researchers noted that the current study referred to the general population in Israel, but there are also specific groups at increased risk during national crises or wars.

Why we struggle to say no: insights from neuropsychologist Alba Cardalda

Cardalda, a Spanish neuropsychologist, has explored the challenges people face in setting boundaries in her book "How to Tell Someone to Go to Hell Politely.

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Simchat Torah: Using joy to overcome pain

Psychological theory offers some important understanding of how we can approach this year’s Simchat Torah.

Finding joy amid sorrow: Lessons from Rebbe Nachman on embracing pain and growth

Rebbe Nachman of Breslov teaches that joy can coexist with sorrow. After a personal tragedy, one rabbi reflects on how pain can lead to growth and renewal, offering insights for the new year.

By LEO DEE
29/09/2024

Therapist explains how to use humor to fight Iran's psychological warfare

In challenging times, humor helps to sustain the psychological immune system by altering how we feel, think, and behave.

Editor's Notes: Freud would have a field day with Nasrallah

Nasrallah’s speech, when viewed through this lens, reads less like a statement of facts and more like a diary of denials.

19/09/2024

Embracing change: Learning how to mentally prepare for aliyah

By choosing to make aliyah, you’re not just taking a step into the unknown – you’re stepping into a future filled with possibilities.

By DR. LIRAZ MARGALIT
18/09/2024
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