Psychology for Life
Psychology for Life
The discipline of psychology has come up with many insights that can improve how we understand ourselves and others, and how we live and enjoy life. These insights are often hidden in academic journals and expensive books, which many people don’t have access to. I have created this blog to share with you learning from my university education, plus life and work experience.
Themes within the blog are psychological concepts explained in everyday language, thoughts about interesting issues within psychology and reviews of materials such as books, YouTube videos and apps.
Female Veterans’ Experiences of Reintegrating After Military Service
This blog summarises a review of all available research where female veterans talk about their experiences of reintegration into civilian life after military service.
Why is it hard to change?
If change was easy I wouldn’t find much work as a clinical psychologist. This blog focuses on insights from areas of psychology that explain why change is hard and what we can do about it.
What helps veterans successfully manage post-traumatic stress?
The following blog summarises my doctoral research thesis which was titled ‘What helps veterans successfully manage post-traumatic stress?’
Who is Therapy for?
We all have mental health and we all need to actively manage it. Not doing so is the same as not managing our physical health – difficulties develop, some of which may be preventable and all of which need attending to.