This kids activity is great for your brain Whether you use colored pencils, felt-tip pens or even pastels, coloring is becoming a fun activity that is attracting more and more adults. On TikTok, the hashtag #ColoringTok gets millions of views, and with good reason: coloring is not only an enjoyable pastime, but it also serves … Read more
Adopt Polyvagal, the wellness technique that fights trauma Trauma, considered as “shock” or “damage”, is an event that causes a painful emotional state and especially suffering. We can talk about physical trauma in the case of a physical accident, but also about psychological suffering caused by, for example, emotional shock. Like many injuries, trauma has … Read more
The Social Acceptance Scale is part of the Children’s Self-Perception Profile developed by Susan Harter. It measures children’s perceptions of their social acceptance by their peers, focusing on areas such as popularity, friendships and general acceptance among other children. A positive perception of social acceptance is closely linked to better mental health, higher self-esteem, and … Read more
Here are three things you do without thinking that make you unhappy The pursuit of happiness is eternal, for some it even seems unattainable. However, it is not meaningless and it is possible to thrive in your everyday life. How ? By implementing some habits as well as adopting positive behavior. Furthermore, certain practices can … Read more
These two approaches have been adopted by socially comfortable people When we talk about our confidence, sometimes we only talk about one type of confidence. Our first thought goes to the belief about who we are. However, there is a kind of confidence associated with our ease in society and with others. it is social … Read more
The Classmate Support Scale is a subscale of the Social Support Scale for Children developed by Susan Harter. It assesses children’s perceptions of social support from classmates. Specifically, it assesses the extent to which children feel popular, liked, included, and heard by their peers. A higher perception of peer support is associated with improved social … Read more
Can’t you share your feelings? Consequences on your mental health When a problem is bothering them, some people like to “let it go.” This avoidance strategy may seem effective in avoiding confrontation, but it often hides a deep fear of rejection or anger, inherited from a complex family or social past. However, this habit of … Read more
The Close Friends Support Scale is a subscale of the Social Support Scale for Children developed by Susan Harter. It measures the perception of support from close friends, focusing on their ability to listen, understand and help children overcome their problems. Support from close friends plays a vital role in children’s emotional development, social competence … Read more
3 preconceived ideas that prevent you from recognizing liars For many decades researchers have wanted to uncover the secrets of lying. It’s undeniable, these constant compromises with the truth are scary and it hurts to be duped. Especially because lies severely hinder our search for truth. But being busy calling out liars, we sometimes take … Read more
5 signs that your relationship is going on without love A relationship may seem stable and harmonious while it lacks one essential ingredient: love. You share a well-organized daily life, you manage responsibilities smoothly, and your loved ones see you as an exemplary couple. Still, deep inside there remains a feeling of loneliness or disconnection. … Read more