by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jul 14, 2025 | Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Happiness, Psychotherapy
Jungian therapy, also known as Jungian analysis or analytical psychology, is a depth-oriented approach to psychotherapy developed by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. Unlike traditional psychoanalysis, which focuses primarily on past experiences and unconscious...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 31, 2025 | Depression, Happiness, Psychotherapy
Severe depression, clinically known as major depressive disorder (MDD), is one of the most widespread mental health disorders globally. It affects more than 280 million people of all ages (World Health Organization [WHO], 2023), manifesting through persistent sadness,...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 31, 2025 | Anxiety Treatment, Couples Therapy, Depression, Happiness, Premarital Counseling, Psychotherapy
Humanistic therapy represents a powerful movement within modern psychotherapy that prioritizes personal growth, self-actualization, and the therapeutic relationship. Rooted in existential and phenomenological philosophy, this approach places the individual’s...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Apr 10, 2025 | Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Happiness, Stress Management
Guided imagery therapy is a cognitive behavioral technique in which a client is guided through imagining a relaxing scene or series of experiences. Guided imagery is a relaxation technique that uses visualization to reduce stress and anxiety by focusing the mind on...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Mar 14, 2025 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Happiness, Psychological Development, Stress Management
Various martial arts styles have been practiced across cultures worldwide to prepare for battle, learn self-defense, and compete against one another. People have also trained in martial arts for ages for the mental and physical development they provide. Martial arts...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 15, 2025 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Happiness
Go ahead: Scream, process emotions, build resilience, and practice coping mechanisms without real-world consequences. Therapists often discuss cinema therapy in counseling sessions, and people often like to discuss horror movies and being scared by them. The fact that...
